2 days post PicoSure and experiencing facial swelling, is this normal?

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It've been 48 hours since picosure focus. it was for pigmentation/minor fine lines. Technician used 3 diffrent optics (in his words) and the last one was the focus lens. My face got swellen since yesterday morning and it is still badly swellen. The redness is gone down quite a bit.There are some darkened pigments with some blisters. I'm worried about this swelling,wondering if I can have an antibiotic for this from GP. All says this laser is no down time but im worried if this is a side effect.

Lichun (Li) Huo, MD · Answer

Hi!  Usually it is normal to have some swelling and redness after the PICO.  It is also normal to have some darker spots that later peel off.  However, I do not know the setting your provider used nor how many passes or pulses.  Without a picture and knowing your baseline (face before procedure), it is difficult to comment whether the symptoms you're experiencing are normal post PICO reactions.  I would say you need to go back and seek the advice of the person who did your procedure and ask for some post care instructions and expectations.
Best,
Dr. Huo

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