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IPL laser treatment: when will these purple spots fade away? (Photo)

dwightdmApr 28, 2018
Had Ipl laser for my larger veins from rosacea and though no broken skin and 24 hours later most swelling gone how long does it take for the resulting purple spots to fade away? I look like I was in a car accident!

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Dr. Raminder Saluja, MD
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Answered on Apr 30, 2018
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