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IPL Hyperpigmentation 12 answers

I had a photofacial/IPL procedure done 4 days ago. I expected that my hyperpigmented blotches would be peeling off by now, but they still haven't....

hyperpigmentation side effects

Can IPL Make my Stretch Marks Worse? 9 answers

I am having treatments for stretch marks - not from pregnancy. I have them on the breasts, hips, thighs, butt area and calves. I had five series of...

stretch marks

No Results 7 Days After IPL 8 answers

I do not see any changes after 7 days of getting IPL on my face, neck and chest. Is this normal?

chest face neck results

Are Multiple Treatments Necessary? 8 answers

I did the IPL last month and didn't see much difference. Will additional treatments improve my face?

face female

What Are Those Black Specks on the Skin After IPL? 7 answers

What are the black specks (coffee ground looking things) on the skin after IPL treatment? Is that pigment?

Is Browning Suppose to Occur Every Time After IPL? 6 answers

I have had 4 IPL treatments to get rid of old acne scars. After the first 2 treatments, browning occurred immediately and flaked off a few days later...

brown spots

IPL or Tri-Luma for Under Eye Hemosiderin Stain After Juvederm? 6 answers

Does IPL or Tri-Luma help correct hemosiderin stains? I ended up with severe bruising after Juvederm injections under my eyes. Thanks.

bruising under eyes

Is It Ok to Have a Microdemabrasion Done After IPL and How Long Should I Wait? 6 answers

I had an IPL tratment done to treat hyperpigmentation. Is been 4 days and the dark spots had gotten darker down time has been too long. Procedure was...

dark spots face female timing

Can IPL Cause Fat Loss if Used Undereyes? 6 answers

I had one IPL treatment a couple days ago to treat undereye dark circles, procedure took 30 seconds. Now I am finding a bunch of reviews over the...

fat loss side effects under eyes

I Was Told Not to Use Moisturizer After IPL, Why? 6 answers

I read that you should use moisturizer after IPL, but when I had it done, my doctor told me NOT to use any to help speed up the "clearing"...

aftercare moisturizer

Is it Common For Restylane Under Eyes to Dissolve After Aggressive IPL Treatment 6 answers

I'm 28 and had restylane in the hollows of my eye which lasted me for at least two years and weren't going away at all. But right after an...

dissolve options refill

How Should I Handle Hyperpigmentation from IPL Burns? 5 answers

I am an Asian female who underwent IPL to treat folliculitus and ingrown hairs. On my fourth treatment I suffered superficial burns on my bikini line,...

bikini line burn

White Pimple-like Blisters After IPL 5 answers

My goal is to get rid of red bumps due to Rosacea. After my first IPL treatment, my face was really red and swollen. After 24 hours, on top of the red...

Could IPL Have Triggered Hyperthyroidism? 5 answers

Five years ago, an ultrasound of my throat revealed 2 lesions in the left lobe of my thyroid. My doctor seemed unconcerned and no follow-up was done....

neck side effects

Why Do I Have No Visible Side Effects After 1 IPL? 5 answers

I just had my first IPL treatment for minor acne scars, light sun spots, and mild discoloration on fair un-tanned skin. It has been 4 days since the...

3 days post-op normal side effects

Does IPL Give Effective Results? 5 answers

I am currently undergoing IPL hair removal treatment on the bikinni area, but I have been told that after a year or two from the treatment, the hair...

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Is IPL Treatment Working? 5 answers

I had ipl for sunspots on face hands and arms 11 days age. Test patches caused coffee grinds but treatment has just caused mild darkening of patches....

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IPL Hair Removal - Permanent? 5 answers

Dear Doctors, I have been undergoing a couple of IPL hair removal treatments and I find the results satisfying. I have less and thinner hair on my...

face hair removal permanent

Pain and Cost - Should I Continue Being Treated by IPL? 5 answers

I have Skin Type IV and been treated by IPL hair reduction in 4 sessions,with 4,6 and 8 weeks intervals(the whole body).Based on the blood tests and...

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How LOng After First Session of IPL Can I Have 2nd Session? 5 answers

Ive done my first session of ipl 5 days ago to remove acne scars and i am new to the subject. but the scars have increased in redness and i understand...

acne scars redness timing

What Should I Do If IPL Wasn't Effective? 5 answers

I had 1st IPL done week ago. Very plae skin, and A LOT of freckles. After 1st day ONLY 10 frecles turned darker, out of a million!skin wasnt even red....

not working options

My IPL Treatment for Freckles Worked Slightly, Should I Continue Treatment? 5 answers

Hi i went for ipl treatment i have a very pale face with creamy like freckles(brown) and lots of them.i went for treatment , after my doctor gave me...

discontinue freckles setting unhappy

After IPL I Have Two Burn Blisters and Dark Marks That Never Existed - is This Normal? 4 answers

After IPL , I have two burn blisters on my forehead and darkened marks that never existed on my forehead, and this was the clearest part of my face......

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3 Days Post IPL: Freckles Are More and Darker - Is This Normal? 4 answers

3 days post-op amount darkening female freckles normal

IPL 3 Days Ago - Now I Have Maybe 3-4 "Coffee Grind" Spots. Is This Normal? 4 answers

Called Dr. She said come back in after one week and she would re-do procedure. Is this ok to do again after one week. Also I have friends that had...

dark spots normal

Blisters to Chest, Back and Legs After IPL 4 answers

One week ago, today, I had the IPL laser tx on my entire body excluding my stomach. I was not told that blisters would develop. Actually, she (the...

back blister brown spots chest healing legs scar timing

Brown Spots After IPL (Asian w/ Light Skin) 4 answers

I just did IPL for sun spots today on a whim at my derm's office. I am Asian with light skin and had sun spots most noticeably on my cheeks from...

