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