Yesterday, I had my first full facial BBL treatment (similar to an IPL). I have fair, freckly skin. 24 hours later, my freckles and age spots and areas I did not even know I had spots have turned chocolate brown. My face is covered in large brown areas resembling potting soil or coffee ground stains. I assume this is normal, but it is alarming. Does it usually start to flake off within 5-7 days? I also have two spots that have turned a maroon-purple color and are not brown (looks like magenta marker spots). Is this normal?
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July 16, 2018
Answer: Coffee ground spots after IPL means it's working
Without a photograph it is difficult to see how much damage was done.
My suggestion would be to return to the deermatologist or plastic surgeon ( or their office) who performed the procedure. They can utilize a couple of Gentle Waves treatments which will help the healing.
In addtion, I...
IPL will not enlarge breast size. Look into the Brava system for non-surgical breast enhancement. It works by suction assisted tissue growth. You have to wear the device every day for 12 hours. Patients increased an average of 150cc.
Most skin treatments should be fine as long as you avoid any aggressive manipulations that can injure or displace your grafts. However, IPL is worth little more than a routine Chemical peel but at 3 times the cost. Stick to daily skin care and monthly chemical peels and you will do just as well.