Asian brown spots

Hair Falling with IPL Method: "Permanently" Gone? 4 answers

2 weeks after I had my first session using IPL method in the bikini area, I noticed that most (not all) hair went away without much effort. And my...

bikini line falling out hair loss normal

Treatment Frequency for IPL for Rosacea? 4 answers

I just began a series of six IPL treatments for redness and small visible vessels from rosacea. The nurse told me to come once per week, but most of...

frequency rosacea

Will Darkening of Upper Lip Fade From IPL? 4 answers

I am having IPL on my upper lip, I have had 8 seeions so far with good results. One day after my last seesion I noticed slight darkening of my upper...

Asian dark hair darkening permanent upper lip

How Long Will It Take PIH Caused by IPL to Resolve? 4 answers

I had IPL on my neck, shoulders and chest with an Alma Hamony device. I experienced good results with my first treatment, but the energy level was...

neck PIH timing

Symptoms Directly After IPL Treatment Was Very Different at New Salon, Could This Mean it Wasn't as Effective? 4 answers

Hello,I have hair removal laser treatment on my body & during the session I can smell the burn of hairs & right after a session I have red...

burning effectiveness redness results

IPL Laser Side Effects - When do They Go Away? 3 answers

Over the past year and a half I have had 3 full face IPL treatments (Photofacial and Syneron) for sunspots and freckles. I am a female caucasian with...

side effects

IPL Laser Hypopigmentation 3 answers

I had IPL 1 week ago on my chest for hyperpigmentation. Should I be worried now about post treatment hypopigmention? Directly after the treatment I...

chest erythema hypopigmentation side effects track marks

When Should Swelling Dissipate After IPL? 3 answers

I am 51. I had an IPL two days ago. Some parts of my face are still swollen especially under my eyes. (The brochure said swelling for a few hours or a...

Dark Spots Recurring After IPL Treatment 3 answers

I just had my third IPL treatment done and after the first week my skin looked really nice and free of the dark spots... finally. On the third week...

IPL Burns Still Tender After Three Weeks 3 answers

Three weeks ago I had IPL for my face and neck. I had it to treat some discolorations around my mouth, 10 spots to be precise. But the procedure...

burn redness

Under Eye Swelling Worse After IPL 3 answers

Is it normal for under eye swelling after IPL treatment to be worse at 2 days after procedure than it was one day after? And if so, how long before...

bruising swelling under eyes

Post-IPL Inflammatory Hyper Pigmentation 3 answers

I am indian female 22yrs. i had some tanning on my forehead and my dr suggested ipl ,but after ipl my skin scabbed and now my whole face is...

age 18-24 female forehead hyperpigmentation Indian patchy results

I Had IPL 2 Days Ago and Have Coffee Grounds Spots, but No Redness. Did It Work? 3 answers

Even the first day, that evening, I had no redness at all. It was performed by a board certified dermatologist, so I am not concerned that he did not...

brown spots female redness results

IPL For Sun Freckles on Chest and Back Made Me Red and Extremely Itchy 3 answers

I itch severely. I bought some anti itch cortisone and some topical that kills staph so it doesnt get infected. At what point should I go to my...

back chest itchy redness

Is Bruising Normal After IPL? 3 answers

I have fair skin and use IPL to treat rosacea. It's been three years since last IPL and just had it done on Friday (they have a new technician at...

bruising rosacea

Laser Hair Removal Burns: How to Prevent Scarring? 3 answers

Hi. Recently I traveled to China and recieved laser hair removal treatments for my legs. I believe the machine used was an IPL machine. All of my...

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Intense Pulse Laser (IPL) for Hair Removal AND Skin Pigmentation? 3 answers

I have been getting IPL treatment for hair removal each month on my whole face cheeks, with great results. the last time I went, a new lady performed...

cheeks discoloration face pigmentation

Treatment of Hyperpigmentation After IPL (Hair Removal) Burns 3 answers

I have had 2 treatments for hair removal on my legs and both times were fine. The 3rd time was 10 days ago and after I left the spa my legs felt like...

1 week post-op burn complication treatment

How Long Does It Take for Hair to Fall off After IPL Treatment. 3 answers

I have done my IPL treatment on face a week ago but i find the growth to be more course than usual. Also i cant see any hair falling off from my face....

1 week post-op coarse hair dark skin face hair loss timing

Facial Hair Loss Permanent After IPL? 3 answers

I currently went through and IPL treatment it has been three weeks since the treatment. I still have facial redness in spots which is highly magnified...

facial hair hair loss permanent

Sun Exposure After IPL Vascular Removal 3 answers

Is it safe to go to Mexico for two weeks one month after the IPL facial vascular removal? thank you

face sun protection travel veins

How Long Until Hair Grows Back After IPL? 3 answers

Dear Doctors, Thanks for your answers about the lasting of IPL hair removal. About how long is the mentioned "period of time"?

hair removal wait

Had Hyperpigmentation From first IPL Treatment to Arms, Doctor Recommends a 2nd Treatment, Good Idea? 3 answers

I had my first IPL treatment about 4 weeks ago on my arms. After about 3 weeks all the dark areas flaked off but left me with grid/track marks on my...

discontinue hyperpigmentation track marks

IPL Laser Tissue Damage 3 answers

I had a doctor do IPL on some facial veins a few months ago, which left me with a blotchy and scratchy skin texture. I have some inflamed whiteheads...

