Hi, I have been in an accident almost 3 years ago and thus having some keloids on my knee. I am using Scaraway scar sheets and it's quite effective for me as it lessens the height of those. I am thinking of using IPL as a treatment, will it help? Is there any side effects or will it make the keloids bigger and worse? Thank you so much for you help.
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April 12, 2018
Answer: IPL for keloids? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey
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Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Thank you for your question. IPL is one of the top laser used to treat rosacea. IPL pulls pigmented and vascular lesions to the surface, therefore it will intensify the rosacea temporarily and then it will go through your lymphatic system.
Hi, thank you so much for posting! I actually just had an IPL 3 days ago, we used the 1540 non ablative hand piece on me and I am still swollen like a chipmunk. A few tricks to help are icing it, 10 mins on, 10 off a few times per day, avoid salt and drink lots of water. Sleep on your back and...
