Intense Pulse Light Therapy Questions
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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?
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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?
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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 no...
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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?
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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.
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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?
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Are African Americans good candidates for intense pulse light therapy?
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Are African Americans good candidates for intense pulse light therapy?
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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?
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Is intense pulsed light therapy appropriate if there is a blood clot in the surface vein close to the popliteal?
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My doctor put me on Xarelto for 3 months. I am terrified of this fast-tracked drug and the possible non-reversal in case of a severe internal bleeding incident. Is IPL appropriate if there is a blood clot in th...
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I'm not dark but I'm not fair-skinned either. I had post inflammatory hyperpigmentation after intense pulse light treatment on my face.
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The hyperpigmentation was very strong under my eyes (exactly the area I wanted to treat the most, because of my dark circles caused by spider and blue veins). My doctor says it means I can't use intense pulse l...
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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.
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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?
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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...
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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?
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I had IPL therapy, but the practitioner didn't place eyewear on me. How long after therapy would I notice damage to my eyes?
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Hi, I had IPL therapy on my nose (just 2 bursts of light). I don't think it was strong because I didn't feel anything and my skin wasn't red after at all. The practitioner did not use eyewear on me and it has b...
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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...
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