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Just Had Second Ipl Treatment on Hands 3 answers

Hi just had second treatment on hands with ipl. Doctor said he was disappointed with results of first treatment. Spots darkened but never faded. He...

dark spots hands options

What is the Best Procudure to Get Rid of Large Amount of Brown Spots, Freckles on my Back? 3 answers

I have had a IPL treatment on my back. Just one treatment, and they are not crusting over like they should. They are raised, will I need another...

back freckles not working options

Does IPL Work on Faded Age Spots? 3 answers

I had 3 IPL treatments on my face. The first two worked and the 3rd one did absolutely nothing! Is it possible that it doesn't work on faded age...

age spots female

2 Ipls Have Had No Effect on Lentigos at Derm Office. One of the Other Doctors Has Suggested Yag.what Do You Think? 3 answers

I am now 5 weeks after ipl treatment on hands arms and face to try and fade or erase lentigos as diagnosed by derm. I am skin type II, and i see no...

not working options pigmentation skin type II

Burn Marks to Forearm Post Laser Hair Removal Using IPL, Will They Go Away? 3 answers

I had my first laser hair removal (full arms) yesterday. The tech said she was using IPL. I'm Asian with light brown skin and dark hair. The right...

burn

Extreme Facial Swelling Following 1st Treatment, Should I Continue With Sessions? 3 answers

I had my first IPL treatment about one month ago. The following day my entire face was so swollen I could barely see out of my eyes, with severe...

1 month post-op discontinue permanent swelling

1 Day After IPL Photofacial I have Brown Spots Everywhere on My Face, is this a Normal Reaction? 3 answers

I had an IPL Photofacial done yesterday. Immediately after procedure, my face was very red and felt on fire. After 1.5 hours, redness went down along...

1 day post-op face

Why Would IPL Make a Dent Like Appearance to my Cheeks? Feels Like a Rash. 3 answers

Hi. I had IPL yesterday for some capillary issues, and today there is a weird almost "dent" like appearance to my lower cheeks under my...

dents rash

Can IPL Laser Therapy Cause Heart Problems? 3 answers

I have recently had Supra Ventricular Trachyartia and had an operation to destroy an abnormal conduction pathway in my heart. Would IPL have have...

causes heart worse

Darkening of Upper Lip After 8 Seesion of IPL for Hair Removal?? 3 answers

I had 8 seesions IPL on my upper lip for hair removal purposes only. (fair asian skin,dark hair). I had good results,after the last session on 6 OCT...

darkening fade upper lip

Buccal Fat Pad and All Fat Pads in my Face Were Damamged by 12 IPL Laser Treatments, Will The Fat Come Back? 3 answers

I was told by a plastic surgeon that there is a chance that my buccal fat pads and other facial padding can regenerate after 2 years if they were...

face fat loss fat pads regenerate

Is A IPL Risk to Vasculitis Sufferers? Is There A More Effective Forearm Rejuvenation Tx? 3 answers

I have recently developed a rash over various parts of my body (face excluded) which my GP believes is palpable purpura (or vasculitis). If it is...

arms rash vasculitis

Worried About Potential Eye Damage when Being Treated with IPL Laser. 3 answers

I have had IPL on my face to remove hair several times. I wore the goggles I was provided. They got very close to my eye ie top of the cheekbone,...

damage eyesight risk worried

Fat Atrophy After IPL? 2 answers

If fat atrophy has already occured, is there any way to reverse or correct the damage? After receiving 3 IPL treatments, my skin texture has become...

large pores

IPL Marks Permanent? 2 answers

One of my friends had her arms treated with IPL, and she had marks all over the area after the treatment. The marks were itching for 4 days and were...

marks scar side effects

Dark Patches After IPL Treatment 2 answers

After several IPL treatments, most of my freckles are gone, but I got a small dark patch on the treated area which I didn't have before. The treated...

side effects

Fat Loss After IPL Treatment? 2 answers

I have had one IPL treatment only, and my cheeks are now significantly more hollow than before treatment. It has been over two weeks now, and I...

Will Brown Areas After BBL Flake Off? 2 answers

Yesterday, I had my first full facial BBL treatment (similar to an IPL). I have fair, freckly skin. 24 hours later, my freckles and age spots and...

dark spots freckles

Eyebrow Hair Burnt off During IPL 2 answers

I had IPL yesterday. The technician accidentally burnt a good portion of one eyebrow. Will this grow back (I hope so)? How long will this take? Is...

Appropriate Eye Protection for IPL? 2 answers

What constitutes appropriate eye protection for IPL? I had my first IPL treatment a few days ago. I was given what looked like plastic...

eyes

Can Skin Discolored by IPL Treatment Be Corrected? 2 answers

After several chemical peels done on my back, there was an obvious big patch of uneven brown color on my skin. I was advised to go for IPL treatment...

discoloration Virtual consultation

Any Suggestions for Burn Marks on my Nose After IPL? 2 answers

I am of Asian origin. I have had 4 successful treatments for pigmentation on my nose. On my last visit, I received what I believe is a contact burn on...

Will White Marks from an IPL Burn Heal on Its Own? 2 answers

Hi. Over a month ago, I got small burns from an IPL. They scabbed, which eventually came off, but left white marks. After that month passed and I went...

burn healing white

Eyebrow Hair Loss After IPL 2 answers

I had IPL in March to correct red capillaries left by "Vitalize" chemical peel that I had a month earlier. I asked the nurse if I should...

eyebrows hair loss

When Will I Start Seeing IPL Results for Acne Scars? 2 answers

I am having IPL done on my face and cheeks for acne scars. I'm on my third treatment. When do I start seeing a noticable difference?

