I am a kidney transplant recipient (transplant was 3+ years ago.) Can I get IPL?

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My transplant was 10/2019. I am a 48 year old female. I am 4”11 111 pounds. My skin type is dry.

Monika Kiripolsky, MD · Answer

Hi Somerset,
  Yes, you can certainly get an IPL even though you’ve had a kidney transplant. Just make sure to have it with a board certified dermatologist, who will ensure you have the ideal skin type to get the IPL (and will best know what settings to use). The success of the treatment as well as the minimization of potential side effects is best guaranteed by ensuring you do it with a board certified dermatologist, who has extensive training in the skin and lasers. Unfortunately, I see quite a few complications from patients going to medi spas to get IPL treatments and the results can be disastrous. Hope this helps & congrats on your renal transplant!

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