Pre-Treatment Care (Skin Rejuv)
- Do not wax, pluck, use depilatory creams or undertake electrolysis for 4 weeks prior to treatment, and in between treatments.
- Do not use prescription strength exfoliant creams (Retin-A and Alpha Hydroxy) for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
- Please shave the night before all subsequent treatments.
- Avoid tanning, including self-tanning lotions, tanning bed/booths or sun exposure, for 4 weeks prior to and in between treatments. Sunscreen should be worn at all times.
- Increased photosensitivity from IPL can occur when taking certain medications. If you are taking the following medications, you must advise your clinician:
- Antibiotics - doxycycline (acne), minocycline, Tetracyclines, Sulphonamides
- Antihistamines - Diphenhydramone, Cyproheptadine
- Antidepressants
- Herbal supplements (St. John's Wort, Ginkgo Biloba, Citrus Oils, Herbal HRT therapies. (Taking these medications does not exclude you from IPL treatments: however, extra precautions are applicable in these cases.)
Post-Treatment Care (Skin Rejuv)
- A mild sunburn-like sensation is expected. This usually last 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. In some cases, prolonged redness or blistering may occur.
- Direct sunlight to the treated area should be avoided. Daily application and reapplication every 4 hours of a SPF30 is recommended.
- Apply cool/ice compress to treatment are as for 10 to 15 minutes every hour for the next 4 hours, as needed, to reduce discomfort and heat sensation.
- The treated area can be gently cleansed and topical bactericidal ointment can be applied if needed.
- Avoid use of sauna’s and swimming, especially in pools with chemicals.
- Avoid applying cosmetics on treated areas (Retinol + Aha and BHA).
- Avoid activities that cause excessive perspiration.
- Avoid sun exposure to treated areas.
- Do not pick, scratch or remove scabs as this will cause unwanted side effects.
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