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Had IPL treatments in the past. I had Palomar Icon Max G treatment and my face is swollen. Correlation with Hashimotos? (Photo)

cdel87Feb 19, 2016
Can thyroid disorders create more reactive skin with IPL? Also, if patient has facial hair can that create more swelling? What is advised? My face is so swollen it hurts and feels like a sinus infection.

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Dr. Anita Arora Gill, MD
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