I had an IPL treatment for broken capillaries yesterday afternoon and woke up this morning with uncomfortable swelling. It isn't in pain, just very puffy. Is it safe to take an Ibuprofen at this point? Or does that risk bruising or lessen the treatment success? I'm a little freaked out by the swelling after my 2nd IPL. It has been 24 hours, is it safe to take ibuprofen? Will my face go back to normal?
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Thank you for your question seemom. IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. Limelight is an example of an IPL by Cutera. While IPL is great for red and brown spots, it is minimally effective for stimulating collagen to tighten the skin unless settings are adjusted to use infrared light...
Thank you for your question reza88. I understand your concern.
IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. IT can also be used for permanent hair reduction. It is important to understand that a series of 6-8 treatments is required. Sometimes after a treatment the hair is ejected and it...
Thank you for your question naominy. I understand your concern.
IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. For pigment that is unresponsive to IPL other treatments such as Q-switched lasers or ablative lasers can be tried. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
