I got ipl done for the second time on a broken blood vessel on the under eye/cheekbone area (11 days apart, 26 joules, 2 passes each time) it immediately disappeared and now 3 days later it has come back. Is that a good sign? And will it fade?
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September 26, 2014
Answer: Blood vessel disappeared and then came back after IPL
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IPL treatments are ideally spaced 3-4 weeks apart for this type of situation. There is no guarantee that the blood vessel is going to clear, but you really need to wait until at least that third week to know for sure what your response is. Often, the provider can see a change in the vessel...
IPL can be a safe way to remove spider veins from under the eyes, but only if performed by a very experienced doctor. There are other vascular laser treatments available that can also remove facial spider veins. Visit a dermatologist who is a vein expert in order to get the best treatment...