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Should I be concerned about grid mark patterns on my chest after IPL? (photos)

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Had my first IPL treatment on neck/chest by my dermatologist. 2 hours later I see grid marks looking like burns w/ welts and sent her a pic. Her response was "looks like we achieved a great response." I showed my plastic surgeon, she was alarmed by the aggressive treatment, said the dermatologist should have done overlapping but didn't think the skin looked blistered/burned. Will this improve with a 2nd treatment if she treats between the grid marks? Should I get a prescription for Hydroquinone?

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Dr. Renee Burke, MD
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Dr. Richard Ort, MD
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