Photofacial Side Effects

I got my first Photofacial today and it feels like a really bad sunburn, and also I noticed a lot of dark brown small to medium spots all over. Is...

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When Does Peeling Start After Photofacial?

How long does it take for the face to peel after a Photofacial? I got my first one done on Friday and it is now almost Tuesday and my face hasn't...

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How Long Between Photo Facial Treatments?

I was wondering how long I'd have to wait between Photo Facial treatments? What is the typical amount of time?

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Hyperpigmentation Looks Worse After Photofacial

I have now had 11 photofacial's and my face looks worse than it ever did.  The dark spots have just gotten darker and the last time I went in, I...

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Why Didn't I See Results After Photofacial?

I recently had a Photofacial on my upper chest area and saw no changes from it. I previously had some on my face at a different clinic years ago and...

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Risk of Scarring from IPL After Scabs Fall Off?

The 'scabs' that resulted from IPL treatments have fallen off, but the area is reddish/pinkish. It has been several weeks but the pigmentation has...

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Recurring Brown Spots After Photofacial Treatments

I had Photofacial treatment done last month. First, all the brown spots were gone, nice and clean, and I was very happy about it. Then, 3 weeks later,...

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Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Due to Photo Facial Treatments

I am now 40, 3/4 Asian & 1/4 Caucasian and my skin is probably a medium Type 3. In Oct 2008, I purchased/started a package of 6 photo facial...

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Can Fraxel Laser Fix Hyperpigmentation Caused by Other Laser Treatments?

I have undergone 6 sessions of laser photo facial but the discoloration has gotten worse, became much darker and spread more on my face. My doctor has...

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Can Photofacial Cause Tooth Pain?

I had a Photofacial treatment a day ago and all went well, no redness, swelling, or heat sensations. Today I am experiencing tooth pain as I chew. ...

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How Long Before Blister from Photofacial Heals?

Just how long should this area take to heal? It's really large and red. Will it scar?

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Photofacial Recovery Time

How long should I expect it to take?

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Are Results from Photofacial Permanent?

My question is, I'm happy with the results but are they permanent or should I expect, like everything else, that as time goes on my skin will appear...

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Swelling Normal After Photofacial Treatments?

Is it normal for hands to swell after Photofacial treatments? I had Photofacial done to my arms and hands yesterday and now my hands are swollen and...

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How Can I Reduce Swelling After Photofacial?

I had my first Photofacial treatment yesterday, and under my eyes is very swollen. Is there anything I can do to help the swelling go down?

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Sun Exposure After Photofacial Treatments?

I have had 3 Photofacial treatments, but will be on a tropical island in 30 days. I will wear sunblock as well as a hat, but it IS a tropical Island....

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Will Sun Exposure Reverse Photofacial Results?

Will exposure to sun reverse Photofacial treatment results or will I more likely burn? I've had 3 Photofacial treatments but I'm going to a tropical...

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What is Photo Facial on Hands

Hello, I went to a local "spa laser center" hoping to see someone who had done - successfully - her age spots on hands and lower arms, but...

Permanent Scar from Photofacial?

I had a Photofacial 5 weeks ago. The procedure resulted in a burn spot on my cheek. It is size of a tip of pencil eraser. First, it was red/stingy. ...

More Breakouts Normal After Photofacial?

I had two Photofacials for 2 1/2 weeks apart. I was told it can help with current acne, acne scars, and sun spots. So far, I haven't seen any...

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Vitamin C Peel After Photofacial?

Can I have a light, vitamin C peel, 10 days after a photofacial (IPL treatment)? Is there any reason why I should not? Is there anything I need to...

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No Results After First Photofacial?

I went in to the clinic for my first photofacial 3 days ago extremely nervous after reading other people's postings. I figured my face would turn...

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After PhotoFacial, Should I Let Face Peel or Use Moisturizer?

I got o photofacial about 8 hours ago. After I washed my face I saw a lot of dryness and peeling. Should I use a moisturizer or should I leave my face...

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How Long Does It Take for Hypopigmentation Spots to Go Away After a Photofacial?

I am about 18 or 19 days post photofacial/photorejuvenation. My hyperpigmention is gone and most of my hypopigmented spots are blending in with the...

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How Can I Get Rid of Grid-like Patterns Imprinted on my Skin After Laser Treatments?

Had TotalFX in Feb.Very happy.Had AFT/IPL in May and walked out shockingly red.Swollen for about 8 days.When brown spots came off there were some...

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Brown Age Spots Turn Reddish After Photofacial

Is it normal for brown-colored age spots to turn reddish after a Photofacial (IPL treatment)? It has been my 1st IPL treatment about 3 and 1/2 weeks...

Dark Skin and Bumps After AFT Treatment

I had AFT treatment a week ago on my face to get rid off the frakles, brown spots and age spots, after the treatments the area getting darker and...

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Can Photofacial Dissolve Radiesse?

Is it possible for Photofacial treatment to dissolve the Radiesse filler treatment?

