...you time and money on an IPL or YAG for this and although I think Thermage (or other radiofrequency devices) work well on the face for many, I don’t think...
Isn’t Paula’s show fun (and informative)!! On this site, there are some suggestions for different areas. Also, in my book The Surgery Free Makeover, there is a whole chapter on...
...definately want to be researching Nd:YAG lasers – don’t even think about getting an IPL based system if your patients are generally darker. Good luck and study hard!!! Dr. I...
Dr. Irwin
December 1, 2009
I hear this question/problem A LOT! IPL systems are numerous and not all created equally. Some IPL systems are almost worthless in my opinion because they are underpowered and not...
Dr. Irwin
November 10, 2009
Too many sunburns in the past and all those fun racerback tops might be catching up with you! The most cost effective way to treat these is with an IPL or...
Dr. Irwin
September 26, 2009
...to control it better. The IPL laser cousins are very helpful for flushing and general redness not controlled by medication. You may want to consider those as well. Dr. I...
Dr. Irwin
August 18, 2009
Hi Gaby – thanks for the compliment! Pore size, as I’m sure you know, is one of the toughest things to change. This is because pore size is largely inherited and...
...IPL treatment. The ALA soaks preferentially into the precancerous spots and then it is activated by the IPL. This can be very effective but it is also a bit unpredictable in...
...The newer, more powerful IPLs (like the Lumenis One) which have a squared off pulse width and plenty of power (okay I know this is getting a little technical!) are also...
...this is!!! Also, if you are getting IPL done in the summer, no self tanners for 7-10 days before. Link to Dr. Irwin’s Guide to IPL and Photorejuvenation Laser Treatments...