Sunburn after Nd:YAG laser - will I have permanent damage? (photos)

December 22, 2021
Asked By:fernandarodor in Sanger, California

I had nd yap ipl for sunspots I took a lot of precautions for the sun. I had sun block every 2 hours. after one week I went to the mountain, there was snow I was wearing sunblock as well every. 2 hours and clothing and hat. That day I felt like my skin was sunburned, and 2 days after I noticed a area that was red and was turning darker with the days. Like a new sunspot. Will this be damage for life? Can another IPl treatment help? Also will this give me a higher Risk of cancer? I am concerned.

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December 23, 2021

Answer: Sun Protection / Skin Care / Skin Healing with Microneedling -- See an expert

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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