Pre & POST Care IPL | Photofacial

Avoid direct sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanner on the treatment area for at least 10–14 days prior to your appointment.

IPL targets pigment, so excess sun exposure can increase the risk of irritation and unwanted pigment changes.

Your skin should be in a neutral, non-irritated state before treatment.

Avoid for 3–5 days prior:

• Retinol / Retinoids 
• Exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA) 
• Benzoyl peroxide 
• Any aggressive or sensitizing treatments 

Avoid the following in the treatment area for at least 1–2 weeks prior:

• Chemical peels 
• Microneedling 
• Laser treatments 
• Waxing or aggressive exfoliation 

This helps reduce sensitivity and improves treatment tolerance.

Please arrive with:

• No makeup 
• No lotions or oils 
• No sunscreen on the treatment area 

Skin should be clean and product-free.

Please inform us if you:

• Have had recent sun exposure or tanning 
• Are taking antibiotics or photosensitizing medications 
• Are experiencing irritation, breakouts, or inflammation 

This allows us to adjust or reschedule if needed for safety.

On the day of your appointment, avoid:

• Saunas 
• Steam rooms 
• Intense workouts 

This helps keep the skin calm and reduces reactivity during treatment.

IPL is a pigment-targeting treatment, which means preparation is critical—especially for melanin-rich or pigment-sensitive skin.

Proper pre-care helps ensure:

• Safer energy delivery 
• More predictable results 
• Reduced risk of post-treatment pigment changes 

Stay out of the sun. Keep your skin calm. Arrive clean.

You may experience:

• Mild redness 
• Warmth or slight sensitivity 
• A flushed appearance 

These responses are normal and typically resolve within several hours.

Avoid:

• Hot showers or baths 
• Saunas or steam rooms 
• Intense workouts 
• Excess heat or friction 

This helps reduce inflammation and supports proper recovery.

For the first 48 hours, use only:

• Gentle cleansers 
• Hydrating, non-active products 

Avoid:

• Retinol / Retinoids 
• Exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA) 
• Benzoyl peroxide 
• Any stimulating or irritating products 

Pigmented areas may temporarily:

• Darken 
• Become more noticeable 

This is expected and part of the treatment process.
These areas will gradually fade over the following days to weeks.

Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 10–14 days.

If exposure is unavoidable:

• Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ 
• Reapply consistently 

Sun exposure increases the risk of unwanted pigment changes, especially for melanin-rich skin.

As pigment rises to the surface:

• Do not pick, scratch, or aggressively exfoliate 
• Allow the skin to shed naturally 

Premature removal can increase the risk of irritation or pigmentation changes.

• Continue gentle skincare 
• Maintain sun protection daily 
• Follow your recommended treatment schedule 

Consistency supports more predictable and even results.

For melanin-rich or pigment-sensitive skin, post-care is especially important.
Managing inflammation and sun exposure plays a key role in protecting your results and reducing the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation.

Contact us if you experience:

• Prolonged redness or sensitivity 
• Unusual skin reactions 
• Any concerns about healing 

Protect your skin. Let it recover. Stay consistent.

Your results are shaped not just by the treatment—but by how your skin is supported after.IMMEDIATELY AFTER TREATMENT

It is normal to experience:

• Mild redness 
• Warmth in the treated area 
• Slight sensitivity similar to a sun-exposed feeling 

These typically resolve within a few hours.

Avoid:

• Hot showers or baths 
• Saunas or steam rooms 
• Intense workouts 
• Excessive heat or friction 

This helps reduce irritation and supports proper recovery.

Do not apply for 48 hours:

• Retinol / Retinoids 
• Exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA) 
• Benzoyl peroxide 
• Any harsh or stimulating products 

Use only gentle, hydrating skincare.

Avoid direct sun exposure for 7–10 days after treatment.

If the area is exposed:

• Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ 
• Reapply as needed 

Sun exposure increases the risk of pigment changes, especially for melanin-rich skin.

Treated hair will begin to shed within 1–3 weeks.

• This is not new hair growth 
• Do not wax or tweeze 
• You may gently exfoliate after a few days to support shedding 

• Shaving is allowed as needed 
• Avoid waxing, threading, or tweezing 
• Stay consistent with your treatment schedule 

For melanin-rich or pigment-sensitive skin:

• Temporary darkening or lightening is possible if the skin becomes irritated or exposed to sun 
• Following post-care carefully helps minimize this risk 

Contact us if you experience:

• Prolonged redness or irritation 
• Blistering or unexpected skin response 
• Any concerns about healing 

Protect your skin. Keep it simple. Stay consistent.

Your results depend not just on the treatment—but on how your skin is supported after.