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Is Intense Pulse Light therapy an effective treatment for stretch marks?
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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? Read more
Will Fotofacial/IPL reduce oil glands?
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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? Read more
Can FotoFacial/IPL Treatments work on the scalp?
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I'm a balding man in my 50s, and I have a lot of sun damage and age spots on the top of my head. Is FotoFacial a good choice to treat this, or are other options better? Is the skin on the scalp more sensitive t... Read more
What is an alternative to an IPL treatment that lasts longer than a year?
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It says that IPL treamtments will last only a year? However, I can not afford to redo this treatment every year. I have sun damage and need a more permanent option. 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
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
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
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
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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Is Intense Pulse Light therapy only used for cosmetic purposes?
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Or can it treat actual medical conditions? What conditions? 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
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
I have hyperpigmitation from lazer...can Fotofacial help?
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Will Fotofacial help with hyperpiminattion and can it cause more hyperpigmitation? If so is there a better procedure to use? 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
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
What are some freckle therapy treatment options for Asians?
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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 ... Read more
Will FotoFacial/IPL treatments cause my face to peel?
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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 ... Read more
Can fotofacial/ipl treatments lighten freckles?
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Or is there a better treatment for dark freckles? Read more
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