IPL and anticoagulants - Is this a serious contraindication or more of caution?

Question

Is it absolute that someone with healthy skin on anticoagulants can't have IPL?

Pamela Stuart, MD · Answer

I have no issue treating patients on anticoagulants with IPL. Non-ablative treatments should not be an issue.Best wishes,Pamela Stuart, MD

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

No, I would feel comfortable treating a patient with IPL while on anticoagulants. Good luck with your IPL treatment.

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

There is no reason why you can't get an IPL treatment while on anticoagulants. IPL is a light therapy that doesn't effect deep structures.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

I do this all the time. Personally I'm on anticoagulants and you can bet that I get IPL. There are no issues with this. I wouldn't list it at all as a contraindication. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

IPL and anticoagulants - Is this a serious contraindication or more of caution?

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