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Photofacial Power Level Set Too High

I did my 2nd photofacial treatment & dealt with a nurse who REFUSED to perform the procedure at the power level I requested. I was concerned about...

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Little Brown Dots All Around Mouth After Photofacial

Just got a photofacial done yesterday, to try & help 2 brown spots I have on either side of my nose. Dr. said he thinks its melasma & that 6-8...

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Bumpiness and Dark Spots After Photofacial

Is this normal? How long will it last?

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Face Looks Worse After Photofacial, Will the Brown Spots it Caused Eventually Go Away?

I had my first photofacial on Sunday. It is tues and my face looks terrible with dark brown spots all over it. The facial was a bad experience with...

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Will no sunscreen after photofacial ruin my procedure?

She only applied a moisture cream after the procedure. I was exposed to sunlight walking to my car and on my drive home from the doctor's office....

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Photofacial for the Sun Spots 2 days ago still burning!

I have done a photofacial on my breast for the sun spots 2 days ago and it is still burning, I have a lot of red swelling spots and black spots. For...

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Photofacial Caused Small Holes in my Face

After photofacial I have discovered small holes in different areas of my face, some in line. Why have they appeared? Are they permanent? Is there...

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Can a Photo Facial Cause Swollen Gland?

I am experiencing swollen glands in my neck after having IPL. Could this be a side effect?

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Will White Marks from Photofacial Laser Fade?

I received a photo facial about four months ago for a Post Inflamatory Hyperpigmentation mark that was on my cheek from exfoliating too hard. This...

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I Had a Photo Facial Today, and Have Burn Lines Across My Neck, Normal?

I have "burned" lines across my neck, I do have fair skin, does that mean my treatment was too much? I already notice my discoloration of my...

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Can the Pigment in a Mole Return After a Fotofacial?

I had a photofacial last month & the light took away pigment from a beauty mark. I was told the color could come back in time, it is still there...

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What is the Optimal Time for a Doctor to Read Photo Facial Results?

Four Weeks, Two Weeks and Why?

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Is Slight Swelling Above Eyebrow 5 Days After Photorejuvenation Normal?

I believe I was burned above my right eyebrow. The area didn't blister, but swelled up and turned puffy/ almost purple the first day. It is the...

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Photofacial Burns 4 Days Post Op, Becoming Scabs. Is This Normal?

I have the exact size of the wand burn marks on my face. I had a photo facial done 4 days ago. There are the brown spots that I was warned about, but...

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Can I Go out in the Sun with High Spf Suncreen After Having a Photofacial?

Can I Go out in the Sun with High Spf Suncreen After Having a Photofacial?

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I Got a Sunburn After a Photofacial - What Now?

I have been trying to avoid the sun (wearing sunscreen and hats) since getting my first photofacial on Friday. I wanted to deal with sun / age spots....

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I Used Retin A and an Exfoliating Pad 2 Days After Photofacial. Is That Bad?

I was not told not to use exfoliating pads or retin A after a photofacial and I did. Did I mess up everything I just had done? I had it done on a...

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Are Photfacial Burns Permanent? Was It Because I Had Been Tanning?

I had a photofacial a month ago with good results, I had one yesterday, unlike first, ( small brown spots which darkened..left)this burned for 4 hours...

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Are Line Welts Normal After a Photofacial?

I just had a photofacial 11 hours ago did not feel burning after the procedure but about 4 hours later I felt burning and now have line looking welts....

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I Had 1 Fotofacial 5 Weeks Ago and the Hollowing Around my Eyes is Worse. Why?

I had a fotofacial 5 weeks ago and from the get go, I lost plumpness in my skin, noticably at my nasal labial folds and around my eyes. The hollowing...

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I Got my First Photofacial 2 Days Ago and my Face is Very Itchy, Feels Dry and Bumpy. is This Normal?

I Got my First Photofacial 2 Days Ago and my Face is Very Itchy, Feels Dry and Bumpy.  is This Normal?

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Same Exact Treatment (Fotofacial) Totally Different Results... Why?

I had a fotofacial 2 days ago... This is the 5th treatment I've had. Every time previously, I've ALWAYS had swelling, redness and immediate...

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Should I Have Maintenance Sessions of Photofacials?

I have had a series of photofacials and got really good results (about 5 treatments). My therapist now says I should purchase a series of maintenance...

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Is This Normal for Post-1st Treament Photofacial? No Noticeable Changes?

I just had my 1st photofacial today. I don't notice any changes to my face--no irritation, no redness, no spots--only slightly smoother skin....

Photo Facial One Month Ago Med Dark Skin. Now Have Dark Spots All Over my Face? (photo)

Hello I am 50 and had a photo facial it has been a month and i have dark spots all over my face. I am very concerned because I only had pigmentation...

Will a Course of Omnilux Light Therapy Help Reduce my PIH?

Hi, my face was damaged after an Elos photofacial treatment. I was advised that a Fraxel restore treatment would fix this but ended up with post...