Can I get an IPL treatment 1 week before microneedling?

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...

Hi and thank you for your question! IPL is a great treatment for rosacea specially in patients with fair skin. Following each round of treatment at least 4 weeks is needed for the treatment process to complete, but it is very important to remember that for best results, a series of tre...

We do not recommend having these treatments while pregnant. Pregnancy can cause hormone levels to fluctuate which can lead to, hyper/hypopigmentation, scarring and other negative effects that under any of circumstances the risks are minimal. We suggest waiting till after your pregnancy to see a ...

Hello TMN.  Yes, IPL can be used for medium skin types but the risk of side effects is generally higher the darker the skin tone.  This is why we normally use lasers.  IPL is a very good device for a caucasian with mottled sun damage, but not great for a Middle Eastern...

Keep in mind, it can take several weeks for laser results to settle and it may take a series of treatments. I always combine IPL with microneedling/prp to improve outcomes. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

As a general rule, it would be wise to exercise caution when considering light-based therapies in persons of skin of color. The more pigment in the background, the more the theoretical chance of producing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which sometimes can persist for prolonged periods of ...