Are welts after IPL a normal side effect? (Photo)

May 15, 2023
Asked By:Alexandra98 in Los Angeles, California

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!

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April 19, 2024

Answer: I believe with type III skin type, we should not see any heat related changes.

Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 19, 2024

Answer: I believe with type III skin type, we should not see any heat related changes.

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February 7, 2024

Answer: Are welts after IPL a normal side effect?

February 7, 2024

Answer: Are welts after IPL a normal side effect?

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Answer: Welts post IPL

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November 9, 2023

Answer: Welts post IPL

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May 26, 2023

Answer: Yes, they are.

Mahmood Siddique, DOBoard Certified Internist
May 26, 2023

Answer: Yes, they are.

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