Today I opted to have IPL on my arm to treat a one year old scar. I had a patch test 3 weeks ago and everything went well. Today when I went in for my treatment, my arm became very hot and red (not just the initial rubber band snapping sensation). It has now been one hour since my treatment and I've developed red blocks or stripes on the treatment site. Is this normal? My clinician simply told me to put aloe vera gel and ice on it and stay out of the sun.
I had my third IPL treatment yesterday. This time my dark spots got darker and my skin has that coffee grind appearance. I'm freaked out! How long does it take to disappear? It looks like dead skin (it doesn't hurt at all). Can I wear make up? I've wearing sunscreen, moisturizer and aloe vera.
I had a mole removed with IPL - laser 3 weeks ago and the scar seems to have sunken in to form a degression or a small hole. Should I apply regular vaseline, aloe gel or La Rouches Cicaplast (said to speed up recovery and promote collagen cell growth) to this area now? Or does Cicaplast work as to shrink scars therby sinking mine down even more?
Ipl fourth treatment for acne , very red afterwards and the next day I have deep purple bruising/marks on my forehead that are similar to a knee scrape injury. I'm applying just aloe vera at the moment. Is this sufficient? Also wondering how long it will take to go down and clear and if there will be any long term damage visually and non-visually (nerve damage?)