IPL laser - what keeps clot from embolizing?
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With IPL laser it heats the small vericose vein and destroys the vein by clotting. What keeps that clot it made, from entering the blood stream and causing Embolism?

Fear of treatment
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I have a small but bulging vericose vein behind my knee, it runs up my thigh about 6". I worry about how it bulges. I want to have the Vasculight laser done but I have 2 kids and am scared to death of getting a blood clot. What are the chances of this happening?

Are African Americans good candidates for intense pulse light therapy?
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Are African Americans good candidates for intense pulse light therapy?

What is the cost, and how many treatments are needed?
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I had schlerotherapy done and my veins have returned a year later so I am looking for new options. Also is light therapy permenant or will it eventually reappear as well?

Thanks Melissa

Does this procedure involve penetration of the skin?
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I am a severe needle phobic. Does any part of this procedure involve penetration of the skin?

Does it work on tiny spider veins on legs?
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Is intense pulse light therapy successful for capillaries on the legs? I have quite a lot on the top of my legs that are too small for schelotherapy.

Does IPL for men remove facial hair?
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If a man is being treated with IPL for rosacea will it also remove his facial hair? He is clean shaven but does not want his beard gone.

What is the best treatment for under eye veins?
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Are there any new treatments for under eye veins that leave minimal bruising?

Is the Intense Pulse Light Therapy for veins the same as for skin?
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Are the IPL machines used for age spots, skin unevennes, etc, the same as those used for spider veins? Is the treatment the same if a cosmetic dermatologist is doing it rather than having the treatment in a vein specialist's office?

How does Intense Pulse Light Therapy treat veins?
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How does light affect something biological like veins? How can it treat spider veins without breaking the skin?

Is Intense Pulse Light Therapy safer on the face than sclerotherapy?
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I have some small spider veins on my nose and cheeks that I'd like to have treated. Is it safer to have IPL treatments than sclerotherapy on the face?

What other conditions can Intense Pulse Light Therapy treat?
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I know IPL can treat small veins and broken blood vessels. I've also heard it can be helpful for a variety of other skin conditions, like acne scars and age spots. Is this true? What can IPL treat, and what are it's limitations?

Can I get IPL near my eyes?
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I have freckles near my eyelashes, if I wore good goggles could I get IPL there?

How is Intense Pulse Light Therapy (IPL) different from photodynamic therapy?
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They both use light to treat skin problems. Does IPL work better on veins? Why?

Does intense pulse light therapy work on vascular birthmarks?
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I have a birthmark on my leg I have wanted to remove for years. I'm in my 20s, with fair skin and the birthmark is quite dark, about 2x3 inches. Would IPL be an effective treatment? I'm looking for something non-invasive.

Is Intense Pulse Light therapy a good choice for broken capillaries under the eyes?
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Or is another treatment better?

Is Intense Pulse Light Therapy effective in people of color?
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I've heard that IPL works by treating dark veins contrasting against lighter skin. Is this true? Does this make the treatment less effective in people with darker skin tones?

Can Intense Pulse Light therapy be used in conjunction with Sclerotherapy?
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Can I have IPL for spider veins concurrently with sclerotherapy, or will the treatments impact each other?

Can Intense Pulse Light therapy be used on the nose?
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I have small broken capillaries on my nose. Can IPL be used there or is there a risk of eye damage?

Is Intense Pulse Light Therapy safe to use on any skin tone?
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Does IPL work better or worse on dark, medium, or light tones?

Can Intense Pulse Light therapy be used on the hands?
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I have ugly, visible veins on the backs of my hands and would like to get rid of them. Would IPL work, or are other treatments better?

Can intense pulse light therapy treat light colored spider veins?
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From what I understand, IPL works by targeting the dark veins against lighter skin. I have spider veins that are a light pink/red. Is the lack of contrast a concern?

Is intense pulse light therapy non invasive?
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I am looking for more natural treatment options for my varicose and spider veins. Is IPL non-invasive? Are there other non-invasive treatment options or holistic/herbal therapies that can improve circulation? Thanks

Is intense pulse light therapy for veins safe when pregnant?
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I just found out that I am pregnant and have an IPL treatment coming up that I scheduled before I knew I was pregnant. The IPL is for broken capillaries/spider veins on my cheeks. Is it safe to have when pregnant or should I wait?

Can intense pulse light therapy damage skin?
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Does intense pulse light affect the surface skin? Could it cause skin damage or melanoma?

When used to reduce redness around the eyes, can the Intense Pulse Light Therapy damage eye tissue?
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One of my friends told me that her sister had a total face procedure with the IPL to remove redness. The small protective glasses were uncomfortable because of recent cataract surgery and she had the procedure without them. Can this cause damage?

Does Intense Pulse Light therapy work non-invasively to treat spider veins?
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I’m extremely afraid of needles. I’ve heard that IPL and other treatments can be used non-invasively to treat spider veins. Is this true, and do these non-invasive (injection-free) treatments for spider veins actually work?