IPL Care

How to Prepare

 

  • You will be required to fill out all necessary IPL consent forms before your first service.
  • Please inform your esthetician of any related allergies (eg. Aloe, Gluten), medications you’re taking (eg. Accutane), or any products to stay away from (Vegan friendly products are available).
  • Please discontinue use of any retinol or acid based products 1 week before your facial.
  • It is not suggested you book your facial the day of an event.
  • Review list of contraindications to ensure you're a candidate for this treatment:

 

General Contraindications:

Ø  Exposure to sun or artificial tanning during the last 3 – 4 weeks 

Ø  Pregnancy.

Ø  Diseases which may be stimulated by light.

Ø  Cancer; in particular skin cancer

Ø  Epilepsy

Ø  Use of photosensitive medication and herbs.

Ø  Active infection of Herpes Simplex in the treatment area

Ø  History of Keloid scarring

Ø  Fragile and dry skin

Ø  Hormonal disorders, unless under control

Ø  Use of anticoagulants

Ø  History of bleeding coagulopathies

Ø  Active skin diseases in the intended area (psoriasis)

Ø  Clients under 25 years of age

Ø  Skin types above 4 (risk of burning)

After Care + Results

Immediately following treatment:

In most cases, your skin will look even and glowing directly after service however, you may experience mild diffuse redness and slight swelling for a few hours following the service and/or brown spots and uneven pigmentation may temporarily turn slightly darker.

It is recommended not to wear makeup directly after your service for at least 2 hours. If makeup application is needed, mineral based makeup is suggested to maintain the benefits of your facial.

Skip anything stimulating after your service i.e. Workouts, Hot Yoga Class, Hot tubs, Saunas, or any further facial treatments.

Photosensitivity increases after treatment and it is recommended that an SPF of 15-30 is used after treatment and the next day.

After 1-3 weeks:

Some peeling and/or superficial crusting may be experienced.

Final results:

 

  • Formation of new collagen + remodeling of the skin (neocollagenesis) 
  • Pigmentation will lighten or disappear 
  • Vascular lesions will lighten or disappear 
  • Skin will look younger + healthier