How Long After Pregnancy for IPL Treatment?

How long after pregnancy (assuming you're not breastfeeding) should you wait to undergo an IPL treatment?

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IPL is Fine after Pregnancy but Beware of Melasma

It is safe to undergo an IPL laser procedure after pregnancy but there is one issue to think about. It is not uncommon for women to experience an increase in brown pigmentation during pregnancy. This is related to hormonal changes during the pregnancy and is called melasma. Unlike brown spots that are caused by sun exposure, which are easily treated with IPL, the result of IPL on melasma is less reliable. Approximately 30% of melasma patients will find... more

IPL after pregnancy

It is safe to have IPL treatments after pregnancy as long as you do not have melasma, often called the mask of pregnancy. You should not be tanned going into your treatments and should not tan for at least 3 weeks after your treatments. Use sun protection.

IPLs After Pregnancy...NOT Breastfeeding.

You can get an IPL treatments as long as you are not pregnant or breastfeeding. There is no time restriction period after pregnancy (as long as you are not breastfeeding). Hope this helps Dr. Grant Stevens Marina PlasticSurgery Associates Marina del Rey, CA The