How soon after I get an IPL Photofacial can I get a peel done? And what kind of peel would you recommend? I just got an IPL done 2 days ago and am wondering if I can get a mild peel to assist in the process in the same week?
December 6, 2009
Answer: Chemical Peel after IPL The reason the other practitioners are suggesting a 2 week wait is that your skin has undergone some trauma during the IPL treatment. A chemical peel also causes some trauma by exfoliating the skin aggressively. Using two treatments very close together may cause too much irritation and some unintended side effects like raw skin or itching. Give yourself some time to heal from the IPL and then after 2 weeks feel free to get a chemical peel.
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December 6, 2009
Answer: Chemical Peel after IPL The reason the other practitioners are suggesting a 2 week wait is that your skin has undergone some trauma during the IPL treatment. A chemical peel also causes some trauma by exfoliating the skin aggressively. Using two treatments very close together may cause too much irritation and some unintended side effects like raw skin or itching. Give yourself some time to heal from the IPL and then after 2 weeks feel free to get a chemical peel.
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January 9, 2020
Answer: IPL and Chemical Peel Thank you for your message! I would recommend that you wait at least 2 weeks after the IPL treatment to get any type of chemical peel. Even if you feel that your skin is healed, it takes time for it to fully heel and you do not want to push your skin irritation wise. 2 weeks should give your skin enough time to recover prior to the peel!
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January 9, 2020
Answer: IPL and Chemical Peel Thank you for your message! I would recommend that you wait at least 2 weeks after the IPL treatment to get any type of chemical peel. Even if you feel that your skin is healed, it takes time for it to fully heel and you do not want to push your skin irritation wise. 2 weeks should give your skin enough time to recover prior to the peel!
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