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How important is skin typing to ensure therapeutic settings for IPL photo facials?

Original500349Feb 1, 2023
How important is skin typing to ensure therapeutic settings for IPL photo facials? What are specific parameters that are assessed with the patient to ensure correct skin typing? Can you expect lightening of pigment if you never get any peppering? There is also no redness or flakiness or warmth after treatments. What does this mean?

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Dr. Luis A. Perez, DO
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Answered on Jun 21, 2023
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