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Will Photodynamic Therapy and IPL for Acne Result in Eyebrow Hair Loss?

CJL in TO
I recently underwent this procedure for acne. The technician applied Levulan to my face and then exposed me to orange and blue light. Afterwards, I noticed that a few of my beard hairs were singed off. I did some research and found that IPL is a hair removal method. I also found that hair removal is achieved at 590+ nm and that orange light's wavelength is in the 590-620 nm range. She zapped me with the orange light on the forehead, and so I'm concerned that it will result in eyebrow loss.

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