IPL Damage - What are the best options to correct damage from IPL burns? (photos)
September 9, 2021
Asked By:Rogerson2021 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2 years ago I went into my local beauty salon for an IPL pigmentation treatment on my chest for freckles and fine lines and they burned me quite badly. I've been in for a few treatments since to help fix the damage and even up the stripes on my chest, but then 3 months ago in June they burned me again and I'm back to square one! I'm devastated and I have no idea what to do. I can't show my chest, it looks horrendous and ppl always ask what happened. Confidence is shot. What do I do here?
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Answers (3)
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A diamond glow facial is a controlled exfoliation of the skin using a diamond tip. This procedure removes the top layer of dead skin from the surface. Usually, it is recommended to wait 2-4 weeks post-facial exfoliation prior to receiving IPL treatment to allow the skin to epithelize. I would...
I would wait at least 6 months before treating this as most likely it will resolve on its own. It's hard to tell because the photo is not up close and needs to be very sharp to make an opinion.
A laser peel (resurfacing) treatment can be used to reduce hyperpigmentation.
There are ablative and non-ablative lasers. Ablative lasers are the most intense, and they involve removing layers of your skin. Non-ablative procedures, on the other hand, target the dermis to promote collagen growth...