IPL + Laser but No Results 2 answers

I have had 4 treatments combining sciton laser and IPL. I want rejuvinated looking skin. I am 38 have sun damage (wrinkles and sun spots) as well as...

acne age 35-44 chin combination face hyperpigmentation results sun damage sun spots wrinkles

How Long After Having Had an IPL Treatment Can I Expose my Self to the Sun? 2 answers

I have recently had my second IPL session for hair removal on my face and will probably have one more session. I was wondering how long after my last...

face hair removal sun damage

No Results from IPL Treatment? 2 answers

I am a 46-year old female with with type high II/III skin and very minor signs of aging: a few brown spots, a couple of broken capillaries, a few...

Removing Scabs After IPL 2 answers

My face is still covered by very dark spots 2 days after IPL. I have a big presentation in 2 days. It is safe to remove half dried scab myself or...

dark spots face removal scab

No Results from IPL? 2 answers

I had 2 IPL treatments. I am 24 with some new signs of sun damage. I was trying to correct the sundamage as well as PIH marks (red in color). My...

Olive Skin - IPL Burns 2 answers

I am 40 with pigmentation due to sun damage from my teen years and hormonal changes due to pregnancy. It took 6 hours for the acute burning and...

age 35-44 burn cheeks olive skin

I Had IPL for Brazilian Bikini. Can That Result in Loss of Clitoral Sensation? 2 answers

I just had IPL treatment done for Brazilian bikini. Can the intense light result in reduction of clitoral sensation? I noticed reduced sensitivity in...

bikini line clitoris sensation loss

After IPL - When Will Broken Capillaries Disappear? 2 answers

I had my first IPL 2 weeks ago to treat broken capillaries on my cheeks. I still haven't seen them go away. How long until I see a difference?

broken capillaries results

How Can I Speed Up the Healing from IPL Burns? 2 answers

About 7 months ago I had several IPL treatments done on my face, chest and hands. Great results. Went back fore several more. Then I asked the laser...

7 months post-op burn healing

IPL Burns on Legs, 6months and Still Have PIH. What Do You Suggest? (photo) 2 answers

I got IPL hair removal on my legs, but my whole thigh was severly burnt. Its been 6 months now and i have brown marks all over my thigh. What do you...

6 months post-op burn grid marks Indian olive skin options

Lumnaskin Vs Meladerm For Pigmentation Following IPL? 2 answers

After getting laser therapy done to remove some sun spots, there is one area where coffee grounds appeared and sloughed off but there is still some...

comparison Meladerm pigmentation product

Slight Light Brown Splotches 4 Days Post IPL 2 answers

HI there. i received a photofacial 4 days ago. I have noticed a slight light brown splotching on both sides of my face ever since the treatment...kind...

brown spots

Recently Started IPL for Treatment of Rosacea Redness and Doctor Said to Stop Using Metrogel 1%, is This the Right Thing to Do? 2 answers

The doctor recomended 5 treatments spaced 3-4wks apart; I have had 2 and will start the 3rd soon. He told me to stop using Metrogel while IPL is...

combination discontinue medication reaction

How Many IPL Sessions are Required to Achieve Almost No Hair? 2 answers

My wedding is in late October and i have just strated IPL hair removal, in 2 weeks i will have my second one.. when is the best time to have the last...

amount female hair removal tanning timing wedding

Hyper Pigmentation Removal with Fraxel and Ipl 2 answers

My wife is from Philippines and has got hyper-pigm on her face due to sun exposure (2yrs back) & then she delivered baby, the dark spots became...

ethnic hormones hyperpigmentation not working

Patchy Skin!! Best Treatment for Even Skin Colour 2 answers

I had ipl 6months back and had burns which resulted in pigmentation , as off now my skin has healed and is back to normal 70% but what can i do to get...

discoloration pigmentation

I've Just Accidentally Discharged a Home IPL Device into my Open Eyes, from a Distance of About 10cm. Worried! 2 answers

I've just accidentally discharged a home IPL device into my open eyes, from a distance of about 10cm. The safety device on the machine was meant...

accident at-home eyes eyesight worried

Normal To Have a Grid-like Dark Brown Lines Across my Forehead After IPL? How Long Will This Last? 2 answers

I had my first IPl treatment yesterday for multiple hyperpigmented sunspots on my face. I did my research and selected an experienced dermatologist...

1 day post-op duration grid marks normal

Redness And More Visible Broken Blood Vessels After IPL for Rosacea- Normal? 2 answers

I had my first IPL treatment for rosacea a few days ago. My face is still red, and the my broken vessel is more visible. Is it normal on the first...

3 days post-op broken capillaries expectation red head rosacea

Brown Spots Still Remaining After IPL Therapy, Is this Normal? 2 answers

I got IPL therapy done a week ago and my skin did darken/pepper like coffee grounds but as the "grounds" are falling of sloughing off, I...

brown spots

Between Two Week IPL Sessions Can You Shave As Usual? 2 answers

shave

The Area Around my Mouth is Lighter- Will IPL Repair This? 2 answers

I have had one IPL phot facial and am going for a second this week. In time will the IPL repair the lighter area around my entire mouth?

expectation light mouth

So Far Have Had 6 IPL Treatments to Treat Rosacea Sunburn-like Diffuse Redness, Hasn't Helped, What Should I Do? 2 answers

Reduce/remove the awful facial redness like I thot it wud, but has helped sumwhat reduce the 'prickly heat/stinging' sensations; the machine...

no results not working

Today I Had my First IPL Treatment to Treat Mild Acne(to Kill Bacteria), I Have A Few New Freckles, Will They Fade? 2 answers

Today I had my first IPL treatment to treat mild acne(to kill bacteria), I noticed there are a few freckles rise to the surface.Will they fade away?...

