Is it ok to wait longer than 4 weeks between ipl sessions. I have already had 2 sessions 4-5 weeks apart, and am pleased to say there is 80% reduction. Therefore I was hoping to wait longer than 4 weeks to allow more hair growth for the 3rd session. Is this advisable?
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IPL can burn, yes, but there's much more to it. There are many things you have to think about. First, there are different skin types, five if you're using the Fitzpatrick rating scale, and the machines have to be able to work on all of these skin types. So while a person with skin type 1, may be...
As you are obviously aware, IPL to the arms is very different than the face. One has to be very conservative in this area in terms of the settings. A longer wavelength and lower energy need to be used and treatments should be started conservatively and gradually increased depending on the...
IPL Photofacial is a wonderfully effective treatment for removing sun damage in skin of your type, so you should work with your doctor to find a way to lessen the pain. At Boris Cosmetic we use a combination numbing cream with 20% benzocaine, 6% lidocaine, and 4% tetracaine. It is highly...
