Swelling and quilt pattern aft IPL treatment. 1 day post op, is this a normal reaction? (photos)

February 10, 2018
Asked By:RSMember16680 in Littleton, CO

I had IPL yesterday and this is what my face looks like this morning. It is a bit swollen. They used a numbing cream on my face prior to procedure. Is this considered a “normal” reaction.

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