IPL post dermal filler (Restylane) - will this affect the filler?

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Good morning, I received dermal fillers (Restylane) 8 days ago (last Tuesday) around my cheeks and close to the top of my face on each side. I am scheduled to have my regular Laser Hair Removal/IPL treatment on my face/beard area this coming Friday (would be around 10 days after the filler treatment). I am just wondering if having the IPL treatment will in any way affect the filler? Eg does it melt? There would be about a 10 day lag between the filler (last Tuesday) and the IPL (Friday). Thx!

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

Hi, it is recommended to wait a full 2 weeks in between filler and IPL or Laser Hair Removal. Any potential heat to the skin near the area may compromise the injections causing it to lose volume, move out of place, or possibly even dissolve.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

While IPL treatments generally target pigmentation concerns, discussing your recent filler treatment with your provider will help ensure there are no potential complications or interactions between the two procedures.

Best of luck !

Best of luck !

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IPL post dermal filler (Restylane) - will this affect the filler?

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