Is It Ok to Have a Microdemabrasion Done After IPL and How Long Should I Wait?

The slight swelling and darkening of the treated area is normal.  Depending on the intensity of the settings, a typical  "downtime" is about 1 week.  It is good to get Medical Facials/ Microdermabrasion 10 to 14 days, at the earliest,  post IPL!  Multiple treatments of IPL usually are recommended for optimal results, especially when treating stubborn hyperpigmentation.  In our office we like to recommend our patients to return for additional treatment s 2 to 4 weeks after their initial procedure.  I also like to encourage skin brightening products like a Hydroquinone 4% (minimum strength) cream or a Kojic Acid.  This can help aid in the decrease of the uneven pigmentation of the skin along with the use of regular Microdermabrasions. Hope that helps.  Good luck.

 

 


 

Usually you could perform microderm after just a few days of having an IPL.  However, I would wait until any sensitivity you are experiencing goes away.  IPL treatments will often make frekcles turn dark and appear like "coffe grounds", then peel off.  This could be a normal part of the post-procedure process.  However, if the dark areas persist, certainly have the provider look at the treated areas again.