POST CARE

IPL / RF (Photo Rejuvenation / Skin Tightening) TREATMENTS

THINGS TO AVOID

2 weeks before and 2 weeks after:

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

24-48 hours after IPL avoid:

• exposing the treated area/s to the sun
• sweating excessively
• using perfumes, hot water, heat balms, or heat packs on the treated area.

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.