Dermatitis following IPL. Damage done?

January 30, 2019
Asked By:caro719 in Charlotte, NC

I received IPL treatment 1 week ago and was encouraged to use a Vitamin C serum following my treatment. The serum seemed to cause contact dermatitis all over my face. Redness + clusters of small, itchy whiteheads - particularly on my chin and cheeks. After calling the plastic surgeons office they told me to use Hydrocortisone. The reaction went down within 24 hours however, I am now concerned if damage was done by this inflammatory response, to my freshly photofacial'd skin. Could this be?

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January 31, 2019

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 31, 2019

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 1, 2019

Answer: Rosacea/Facial Redness -- Facials/Skin care, Vascular Laser (Yello, Excel V, V Beam, Aerolase, Venus Versa IPL), LightStim Light

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 1, 2019

Answer: Rosacea/Facial Redness -- Facials/Skin care, Vascular Laser (Yello, Excel V, V Beam, Aerolase, Venus Versa IPL), LightStim Light

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 31, 2019

Answer: Dermatitis following IPL

January 31, 2019

Answer: Dermatitis following IPL

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