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IPL and swelling?

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IPL and swelling?

Postby Peter D » Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:00 pm

Hello Dr. Lam,
Is it normal to have swelling for a few days after IPL laser treatment?
Does IPL affect only the dermis or does it penetrate into deeper layers?
Thank you,
Peter
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Re: IPL and swelling?

Postby dr. lam » Sun Nov 13, 2011 1:05 pm

That sounds normal but I always defer to your provider. The IPL works at different levels depending on which one u had. However, in general u r right, it works principally on the dermis and epidermis.
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