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a few weeks to heal and, extremely rarely, may leave a
visible permanent scar.
Scarring
• In rare cases, permanent scarring may occur. Usually
when scarring occurs it is in the form of a flat and white
lesion on the skin (hypotrophic). However, it can be large
and red (hypertrophic) or large and extend beyond the
margins of the injury itself (keloid). Subsequent aesthet-
ic treatments may be required to improve the appear-
ance of the scar.
Pigment Changes
• Use of the IPL 8500 may cause temporary skin hyper-
pigmentation (increased pigment or brown discoloration)
or hypopigmentation (whitening) to the surrounding skin.
The risk is higher for people with darker skin tones. Usu-
ally discoloration or changes to skin pigment are tempor-
ary and permanent hyperpigmentation or hypopigmen-
tation rarely occur.
Excessive Redness and Swelling
• Very rarely, the treated area skin may become very red
and swollen. This side effect is very common in sensi-
tive areas of the body. The redness and swelling should
be decreased after 2 to 7 days and you should treat the
area by applying ice. You should avoid exposure to sun.
Infection
• In rare cases, infection of the skin is a possible risk fol-
lowing a skin burns caused by the application.
Bruising
• Blue-purple bruising is exceedingly rare by using the IPL
8500 and can last 5 to 10 days. As the bruising fades,
there may be a rust-brown discoloration of the skin
(hyperpigmentation) that can be permanent.
