I had IPL treatment on my face with black out eye goggles covering my eyes and my eyes closed underneath. I found it odd that with each flash I could still see VERY bright red light. That was alarming. How does this light reach your eyes with all that protection? Is it harmful? My hypothesis is that it is reflected light that actually migrates through and under the skin to reach the eyes behind the covers. I can't think of any other explanation because the covers were very tight with no gaps.
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Sun sensitivity after IPL is not a permanent issue. After treatment, we advise being more cautious in the sun because the skin is healing after treatment and because we don't want you to have a tan before having your next treatment.
IPL can affect the hair follicles on the face, but this all depends on the wavelengths of the IPL and the power settings. Seek the advice of a board certified doctor for your skin treatments. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
IPL is a great
treatment for age spots on the chest. What you are describing is not normal and
needs an examination immediately by a board-certified dermatologist or plastic
surgeon to determine the best methods to treat what you are describing.
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