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8 IPL treatments over 3 years, an excellent procedure for sun damaged fair skin
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Pros: good for clearing sun pigmentation on light...
WORTH IT$1,400
Pros: good for clearing sun pigmentation on light skin people. Can be performed by well trained non-medical staff (so no extra fees). No down time (skin looks a bit dirty for a week but not really noticeable). Tends to even out skin texture as a side benefit. Safe and relatively painless. Cons: A bit painful around sensitive parts the first session. You need to wear sunscreen every day after or you lose the benefits. Tends to target the pigment a bit unevenly, unlike lasers, so you really need at least 3 treatments. Takes a week (2 weeks on the body) for skin to renew. I got it because I wanted to even out my skin tone with no down time. I'm happy with the results. I will do another session, and then maybe one per year to maintain the results. I'm also undertaking to do chest and arms with good results.
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December 9, 2010
Great you look so so better.
i guess IPL is good for bright skin not for all people.
i guess IPL is good for bright skin not for all people.
UPDATED FROM Jason_Ames
I've now undertaken 5 IPL treatments face,...
I've now undertaken 5 IPL treatments face, neck, upper torse, back and arms. At a cost of around US$5,000 and 1 hour each treatment.
I correct what I said about pain. As my clinician gradually upped the dosage, it got so painful at times I wanted to jump off the table. But I knew it would be worth it.
IPL didn't achieve fully clear skin with me, the final result was subdued, gentle beige freckling which is actually a more pleasant, natural colour for my complexion. I saw some party photos recently and my skin looks healthy and glowing.
I give IPL full thumbs up if you're of Irish complexion, and living in a country where sun damage is really hard to avoid. At the very least I'm now wearing daily SPF 30 sunblock on all exposed skin, and that has to be a plus.
I correct what I said about pain. As my clinician gradually upped the dosage, it got so painful at times I wanted to jump off the table. But I knew it would be worth it.
IPL didn't achieve fully clear skin with me, the final result was subdued, gentle beige freckling which is actually a more pleasant, natural colour for my complexion. I saw some party photos recently and my skin looks healthy and glowing.
I give IPL full thumbs up if you're of Irish complexion, and living in a country where sun damage is really hard to avoid. At the very least I'm now wearing daily SPF 30 sunblock on all exposed skin, and that has to be a plus.
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April 16, 2011
Wow, nice. Can you take pics on a monthly basis to post for everyone else that is considering too? I think it will help people make better decisions. I got hurt with my ipl, but it's good for everyone to see both sides to everything.
April 20, 2011
It did remove the freckles but I hope you don't mind me saying that I rather liked your freckles.
It appears that your jawline has changed. Is this a trick of the light?
It appears that your jawline has changed. Is this a trick of the light?
April 20, 2011
Thanks for your comments. I like freckles too, but these got to the point of being 'blotches', which I didn't like.
Jawline... it might have changed a bit due to losing weight.
Jawline... it might have changed a bit due to losing weight.
July 20, 2011
Hello,
Your results look great! I want to try IPL and was wondering what clinic in sydney did you have your IPL at?
Hannah x
May 16, 2015
Glad IPL worked for you. any tips on dealing with the pain and recovery? should I hide out for a week after? :) been reading horror stories about the burns... also what exactly takes up the hour of each treatment? Is it an hour of the laser on your face?
May 17, 2015
Here's a video that explains what to expect of the IPL procedure. I hope you find it useful.
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UPDATED FROM Jason_Ames
I added another photo 6 months after finishing the...
I added another photo 6 months after finishing the five treatments, as I'd heard the results may not last. I found however that they lasted as long as I was diligent with sunscreen.
There's also been a lot of scare postings on Realself claiming that invisible damage will present itself long after treatment. I find no evidence of this.
There's also been a lot of scare postings on Realself claiming that invisible damage will present itself long after treatment. I find no evidence of this.
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March 12, 2012
Hi Pl3ski, thanks for your posts on realself. I have a question for you since you come from Oz. I am in my mid-20s and have very fair, sensitive skin. I just returned from a year-long adventure in Australia and have noticed that my skin has significantly lost it's vitality and springiness via sun-damage (especially in comparison to my NW peers). Before my departure, many people thought I was at least 3 years younger than my actual age and upon returning to the States, many people thought I was 5 years older...! Yikes! My question is whether you'd recommend the IPL to sun-damaged fair skin without pigmentation, and if it is common procedure among women in their mid-20s, early-30s in Australia. Do you, as an Aussie, know anything about the aging process in Australia, and what one year will do to the skin? Pretty generic question, but perhaps you have some insight. Thanks and your results look very good, by the way!
- Julia
- Julia
April 15, 2012
Hey Pl3ski,
Sadly you gave my experience a scathing review. But I wanted to know your updates now that you're up at your year and a half review.
Thanks-
Sadly you gave my experience a scathing review. But I wanted to know your updates now that you're up at your year and a half review.
Thanks-
July 14, 2012
Cveroleyva there you go. a 2 year update. The IPL is still going well, my skin is fine, and I'm going to get another treatment shortly for some parts around my temples as I got sunburnt during my vacation.
I didn't give your experience a scathing review. I gave your advice that IPL is dangerous for everyone a scathing one. It's not. IPL is great for some people, maybe even those people you scared away.
I can appreciate that your IPL may have damaged your skin, though I think it's still unknown. To be honest I got burnt by some faulty equipment my first time, as was shown by some whitish lines on my shoulder, but the skin never appeared to take any deep damage, and the pigment difference is gone now.
Good luck with your crusade any way. I still recommend IPL to lots of people.
I didn't give your experience a scathing review. I gave your advice that IPL is dangerous for everyone a scathing one. It's not. IPL is great for some people, maybe even those people you scared away.
I can appreciate that your IPL may have damaged your skin, though I think it's still unknown. To be honest I got burnt by some faulty equipment my first time, as was shown by some whitish lines on my shoulder, but the skin never appeared to take any deep damage, and the pigment difference is gone now.
Good luck with your crusade any way. I still recommend IPL to lots of people.
July 14, 2012
juliabars, sorry for the delay in replying. Yes Australians take a lot of sun damage, and our skin is noticeably worse for it! I'm always shocked when I go to Europe/N America and see people walking around without hats on a sunny day, but then I supposed they don't have a lifetime of exposure like we get here.
In your case, I don't think IPL will help much with loss of elasticity due to sun damage, sorry to say. I really don't think fair skinned Australians have any specific method of fixing that, apart from prevention which is really hard to do given the intensity of the sun and the outdoor lifestyle. We just put up with aging faster I guess.
In your case, I don't think IPL will help much with loss of elasticity due to sun damage, sorry to say. I really don't think fair skinned Australians have any specific method of fixing that, apart from prevention which is really hard to do given the intensity of the sun and the outdoor lifestyle. We just put up with aging faster I guess.
Amazing results. Congrats and thx for sharing