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In experienced hands, these two treatments could be done on the same day. I often combine IPL with RF based treatments in my own office.
I would definitely return to your dermatologist as I would say this is not a normal reaction from IPL. You might have had an allergy to a numbing cream they used, or even a post procedure cream. Best to be seen. It definitely looks like some form of contact dermatitis. "This answer has been ...
Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...
Hi Charming6566, Thank you for your inquiry. We do recommend that you wait until you doctor clears you for working out. If you do cause irritation post IPL you can have PID (Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation). The recommended wait time is 2 weeks.
I do this all the time. Personally I'm on anticoagulants and you can bet that I get IPL. There are no issues with this. I wouldn't list it at all as a contraindication. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek ...
Looks like a form of folliculitis or pseudofolliculitis. This can happen when underpowered machines are used in abundance at home, and why these devices they sell are so silly. You may need an Rx medication or if you stop using it, it may clear on its own. Either way, get rid of the device. It...
Your physician needs to determine if the blister is herpetic or from thermal changes due to the IPL. Herpetic lesions need to receive oral antiviral. Blisters can be treated with semi occlusive dressings or antibiotic ointment. Good luck.Jeff Rapaport MD FAADRealself All-star
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