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Is IPL or Laser Resurfacing the best procedure for rosacea?
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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
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
Is there a difference between IPL Treatment and IPL Photofacial?
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Or are they just two names for the same treatment? 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
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
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
Can I get an IPL photofacial if I am on coumadin?
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I am on coumadin due to damaged vein during a previous back surgery. I have a stent in my left iliac vein and am factor 5 lieden. I have very good health otherwise. Can I have a IPL photofacial? 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
Do IPL treatments help remove/reduce stretch marks?
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I was told online that intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments are good for reducing/removing stretch marks from the back of the legs and lower back. Is this true? Read more
I had IPL treatments to rid my age spots but they are not working, what else can I do?
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I had IPL treatment for age spots. It has been 3 months and they have not faded. My legs are very dark brown, while my arms and chest are very pink. I didn't see any peeling after the treatment, which I believe... Read more
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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
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
Do you think this works to treat melasma?
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Will FotoFacial and/or IPL treatments work to treat melasma? Read more
How can I treat naso labial lines?
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What is the best treatment or combination treatments for nasolabial facial folds? If you suggest facial fillers as one of the treatments, what one or combination of different fillers is best? Read more
My skin extremely is dry and became rough textured 6 days after my first IPL treatment. The skin also became sensitive. Is this normal?
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My skin extremely is dry and became rough textured 6 days after my first IPL treatment. The skin also became sensitive, even to wash. Is this normal? 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
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
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
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