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Lasers, fillers and Sculptra can be done on the same day. I suggest seeing an expert to determine the best timing and combination. Best, Dr. Emer.
Thank you for your question s_scutichings. I understand your concern.IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. Many doctors perform fillers and laser treatments on the same day. For my patients I recommend waiting a week between treatments because each treatment can result in swelling and the combined effects may be uncomfortable. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
One should not interfere with the other. Laser treatments when combined with fillers placed in the dermis or skin can destroy the filler. IPL targets red or dark pigments in the skin and generally is safe with most fillers.
Thank you for your question. There are really no restrictions on having IPL after Juvederm or Sculptra treatments - I have even treated patients with IPL on the same day, immediately after fillers. I would recommend scheduling a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and come up with the best treatment plan for you. Best of luck!
There should be no problem of doing an IPL in close approximation to placing a filler. Make sure you see an expert injector (ExpertInjector.org)
Hi Susan. You are correct, this does look like hypopigmentation. Have you reviewed the concern with your practitioner and if so, what does he/she suggest? If your practitioner is not prepared to move forward with any remedial treatment, we would suggest considering fractional laser re...
Thank you for your question asgard. IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. It is difficult to make an assessment without a formal exam. Please consult with a dermatologist for specific recommendations. Good luck!
Our office has many different treatments for acne scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Acne scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...
First -- 2.5% lidocaine is not strong enough to numb your skin, so it will not help you anyway. Second -- most topical lidocaine will redden the skin, making the IPL target more areas than just the dilated vessels, so this would make the treatment less successful (and probably more...
Thank you for your question H_AHMED. I understand your concern. IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. IPL is not thought to affect the thyroid gland, but it would be a good idea to ask your doctor. For those with hursuitism secondary to PCOS continuous maintenance treatments are...
Thank you for your question marloweloy. I am sorry to hear about your situation. IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. Burns can be treated with wound care. I recommend that my patients keep the area moist using the Avene Thermal spray water and applying a thin layer of an occlusive...