Swelling and redness after IPL?

Had IPL two days ago on my face. Left side, I have a red area and the size of a dime it is very red and looks like it could scab. The left side is swollen. I have been putting ice every hour for 15 min. Is this normal and could the dark area scar?

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A: Gentle Waves and Biafine

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

 Without a photograph it is difficult to see how much damage was done.  My suggestion would be to return to the deermatologist or plastic surgeon ( or their office) who performed the procedure. They can utilize a couple of Gentle Waves treatments which will help the healing.    In... more

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