I have olive skin tone & aware that photofacials aren't good on my skin type and are more suitable for caucasians. The doctor I went to told me that he was sure he could do an IPL on me so i trusted him. I left with a burning pain in face and the next day my skin looked like it was burned pretty badly. He won't admit these are burns and says they will go away with hydrocortisone but I need advice from someone else. I am terrified these are burns that will leave permanent marks on my face Help :(
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I know it's not pretty, but a brown, bumpy appearance to your skin is common following IPL treatments. These spots should flake away on their own over the next week or so. Don't pick or scratch at them, as this could cause scarring. If you have any additional concerns, be sure you follow up with...
Hello, I would suggest using a washcloth and gently exfoliate the area. It might help vs. plucking. I've always recommended to my clients that 3 days post treatment of laser hair removal to gently exfoliate the area.
IPL is a low risk procedure, but still can cause blistering and burning. While you are on chemotherapy you are at increased risk of infections, increased risk of bruising, and you will likely heal more slowly. For these reasons I recommend holding off on any IPL procedures until at least 1 month...
