My skin texture is far worse after aggressive IPL sessions. What do I do? (photos)

February 11, 2015
Asked By:wendykay2 in Toronto, ON

I am 49 years old and have rosacea. I had a series of about 6 aggressive IPL sessions with a plastic surgeon who I trust(ed). Now, 4 months post IPL, and my skin texture and appearance has never looked worse. Pores are enlarged, pores have connected into lines, skin is puckered. Imperfections that existed before the IPLs have now been etched deeply into my epidermis. I am terrified/getting panic attacks. The doc tell me there is no way this could happen. Please tell me what will fix it.

2 photos

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
June 29, 2018

Answer: Rosacea and IPL

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
June 29, 2018

Answer: Rosacea and IPL

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 19, 2015

Answer: Skin Texture After IPL

February 19, 2015

Answer: Skin Texture After IPL

February 12, 2015

Answer: Skin worse after IPLs

February 12, 2015

Answer: Skin worse after IPLs

Recommended reading

IPL

Everything you need to know about IPL

  • 83% worth it
  • 408.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $716
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended reading

IPL

Everything you need to know about IPL

  • 83% worth it
  • 408.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $716
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT