I look like a mess 3 days after a session of Infini RF. The purpose was rejuvenation. I‘ve now got track marks and white bumps all over the treated areas. From what I understand, the esthetician used 3 depths, 2.5 mm, 1.5 mm and 0.5 mm at level 3 which a pulse duration of 200 to 400 ms. She moved the handpiece very quickly. Despite a 30% lidocaine cream, the treatment hurt a lot, esp. on the forehead (which is also the most swollen - think of the Klingons from Startrek.. Thanks for any advice...
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PIH is a process that is quite common after surgery. Known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, PIH can make your scars look far worse than they should be. We can develop PIH after acne scars and after surgery, particularly if you have darker complexions. In clinical practice, we always begin...
Absolutely, in fact this can help reduce swelling and bruising. Other methods to speed up recovery include prednisone after the procedure to reduce swelling, also PRP to help healing. Dr Isobel Walker. Brisbane. Australia.
This is unusual after Infini and might be the products placed on the skin. I would use steroid to reduce the redness and hives. If redness is greater than 2 weeks, a vascular laser should be used. Consider a 2nd opinion.
