I had IPL done early Sept. 2022. The lady who did it said since my skin was so fair she could turn the machine up high. My face was EXTREMELY swollen and red after for several days. My face still appears much more puffy and I have had people ask if Ive had something done, because my face still looks puffy compared to before the IPL. In pictures now vs. before the IPL I look like Ive gained a significant amount of weight. Is there anything I can do to slim my face back down?
I had one IPL done for mild rosacea & sun damage 1yr ago. Doc office- Nurse did 2 passes on lowest setting. Post procedure I had mild swelling on cheeks for 1week. Over the next few weeks my face became increasingly hot&red. GP Dx acute skin infection. Been off&on Doxy. Ivermectin & steroid cream. Chronic inflammation & odd skin texture. Derm has been unhelpful. Can you recommend a reputable derm in Victoria/Van BC area? Looking for advise. Anything to calm the inflammation? 31yr F
My skin looks swollen, doesnt hurt to the touch tho, sensitive, and there is increased redness in my cheeks were the rosacea is most. its just a bit more Is it just do to swelling ?
I had an IPL treatment for broken capillaries yesterday afternoon and woke up this morning with uncomfortable swelling. It isn't in pain, just very puffy. Is it safe to take an Ibuprofen at this point? Or does that risk bruising or lessen the treatment success? I'm a little freaked out by the swelling after my 2nd IPL. It has been 24 hours, is it safe to take ibuprofen? Will my face go back to normal?
Nothing is really helping my rosacea, so I'm trying out IPL to see if that can help. 4 days out from my first treatment now. I swelled up in my cheeks some, but that has mostly gone down. I have been red on and off with itchy skin and new red papules. Also felt mildly sunburnt and pretty fried around the eyes after the IPL so i put burnjel on it, which helped a lot. I seem to have even more pustules around my chin than before too. Is this normal, does it get worse before it gets better with IPL?
I recently got an IPL for rosacea and am planning on doing more. I thought that you needed to wait 3-4 weeks between treatments, but the RN who did my IPL said I could do my next one in 1-2 weeks. I had some swelling that still isn't completely gone 4 days after the first treatment. The IPL also seems to have flared my rosacea, and I have a bunch of itchy red bumps on my cheeks that just appeared today. So maybe would be better to wait longer before the second one?
I had IPL 11/12/12, & 4 days later no sign of brown spots dropping off, & I have had blister(s). How long does it take for healing? 1 day - Swelling on cheeks, blister(s) on right cheek. Consultation resulted in the use of a steroid Locoid Lipocream, & use of vinegar & water solution. 3 days - Some reduction in swelling, Cold compresses 2-3 x a day. 4 days - Swelling hardly visible Brown spots dark red-brown spot right above blister; not sure if due to blister(s). See photo.
When can I expect improvement. Using Vanicream HC, cold compresses, and got a steroid shot today. Im just getting its fine from where it was done, but I just dont buy it. They told me in 3 days everything would be better. Day 3 & 4 have been the worst. I wake up with massive swelling each morning! Please tell me this will soon resolve with simple remedies.