1 day post-op fade freckles options

My Skin Has Some Sagging After an IPL Was Done, Does an IPL Dissolve Fat? 2 answers

fat melting normal sagging

Can IPL Be Caused Due to Cooling Gas from Candela Laser? 2 answers

3 weeks ago i had a laser removal treatment on my bikini area. This seem to burn my skin and has now caused IPL. I have been told by the company that...

burn hair removal

What Side Effects Can Be Expected from IPL Photorejuvenation? 1 answer

Is it normal to have striped swelling on the entire face after IPL photorejuvenation? It went from red and swollen to a quilted pattern. It has been...

Scarring from Blisters After IPL 1 answer

I recently had IPL for broken capillaries around my nose. I blistered bad after and now have red scars on each side of my nose. It has been about a...

Will Pigmentation in Mole Recur After IPL? 1 answer

I had IPL about two weeks ago. I have a small, slightly raised facial mole that was pigmented and removed after my second treatment. It went from...

moles pigmentation

Will Hypopigmentation After IPL Get Better? 1 answer

Will the hypopigmentation from IPL improve with time and if so, for how much time? Or should I start considering Active FX? No one where I live seems...

hypopigmentation

Swelling and Blisters After IPL 1 answer

I had an IPL proceedure done this afternoon. By the time I arrived home, I was very swollen and have large blisters appearing all over. They then...

burn swelling

Topical Cream for Broken Capillaries After IPL? 1 answer

Is there any topical cream or ointment I could use to lighten the red spot (broken capillary) on my nose?

broken capillaries

Proper Treatment of Hyperpigmentation After IPL? 1 answer

On my second IPL treatment, my left and right cheeks got burned. The doctor told me to apply some steroid cream. After 2 weeks, part of my cheek...

burn cheeks hyperpigmentation pigmentation

Recovery from IPL Burns? 1 answer

I had IPL done on my upper lip and chin 8 weeks ago. It left me with burns on these areas. The skin is now red in some areas and brown in others. I...

burn healing

What to Do About IPL Burn? 1 answer

I had an IPL done 9 months ago and was burnt. It created an irregular pigmentation on my skin that I still can't get rid for 9 months. It almost looks...

burn hyperpigmentation

Swelling and Redness After IPL? 1 answer

Had IPL two days ago on my face. Left side, I have a red area and the size of a dime it is very red and looks like it could scab. The left side is...

redness scar swelling

Swollen and Bruised After IPL 1 answer

I am a 42 year old female. I had IPL treatment 2 days ago to get rid of a few brown spots on my cheeks and some veins in my nasal area. I have deep...

bruising swelling

Is It Safe to Wear Makeup After IPL? 1 answer

Can I wear make-up? I just had IPL done yesterday. I don't know if bacteria can get in there and make-up will infect it?

makeup

Treatment for IPL Complications? 1 answer

In February, I had a "Vitalize" chemical peel which left some red capillaries. I went back a month later to have an IPL treatment for...

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Best Treatment for White Patches Left After IPL? 1 answer

Today is the tenth day after my IPL procedure. All the scabs are gone, but I was left with white patches where the scabs were. What is the best...

Speeding Up Healing After IPL 1 answer

It has been 4 days since my IPL and my freckles are starting to disappear. Is there any way to speed up the healing process?

Laser Resurfacing for IPL Burns? 1 answer

I had IPL done on June 11th on my face and now have burns on my cheeks and chin. I went back to the doctor and when he saw them he looked mortified....

burn scar

Slight Peel to Remove Brown Patches After IPL? 1 answer

My aesthetician burned my left cheek after doing IPL. Brown patch became more noticeable after 3 weeks. She did a slight peel on my cheek. Is this...

burn

Will the Stretched Skin After IPL Swelling Go Away? 1 answer

I had IPL 9 days ago. I am 42 years old. I had the resulting swelling under my eye, which has now receded and caused the skin to be stretched. How...

swelling

Inflammation After IPL on Rosacea 1 answer

I had an IPL treatment for rosacea nose redness. It looked all right when the treatment was completed, but several hours later, my nose was about as...

Little Bumps All over Face After IPL Treatment 1 answer

I have tiny little bumps all over my face after receiving my first IPL treatment almost a week ago. It's more severe on the forehead area. It...

antibiotic bumps female forehead itchy

Photosensitivity After IPL Treatment? 1 answer

I had an IPL treatment for a mole on my nose. I wore protective goggles and closed my eyes, but I could still see the flash from the light. Is that...

eyes nose photosensitive

Hypopigmentation After IPL? 1 answer

I had IPL done on my face, chest, back and arms back in January. My face and chest turned out fine. However, 3-4 weeks after, my back and arms...

Terrible Spots After IPL 1 answer

It's been two weeks after I had p IPL, and they look brighter red than they did a week ago! They were bumpy, but that's gone down, but my skin was...

dark spots redness

Swimming in Chlorinated Pool After IPL 1 answer

I had IPL 5 days ago for sun damage or brown spots. I had it done a year ago and I think it helped. The doctor and I felt I could benefit from another...

exercise swimming

Many People Are Claiming IPL Causes Damage to Skin. What's the Real Truth? 1 answer

I stumbled accross a support website for those who claim their skin has been damaged by the IPL procedure. Some say it has aged their skin...

damage skin

Topical Product for Pepper-like Crusting After IPL? 1 answer

I work and the "peppering" after IPL makes me self-conscious. Is there a topical product to use on my face that will speed up getting rid...

