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IPL Marks Permanent?
One of my friends had her arms treated with IPL, and she had marks all over the area after the treatment. The marks were itching for 4 days and were purple in color. After one week, they still look bumpy and horrible. She has very sensitive skin. Is it possible that the marks will be permanent, or will they heal normally? Are there creams or other procedures that would help her recover faster? Thank you!
Asked 39 months ago by
hahola in Budapest, Hungary
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Marks from IPL treatment
If your friend did not have her procedure done by a dermatologist I would recommend seeing one.
As I have commented previously on this site, with the proliferation of so-called medi-spas, we are beginning to see more and more of these situations. (Recently, one of my patients told me that his daughter was hired to be a receptionist in such a spa. When one of the technicians ( a lay person) called in sick she was enlisted to take her place. She was the given a 5 minute course on...
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Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Purple bumps after IPL
It's difficult to say given your description whether your friend suffered a mild burn and the associated Hyperpigmentation (purple color change) or if he/she has experienced some reaction such as a mild allergy. In the past, we have had patients respond to q-switched laser treatments for sun damage of the arms and legs by developing hives immediately after the treatment. These hives can get quite red, bumpy and irritated after the treatment, but usually subside within a few hours after...
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