ive had sessions of ipl laser hair removal on the neck. i really just want it for some coarse hair on the upper neck but the technician always treats the entire neck, including below the adams apple/ thyroid area. was just wondering if this can have an effect on the thyroid (nodules/ cancer)?
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Answer: IPL energy does not penetrate to injure lymph nodes or thyroid gland
Because the underlying trigger for notalgia paresthetica stems from nerves, Botox may help with the discoloration and itch. There is a study which supports this treatment option:"Weinfeld PK. Archives of Dermatology 2007 Aug;143(8):980-2. Successful Treatment of Notalgia Paresthetica with bot...
Yes, it is fine to ice the targeted areas before an IPL treatment. At my practice, we use a cooling gel applied beforehand as well as a cooling device that blows cold air to reduce pain and discomfort. We can also apply numbing topical creams if necessary.
