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Swelling and Redness After IPL?

shirkidd
Had IPL two days ago on my face. Left side, I have a red area and the size of a dime it is very red and looks like it could scab. The left side is swollen. I have been putting ice every hour for 15 min. Is this normal and could the dark area scar?

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Dr. Jacque P. LeBeau, MD
Answered on Apr 22, 2013
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Dr. Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD (retired)
Answered on Jul 18, 2018
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