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“Squares on my Chest from IPL”
Not Worth It
Spent: $400 in Jacksonville, FL
I've had sun damage and wanted it corrected. I've done ipl in the past and was very happy with it. I'm worried I am permanently scarred with pink squares all over my chest.
I have had ipl several times in the past with great results on both my face and chest for sun damage. I just had my chest done again 3 weeks ago and I have pink squares all over that are very noticeable. Am I scarred or will this go away? Everyone comments on it.Updated on 21 Feb 2011:
Now it has been a few years since I did this. The squares are gone but if I even go close getting 5 minutes in the sun, I burn extremely easily and guess what, the squares are back!!! Here is what I should have done but I was banking on the doctor knowing what was right. There are settings from 1-4 in strength. Don't use the highest strength ever! Use the lower setting and if you have done it several times in the past do something else.
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I am sorry you had such a bad experience, the MDs that are obviously not competent to perform these procedures should be help liable.
Would you mind sharing who did your treatment, or is there someone you know that is has a good reputation?
After reading some of these posts Im really scared to do it at all but have some sun damage I am trying to reverse and though IPL would be what I needed
I dont mind sharing the doctor if youre in my area. Let me know where you're located.
If I could turn the clock back hands down I'd rather have the damage I had back then as oppose to what I have now.
I highly encourage you not to do IPL.
Go to Yelp and look
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I can show you pages and pages of people just like this and WORSE.
You have a choice and you;ve seen so many that have had terrible side effects, please save your face and skin.
There are so many of us that wish we had someone back then to warn us. All I can say is that the damage is STILL coming out on my face 5plus years later. Think before you regret your LIFE decision.
{Edited by Kirsty: Please do not link to third party sites}