hey! I've got my second bbl clear treatment ( 4days ago) and despite the fact that my dermatologist said that the results should be visible on my face...it did nothing. should I give it a try for another session? I have to mention that I have hormonal acne -mostly jaw line area (and no, I do not want to try antibiotics or other pills because my body do not respond well) thank you!
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Answer: Improving Acne with lasers, microneedling/prp, skin care, peels, blue light, radiofrequency, isotretinoin, Cosmelan, salt facial
I recommend Arnica after almost any procedure we do. I really am impressed with ots pain relieving quality and help with bruising both as prevention and treatment. Hope that helps.
There are multiple causes for the patchy discoloration after BBL. If the area feels gritty, it migh flake off and improve. A gentle exfoliating scrub may help. If the patchiness is delayed and the area is smooth, it could be post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It can be improved with...
Dear AD17, BBL/IPL treatment should not cause significant changes in facial volume - at least this is not among the well known complications and side effects of this type of light treatment. Certainly unusual outcomes can occur but loss of facial fat volume may more likely be the result of som...
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