I am 51. I had an IPL two days ago. Some parts of my face are still swollen especially under my eyes. (The brochure said swelling for a few hours or a day, or more. But the technician did not prepare me for any swelling.)
Is this normal? Will it go away? It seems like the skin under my eyes will have more wrinkles due to the puffiness. Did I create a bigger problem?
November 12, 2018
Answer: Swelling from IPL Swelling after IPL treatment usually will resolve after 24-48 hours. Occasionally I have seen longer but this is usually in more sensitive skin individuals. I agree that eyes tend to have more swelling than other areas. Ice is helpful and I encourage it with my patients for a day or so. I would expect any exaggeration of wrinkles would be transient.
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Swelling from IPL Swelling after IPL treatment usually will resolve after 24-48 hours. Occasionally I have seen longer but this is usually in more sensitive skin individuals. I agree that eyes tend to have more swelling than other areas. Ice is helpful and I encourage it with my patients for a day or so. I would expect any exaggeration of wrinkles would be transient.
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September 9, 2020
Answer: Swelling Recovery Time Post IPL Thank you for your question! Swelling post anIPL treatment is one of the after effects of Intense Pulsed Light treatment. Itcan possibly happen, albeit not usually common. Swelling should normallysubside within 24 hours after the treatment. However, this timeframe is alsodependent on the location of the swelling. Swelling near the eye may takelonger to subside since the skin in this area is very delicate. Give it 3 to 5days to subside on its own. You can also help the process by icing the affectedarea 1 to 2 times day using a cold towel. Do not place the ice directly toavoid burns. You may also use topical creams such as aloe very gel to speed upthe healing and keep the area moisturized. In addition, elevate your head whensleeping to help the swelling subside faster. If the swelling continues formore than 10 days, you may want to visit your doctor for a follow up checkup.
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September 9, 2020
Answer: Swelling Recovery Time Post IPL Thank you for your question! Swelling post anIPL treatment is one of the after effects of Intense Pulsed Light treatment. Itcan possibly happen, albeit not usually common. Swelling should normallysubside within 24 hours after the treatment. However, this timeframe is alsodependent on the location of the swelling. Swelling near the eye may takelonger to subside since the skin in this area is very delicate. Give it 3 to 5days to subside on its own. You can also help the process by icing the affectedarea 1 to 2 times day using a cold towel. Do not place the ice directly toavoid burns. You may also use topical creams such as aloe very gel to speed upthe healing and keep the area moisturized. In addition, elevate your head whensleeping to help the swelling subside faster. If the swelling continues formore than 10 days, you may want to visit your doctor for a follow up checkup.
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