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Intense Pulse Light Therapy Questions

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? Read more
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? Read more
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? Read more
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? Read more
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? Read more
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? Read more
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? T... Read more
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 pregna... Read more
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? Read more
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... Read more
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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... Read more

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