What kind of damage can be caused to my eyes from no goggles during IPL Laser treatment?

Yes, it is fine to ice the targeted areas before an IPL treatment. At my practice, we use a cooling gel applied beforehand as well as a cooling device that blows cold air to reduce pain and discomfort. We can also apply numbing topical creams if necessary.

Getting IPL and Botox in the same day is perfectly fine. These two treatments are great together as IPL addresses pigmentation, excessive redness and unsightly blood vessels, enlarged pore size, excessive hair and skin texture while Botox treats and smooths forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet and fr...

IPL can increase photosensitivity immediately after treatment, but not four months later. We always advise avoiding the sun and being diligent about applying broad-spectrum sunscreen and protective clothing following treatment. Perhaps your sunscreen only provided UVB protection, as the SFP...

It depends on the state as to who can perform IPL.  My patients ant me to perform this procedure so I do.  Best, Dr. Emer.

I would suggest test spot to see efficacy of q switched yag.This is usually used for tattoo removal.This is effective for hyperpigmentation.

The doctor's office should have reviewed your skin protocol with you after the IPL. IPL is not a laser, it is intensed pulsed light and works differently from a laser.  Cetaphil and aquaphor should all be fine.  Depeding on what setting you were treated for and what condition you can use V...