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IPL Photofacial Treatment - Brown Spots

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I went to get my first IPL photofacial in hope to...

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mariko54
WORTH IT$260
I went to get my first IPL photofacial in hope to get my skin brighter and help growth of collagen.

Procedure lasted for about 20 min + 15 min of waiting time for numbing cream to work on my face.

I did not feel any significant pain. Flashing light near eyes were a bit scary but nothing to increase pain.

This photo is 5 hours post treatment. I see significant brown spots darkened. That I did not even exist!!!

I usually wear no foundation and never noticed these brown guys....

Hopefully they flaked out soon so that I don't have to cover them up with make up!!!

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April 6, 2017
You will love your skin after everything flakes off!
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April 6, 2017
Thanks! I am very excited :)
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April 6, 2017
It does take awhile tho - so you will need to use makeup for a bit. I found after 10 days a warm wash cloth after the shower was the best way to get the remainder of the deepest dark ones off - congratulations on your new skin!
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April 6, 2017
Oh and then it goes without saying SPF 50!
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April 6, 2017
:) Thank you so much! Yes, SPF 50! I will be patient.... tho I see improvement everyday and I will post more pics along the way :)
May 1, 2017
Hello,
What type or brand of IPL machine was used?
Thank you
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May 1, 2017
Hi! I don't know the type or brand. It was all executed by doctor.
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April 15, 2019
Can you let me know the clinic you went to
Thanks
UPDATED FROM mariko54
2 days post

Day 3 :)

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mariko54
Spots are stated to look like coffee grains and flaking off little by little :) Supper excited to see my face every morning...

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April 10, 2017
How does the ipl goes. Does the brown spots are gone or just fade a little bit.
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April 10, 2017
Brown spots that were surfaced by the treatment are disappearing! They flaked off pretty fast, (6 days~) Above mentioned spots were ones that I did not existed... I was pretty surprised by that. The ones that I had and wanted to target for IPL, they are faded significantly. It's only 6 days so I believe they continue to fade. Skin turnover is 28 days so... :) I will keep posting my pics !
April 10, 2017
Sounds good. But after the crust goes away did you see the brown spots sames as was before or you see a lot faded difference
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April 10, 2017
A lot faded, amazing difference!
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April 10, 2017
A lot faded, amazing difference. I think I will get my second treatment to get max result in a month... will see.
April 11, 2017
do you have any mail to contact you and talk about.. I'm trying to get ipl but I'm little afraid
UPDATED FROM mariko54
6 days post

6 days progress in pic

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Hello! Here are some pics that show my skin progress !! Very next day was the worst, brown spots were very prominent but able to cover them with some makeup. Acne around my chin and top of my nose reacted? They are still red and forming scab. But disappearing fast! My skin looks brighter and already super happy about the result.

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April 10, 2017
Pics are from 4 day, 5 day, 6 day post treatment.
April 28, 2017
You're so beautiful