Any time you are on blood thinners you are more likely to bruise. That being said, bruising is not a common side affect of IPL. The light/heat does not break the dermis, thus unlikely to bruise. Please be sure to let your provider know all the medications you are taking. Best of luck to you!
While you may be more susceptible to bruising, it is unlikely that an IPL treatment would cause this to occur. Having said that, i would recommend that you share your concerns with your provider so they can be aware and make any necessary adjustments. Many of my patients take aspirin daily and while this can cause increased potential bruising with injectables, I have never seen bruising with IPL treatments.Best wishes,Pamela Stuart, MD
