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I often see questions posted on Real Self just like this- wondering if a specific laser is good. Lasers and IPL are just tools. Some of them work a little bit better, some a little bit worse. The important thing to focus on is the expertise of the individual using the tool. IPL is a great tool, when used properly. I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon or dermatologist in your area who does a high volume of laser procedures, and has experience treating your specific concerns.Best of luck to you!
There are better devices than IPL at this time. I suggest you see a laser expert who can address your needs and come up with a combination approach to also give you long term antiaging improvements that IPL just cannot do. Best, Dr. Emer.
Thank you for your questionHaving an enzyme peel can be helpful in exfoliating of the darker pigmentation after an IPL but we do recommend waiting a few days to a week depending on how your skin responded to your IPL treatment
It really depends on the sensitivity of your skin. Some people can use it the following day and some need to wait a few days. There's not a safety factor in using it, just a sensitivity factor for your skin. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true...
Our office has many different treatments for the skin and scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. 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,...
