IPL Alternative for People with Sun Sensitivities?

June 19, 2008
Asked By:smokybluz in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I recently visited a well known cosmetic dermatologist regarding reducing the redness from capillaries around my nose as well as evening out my facial skintone. She suggested IPL and we scheduled my first appointment. I did some research beforehand and discovered that IPL is NOT recommended for those with sun sensitivities (which I have; I get a very red blotchy itchy rash sometimes when I'm out in the sun for extended periods or several days at a time)! I'm a bit 'steamed' that she neither informed me about this, nor was it on the medical form I filled out! In any case, are there treatments that can reduce redness/capillaries that is safe for those with photosensitivities?

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February 23, 2009

Answer: IPL on sensitive skin

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February 23, 2009

Answer: IPL on sensitive skin

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