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IPL Laser Side Effects - When do They Go Away?
asked 3 years ago by missy05 in vancouver
Latest answer by Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD
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Over the past year and a half I have had 3 full face IPL treatments (Photofacial and Syneron) for sunspots and freckles. I am a female caucasian with pale white skin that burns and develop freckles easily. The first 2 times I had good results, though I had a few hyperpigmentation spots on my forehead and chin. But the last time I had it done--which was 6 months ago now--I had 2 burns on my face around the chin area. Now my face has white scar-like spots (small and round) on at least 10 different spots. Are these scars and will they go away? And if they are scars what should I do? Also, what would you suggest I do for the hyperpigmentation? I also notice pock like indentations on my cheeks. My neck seems to have loose skin now. Are these things temporary? What can I do or use to help? Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.
3 answers to IPL Laser Side Effects - When do They Go Away?
IPL side effects
Pigment irregularity...
Pigment Problems can be corrected but not indentations
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
