I’m having IPL (I can’t remember which type, but will find out from my beuticians) and I can honestly say it is the best thing I have ever done - it has given me so much more confidence in myself.
The best thing for anyone in this poition is RESEARCH. You really do need to research what is out there and find out which is the best for you. Always go to a reputable salon - the best one’w will be the one that do not push their treatment on you. I initially went for laser @ sk:in, but after speaking to the consultant, she suggested tyhat IPL is better for asian skin and recommended a salon that did it. She did that despite knowing that she was losing out on thousands of pounds. Therefore, the most professional salons will discuss what is best for you and will even recommend a treatment that they cannot provide.
The reason that most people shy away from IPL is the cost. Laser tends to be so much cheaper than IPL, depite the fact there are more side-effects associated with laser for asian skin than IPL. But, if you do your research properly there are salons out there who offer IPL cheaper than laser - the reason for this is because they own the machine rather than renting it. I am now paying less than half of what I was paying for my treatment, because the new salon manager brought the machine and so she could afford to reduce her prices. For a treatment of six she has quoted me £550 which is a bargain compared to the ex-manager who started off charging £1200.
But, results will take some time to see, you have to be PATIENT.