FotoFacial/IPL Treatments Questions

I had a photofacial 6 days ago and had large dark brown rectangles all over my face. I've gently rubbed them off and now my skin has white patches. What should I do? Read more

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

If you get IPL laser for spider veins every 2 months, will you get the same effects as if you got treatments every month? Read more

Is there a reason you have to wait between IPL treatments? Read more

I had IPL about a month ago and love the results. However, I've heard that the results with IPL are not permanent, that they fade over time. Is this true? How can I make my results last longer? Read more

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

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. Read more

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

Or are they just two names for the same treatment? Read more

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? Read more

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

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? Read more

I was told that I may dab a little Vaseline on the crusted spots only. What else can I use? Read more

Is IPL or Fraxel better for reducing fine lines and eye wrinkles? I have pretty noticeable crow's feet. Read more

Or can it treat actual medical conditions? What conditions? Read more

Will Fotofacial help with hyperpiminattion and can it cause more hyperpigmitation? If so is there a better procedure to use? Read more

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

Or is there a better treatment for dark freckles? Read more

Does IPL treat acne scars and is that the most effective way to treat acne scars? Read more

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? Read more