“Full face ipl - too much risk and uncertainty”
IPL: NOT worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
Pros: n/a
Cons: possible side effects, long term risk?
I had a full face IPL treatment 5 days ago. I am 36, and I hoped it will improve my skine texture, I have oily skin, some enlarged pores and a few fine superficial lines.
Unfortunatelly I didn't do a good research before I went for this procedure because if I read all this posts before I would never do that. I originaly believed it is a safe procedure with no serious side effects.. The nurse only told me that I will have a little bit swollen and flushed face which will go away overnight. It really went away over night but I still have a burning sensation which I feel especially at night. Also my skin feels somewhat tight when I smile.
After I read about all those negative experience I worry that it could still have some negative effects in the future. I would be the happiest person if my face would look like now - oily, with some enlarged pores and a few fine lines. Just what I started with. I so much hope nothing bad will happen in the future. I did it and it can't be undone and now I live with the fear.
Oct 4, 2009Comments and replies (1)
9 posts
12 Nov 2009
I've had IPL a few times and it didn't give me any negative side effects. It only cost me about $100 per session to. It helped take some broken blood vessels away, but that's about it. Didn't do to much for my appearance. Hurts a little, but afterwards I was fine. I'd do it again. No big deal, and I have red, sensitive skin.