How long before an IPL treatment should I stop using hydroquinone?

thank you for your question.  IPL treatment treats red vessels, hyperpigmentation and it improves the texture of your skin by producing collagen and elastin. you will pepper after the treatment and the dark spots will appear darker before they flake off. do not be alarmed.  This takes 2-4 days depending on your skin type and the intensity of the treatment.Always consult with a physician to make sure you are a good candidate.

Good afternoon and thank you for your question! We typically have our patients stop using hydroquinone at least three days prior to any intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment. Best of luck! For more information, please feel free to visit our website!

You do not need to stop hydroquinone before IPL, or laser (energy-based) treatments.  However you should make sure that your hydriquinone does not include Retin-A or retinoic acid.  If if does, then you should stop the treatment 2 weeks before IPL or any laser treatment of the area.This same principal applies to other skin lightners such as kojic acid and niacin.