Is 4 weeks long enough between ipl "treatments"?

December 6, 2012
Asked By:Grace8 in San Francisco, CA

I had IPL done once and liked it and then exactly 4 weeks later had it done again. The pain was worse the second time and I noticed, after about one month, that I now have grooves around my eyes that look like dark circles when my chin is down. I wear glasses to hide this now. Others have reported laxity; it's hard for me to tell but i've always taken great care of my skin that nobody guessed my 47 years... Is it possible that I should've waited longer than 4 weeks between 'treatments?"

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December 13, 2012

Answer: 4 weeks is a safe amount of time between treatments

December 13, 2012

Answer: 4 weeks is a safe amount of time between treatments

December 10, 2012

Answer: Appropriate interval between treatments with IPL

December 10, 2012

Answer: Appropriate interval between treatments with IPL

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