I had a Palomar IPL 1 month ago and got burnt grid marks. Now I have dark skin and lighter grid marks. I got a chemical peel a couple of weeks ago. How can I get rid of this? I am using vitamin C in the am and retin-a at night. Will this go away? Should I have another laser treatment? Help!!!
October 5, 2016
Answer: Grids marks after IPL I'm sorry to hear that you had a problem with your IPL treatment. It should be possible to treat and reduce the appearance of the grid marks. Treatments that could be considered include more IPL (using more conservative settings) or fractional laser resurfacing. Make sure to see an experienced laser physician. We are located in Lone Tree and would be happy to see you if you would like.Best regards,Richard J. Ort, M.D.
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October 5, 2016
Answer: Grids marks after IPL I'm sorry to hear that you had a problem with your IPL treatment. It should be possible to treat and reduce the appearance of the grid marks. Treatments that could be considered include more IPL (using more conservative settings) or fractional laser resurfacing. Make sure to see an experienced laser physician. We are located in Lone Tree and would be happy to see you if you would like.Best regards,Richard J. Ort, M.D.
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October 6, 2016
Answer: Post IPL grid or square marks I am sorry to see that this happened to you. The most conservative approach would be hydroquinone 4% for up to six months and a medical grade sunblock containing the physical blockers, Zinc or Titanium. The sunblock is essential and should be applied a minimum of 3 times per day, even in the car. The difference between the hyper-pigmented area and your fair skin will gradually diminish. I would not attempt any further IPL or treatment of any sort until you have been on hydroquinone for a minimum of 3-6 weeks as any further energy or trauma (such as dermabrasion) may make the pigmentation worse. The best description of hydroquinone is that it acts like a tranquilizer for your melanocytes (the cells that want to pigment) and keeping them down-regulated along with serious sun block protection will be most productive. You can see a laser specialist, dermatologist or plastic surgeon for the hydroquinone prescription. I urge you to act sooner versus later, if only to get the sunblock on that area ASAP.
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October 6, 2016
Answer: Post IPL grid or square marks I am sorry to see that this happened to you. The most conservative approach would be hydroquinone 4% for up to six months and a medical grade sunblock containing the physical blockers, Zinc or Titanium. The sunblock is essential and should be applied a minimum of 3 times per day, even in the car. The difference between the hyper-pigmented area and your fair skin will gradually diminish. I would not attempt any further IPL or treatment of any sort until you have been on hydroquinone for a minimum of 3-6 weeks as any further energy or trauma (such as dermabrasion) may make the pigmentation worse. The best description of hydroquinone is that it acts like a tranquilizer for your melanocytes (the cells that want to pigment) and keeping them down-regulated along with serious sun block protection will be most productive. You can see a laser specialist, dermatologist or plastic surgeon for the hydroquinone prescription. I urge you to act sooner versus later, if only to get the sunblock on that area ASAP.
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