IPL SKIN CORRECTIONS

Depending on the individual the treatment course may vary from person to person, it is usual that a minimum of 3 - 6, every 4 - 6 weeks is a good start, than an evaluation with your Therapist to determine future treatments needed.
 

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• Do not exfoliate, wax or roughly abrade your skin 4-5 days before coming in.

• Avoid makeup before your treatment. (this is not mandatory) 

• Avoid sun exposure 5 days before treatment (do not come in with sunburn)

• Do not use prescription strength exfoliant creams (Retin-A and Alpha Hydroxy) for 2 weeks prior to treatment.

• Avoid tanning, including self-tanning lotions, tanning bed/booths or sun exposure, for 4 weeks prior to and in between treatments. A Cosmedical sunscreen with SPF 30 (our OCosmedics Mineral Pro is perfect) or greater should be used on any area of sun-exposed skin, which you plan to treat.

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• A slight ‘pepperiness’ or heated sensation is anticipated depending on the individual. This usually resolves within 2-3 hours of treatment but may persist for up to 2 days.

• Pigmentation may be treated resulting in the darkening of spots (which will lighten and brighten your skin after a week)

• Do not apply makeup up for 24 hours.

• Do NOT touch your treated skin for 24 hours.

• Replace your pillow case for a clean one.

• You want to treat the area as though it is an open wound (Keep Clean).

• Avoid sun exposure to treated areas. Apply a sun block with SPF30 or greater daily to sun-exposed treated areas between treatments and for 4-6 weeks after last treatment.

• Bathe or shower as usual. 

• No strongly scented lotions or soaps.

• No exfoliation to treated areas during healing phase.

• Allow any blistered or open areas to heal spontaneously. If healing is delayed, a thin coating of antibiotic ointment may be advised. Do not pick at these areas. Allow any crusting to heal spontaneously, crusting will resolve in 3 to 14 days. Application of antibiotic ointment is not recommended for crusting.

• Best results are obtained on clients who have follow up treatments. Your technician will advise when you should schedule your next appointment. It is important to adhere to this regime.

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