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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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Morris Westfried, MD

I personally prefer to see any patient who is experiencing an unusual reaction personally. If there is swelling oral Bromelain,pineapple enzyme, two capsules three times a day can be very useful in decreasing swelling within one to two days.

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The package insert on accutane clearly states that no cosmetic procedure should done for 6 months after competing course of accutane. Healing is abnormal .

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Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

IPL related energy does not penetrate into the subcutaneous or deeper structures in the neck such as arteries, veins, thyroid or parathyroid glands or submental, sublingual or parotid glands.Dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member

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