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Deep 2nd Degree Burn on Chest After 3rd IPL- Severe Hypopigmentaion. Westlake Village, CA
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Here is my nightmare... I had 3 IPL treatments on...
jrmsey99October 17, 2014
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Here is my nightmare... I had 3 IPL treatments on my face without incident and 2 on my chest with great results. The last IPL done in Sept. by the Doctor as the nurse got another job was horrific.
2 appointments were changed as I was told the machine was broken,,,,then after being "fixed" I had my 3rd treatment. The same settings were supposedly used, but the pain during the procedure was bad, in the past I never had any pain and used no numbing cream, and went out right after all treatments. I wrote that pain off to a different type of ice pack used prior to treatment (not the balloons as before) Anyway.... see the photos.... I was treated at a burn center for 2 weeks....Now 6 weeks later I still have railroad tracks and hypo pigmentation...
I'm using vitamin e cream now, and will follow up with burn center in 3 months.
Any ideas on treatments??
2 appointments were changed as I was told the machine was broken,,,,then after being "fixed" I had my 3rd treatment. The same settings were supposedly used, but the pain during the procedure was bad, in the past I never had any pain and used no numbing cream, and went out right after all treatments. I wrote that pain off to a different type of ice pack used prior to treatment (not the balloons as before) Anyway.... see the photos.... I was treated at a burn center for 2 weeks....Now 6 weeks later I still have railroad tracks and hypo pigmentation...
I'm using vitamin e cream now, and will follow up with burn center in 3 months.
Any ideas on treatments??
UPDATED FROM jrmsey99
2 months post
Photo update 10 weeks post treatment nightmare
jrmsey99November 19, 2014
It has now been 10 weeks since I had my nightmare IPL, I am currently using Environs enhanced body oil combined with derma-lac lotion twice a day. I tried a dermaroller twice but didn't like that.
In another month I will follow up with the Grossman Burn Center and see how they recommend treatment on my hypopigmentation scarring.
It his been such a bummer not being able to wear what I want or take advantage of living at the beach, as fall is the best time here :(
In another month I will follow up with the Grossman Burn Center and see how they recommend treatment on my hypopigmentation scarring.
It his been such a bummer not being able to wear what I want or take advantage of living at the beach, as fall is the best time here :(
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November 19, 2014
Thanks for the update, I know that it won't count for much, but you're still looking beautiful. I hope that you have taken on board the suggestions to seek compensation from the so called "doctor" who did this. I'm sorry that you've suffered such an awful ordeal. It isn't fair and it shouldn't happen to anyone, ever. I truly hope also, that you're able to remedy this somehow, and I wish you the very best. Much love x
November 19, 2014
Thanks so much, I have always valued my skin so much, it has been hard to look at the damage. I fear having more laser...but that may be my only alternative. I will keep updating my scarring and legal situation..
I really do appreciate all the support from members on this board, I'm glad Im not alone in this nightmare.
November 20, 2014
You're definitely not alone, we all care for you! Even from the opposite side of the world :) you have done a very brave thing to share your story. Please do keep us posted, and take good care x
December 15, 2014
So sorry to hear of your ordeal. I too had a bad outcome. While I luckily did not have blistering and the extent of surface burns that you had, I had a lot of distressing symptoms (bleeding from the pores for months, holes and depressions, wrinkled skin, rosacea flare, etc, see my review.) . I am convinced that IPL is an inherently dangerous device, and it is impossible to consistently give safe results. The device makers blame bad outcomes on operator error, which I'm sure is at least part of the cause in many cases, but that's not the whole story. I strongly encourage you to make a report to the FDA's adverse event database. The FDA does not read the internet and has no idea that people are being harmed unless you report to the FDA. Hopefully if enough people report, the FDA will finally wake up and do something more than warn people about having non-doctors perform IPL tx's. My bad outcome was caused by a doctor, so was yours, and so was many other people's, so having an MD perform IPL does NOT protect people. The FDA link is at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/ucm053074.htm
December 15, 2014
Well said IPLissues. These devices are dangerous. I also believe that experienced doctors know there's risk with lasers before they ever blast your face with it. They just don't say anything and the consent forms don't mention any of the real bad side effects. I asked lots of questions. In the end I was told lasers cannot do damage. Well the most definately can do damage. If you google "botched laser procedures" there's a few new articles about laser damage. I think even the FDA is well aware of what can go wrong also. I'm sure there's a lot of money involved so they turn their heads to it. Even LASIK is scary. Stay away from lasers. No matter what they say it's just too risky. Take care.
December 15, 2014
I'm 110% in support of the recommendation to report this to the FDA - very sound advice.
March 29, 2015
I'm telling you find Derm that has Sciton pro fractional laser. I had exact same thing and 95% pigment is back after 3 treatments. Let me know
UPDATED FROM jrmsey99
4 months post
4 months later
jrmsey99January 14, 2015
While my blisters have healed I am left with pigmentation scarring :( I have been using environs for the last 3 months my skin feels good, but still looks awful.
The Med Spa where I had the procedure done closed in December, but the doctor still practices...
I have a follow up appointment with the Grossman Burn Clinic this month to see what my treatment options are.
The Med Spa where I had the procedure done closed in December, but the doctor still practices...
I have a follow up appointment with the Grossman Burn Clinic this month to see what my treatment options are.
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January 14, 2015
That's pretty good progress, and glad to hear that at least your skin is feeling better. I hope that the appointment at the burn clinic goes well. All the best x
January 16, 2015
I had a similar thing on my arm. Had a brown spot. 1st IPL went ok, second was horrific and now spot is way bigger, browner and covers half of my forearm. Really hard area to get to settle down as its in the sun so much. Very disappointed with the IPL. Really don't think I even have the correct skin type for it. Should have been spotted earlier IMO. Let me know your treatment options. Thanks for sharing.
January 16, 2015
I am speechless - that a medical professional used a piece of equipment that she was SO obviously ignorant in how to use. I am alsi amazed by your equanimity & hope that you're beibg compensated in some way. Irresponsible is the word that comes to mind. Good luck!
January 29, 2015
I agree, make sure you report Dr. Nina Levy to the state medical board. This procedure should never produce even tiny blisters let alone so many large ones as you had. Plus your treatment from the burn unit is clearly evidence the board won't ignore!
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