IPL Recovery: Has Skin Picking Caused Damage? 1 answer

I have light olive Asian skin and just got my IPL treatment 1.5 days ago. No serious reactions yet, just slight flaking. My brown spots and freckles...

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OK to Use Metrogel for Redness After IPL? 1 answer

Can I use Metrogel after my IPL treatments for redness?

redness skin

Complications from IPL? 1 answer

I had IPL done four days ago and I had three days of severe swelling and now marks on my face that look like wide cuts. They have not...

Will the Burn Marks Disappear on my Leg After IPL Treatment? 1 answer

I had IPL treatment on 16 April 11, nearly two weeks, the burn marks are getting darker, no sign of disappearance. I extremely concern these will...

burning darkening legs male worried

IPL Treatments with No Browning? 1 answer

I have had two IPL treatments with no browning. My sunspots appear darker than before. My dermatologist says spots were deep and now should have risen...

What's the Appropriate Setting for First IPL Treatment? 1 answer

I had my first IPL treatment yesterday. The person that applied it was not a physician but trained to use the machine. I did not feel pain nor was...

IPL for Veins on Nose? 1 answer

I am having IPL mainly for veins on my nose. My doctor only directed the wand along the edges of my nose. Is this how the procedure is usually done?

nose

Eye Sensitivity from IPL? 1 answer

While getting IPL for dark circles, I noticed that one zap above my eye caused a noticeable pain on the bone under my eyebrow. Since then (yesterday),...

dark circles

IPL Before Pregnancy Via IVF 1 answer

I just had an IPL treatment done today. I'm concerned because I just read from Dr. Mary Lupo's comment that pregnancy hormones can accelerate or...

Will Vitamin C Serum or Licorice Root Extract After IPL Help Repair Capillaries? 1 answer

Hello, I recently had an ipl treatment for redness and some broken capillaries on my nose. Can I use a vitamin c serum or a serum containing licorice...

broken capillaries redness vitamin c

IPL Not Helping with Red Skin: What else Can I Do? 1 answer

I'm 23. I've had red skin forever. I found a picture of myself when I was 11 & it looks like I was sunburnt. This is how it's always...

age 18-24 face female options redness results

Burned by IPL Laser on Arm 1 answer

A Light Crust Has Formed. Will It Leave a Scar? What Should I Do to Avoid Scarring? this is the third laser sitting. in last sitting also i got...

arms burn crusty healing ointment scar

Brown Crusts After IPL 1 answer

3days ago I had an ipl treatment for age spots. I've had this treatment many times in the past. The brown crusty spots have fallen off already and...

age spots brown spots crusty

Tattoo Damage 1 answer

I was at my third IPL hair removal treatment for about 2 weeks ago and immediately after the session I got some blisters on a tattoo that I have. The...

burn hair removal tattoo

How Long Should I Wait to Use an AHA Product After IPL? 1 answer

I had full face IPL on Aug 11th and was wondering how long to wait before going back to my AHA and Ziana creams. Thanks!

face

Is Derma Wand ( Radio Frequency Wand) Good to Use, if Getting Laser Ipl on Face? 1 answer

I get laser treatment done on my whole face, and i have a derma wand at home, really want to use it, as it tones my face and gives it a lift to my...

combination Derma Wand

Grayness After IPL 1 answer

Hi I suffer from PCOS so I used IPL treatment for 2 years to reduce facial hair. After the treatment you are required to shave the hair. After the 1st...

chin facial hair gray neck PCOS

If IPL Causes Collagen to Shrink, is New Collagen Built Around It Always Uniform or Can New Collagen Be Uneven? 1 answer

If ipl causes collagen to shrink, and allow new collagen to be built around it, isn't shrinking collagen a negative for the skin? How can the...

collagen shrink uneven

Can I Use Topical Lightener to Even out Mixed Hypo + Hyperpigmented Skin Following IPL Burn? 1 answer

Hi, my forearms were badly burned and extensively blistered during an IPL, (2nd degree). I now have new, white skin covering about 80% of the area...

arms female

Indentations on Chin from IPL. Any Treatment Options? 1 answer

This is my 4th time with IPL. The others were 8 years ago, they were great. This time I received a coupon for what i thought was a reputable salon....

chin indentation options

Unhappy with Results - Best Way to Approach Dr? 1 answer

Three wks ago had liquid lift-Botox/Juvaderm which have had before w/great success by same Dr. Two wks ago had IPL on left cheek-same Dr. Well into...

bunny lines droopy eye hollows female results

Had Ipl Burn.. is It Advisable to Use Laser for Hyperpigmentation 1 answer

I had ipl in the month of jan and got burnt and i am still left with post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. and they still dont seem to fade away even...

5 months post-op burn options

5 IPL Treatments and No Results 1 answer

Now DR. Wants to Use Qswitch Laser. What Do You Think? I had used Triluma for a year with no results. Just finished 5 IPL treatments and had no...

cheeks options results

How to Get Ride of Damage Skin After IPL Hair Removal? 1 answer

I'm suffering from ingrown hair in my face.I did 5 sessions of(Nd-YAG)laser and after every session my face looks better but after a period of...

damage hyperpigmentation options redness

Day 3 of an IPLtreatment the Area Appears to Be Redder with Some Coffee Ground Spots. 1 answer

Is this normal?

