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What should we not do after IPL treatment?

What should we not do after IPL treatment?

IPL Aftercare Tips

  1. Don’t take hot showers, hot baths, or bask in a hot tub for a minimum of 48 hours.
  2. Don’t exfoliate your skin within the first seven days as it may cause irritation.
  3. Don’t pick any crusting or blisters.
  4. Don’t exercise or participate in any strenuous physical activity.

How long after IPL treatment do you see results?

With your first and subsequent IPL treatments, improvement is most noticeable starting about a week after each session. You’ll see the greatest results after 3 to 6 months if you do a series of IPL treatments spaced out about a month apart for each session.

How long does it take for face to heal after IPL?

Healing after an IPL treatment varies with the patient although in most cases takes less than a week and as little as 2 to 3 days. IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. Dermatologists use this non-surgical therapy to remove blemishes and imperfections in the skin, or in severe cases make them less noticeable.

What are the side effects of IPL treatment?

What are the side effects of IPL treatment?

  • Redness.
  • Swelling.
  • Light bruising.
  • Itching.
  • Peeling.
  • Scabbing.

Can I moisturise after IPL?

As your skin recovers from an IPL treatment, it will start to dry out and peel a little. Avoid your skin drying out by applying a thick moisturizing cream across the treated area morning and night. This will help keep your skin comfortable and smooth.

What does your face look like after an IPL treatment?

What to Expect After an IPL Photofacial. Immediately following your treatment, the treated ares will be pinkish red with slight swelling. The reddish coloring will typically dissipate within 24 hours. After the treatment, you may notice that sun spots and discoloration actually appear darker and slightly more prominent …

Are IPL results permanent?

Although IPL treatments will permanently reduce the total number of body hairs, they will not result in a permanent removal of all hair. This distinction is only relevant in the USA because of FDA wording.

Can IPL damage your face?

There is very little risk of damaging your skin from IPL treatments, also known as photofacials. A photofacial is a non-invasive treatment that saturates the surface of your skin with light to target problem areas and reverse both signs of damage and aging.

Can IPL damage your eyes?

The fact that IPL is not a laser may give people a false sense of security regarding damage to the eye. The cases presented give evidence that periorbital IPL treatment may permanently affect pigmented intraocular structures.

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Ruth Doyle