6 days post IPL treatment and this is what my chest looks like. Went back in to surgeon's office today, only to be seen by the original tech that performed the procedure. She did not seem concerned. Instructed me to use antibiotic ointment and come back in 3 weeks for check-up. These areas were oozing last night. I am keeping them clean and loaded with ointment. Is this actually considered a burn? And should I be doing anything else for the area? At this point I am concerned :-|
Antibiotics only work slightly and it comes back so I'm not sure what kind of folliculitis I have. There are no pustules and its only in areas I have shaved before. From what I've researched, I can not afford any therapy other than IPL. I'm sure the folliculitis in my scalp is bacterial so I'm not sure if that relates at all and I have dandruff but I use medicated shampoo. I have coarse dark hair and its pictured with my skin and the bumps won't go away for the treatment unfortunately.
I has IPL yesterday. My face is red and painful yesterday after the treatment but thr swelling seems excessive on my left side, especially under my eye. I'm on an antibotic for a sinus infection, could this have anything to do with the excessive swelling?