I had IPL yesterday. I had some reddness that expected, but I also have lumpiness on my cheeks, almost looks like cystic acne? Mainly on the apples of my cheeks, although my cheekbones seen to have light lines going upward ? I sent a pic to the esthetician who check with the doc. He thought it was an allergic reaction and advised benedryl....I not sure I'm buying that and I am concerned...any thoughts ....advise....please ....thank you!
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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 .
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
Because the underlying trigger for notalgia paresthetica stems from nerves, Botox may help with the discoloration and itch. There is a study which supports this treatment option:"Weinfeld PK. Archives of Dermatology 2007 Aug;143(8):980-2. Successful Treatment of Notalgia Paresthetica with bot...