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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!
Hey there! As a board-certified dermatologist, I want to emphasize the importance of understanding the differences between professional in-clinic laser treatments and at-home laser devices. While at-home IPL devices have become increasingly popular for hair removal, there are some important...
No — laser and IPL hair-removal devices cannot permanently remove your skin pigment or eliminate your skin color. These treatments target melanin inside the hair follicle, not the melanin in your overall skin tone.
It is generally advised to wait at least 1-2 weeks after completing a course of prednisone before undergoing IPL treatment, but this can vary depending on the dose and how your skin responds. Prednisone, a corticosteroid can thin the skin and reduce its ability to heal increasing the risk of...
Hello, and thank you for your question. I would consult with your surgeon and ask them the appropriate time frame is to do an IPL treatment!
Hello Alexandra98, My name is Jeanine, and I am a Master Medical Esthetician and Laser Technician with over 25 years of experience. I have been working with IPL systems since the very start of my career in aesthetics. Looking at your photos, I do see a bit of inflammation in that area. Since...
IPL treatment is targeting the superficial layer of dermis and is safe to use following prednisone therapy in skin type I-IV.
