I have lots of redness, broken capillaries and crazy hot flushing all around my nostrils, cheeks, neck and chin. I've been told it's because of rosacea and keratosis pilaris, I'm 17. I had my 2nd IPL treatment two weeks ago but my face looks the same from before I started IPL. When will I see obvious results? Also, the dermatologist doesn't laser just under my nose, the lower bit of the nostrils despite the veins being worse there. Is there a reason for that?
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Our IPL Limelight treatment in Santa Monica is safe when used with facial implants or facial fillers. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
IPL treatments do not reach deep enough through the skin to have any effect on any internal organs. The mechanism of action for the IPL also does not give rise to any possibility for causing thyroid problems. Hypothyroidism and thyroid nodules are fairly common and can be due to a variety of...