Fair skin, left with prolonged erythema in about 8 spots due to fairly recent breakout. Acne now under control. In the past, it took about 12 months for these to resolve without treatment. Topicals do not work. What device would be best to clear the red marks faster-IPL or PDL? Would either device be more cost effective? Thank you!
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Answer: Hidef Treatment of Red Scars, Post-Inflammatory Erythema, and Skin Blushing
Thank you for your question YvonneS1980. I understand your concern.
IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. The safety and efficacy of the treatment has not been demonstrated in women who are pregnant or breast feeding. For this reason I do not treat women who are pregnant or breast...
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
Thank you for your question sspotten. I understand your concern.
IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. When pigment is close to the surface a coffee ground appearance may be seen after the treatment. If pigment is deeper, this is not necessarily seen. Superficial pigment is easier to...
