I was treating my back area using an IPL home laser and my mirror. But I accidentally flashed while the laser wasn't on my skin, alsmost facing the mirror. Can it injure severely my eyes ?
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September 13, 2019
Answer: Eye protection important with IPL treatments
If your entire chest was treated, it is odd that you have a single burn, unless it was a test spot done at higher energy. Fortunately, burns from IPL usually heal uneventfully because the energy is delivered to superficial layers of the skin, which heal faster than deep dermis or...
Thank you for your question and photo. While it is difficult to make an assessment without seeing you in person, I encourage you to schedule a follow-up with your doctor or another board-certified dermatologist. If this is scarring, early intervention may help reduce its appearance. Once the...
Thank your for your question and posting pictures. I'm sorry this happened to you. We have lots of recommendations for stretch marks. IPL is not usually on the list of things we recommend. I don't understand why providers use what they have versus refer treatments out to someone with the pro...