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I was left with shiny scars after IPL treatment. What are my options?

trashcanMar 1, 2016
I naively used metallic eyeliner to draw grids for IPL hair removal. It left unraised, shiny brown scars that look like cuts all over my leg. Do I have any options for this, other than bleaching creams? Thanks in advance.

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Dr. Morris Westfried, MD
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Answered on Mar 14, 2016
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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Answered on Mar 6, 2016
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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
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Answered on Mar 2, 2016
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Morris Westfried, MD

I recommend using a laser with a small spot size that can treat the non beard areas .This will be safer and there is no need to worry about damage to beard area. Options include halo,q switched yag etc 

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You need to gradually increase settings .Another option would be laser for both brown and red color. The q switched yag in the 1064 wavelength targets the brown color and the 532 targets the red coor. 

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I am aware that patients on Lyrica have had Rosacea treatments with lasers without deleterious effects. As such, it should be safe. Check with the treating physician.dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member

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