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IPL for red acne scars?
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I have 2-month-old red acne scars all over both cheeks. The acne is gone now, can I get IPL to help the redness go away? Or is it better to let it repair on its own? Read more
What is the best laser/filler for around the eyes/tear trough area?
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I recently spent well over $1000 on the eye area and it hasn't worked. In this economy I need to make the money I spend count. What laser treatments work for around the eye area? Read more
What would an IPL do for my skin and to prevent wrinkles?
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How does a IPL benefit my skin? I'm relatively young, in my late twenties and am looking into non invasive preventative treatments. Is IPL an ideal procedure for me? Read more
Does this procedure do anything to reduce pore size?
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Does this procedure do anything to reduce size of pores? Read more
Does an IPL/PhotoFacial tighten sagging skin?
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As above, does IPL/PhotoFacial also tighten your skin or does that call for a different procedure? Read more
Is IPL and infra red light the same treatment?
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Can someone explain the difference between IPL and infra red light treatments? Read more
When having an IPL treatment done, will you get an even consistency?
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When you have a FotoFacial or IPL treatment done, does the laser treat the entire face so you get an even consistency in color? Read more
Can IPL treatment worsen rosacea?
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Had my first ipl with lumenis M22 6 weeks ago. On day 3 I developed increased redness, blotchiness, larger pores and "orange peel" look to my cheeks. It has not improved. Wondering if there are any treatment... Read more
Recently had terrible reaction to Photofacial, could it have burned the subdermal layer and caused permanent damage?
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Have had PFs before (2), 4 weeks apart. I'm not using any new meds or face products, just a different tech. Luminesse laser, same settings caused my face to swell like a balloon, lumpy, and red almost like hist... Read more
I am 44 and still on oral contraceptives. Could I benefit from laser treatment?
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I have melasma on my face. I am 44 and still on oral contraceptives. Could I benefit from laser treatment? Can I expect lasting results from fraxel or other laser treatmentsto remove my melasma while I am st... Read more
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Which laser works best for stretch marks if they are still red? The led or the ipl?
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Which laser works best for stretch marks if they are still red? The led or the ipl? Read more
Do you think this works to treat melasma?
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Will FotoFacial and/or IPL treatments work to treat melasma? Read more
I am a juvenile diabetic. Is it safe for me to get an IPL photo facial?
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My diabetic doctor is busy, and I cannot get in to see him for a few months. I would like to try one of these facials, but want an experts opinion before I do. Read more
Is it safe to have an ipl, microdermabration, and chemical peel all in the same visit?
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Is it safe to have an ipl, microdermabration, and chemical peel all in the same visit? Read more
How to prevent scarring?
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I had ipl 5 days ago. On that day, 1 of the brownspots wiped off while washing my face. It never had a chance to crust. Its now infected. I'm on oral antibiotics & using bacitracin. Was this a blister? More im... Read more
Should the skin be pink after the brown spots crust off?
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Three days ago I had ipl treatment on my face. Several of the spots crusted and flakes away leaving pink skin underneath. Is this normal or was I burned. What do I do now? Read more
When can I have IPL after a breakout?
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Is there a certain amount of time I need to wait after pimples go away before I can have IPL? Will IPL make the breakout worse if it's done too soon? Read more
What is the difference between IPL and ematrix for removing lines?
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What is the difference between IPL and ematrix for removing lines? Read more
Can someone get burned by a fotofacial IPL laser even if it is a low setting?
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I heard some many bad reviews about people getting burned from this laser. I have fair skin and facial veins I want to get rid of. Also, what are the reasons why someone would get burned. If a person is burn... Read more
Is it normal to have breakouts 4 days after my first IPL treatment?
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I had my first IPL treatment for facial redness and broken veins. 4 days since my first treatment and I've had breakouts of pimples. i havent had such a breakout since my teens im in my mid 30s now. Read more
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