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Aggressive IPL for sun damage and PIH hyperpigmentation
IPL was more than I expected-more uncomfortable, way more downtime, and finally more glowy results.
My appointment started with a consultation I go over my skin concerns (sun damage, hyperpigmentation from acne, small broken capillaries), followed by a thick layer of numbing cream. I want sure how effective IPL would be, so I just wanted to do one treatment instead of immediately committing to a series. The NP performing the IPL was very knowledgeable and recommended a more aggressive approach since I just wanted one treatment. She did warn me that I would have “little red blotches” on my face for a while.
The procedure itself hurt! It’s much worse than the “snapping rubber band” sensation some people compare it to. But it wasn’t intolerable. Afterward my face felt hot, like a sunburn...but looked like I had been attached by an octopus!
The red/purple blotches seemed to be worse in areas where she had treated me for capillaries. They were almost impossible to cover with makeup too.
Despite all that, the results speak for themselves. I absolutely loved my skin about 2.5-3 weeks later! I plan to do another treatment as needed.
My appointment started with a consultation I go over my skin concerns (sun damage, hyperpigmentation from acne, small broken capillaries), followed by a thick layer of numbing cream. I want sure how effective IPL would be, so I just wanted to do one treatment instead of immediately committing to a series. The NP performing the IPL was very knowledgeable and recommended a more aggressive approach since I just wanted one treatment. She did warn me that I would have “little red blotches” on my face for a while.
The procedure itself hurt! It’s much worse than the “snapping rubber band” sensation some people compare it to. But it wasn’t intolerable. Afterward my face felt hot, like a sunburn...but looked like I had been attached by an octopus!
The red/purple blotches seemed to be worse in areas where she had treated me for capillaries. They were almost impossible to cover with makeup too.
Despite all that, the results speak for themselves. I absolutely loved my skin about 2.5-3 weeks later! I plan to do another treatment as needed.
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