5 days ago I had a laser treatment to remove broken capillaries and spider veins from my nose. The laser did a great job on the spider veins. They're gone and minimal redness, however the broken capillaries are still very red, purple and appear bruised. They seem worse. I don't see any improvement. Could the laser have made them worse? Or do I still need to give it some more time?
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I'm really sorry that you had this problem with the IPL treatment. Anyone familiar with my Realself answers over the years knows well that I am not much of a fan of current light and energy based treatments, having found these relatively expensive treatments at best to offer in...
Thank you for
your question sundamaged28. I understand your concern. IPL is a great
treatment for facial rejuvenation. Sometimes a coffee ground appearance is seen after a treatment. This occurs when the targeted pigment is close to the surface of the skin. But it does not always occur. To ...
Thank you for
your question zahramahdi. I understand your concern. IPL is a great
treatment for facial rejuvenation. It is difficult to make an assessment without photographs. In some cases laser treatments may work for pigmentation. Please consult
with a doctor for specific recommendations. ...
