FotoFacial/IPL Treatments Questions

I had IPL done about 7 years ago (approximately 6 treatments were performed). I need at least one more to touch things up. I used to know the best kind of machine, but don't remember now. I was told they are no... Read more

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

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

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

Do IPL devices leave behind radiation or any other harmful agents that could pass on to or affect a fetus in a woman who is pregnant? Read more

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

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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 had ipl 5 days ago. On that day, 1 of the brownspots wiped off while washing my face. It never had a chance to crust. Its now infected. I'm on oral antibiotics & using bacitracin. Was this a blister? More im... Read more

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How does a IPL benefit my skin? I'm relatively young, in my late twenties and am looking into non invasive preventative treatments. Is IPL an ideal procedure for me? Read more

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

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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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I have 2-month-old red acne scars all over both cheeks. The acne is gone now, can I get IPL to help the redness go away? Or is it better to let it repair on its own? Read more

As above, does IPL/PhotoFacial also tighten your skin or does that call for a different procedure? Read more

I am an Asian. There is a piece of yellow and light brown spots on the left side of my face. I am not sure that is freckle or something else. Currently I am looking for a treatment to cure it, please assist me ... Read more

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