Hi, i am skin type 3 and have had about 10 total IPLs with good results, and redness always subsided after 1 hour. I recently started seeing someone new who told me welts are normal but i never had them with the last practitioner. Should I be concerned? The welt is just below the tear trough area and looks similar to raised 1st degree burn. It burns still 24 hours later. Like i said, the practitioner said it is normal but I am seeking additional recommendations since I am in mild pain. Thanks!
Answer: I believe with type III skin type, we should not see any heat related changes. I believe you are correct that you should not see actual blisters with IPL treatment. that shows they have been aggressive and may cause you hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation.
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Answer: I believe with type III skin type, we should not see any heat related changes. I believe you are correct that you should not see actual blisters with IPL treatment. that shows they have been aggressive and may cause you hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation.
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February 7, 2024
Answer: Are welts after IPL a normal side effect? This is a great question, yes welt are normal after an IPL treatment but they usually subside within 72 hours. If you do not please refer to your provider.
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February 7, 2024
Answer: Are welts after IPL a normal side effect? This is a great question, yes welt are normal after an IPL treatment but they usually subside within 72 hours. If you do not please refer to your provider.
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November 9, 2023
Answer: Welts post IPL Thank you for your question. Welts are often seen when higher energy settings are used to treat broken vessels. I cannot speak for the practitioner that performed this IPL but it looks like they may have increased the joules in the tear trough area in an attempt to cauterize a broken vessel, as that is a common area in which broken capillaries appear. Aloe may help alleviate the pain associated with excess heat in the skin. I definitely recommend discussing your concerns with the practitioner you saw, especially if you see additional signs of a burn (blistering/discoloration/etc). Best of luck!
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November 9, 2023
Answer: Welts post IPL Thank you for your question. Welts are often seen when higher energy settings are used to treat broken vessels. I cannot speak for the practitioner that performed this IPL but it looks like they may have increased the joules in the tear trough area in an attempt to cauterize a broken vessel, as that is a common area in which broken capillaries appear. Aloe may help alleviate the pain associated with excess heat in the skin. I definitely recommend discussing your concerns with the practitioner you saw, especially if you see additional signs of a burn (blistering/discoloration/etc). Best of luck!
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May 26, 2023
Answer: Yes, they are. Although they may not occur every time, it is not uncommon to experience welts or redness after IPL treatments. Welts can sometimes be a side effect of IPL that occur due to irritation. If the welts persist or seem to worsen severely, it is then recommended to consult your practitioner.
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May 26, 2023
Answer: Yes, they are. Although they may not occur every time, it is not uncommon to experience welts or redness after IPL treatments. Welts can sometimes be a side effect of IPL that occur due to irritation. If the welts persist or seem to worsen severely, it is then recommended to consult your practitioner.
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March 29, 2024
Answer: Even slight burns are not normal. Go elsewhere In my 12 years of doing both light based laser hair removal (IPL) and laser hair removal, skin should not burn after treatment or have physical red color. This is a sign of too much heat, not enough cooling ,or of letting energy dwell in skin too long, or packing energy into skin too fast. Consider going somewhere where they have a sliding laser hair removal system that has contact cooling to prevent getting even such small burn injuries. In today’s day and age there are many machines with advanced sapphire crystal cooling in both IPL laser hair removal and laser hair removal. Find someone with better equipment and better laser and light application knowledge to avoid risk of burns.
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March 29, 2024
Answer: Even slight burns are not normal. Go elsewhere In my 12 years of doing both light based laser hair removal (IPL) and laser hair removal, skin should not burn after treatment or have physical red color. This is a sign of too much heat, not enough cooling ,or of letting energy dwell in skin too long, or packing energy into skin too fast. Consider going somewhere where they have a sliding laser hair removal system that has contact cooling to prevent getting even such small burn injuries. In today’s day and age there are many machines with advanced sapphire crystal cooling in both IPL laser hair removal and laser hair removal. Find someone with better equipment and better laser and light application knowledge to avoid risk of burns.
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