I have very sensitive skin and looking to lighten the dark acne scars on my face. Ive already tried microneedling. I want to use a non-ablative laser so I do not damage my skin any further. Is IPL or clear and brilliant better to address my concern? Thank you.
Diagnosed with rosacea about 6 months ago. Using metrogel, have tried antibiotics, don't tolerate them. Tried propanolol for flushing, and isn't working. Skin has dramatically worsened in just 2 months, and nothing helps anymore. My derm suggested Accutane, but I'm a little hesitant. I was curious about trying IPL and I know you're not supposed to get IPL for awhile after using Accutane or while you're on it. Which would you try first? I have pretty sensitive skin, if that changes your answer.
I am wondering if getting a IPL treatment in my eye area will enlarge these veins or make them more obvious? I know IPL doesn't treat these veins but I wouldn't want them to become more obvious with the treatment. My skin is quite thin and sensitive.
5 hours after my cheeks were very swollen. I have sensitive skin and tend to swell, but also had very severe indentations. Started at least 2x as deep as in this photo, taken 24 hrs after they appeared. There were 2 more horizontal and 1 vertical line. 1 side of my face was worse. Had numbing cream. Followed protocol in what not to do/use before. Procedure was also very painful, even with numbing cream. Pain tolerant. No issues with botox/fillers and pain. Done in office of a very reputable dr.
Is it common practice to have both procedures done on the same day? The PA reassured me this was common and the numbing cream will already be on my face. I'm worried my sensitive skin will not handle so much trauma in one day.
I have eaten Isotretenoin against acne and it has given a good effect. (5 months ago) Now I have red / pink marks left on my cheeks. I'd love to get them removed.. I am scandinavian with extremely pale & sensitive skin and therefore can not withstand chemical peel, etc. I have considered IPL, but I know that some pigments can get worse from IPL. Is it a suitable treatment for this kind of discolourasion or is it better to use e.g. A vitamin and let time heal?
I had IPL 5 months ago. Since then my skin has been dehydrated and sensitive to everything except for epiceram. I need to find a sunscreen that my skin will tolerate. I tried Elta UV, Skinceutical UV Defense, and Vanicream for Sensitive skin. So far they all sting and make my skin bump up. Should I tough through the pain and use them anyway? Is it pain preventing the skin from healing? Also, is it common for skin to be this sensitive after IPL?
I had IPL done on a broken capillary on my cheekbone/under eye. The swelling and extra redness has now gone and the capillary looks just the same as before. Will it fade? The IPL was done at 26 joules and I think the nurse did two passes. My skin type is very pale (ghost like lol), dry and sensitive. I have also been on accutane in the last 3-4 months. I have had IPL before and the results were great I just cannot remember how long it took for the redness/dilated blood vessels to disappear.
I've had trouble shaving for years, and it's very painful for me. I also have very sensitive skin and after I shave my face is red, blotchy, and in pain. I would like to thin the hair on my face, and make it less painful to shave, and perhaps reduce the frequency of it. I would like to try IPL treatment, but don't know if I should. Would it have any effect on my facial hair? Could it reduce it in any way what so ever?