I have seen several posts mentioning damage from IPL, the injectionist I go to does IPL but she is pricey and I was considering going elsewhere for cost. Is an IPL an IPL? Should I spend the extra money?
Answer: IPL - Do you need a physician? First of all, not all IPL's are the same. Older IPL's may use cryogen lamps instead of xenon lamps. In addition, the threshold for therapeutic and burn is much lower in an older IPL system than newer IPL systems. There are a select few 3rd generation IPL's which are much better at targeting browns and reds with higher absorption than older IPLs. IPL's should be performed under a physician's umbrella as safety parameters and effectiveness parameters will be much more likely. It is better to spend money on an effective treatment than less money on an ineffective one.
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Answer: IPL - Do you need a physician? First of all, not all IPL's are the same. Older IPL's may use cryogen lamps instead of xenon lamps. In addition, the threshold for therapeutic and burn is much lower in an older IPL system than newer IPL systems. There are a select few 3rd generation IPL's which are much better at targeting browns and reds with higher absorption than older IPLs. IPL's should be performed under a physician's umbrella as safety parameters and effectiveness parameters will be much more likely. It is better to spend money on an effective treatment than less money on an ineffective one.
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Go With An Expert for Best Results--IPL Treatments You're going to want to see an expert for your IPL treatments to get the best results. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Go With An Expert for Best Results--IPL Treatments You're going to want to see an expert for your IPL treatments to get the best results. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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October 19, 2016
Answer: IPL Thank you for your question. IPL can cause a lot of damage when it is not done incorrectly. I think it is worth the money to go to someone you trust that has experience with IPL and the settings based on your skin type. Best of luck!
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October 19, 2016
Answer: IPL Thank you for your question. IPL can cause a lot of damage when it is not done incorrectly. I think it is worth the money to go to someone you trust that has experience with IPL and the settings based on your skin type. Best of luck!
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October 31, 2016
Answer: IPL treatment If I were thinking about IPL for myself or family, I would only have it performed at a clinic with physician oversight. I'd also assure that the technician performing the procedure had several years of experience. IPL is a tool that has to be adjusted to each individual based on their skin condition, skin type and ancestry.
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October 31, 2016
Answer: IPL treatment If I were thinking about IPL for myself or family, I would only have it performed at a clinic with physician oversight. I'd also assure that the technician performing the procedure had several years of experience. IPL is a tool that has to be adjusted to each individual based on their skin condition, skin type and ancestry.
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