3 days post-op brown spots normal redness

Does IPL Cause HYPER- or HYPO-pigmentation of a Mole? 1 answer

I'm getting mixed messages - some say to avoid IPL on moles because it causes HYPERpigmentation, whereas others use IPL to remove moles! I...

hyperpigmentation hypopigmentation moles

Long Term Cheek Blister After IPL 1 answer

I had a second ipl treatment in early Spring and went outside immediately following it for 3 hours without sunscreen. 3 days later, a large blister...

blister cheeks options sunscreen

Mid Facelift or Fat Grafting For Volume Loss in Face Post IPL? 1 answer

I had a dr perform an aggressive IPL treatment 2 months ago. Week by week, I started noticing fat loss on my cheeks - until they started to sag and...

2 months post-op options sagging volume loss

More IPL in Between the Hypopigmented Areas? See Picture 1 answer

This is what my provider wants to do help blend in the areas of hypo skin and normal skin. Is this wise? Will it make things worse? Or should I just...

discontinue hypopigmentation

Redness and Burning Normal 24hours After IPL? 1 answer

I had an IPL treatment 24 hours ago at a spa that has an IPULSE IPL machine that does no more than 19joules. This is not my first treatment with an...

1 day post-op burning normal redness

What is the Difference Between Ipl and Laser Hair Removal? 1 answer

I got around 15 sittings on ipl.should i continue it?a doctor asked me to have laser t/m instead of ipl for hair removal on my face.

IPL Treatment- Taking Filter off for More Intense Treatment? 1 answer

I just had my first IPL treatment, and the esthetician who did the treatment said she would take off the filter for my next two treatments, because...

risk safety treatment

Losing Hair on Head After 7 IPL Treatments, Had Lots of Facial Swelling and Blisters, Is this Permanent? 1 answer

I had 7 IPL treatments...I was "zapped" quite a lot each time... I would have lots of facial swelling and a couple of times there were...

burning hair loss swelling

IPL Spots Weeks Later - It Looks Like my Doctor Did Not Cover All the Areas of my Face 1 answer

3 weeks after my IPL most of my face looks fine (all healed) but near my jaw line both sides- I can see white spots which is the new skin- next to my...

coverage jaw line spots uneven skin tone

If IPL Does Not Cause Fat Loss What are the Indents and Sinking Caused by? 1 answer

Two months out have pictures that show the lines and indents. Had three treatments on the fourth turned it up caused burns close to blisters on checks...

2 months post-op causes fat loss indentation

Are My IPL Treatments Being Administered Correctly? 1 answer

Im currently having IPL and Im not sure she is using the machine correctly. I've had it done before and would feel a flick from the machine. She...

machine technique treatment

Bumps, Tenderness, and Redness Normal After an Intense IPL Treatment? 1 answer

I have had one milder IPL treatment and had no side effects We are trying to reduce the appearance of my acne scars since they are not very deep and...

1 day post-op bumps normal redness tender

IPL Under Eyes to Reduce Dark Circles- Will Results Continue To Improve In First Week? 1 answer

I had my first IPL therapy performed under my eyes to help reduce the apperance of dark circles. I can see dramatic improvement (day three. I was...

3 days post-op dark circles expectation improvement under eyes

After Having Ipl I Have Small Lines Marks on my Face, Will They Fade? 1 answer

Also on my left cheek i have a few small indents which i am hoping will go away, i had ipl 3 weeks ago, do you think these will heal or are here for...

3 weeks post-op fade indentation lines permanent

What Can I Do For White Patches After 3 Sessions of IPL? 1 answer

I had 3 sessions of IPL. I have noticed my skin had white patches, What can I do for this? I have got server blemishes. IPL has reduced the hair...

discoloration white spots

Can IPL or Photofacial Cause Skin to Thin over Time? 1 answer

I am a 47 year old female with reddish hair and freckled skin. I had IPL done about a year ago, and it worked great on my sun damage and freckles, and...

1 year post-op freckles risk thin skin

I Had my Second IPL Treatment 4 Weeks Ago. I Am Still Have Redness and the Sunburn Sensation- Normal? 1 answer

I had my second IPL treatment about 4 weeks ago. I am still experiencing redness with the sunburn sensation on my l cheek. I am getting treated for a...

1 month post-op normal redness sunburn

When Should I Stop Using a Skin Peel Gel After Intense Pulsed Light for Hyperpigmentaion? 1 answer

I had a burn on my hand and later got hyperpigmented. A year after i had Intense pulse light treatment and 14 days after the skin started to peel and...

burn gel hyperpigmentation

Treatment for IPL Laser Burns?

2 years ago (8/08) I had IPL laser treatment to remove freckling on my chest at a "Medical Spa". The tech. apparently did NOT know what she...

burn chest

IPL Side Effects? Raised Area/Rash?

Hello! I've had treatment via IPL laser a few times the last time on Oct 27th, he tried to get some broken capillaries aggressively and zapped one...

raised rash side effects

How to Fix Severe Burn by IPL on Chest?

I had an IPL on my chest over 3 weeks ago and was "extremely" burned. I now have striping across my chest and breast area. I was told by a...

burn chest

Do the Burn Marks from IPL Ever Fade Away Completely?

Hi i have had 2 session of ipl treatments. i am skin type 4 with my forehead sightly more tanned that the rest of the face. first time i did the...

burn forehead

Has IPL Permanently Damaged my Skin?

In Dec 2009 i had my first IPL session for dark pigmentation under each eye. I had a total of 3 sessions over the course of 3-4mths & each session...

burn permanent under eyes

Will Hair Grow Back After Accidental IPL to the Hairline?

