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I Have Rectangular Markings 3 Days Post-IPL on Chest/Neck. How Can I Heal Quickly?
I am terrified that I will have permanent marks after reading many horror stories. I've had this done before (2 years ago)and didn't have the...
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Recovery from IPL Burns?
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...
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Will White Marks from an IPL Burn Heal on Its Own?
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...
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Blisters to Chest, Back and Legs After IPL
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...
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Speeding Up Healing After IPL
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?
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How Can I Speed Up the Healing from IPL Burns?
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...
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Excess Swelling After Photofacial? (photo)
I had IPL 2 day's ago, right after the treatment I expirienced welting areas. The next morning I woke up my face was swollen. I iced right after...
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Burned by IPL Laser on Arm
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...
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How Long Does It Take for Color to Come Back After IPL? (photo)
I had an IPL done on my arms 11 days ago, and when the dark areas came off I was left with pink/white skin that is much lighter than my original...
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Sickly Pale After IPL. Will my Color Return?
I had 3 IPL photofacials. Now I look horribly pale. Like an ill person. The doc says that I have returned to my normal tone. She suggested that if I...
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