Post Bbl Laser Swelling

Within 1 2 weeks these dark scaly areas fall off and leave new healthy skin behind.

Post bbl laser swelling. Swelling or edema is not uncommon nbsp. Bruising redness and or swelling are common and will resolve in 7 10 days. I found your post after searching for answers to my own swelling after ppl yesterday. It is possible to get a burn from bbl and it appears your skin is sloughing abnormally in the mid cheek area.

Do see your treating physician and ask for guidance on how to care for the skin so. Occasionally even without problems noted during the procedure swelling or patchy bruising can occur. Tylenol or advil may be used. Applying an ice pack for the first 24 hours will help minimize swelling.

Post treatment discomfort is typically minimal but if the area is very uncomfortable oral pain relievers. This is typically only needed within the first 12 hours after the treatment. Reduce this risk by avoiding aspirin nsaids fish oil or other agents which promote blood thinning bruising 7 10 days prior to treatment if ok d by your prescribing doctor. Mineral make up may be applied immediately following treatment.

Brown patches or spots will look darker and more pronounced immediately following bbl treatments. Applying an ice pack for the first 24 hours will help minimize swelling. The day after the procedure many patient experience additional swelling when they awake from sleeping and the lympatics not draining nbsp. After your laser ipl treatment your should have been given post care instructions to refer to for any problems nbsp.

It can last from a few hours to days after treatment. I have had ipl 3 times before but yesterday was my first bbl treatment. Continuing to ice which should have been started the day of the procedure approximately 5 15. This is a normal reaction.

Skin may be appear red and swollen and have a mild sunburn sensation. Treated pigment will turn darker brown to black within 24 48 hours. Other than the swelling i am much more pleased than i was with ipl. I have about 2x more black speckling.

Shalini gupta md says. For the first time i am quite swollen mainly in the cheeks and jawline. Smoking may prevent effectiveness or shorten duration of results. In 2 3 days these brown areas become even darker and frequently feel scaly like coffee grounds on your skin.

Vitamin e or aloe vera applied to the treatment area may provide a soothing effect.