FotoFacial/IPL Treatments Questions

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

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

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

I was told that I may dab a little Vaseline on the crusted spots only. What else can I use? Read more

Is there a reason you have to wait between IPL treatments? Read more

Is there a difference between Broadband Light Photo Rejuvenation and IPL, or are they the same? Read more

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

I had my first IPL treatment and have many red marks that still hurt some along my jaw line. I also had a few areas that swelled up, then the skin peeled leaving a scab. I have one that looks like a long scra... Read more

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

I had my first fotofacial treatment last night and the brown spots are very dark and coming to the surface. What I was wondering is will these stay this way until more treatments are performed or will some of ... Read more

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

Have studies been done to show whether IPL or other light-based skin rejuvenation procedures raise the likelihood of melanoma? 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

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Immediately after an intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment, my eyes were sore, heavy and watery. The ophthalmologist prescribed medication, which took months to repair my eyes. They still aren't 100 percent. The... Read more

Does IPL treat acne scars and is that the most effective way to treat acne scars? Read more

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 the difference between IPL and ematrix for removing lines? Read more

Is IPL or Fraxel better for reducing fine lines and eye wrinkles? I have pretty noticeable crow's feet. Read more

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