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Can I Have a Photofacial if I'm Taking Cipro?
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Indianapolis3767
in Indianapolis, IN
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Photofacial
This should be cleared with the doctor prescribing the medications and the medical director at the clinic you are having the treatment.
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Photofacial Instructions
The following are instructions I give my patients in preparation for a photofacial (IPL) treatment:
•No sun exposure or use of tanning products for 4-6 weeks before and during the full course of therapy. Sun protections with sunscreen (at least SPF 30), protective clothing and sunglasses are essential prior to, in-between, and following our series of treatment. If you are currently tan, you will need to postpone your first treatment.
•Avoid aspirin, Advil or Motrin or any...
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Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Photofacials should not be used with photosensitizing drugs
Photofacials should not be used with photosensitizing drugs. Cipro is a photosensitizing drug and it is best to wait several weeks after finishing the drug before receiving light treatments.
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No photofacials while on Cipro
Cipro is a photosensitizing medication. The photosensitivity can be to both ultraviolet and/or visible light. I do not recommend having a photofacial as it can potentially result in serious burns.
All the antibiotics in the fluoroquinolone class (like Levaquin and Avelox) and many others can cause similar photosensitivity reactions.
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