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I have mild welts after a fotofacial. Is this normal?
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I've had many fotofacials over the last 20 years. Once I had extreme itching that lasted for almost 9 months. I attribute it to the high-powered topical they applied. I usually apply my own 5% lidocaine. Today,... Read more
What is the difference between IPL treatment and Cynosure?
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I would like to find the best solution for the brown sun spots on my face. It would be nice if the wrinkles go away too. Read more
I have psoriasis. What is the best form of treatment for this condition?
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I have psoriasis, which has caused scaly patches on my scalp and body. I also have a lot of flaky, dry skin and my nails are very hard and misshaped. What's the best form of treatment? Read more
I had IPL treatments to rid my age spots but they are not working, what else can I do?
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I had IPL treatment for age spots. It has been 3 months and they have not faded. My legs are very dark brown, while my arms and chest are very pink. I didn't see any peeling after the treatment, which I believe... Read more
Can IPL treatments alter a brown spot that could be melanoma?
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I have a family history of melanoma and lots of age spots on my chest, hands and face. I get skin checks yearly but they do not know about how intense pulsed light treatments will affect my skin. Given my backg... Read more
After each intense pulsed light treatment I have a sinus infection, is this a normal side effect?
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I have had 4 intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments. After each one, I have had a sinus infection. I am a person who never gets sick. Is this a normal side effect of IPL treatments? Read more
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Which IPL machine is the best?
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I had IPL done about 7 years ago (approximately 6 treatments were performed). I need at least one more to touch things up. I used to know the best kind of machine, but don't remember now. I was told they are no... Read more
Do IPL treatments help remove/reduce stretch marks?
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I was told online that intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments are good for reducing/removing stretch marks from the back of the legs and lower back. Is this true? Read more
What is the most effective way to get rid of dark circles?
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I use Teamine twice a day and make up to cover my dark circles, but I would love to get rid of them or lessen them a whole lot more. If I am going to spend a lot of money to fix them I just want it to be the mo... Read more
Can IPL affect a baby's eyes if they are in the room?
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I had an intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment done on my face to clear up some freckles. The treatment was performed on Friday afternoon and my baby who was in the room now has watery eyes, has been really irri... Read more
Can IPL treatments damage your eyes?
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Immediately after an intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment, my eyes were sore, heavy and watery. The ophthalmologist prescribed medication, which took months to repair my eyes. They still aren't 100 percent. The... Read more
What can be done if spots spread and darken after an IPL treatment?
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I recently had an intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment done on my face. After the peeling stage, the spots spread and became darker. The doctor is unsure why this happened and gave me a chemical peel. I am now... Read more
Can I get an IPL photofacial if I am on coumadin?
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I am on coumadin due to damaged vein during a previous back surgery. I have a stent in my left iliac vein and am factor 5 lieden. I have very good health otherwise. Can I have a IPL photofacial? Read more
What is the maximum number of IPL Treatments I can get without damaging my face?
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I've had seven IPL Treatments and still need more. Read more
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