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Day 3 of an IPLtreatment the Area Appears to Be Redder with Some Coffee Ground Spots.

asked 10 months ago by lucio427 in Encinitas, CA
Latest answer by Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD
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Tags: redness, 3 days post-op, brown spots, normal

is this normal?

1 answer to Day 3 of an IPLtreatment the Area Appears to Be Redder with Some Coffee Ground Spots.

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Fine crusting normal after IPL for pigmentation removal.

Fine crusting is normal after IPL for pigmentation removal. I advise you to observe strict sun avoidance, moisturize frequently with a light moisturizer and not to pick the crusted areas.
Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD

Miami Dermatologic Surgeon

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