IPL (INTENSE PULSED LIGHT) PHOTOFACIAL

Pre-Treatment Considerations

Avoid sunburns and tans 14 days before treatment.
Avoid UV exposure and sunless tanning products 7 days before your treatment.
Avoid irritant topical agents 3 days before treatment, such as retinol, glycolic acid, hydroquinone, and exfoliating scrubs.
Chemical peels and other laser procedures should not be done within 2 weeks of your treatment.
To reduce risks of bruising, avoid blood thinners, alcohol, and aspirin 3-5 days before treatment.
You cannot be treated with a laser if you have used Accutane or similar products within the last 6 months.
Come to your appointment with clean skin. No lotions or serums on treatment areas.

A sunburn-like sensation is expected with possible mild swelling and/or redness. This usually lasts 2 to 24 hours but can persist up to 72 hours.
Treated brown lesions usually darken after treatment and mild crusting will begin to form within a few days. This crusting usually resolves in one to three weeks. It should be allowed to flake off naturally.
If significant crusting occurs beyond the normal flaking of the treated lesions, an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment such as Polysporin may be used.

Bathe or shower as usual. Treated areas may be temperature-sensitive.
Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 should be used for at least three weeks.
Makeup may be applied after treatment.

Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds to treated areas (we recommend this indefinitely to maximize results).
Avoid any irritants to your skin, such as any products containing Tretinoin, Retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic/Salicylic Acids, Astringents, or Vitamin C for seven days after your treatment.
Do not wax, tweeze, or use depilatory creams on the treated areas for at least one week after your treatment.