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FotoFacial/IPL Treatments Questions

When can I have IPL after a breakout?
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Is there a certain amount of time I need to wait after pimples go away before I can have IPL? Will IPL make the breakout worse if it's done too soon? 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 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
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
My skin is still discolored from IPL treatment, is this normal?
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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
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
What is the differnce between 1 month FotoFacial treatments and every 2 month of treatments Do you get the same effects?
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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
Why is it that IPL treatments have to be 3-6 weeks apart?
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Is there a reason you have to wait between IPL treatments? Read more
Are FotoFacial/IPL Treatment results long lasting?
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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
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
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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
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
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 there a link between Intense Pulsed Light therapy (IPL) and fat loss?
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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
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
I have dry skin and brown spots after my IPL treatment, is this normal?
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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
Why can't I use moisturizers on my face after IPL treatment?
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I was told that I may dab a little Vaseline on the crusted spots only. What else can I use? Read more
Is Fotofacial/IPL the best for wrinkles in the eye area?
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Is IPL or Fraxel better for reducing fine lines and eye wrinkles? I have pretty noticeable crow's feet. Read more
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 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
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