When you get IPL, does your skin initially look saggy and older?

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...

Thanks for your questions and photos. I'm sorry that you are so uncomfortable right now. I do think you should see your provider for follow-up, as it is really important to take care of injured skin to give it the best possible chance of healing well. Some of the things you are using could be...

We recommend discontinuing retinol prior to IPL or laser procedure. We stop one week prior to the scheduled date. Retinol can thin the skin. It may be uneven in certain areas and makes it difficult to determine the energy and pulse width for the IPL. 

Thank you for your question. IPL is not a pleasant procedure if you are not numb. everyones sensitivity to pain is different. follow up with your provider.

Thank you for your question. I suggest you follow up with your provider. CO2 laser or microneedling may be helpful.