I recently had three ipl photofacials with great results. I no longer flush from rosacea and my skin only has a mild redness at times. However, after my procedure I have severely dry skin. It flakes around my nose and cheeks and I do not know how to treat it. Is this caused by the IPL or is this just random? I react to almost all products so I have just been washing my face with cetaphil. I can not tolerate moisturizers, so that is not helping the situation.
Answers (4)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Thank you for your
question.There should not be a concern with treating two days prior than your recommended appointment day. To be sure, see two
or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to
make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to...
Thanks for the IPL settings. It would be more helpful if you had before pictures of the "thinned" hair areas. In general, IPL can affect the hair in a treated area. Light energy can "bleed" into the non-primary treatment zone. But the wavelengths you mentioned are not used for hair...
Benzoyl peroxide, depending on the strength, can dry up the skin. I would wait till the IPL treatment redness subsides before using BP.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles