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IPL Experience. San Francisco, CA
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I have been focused on a skin care routine for 3-4...
$750
I have been focused on a skin care routine for 3-4 years now and virtually eliminated my acne problems while having the best skin I've had ever. Due to marathon training, it requires me to be outside in the sun. I have noticable skin damage with darker freckles. Being half caucasian and half asian has given me fairer skin as I aged. I figured it was time to take care of this sun damage a few months before my wedding. So I took a risk with getting an IPL treatment. I've had my first treatment done yesterday so this review might be premature. I will update as time progresses.
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July 14, 2015
I'm getting my first IPL this Saturday and I'm pretty nervous about it. I have just a few brown spots but overall my skin is pretty clear. How was the pain?? From 1-10 what would you rate it?? I know they somewhat numb it w/a topical cream but I doubt it works much. I've had laser hair removal and that was excruciatingly painful!! How are you doing now?? Thanks for sharing :)
July 14, 2015
So far its looking pretty good based on what I have seen from IPL results. I also live in the San Francisco Area and am thinking of getting IPL or BBL, if you like your results can you tell me where you got your treatment so that I could inquire with that medical professional? Thank you.
July 14, 2015
As someone who's had IPL many times, I can say that your results look great! In a few days the now darker freckles will flake off and your skin is going to look great. Just be sure to use sunscreen religiously or they will come back. It's about maintenance now, go back every 3 to 6 months for touch ups and you're going to look great!
July 30, 2015
Just want to caution u that u should request steel corneal shields b inserted during your IPL due to how Close the IPL will be to your guy. There are documented cases of iris ablation (frying the colored part of your eye) when eye protection was insufficient during IPL treatments. There r a number of other eye problems that can occur when IPL is used around your eyes, so be safe. If your doctor is in taking serious precautions with your eyes when using IPL near your eyes, you might want to find another one. A loss of a freckle is not worth the loss of your eyesight.
UPDATED FROM akita33
6 months post
2 Weeks Later
They did a wonderful job. Need to stay out of the sun since the skin was still sensitive. I would do it again once the freckles reappear 6 months down the line.
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July 31, 2016
Hi Thanks for sharing your experience . I live in SF and thinking to get an IPL done. Would you mind to share where did you have your treatment? thanks so much!
May 11, 2018
Hi did your dark freckles return? I had one done on Monday and I didn’t realize my freckles would be gone. Do you have any scarring from where they were?
Thanks for your update. When's your wedding date? Definitely keep us updated on the way to your big day.