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Elaine Hilo, HI |
I am scheduled for IPL for brown spots on my face. Is this the best method?
What are the side effects or risks involved?
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Dr.Pascual Cosmetic surgeon Aventura, FL United States View My Professional Profile |
IPl (Intense Pulse Light) July 22, 2013 3:08 AM For the appropriate Skin Types IPL can be very effective for the treatment of brown spots. In general anyone darker than Jennifer Lopez I do not recommend IPL due to the possibility of (more) For the appropriate Skin Types IPL can be very effective for the treatment of brown spots. In general anyone darker than Jennifer Lopez I do not recommend IPL due to the possibility of skin injury and scarring. The side effects include redness, flaking, swelling, peeling and scabbing. Risks include blistering, scarring and changes in skin pigmentation. For more information : http://pascualmd.com/eng/IPl_Intense_Pulse_Light.html (less) |
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dr_naderi Facial plastic surgeon Herndon, VA United States View My Professional Profile |
November 19, 2008 10:31 AM IPL is one good method for brown spot removal. Bleaching creams, Q-switch lasers, chemical peels and CO2 or Erbium lasers are other options. It all depends on your skin color, type and (more) IPL is one good method for brown spot removal. Bleaching creams, Q-switch lasers, chemical peels and CO2 or Erbium lasers are other options. It all depends on your skin color, type and race. You need to make sure the brown spots are not suspicious for cancer before you just remove their pigment. Make sure you see a dermatologist to have them evaluated first. (less) |
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