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Post-IPL Inflammatory Hyper Pigmentation

asked 1 year ago by anita319
Latest answer by Arian Mowlavi, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, forehead, female, hyperpigmentation, Indian, patchy, results

i am indian female 22yrs. i had some tanning on my forehead and my dr suggested ipl ,but after ipl my skin scabbed and now my whole face is pigmentated .its over 60days now and i am very tense since my skin looks very awfull and patchy . what is the best treatment for removing such marks.will chemical peel help in healing .please help getting married in 3 months .

3 answers to Post-IPL Inflammatory Hyper Pigmentation

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Darker skin after IPL

Generally speaking , it is not a great idea to treat patients of your skin type with IPL, especially if there are some already tanned or darker pigmented areas.  It is not usual for patients with your skin type to experience hyperpigmentation following treatment that can take many months to clear. Diligent use of sunscreen is important.   Some type of hydroquinone, kojic acid, vitamin C or other lightening agents would be helpful to help speed the process of returning you to... more
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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Hyperpigmentation following IPL

Hyperpigmentation after IPL is common especially in patients with tan coloration. Pleae rest assured that most hyperpigmentation areas will recede. In the meanwhile, you should use a high SPF suncscreen and consider spot treatment of hyperpigmented spots with a bleaching agent. Please contact your treating physician for further recommendation.
Arian Mowlavi, MD

Laguna Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Hyperpigmentation after IPL treatment of tanned skin

Performing IPL on tanned skin leads to a much higher chance of complications such as burns.  Specifically, the patient should not be in the sun for one month before and one month after the IPL treatment.  A suntan is a contraindication for IPL treatment.  And removing a tan from the skin is never an indication for IPL. The first thing to do is use a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day like clockwork, as sun exposure will definitely worsen the hyperpigmentation. Using a... more
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

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