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37 year old white female patient came to the office after having IPL/Fotofacial on her chest performed by a nurse in another facility. The patient stated that she noticed blistering on her chest shortly after her fotofacial and the blistering eventuated into a very noticeable striped pattern on her chest… essentially a burn from the IPL treatment.
I treated the patient with a fractionated laser device to even out the discoloration left behind from the IPL. The patient underwent three treatments, done one month apart. She had an excellent result; the striping is virtually gone and the patient was very pleased. She now maintains the results with daily sunscreen and topical anti-aging products.
This patient’s story is all too familiar. When consulting with a patient for the first time, I always stress the importance of seeking a board certified dermatologist to perform laser treatments. While there are many facilities that offer minimal downtime laser treatments, if not performed correctly by a dermatologist with the proper settings, the results can be unfavorable and costly.
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