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Sun exposure should be avoided about two weeks after an IPL treatment. The skin is really sensitive after this type of treatment and tanning and direct sun light can cause hyperpigmentation and more redness to the area. Sunblock should be applied to the area that has been treated.
Hi there, We definitely recommend our patients not tan for a minimum of 2 weeks andpreferably a month after IPL or laser hair removal. Also, if you are planning to goback for another treatment, you shouldn’t get a tan because that willinterfere with your next treatment and it may have to be rescheduled. Oftenpatients who like to be in the sun will do their laser hair removal in the fallor winter when they won’t be outdoors often. You can get hyperpigmented or hypopigmentedareas if you get tan before or after these treatments.Best, Dr. Grant Stevens
Thank you for your question dimataher. The IPL treatment can be used to address unwanted hair on the skin in addition to rejuvenation and treating sun damage. After any type of laser treatment or chemical peel the skin will be sensitive to the sun for a period of time. A sun tan after a laser treatment can lead to burns and scars. I recommend avoiding sun for two weeks after a hair removal treatment. I also recommend against sun tanning in general because the sun leads to the damage that we treat with lasers. The best way to address sun damage is to avoid the sun in the first place. Spray tans are a great alternative to sun tanning. Good luck!
Thank you for your question oneshot1405. The IPL photofacial treatment is outstanding for improving sun damage. It can be used on the face and other areas including the chest. If there is not enough overlap from one pulse to another certain areas can be missed and a striping appearance can be...
IPL can safely be used after fillers, and can even be used to decrease any associated bruising. There is a possibility for increased diffusion of Botulinums, such as Botox, as a result of edema associated with facial light-based treatment, which may result in facial asymmetry when these...
Thank you for your question kyno. IPL treatments work well to improve sun damage on any part of the body, including the hands. Any time a patient comes to me for any treatment (Botox, laser, etc.) I ask if they have done the treatment before? If the answer is yes I ask how it...