one thing about treating the skin is that it is an ongoing process. so it's environmental damage and sun exposure that cause these brown spots to begin with and so once we treat them if you go back and get that damage again chances are you will have new spots created. some spots that are going to come up over time just from previous exposures will still come through even if you never get sun exposure again. so having the ipl treatment did benefit you because now your skin looks more clear and it is more healthy and younger skin but you have to protect and preserve that skin in order to maintain the results. it doesn't mean you need to sit at home in a darkroom in order to maintain that result but you have to be sun smart. try to wear a hat when you can use an spf of 15 or higher even if it's a cloudy day don't be fooled by a day that doesn't feel so hot or sunny. reapply that sunscreen on a regular basis and stay in the shade when you can and that will do the best for you in order to minimize those spots from returning. also using over-the-counter products that contain ingredients like niacinamide and retinoids can help the skin cells turn over. they contain antioxidants that help keep the skin renewed and refreshed and those can help keep those spots away as well. also ingredients like sepiwhite can be very helpful in keeping your skin more even in tone.
the dermatologist says if i go out in the sun after having ipl treatments my age spots will come back. what can i do?