Have I ruined my skin with too many IPL / BBL treatments?

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I just got off Claravis and my skin tone wasn’t even it was hued red, so I got a bbl done didn’t see results so I went to a different spa med and got another one didn’t see the results so weeks later I got another one, total I’ve had 4 or 5 treatments in the last 2 to 3 months, my skin looks really hued now especially under and around my eyes the veins pop out like crazy and my skin is not even, worse then before? Have I permanently damaged my skin with too many light treatments so close?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is difficult to answer without pictures. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. I have a strict after care protocol. I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with growth factors and enzymatic washes with papaya enzyme to give improvement. Sun protection is essential. IPL work best in combination with other treatments like microneedling/prp and other lasers in order to improve the skin's texture and collagen. Best, Dr. Emer

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  This is the problem with internet education.  Everyone is trying to self diagnose and developing their own treatment plan.  You could be on the wrong course and just find people willing to take your money for the treatment you request.  New patients often come to us and let us know what treatment is correct for them.  It's better to let the experts help you develop a treatment plan.At this point, I would suggest that you make an appointment in a doctor's office where they have lots of treatment options and excellent reviews.  Explain your chief complaints and what treatment you received.  Let them come up with a treatment plan for you.  They may just recommend that you stop any additional treatments for the next 6 weeks and let your skin recover.  I hope this helps.

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