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

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.

When treating with IPL or LASER it is important to wait 2 weeks following the completion of a steroid or antibiotic. Certain antibiotics (specifically in the tetracycline family) cause photosensitivity. Steroids can impair the skin's ability to heal.

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...

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...