I had IPL treatment on my face one week ago and the plastic surgeon accidentally went into my hairline majorly and I am missing volume in the front of...

age 45-54 face female hair loss

Is Extended Redness and Bruising Normal After IPL?

My first session of IPL went great - my skin looked beautiful and no flushing events, except with wine. My second session the results were horrible....

bruising redness

Pock Marks and Ice Pick Marks on Skin After 2 IPL Treatments. Will These Go Away?

I had two ipl, a sra laser treatment and laser genesis. I have ice pick marks on my face. Will these go away. Also my face is not making any oil. Is...

face ice pick scar pock mark

Worried. Will Ipl on Fine Downy Hair Stimulate Hair Growth?

I have had 9 ipl ( dermalight) treatments on face and underarms. The results show some reduction. I had a few slightly darker hairs (maybe 6) on upper...

face female top lip

Can IPL Cause a Break Out?

Hello, I am a 24 y/o female. I had my first IPL treatment 2 days ago to reduce some sun damage and a blotchy complexion. I had mild acne as a teenage...

acne age 18-24 breakout causes chin female

Indent on the Corner of my Nose After IPL

I recently had IPL to minimize broken vessels around the edges of my nose. On one side I was zapped so hard that it caused a scab. After the scab...

broken capillaries indentation nose

Lumpy Skin After Limelight IPL - Will This Go Away?

I received a limelight IPL for roseacea yesterday and almost immediately my skin felt (and looks in the right light) lumpy. I have had IPL many times...

lumps permanent rosacea swelling

IPL to Remove Permatan?

Hello, I am naturally white person that has a permatan, can I use IPL to remove my permatan? I have submitted a photo of my skintype.

skin tanning

Which is Better IPL of Bluelight Hyperpigmentation?

I wanted the doctors opinion on which is better IPL or Bluelight combined with Levulan for acne and discoloration?

face female

Does IPL Hair Reduction Actually Increase Hair Growth?

I have had 2 treatments on my full face of ipl hair reduction\removal. My beautician and friend both have warned me against further treatments. They...

face

Does IPL and Laser Hair Removal Cause Long Hair on the Face?

I am of East Indian descent. I have had IPL laser epilation and have noticed that although the hair is coming back softer, they are coming in quite...

face

Is It Normal to Feel a Painful Burning After IPL Treatment?

I have had 11 IPL treatments on my under arms but this last treatment i had this morning is painful and burning to the extent i have smothered in...

burning under arms

Can Red Light Therapy Cause a Rash?

I recently starting doing "red light therapy" through a tanning salon. After 4-5 sessions, I developed a rash on on my cheek bones below my...

cheeks rash

Pigment Gets Darker After 2nd IPL Treatment

I'm nearly 50yrs old lady,n i'm Malaysian and my skin is fair with pigment.I did IPL pigmentation 7th April for the first treatment and my...

age 45-54 causes darkening female pigmentation

Products to Use After IPL?

After your 3 to 5 treatments how often should you need them? what products can you use .what products can be used at home to enhance the ipl...

skin

IPL Hair Removal - Unwanted Pigmentation

I had my IPL hair removal treatment after 3 years in neck area. It was a little more painful than I remember. When I woke up next morning I saw a lot...

neck pigmentation

Skin is Very Dark After Second IPL

I had a few dark spots in my face, after second IPL my skin was burned and appear a large black shadow and new bigger dark spots, I continue with two...

darkening

When to Tell Your Doctor You Don’t See IPL Results?

Can you please tell me just how long I should wait until I go back to my doctor and tell her I am unsatisfied with my IPL with kerastick & v-beam...

results

Is It Normal to Experience Muscle Aches After IPL?

I had my 1st session for the underarms yesterday and I have a bad ache in my shoulder and down my arm. Is that normal? It's as if I did some...

muscle pain under arms

Why Does IPL Cause Crepey Skin?

Many people experience crepey and dry skin under ipl and lasers post treatment, what's the reason?

causes crepey skin dry skin

Best Product to Use Between IPL Laser Treatments?

What will be a good product to use after IPL, and btw the appointments? Some specialists advised OBAGI line - please advise the best product to use....

skin care

Can IPL Cause Fibrosis?

fibrosis

Hair Growth After IPL

What to do if hair growth occurs after IPL t/m on other face part where it was not before?

Could IPL Hair Removal Make Hair Thicker?

I have been doing IPL hair removal for the past 10 months. After 4 sessions, most of my hair have either fallen ore thinned and grow very slowly,...

hair removal legs thicken

Why Was My 2nd IPL Hair Removal Treatment Less Effective Than First?

Hi... I had Hair Removal IPL Session and the first time it worked but the next time nothing happened. why the first time after 10 days i lost...

effective hair hair removal legs

What Type of Makeup is Best for Use After IPL Treatments?

best makeup

Bumpy, Rough Texture from IPL Done 7 Weeks Ago, is This Permanent?

I had an IPL fotofacial on my face for broken blood vessels. I was very swollen for about 7 days mostly on the upper cheeks. I now have rough skin and...

broken capillaries bumps face permanent rough skin

Is This a Cause of a Permanent HYPOpigmentation or It is New Regererated Skin Which Will Regain Its Color Once Exposed to Sun?

I had IPL for hair removal. I deveopled brown skin flaking and 2 blisters. After the brown flakes flaked away it left me with a pink skin. After some...

hair removal hypopigmentation sun exposure

Can IPL on One Part of the Body Cause a Cold Sore Somewhere Else?

I have had IPL on my buttocks.I have never had a cold sore in my life, but I m getting itching, tingling in a corner of my mouth and have a small red...

causes cold sore interaction

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