I had IPL on a broken blood vessel above my lip. Can I use coconut oil on it? Will coconut oil help it heal? (photos)

Thanks for your question. I would not recommend IPL on African American skin, and I would not see any doctor who would. What I do suggest to lift hyperpigmented lesions off of darker skin tones in the Pico laser, as it is safe and effective. Best of LuckAnil Shah MD

While it doesn't appear your aren't a good candidate for IPL, it also looks like you can tan in the sun. Your technician might have been too aggressive with their settings. Try not to freak out, as these effects will subside within a few weeks. Avoid the sun and keep in close contact with your...

While I wish I could advise you avoid the sun altogether, it's not practical. Give yourself at least two weeks of no sun exposure and make sure you have good, if not perfect, habits following. Apply and reapply sunscreen, wear a hat, and don't run at high noon. BestAnil Shah MD

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...

Please contact an ophthalmologist as well as the office that did the procedure. For future reference, it is important to find the most skilled doctor's office in your area. Best of luck with everything.Best Anil Shah MD

I would advise patients to stop any topical glycolic cleanser or retinol cream 5 days prior to the laser and avoid use for 5-10 days post laser sessions. Always remember, the most important before and after care is to use sunscreen daily.