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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
Fotofacial versus IPL, what's the difference?
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What are the differences between Fotofacial, Photofacial, and Intense Pulsed Light therapy, and what can these treatments be used for? 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
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 fotofacial/ipl treatments lighten freckles?
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Or is there a better treatment for dark freckles? 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
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
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
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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
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
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 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
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 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
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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