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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,...

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......

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...

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...

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...

IPL or Laser Hair Removal Setting Concerns 2 answers

I'm a male, and I would love to remove some hair on my chest, and also some on my face. But I really don't want to get burned, even though they all...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

IPL for Sun Spots on Asian Skin? 1 answer

I am of Asian descent. I have very fair (almost pale) skin. I am 30 yrs old. I also have some sun spots on my face that can be covered with make up. I...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Suggestions For Preventing Burns and Bad Experiences with IPL for Rosacea? 1 answer

I want to have IPL treatments for Rosacea, but this forum is filled with negative reviews and scary pictures. How can we all be better consumers of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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