Is an esthetician qualified to perform IPL?

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...

It is important to shave before your laser hair removal treatment so that the laser energy is absorbed by the pigmented hair in the follicle.  A day or two after the treatment, some hairs may start to pop out and it seems as though the hair is already regrowing.  These hairs will fall...

I am not sure what you are having. With the IPL I use, there is no post treatment care needed 95% of the time as the machine is calibrated to emit a very specific wavelength that just attacks the red or brown without causing any other damage. I do, however, encourage everyone to use an 8-12%...

Thank you for your question. There is no contraindication to IPL treatments while on oral steroids. The prednisone will reduce the inflammatory response and potential soft tissue swelling.Dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member

IPL and any laser hair removal can cause a paradoxical increase in hair growth, if that occurs you need to change to a different modality and add vaniqa cream or try electrolysis. Best, Dr. Emer.