Post Care for IPL / Pigmentation Treatments

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POST CARE

IPL / PIGMENTATION TREATMENTS

THINGS TO AVOID

2 weeks before and 2 weeks after:

  • Sunbathing is NOT advised as this can cause adverse effects such as hyperpigmentation.

24-24 hours after IPL:

  • Lesions may initially look raised and/or darker with a reddened perimeter. Apply cool/ice compresses to treatment areas for 10 to 15 minutes, every hour for the next 4 hours, as needed, to reduce discomfort and heat sensation.
  • The lesion will gradually turn darker over the next 24 to 48 hours. It may turn dark brown or even black.
  • The lesion will progress to scabs / crusting and will start flaking off in 2 to 3 days.
  • The lesion usually heals in 7-10 days. It will continue to fade over the next 2 to 4 weeks.
  • Direct sunlight to the treated area should be avoided. Daily application of an SPF30 is recommended to prevent development of new lesions.
  • Avoid sweating excessively.
  • Avoid using perfumes, hot water, heat balms, or heat packs to the treated area(s)
  • There is a possibility of hair loss in the treated area when being treated for pigmented lesions.

 

THINGS TO DO

24-48 hrs after IPL:

  • Mild sunburn-like sensation is expected. It usually lasts 2 to 24 hours but can persist up to 72 hours. Mild swelling and/or redness may accompany this, which usually resolves in 2 to 3 days. This can be treated with cold packs.
  • Apply cool/ice compress to treatment areas for 10 to15 minutes every hour for the next 4 hours, as needed, to reduce discomfort and heat sensation.
  • If needed, apply soothing, hydrating lotions, like aloe vera, on the treated area.
  • The vessels undergo immediate greying or blanching. In some cases, only a slight purplish change is noted. Vessels either fully or partially resolve in about 10 to 14 days and areas of diffuse flushing gradually fade leaving skin with normal appearance.
  • Do not pick, scratch or remove scabs as this will cause unwanted side effects.
  • Apply a sunscreen with SPF 30+ daily to sun exposed skin, AND REAPPLY AS DIRECTED BY PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Contact the salon if any pain, redness, burning is still present after 24 hours.

 

** PROTECT, PROTECT, PROTECT your skin from UV damage in ALL seasons by wearing SPF and/or Jane Iredale powder and a hat and avoid excess sun exposure