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“IPL Photofacial Treatment Burned My Face/Neck - Texas”

Not Worth It
Spent: $200 in Texas

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Posted 17 Dec 2011

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 (RealFriend) 23 Dec 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 30 Dec 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 9 Jan 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 2 Jan 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 2 Jan 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 9 Jan 2012
I had this procedure done at a spa and am not sure of the exact machine used.
zgirlie 6 Jan 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.

Jenniferzz 6 Jan 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.
Scottsdale1247 (RealFriend) 20 Feb 2012
Hope your burns have gotten better- I had no idea you could get such harsh results from the IPL. Everyone always seems to rave about how great they work and I was looking forward to trying it for my acne scars. Did you go back to the derm and ask what the heck happened and is it common? Also, how did you treat your remaining burn marks?
kathieo0 4 Mar 2012

With such negative reviews, is there any reason to take advantage of a groupon offer to have this done? Do any of the practitioners mention the possible downsides?

Megan P (Community Manager) 5 Mar 2012

katieo0, you might find this information helpful:

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