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Just Had IPL for Broken Capillaries/redness on Face. So Far, So Good.
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I just had IPL form a derm to reduce broken...
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I just had IPL form a derm to reduce broken capillaries and redness from sun damage/rosacea. It did hurt a bit. It felt like a tiny needle prick each time. The nose are was very sensitive. Might be worth the anesthesia if you are sensitive to pain.
It burned afterward for about 3 hours and looked like a bad sunburn. I applied ice pack to my cheeks off and on for first day. I slathered on Aloe Vera gel too. Second day now and I still have swelling and redness in some areas. Face feels like leather where treatment was. I also see some veins that are worse than before. I hope these go away after a few days.
I would never do this and try to go back to work. I think you need to have a few days off unless you don't care how you look to others.
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March 17, 2010
for anyone who has had IPL did you see red flashes during treatment? I recently had a treatment and although was wearing protective eye wear saw bright red flashes(I honestly don't remember if my eyes were open or closed) it happened so fast, but am concerned that this could effect my eyes or cause permanent damage or if seeing the light is normal due to the intensity.
June 23, 2010
I had my first treatment this morning. I also noticed very bright red flashes. I asked the technician if this normal and she yes that was fine.
I could also feel some heat into the eye area which concerned me so she put an additional cool towel over my eyes...this stopped the heat sensation.
I am also concerned about any possible affect on the eyes. If anyone has any information about the eyes I would be very pleased to hear it before going back for a second treatment.
August 12, 2010
They should have had you wear "goggles" or protective eye-wear to seal the eyes while doing this.
April 17, 2011
That's a great improvement. I wish I could get my mother to do this, she has broken capilliaries which she hates.
I have her skin, esp the redness aroudn the nostrils, but have had great results from IPL. I wish I'd known about it long ago.
I have her skin, esp the redness aroudn the nostrils, but have had great results from IPL. I wish I'd known about it long ago.
June 3, 2014
Glad to hear you had a good result. I too had red scary looking areas, except mine didn't look better than before the IPL, even after a month of healing - in fact they looked worse! Too bad. Going for for another f/u appt soon ....see what the doc says ....
June 3, 2014
Notice you said it felt like tiny pinpricks. Mine felt like hot rubber bands beingsnapped on me, and was almost so painful I couldn't stand it. I am starting to think the doctor had settings that were too high. Wish I had known what the "right" amt of pain was - I would stopped it if I knew that a certain level of pain indicated a problem.
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