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I often see questions posted on Real Self just like this- wondering if a specific laser is good. Lasers and IPL are just tools. Some of them work a little bit better, some a little bit worse. The important thing to focus on is the expertise of the individual using the tool. IPL is a great tool, when used properly. I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon or dermatologist in your area who does a high volume of laser procedures, and has experience treating your specific concerns.Best of luck to you!
There are better devices than IPL at this time. I suggest you see a laser expert who can address your needs and come up with a combination approach to also give you long term antiaging improvements that IPL just cannot do. Best, Dr. Emer.
Thank you for your questionHaving an enzyme peel can be helpful in exfoliating of the darker pigmentation after an IPL but we do recommend waiting a few days to a week depending on how your skin responded to your IPL treatment
You are usually good to use glycolic acid and Retina within a few days, but always ask your treating provider as every patient has different recovery results.
Our office has many different treatments for the skin and scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour,...
Any pigment will get lighter when treated with the IPL. Moles can be avoided if you desire to keep them.
It is likely that you got burned and this will take time to heal . please contact your physician. best, Dr. Emer.
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