I've had IPLs before and never had a reaction. I went to a med spa in seattle (1st time there) & got an IPL on Wednesday by a med esthetician. Went home fine and woke up morning after to LOTS of swelling under eyes and now day 2 it's WORSE! I've used antihistamine, hydrocortisone and ice to no avail! Since I've never had a reaction I am starting to panic that this May be permanent swelling and damage! I look beat up. Ive read horror stories that I didn't know were possible with IPL! Please help!
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July 13, 2015
Answer: IPL and Swelling
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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main thing to consider before you start your treatments is to have a consult
with a reputable dermatologist/facial/plastic surgeon. My practice has been
considered by Lumenis lasers to be a Lumenis laser center of excellence and I
have been a "Luminary" (Lumenis physician teacher) for the...
I wouldn't suggest it. IVF treatments can increase brown spots or melasma by hormonal response that may go away once the treatments have been discontinued or after a successful pregnancy. In addition, you may possibly become pregnant and IPL treatments are not FDA approved for use on pregnant...
Hello. There are two possibilities in your situation. The first is that you may have Melasma. Melasma is a common hormonally related condition that appears as brown spots on the cheeks, upper lip and forehead. In many cases it is mistaken for sun damage and treated with...
