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Severe Swelling After IPL Treatment

I had one ipl treatment and have severe swelling my eye area wasnt treated, yet my eyes are almost swollen shut after 3 days

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Can You Have Micro & IPL in the Same Treatment?

I'm a beauty therapist & noticed a Clinic offering IPL & Microdermabrasion (in that order) within the same treatment. I am wondering if you...

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Is Bruising from IPL Normal?

I had IPL done several times and was VERY bruised each time. No makeup will cover for the first week and takes 2 weeks before the purple subsides. Is...

I Had my First IPL 4 Days Ago, Why Haven't All of my Freckles Darkened Post IPL? Why Are Some Red?

I had my first IPL 4 days ago and as expected some of my freckles darkened, however some have not. Why happens to these? Also, some are red (raw). Is...

IPL for Red Capiliaries and Discoid Lupus?

Can you explain the reason why IPL is not recommended for someone with Discoid Lupus when my understanding is that Discoid Lupus is linked to UV light...

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