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Thank you for yourquestion.Certain IPL/BBL devices can treat olive skin types, while being performed by a very knowledgeable provider. Settings of these devices vary with skin types and it is important to use the correct settings. There are skincare products and treatments that can be recommended to use prior to IPL/BBL which will improve your outcome. To be sure what is best for you, see twoor more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation tomake sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to havetreatment.I hope this helps.
For our IPL Limelight patients, I would caution treatment for darker skin types and for those prone to severe hyperpigmentation with light treatments. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
IPL and BBL are appropriate in a small subset of cases, especially when combined with light chemical peels and Melarase creams in darker skin types. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation can be improved with a topical combination of a chemical peel + melarase creams to reduce pigmentation. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
There are two types of BBL. BBL for coloration of discoloration like browns and rosacea. It is recommended to do the treat every 3-4 months until you are satisfied with your skin. Then a maintenance treatment for every 6 months(Forever Young BBL). BBL has anti-aging properties i where you will...