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FotoFacial/IPL Treatments
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Is IPL or Laser Resurfacing the best procedure for rosacea?
(9 answers)
I am looking into options to reduce my rosacea symptoms (redness, scars, bumps) and to improve the appearance of my skin. I am looking at the IPL or the combo IPL+Laser.
Will Fotofacial/IPL reduce oil glands?
(7 answers)
My face is super oily and I'm looking for a way to slow down the sebaceous glands. What is the best procedure for this?
Is there a difference between IPL Treatment and IPL Photofacial?
(3 answers)
Or are they just two names for the same treatment?
Is there a link between Intense Pulsed Light therapy (IPL) and fat loss?
(2 answers)
I heard that in some patients, IPL can cause fat atrophy in facial structures, causing a hollowness of the cheeks. Is this true, and if so, how could this happen?
Is Intense Pulse Light therapy an effective treatment for stretch marks?
(5 answers)
I have moderate, white stretch marks on my stomach and chest after having a baby. Is IPL a good option, or is another treatment better for this?
I have dry skin and brown spots after my IPL treatment, is this normal?
(6 answers)
I just got an IPL treatment 5 days ago and my skin is extremely dry and my brown spots are more noticeable, is that normal?
Why can't I use moisturizers on my face after IPL treatment?
(1 answer)
I was told that I may dab a little Vaseline on the crusted spots only. What else can I use?
Is Fotofacial/IPL the best for wrinkles in the eye area?
(7 answers)
Is IPL or Fraxel better for reducing fine lines and eye wrinkles? I have pretty noticeable crow's feet.
Is Intense Pulse Light therapy only used for cosmetic purposes?
(3 answers)
Or can it treat actual medical conditions? What conditions?
I have hyperpigmitation from lazer...can Fotofacial help?
(4 answers)
Will Fotofacial help with hyperpiminattion and can it cause more hyperpigmitation? If so is there a better procedure to use?
Will FotoFacial/IPL treatments cause my face to peel?
(6 answers)
I'd like to get something before the holidays to freshen up my skin, but I don't want a long recovery or peeling. Would Fotofacial/IPL be a good choice? Are there any side effects that would be visible towards the end of the month?
Can fotofacial/ipl treatments lighten freckles?
(5 answers)
Or is there a better treatment for dark freckles?
Does IPL treat acne scars?
(6 answers)
Does IPL treat acne scars and is that the most effective way to treat acne scars?
Is Fotofacial/IPL safe for African Americans?
(7 answers)
I've heard that because of the risk of changes in pigmentation, IPL isn't safe for African Americans or other individuals with darker complexions. Is this true?
What is the difference between Broadband Light Photo Rejuvenation and IPL?
(6 answers)
Is there a difference between Broadband Light Photo Rejuvenation and IPL, or are they the same?
Does Fotofacial/IPL treatments cause cancer?
(12 answers)
Have studies been done to show whether IPL or other light-based skin rejuvenation procedures raise the likelihood of melanoma?
Will the dark brown spots that appear after Fotofacial/IPL treatments go away?
(11 answers)
I had my first fotofacial treatment last night and the brown spots are very dark and coming to the surface. What I was wondering is will these stay this way until more treatments are performed or will some of them slough off?
How can I treat naso labial lines?
(10 answers)
What is the best treatment or combination treatments for nasolabial facial folds? If you suggest facial fillers as one of the treatments, what one or combination of different fillers is best?
what fotofacial/ipl treatments work best for mouth lines?
(10 answers)
what works better for lines around the mouth- Genesis or IPL?
Can the IPL treatment cause damage to your skin?
(8 answers)
I had my first IPL treatment and have many red marks that still hurt some along my jaw line. I also had a few areas that swelled up, then the skin peeled leaving a scab. I have one that looks like a long scratch, and some say a scar.
What are some freckle therapy treatment options for Asians?
(4 answers)
I am an Asian. There is a piece of yellow and light brown spots on the left side of my face. I am not sure that is freckle or something else. Currently I am looking for a treatment to cure it, please assist me with more relevant info.
How many FotoFacial/IPL Treatments are required to see results?
(1 answer)
How many treatments are needed?
Fotofacial versus IPL, what's the difference?
(5 answers)
What are the differences between Fotofacial, Photofacial, and Intense Pulsed Light therapy, and what can these treatments be used for?


 

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