I stumbled accross a support website for those who claim their skin has been damaged by the IPL procedure. Some say it has aged their skin considerably, left tiny indentations, or even lines where there weren't any previously. Many claim fat loss and sagging skin occurs 6 months to a year post-procedure. This is extremely worrisome considering I have already had 2 IPLs and am beginning to think this wasn't such a good idea. Can a doctor with some knowledge step up and address this?
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Hi! When shopping, there is no reason to spend a ton of money for a great result. At the same time, you should never let cost be the deciding factor. There are a variety of brands of lasers that treat pigment and they all work really well. We have four lasers here to treat pigment and I find...
The stripes you have experienced after IPL are not uncommon, especially on a delicate area like the chest and especially if you had any type of tan or what we call actinic bronzing. The light in the IPL is much more attracted to these cells. Keep the treated area protected from the...
Using a clear gel with the IPL often not only cools the skin, but also reduces reflection of the IPL waves from the skin. This makes the treatment more efficient.
