Pre & Post Care For IPL Treatment

Before your IPL treatment

For 4 weeks before treatment

Do not wax, (unless advised by your clinician), pluck, or undergo electrolysis to remove hair from the treatment area
You may cut, cream or shave the treatment area, as advised by your clinician

For 1 week before treatment

To avoid skin sensitivity, do not bleach or use depilatory cream in the week before your treatment. You should avoid sunbathing, sun-beds and self-tanning products, as treatments cannot be performed on tanned skin.

Treatment day

Avoid swimming and vigorous exercise
Do not use cosmetics on the treatment area
If you are having a large area treated (eg legs, back), please shave the area, leaving a small patch as directed by your clinician
Loose, cotton clothing will be more comfortable once your treatment is complete.

After your IPL treatment

For 2 days after treatment

Avoid sunbathing, sunbeds and self-tanning products
Avoid saunas and steam rooms
Baths and showers should be tepid rather than hot
Avoid vigorous exercise and swimming
Avoid using perfumed products and make-up on the treated area
You will find loose, cotton clothing more comfortable

For 1 week after treatment

If your face has been treated, then avoid facials, and any other forms of exfoliation in the treated area.

Important facts to remember while you are undergoing treatment:

Treatments cannot be performed on tanned skin. A fake tan of any kind has the same implications as a natural tan
You must use a broad spectrum sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection of SPF30 or higher on the treated area, or as advised by your clinician
Please arrange your treatment at least one week before a holiday, and allow a minimum of four weeks after your return for any tan to fade. Please advise us if your tan has not faded as we will not be able to treat you and we will happily rearrange your next appointment
Please allow at least one week after a local anaesthetic and at least one month after a general anaesthetic, before continuing with treatment. Your clinician can advise you accordingly