I had IPL/Broad Band Light on my arms 9 days ago. My arms were very red and proceeded to blister about 3 hours later. My laser tech told me to put Vaseline/Aquaphor on the blisters until the went down (they did after about 2-3 days). Now I have the coffee ground discoloration/roughness/mild scabbing (also coffee ground color) on arms. But, after 9 days nothing seems to be flaking off yet. When will these come off and will my skin be discolored below? Do i keep putting something on them?
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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.
Deeh,
I bet you had a wonderful time in Rio, but I would wait, and wait, and wait, and wait as long as you can before going back to the IPL (or any hair removal laser or light based device) for hair removal. The reason is that the devices look for the contrast between the dark root of the...
No, you cannot use regular sunglasses. Yes it is necessary to wear the safety glasses. The eyewear is designed with the lens to protect your retina from the wave length of the laser.
