I received my first IPL treatment 72 hours ago for vascular lesions and broken capillaries. Six hours later experienced mild swelling and hardening under my skin on my checks. The next day the swelling worsened and has continued to do so each day. I went to an urgent care center yesterday and was given a steroid shot and script for medrol pack. This morning my face is even more swollen and my checks feel hard to the touch. I am scared.
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IPL machines have more similarity than differences, and generally medical clinics (e.g. staffed by a dermatologist or other physician) will have higher quality laser & light-based devices than a spa or salon. More importantly, you want a highly trained laser operator for optimal results and...
Tricare does not cover IPL treatments. Almost all insurance carriers have dropped coverage for these procedures, as they follow the lead of Medicare, and Medicare hasn't covered these treatments for a number of years, as they consider them "cosmetic" in nature.
IPL and laser hair removal works best on darker hair so if your facial hair is fair, this may explain why you are not seeing results. A hormonal problem may also explain modest response. Consult a board-certified dermatologist who can evaluate you for hirsutism and assess if...
