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IPL Photofacial Treatment Burned My Face/Neck - Texas

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Had IPL treatment 11/18/11 (purchased thru...

dallas2011December 17, 2011
$200

Had IPL treatment 11/18/11 (purchased thru Groupon). Terrible burns about 1 inch long all over face and neck. One month later 95% gone on face, but the ones on neck are still there. Be very careful when considering this treatment.

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KikiLisa
December 24, 2011
I'm sorry this happened to you. It's happened to a lot of people, so just know that you're not the only one. Thank you for posting your outcome, it helps others make an informed decision!
Wentilpen
December 31, 2011
Same thing happened to me but my face looked like your neck. Two months later I still have large red streaks on both checks. I've done micro derm and thermage and had good results with both. Who knew this one would be such a painful and disfiguring disaster
dallas2011
January 9, 2012
Wentilpen - I'm sorry this happend to you as well. I am at least able to hide my neck with turtle necks and scarfs. I can't imagine what you are having to go thru. Have you healed completely by now? How long did it take for the track marks to go away?
i_c_fyre
January 2, 2012
Where did you have this done (day spa or dermatologist office)...and what machine did they use? It just seems like this is a botched job by an untrained person or trained but using faulty equipment.
Wentilpen
January 3, 2012
By a board certified dermatologist whose practice is virtually all cosmetic patients. I don't know the machine brand but I suspect it was the machine as I know several of the doc's other clients that have had great results.
dallas2011
January 9, 2012
I had this procedure done at a spa and am not sure of the exact machine used.
zgirlie
January 6, 2012

Wentilpen - Would a test on the face and neck prevented this? why didn't they test first? When did you realize this was not normal... or in other words how much time lapse after a test would have shown this was not going to be successful?

Bless your strength! I wish you a full 100% recovery.

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Jenniferzz
January 7, 2012
If you are prone to keloids, hyper or hypo pigmentation, are dark-skinned, darkly tanned or do not react well to burns you may not be an ideal candidate for High Pulsed Light Therapy. Also, if you have ethnicity (like Greek, Italian or African American, etc.) in your biological family, you may be prone to hyper or hypo pigmentation resulting from the procedure. An ideal patient would be of white European descent with elastic, non-oily skin. Although many other types of skin are treated successfully. Only a qualified doctor or dermatologist can determine if you are eligible for treatment.
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