How can I soothe my skin after IPL?

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I had IPL about 4 weeks ago. My olive asian skin reacted a lot to the treatment. All the dark spots seem to have flaked off, however, the area around my jawline feel tight and sensitive. Is this normal or should I be normal? How long will it take for this sensation to go away? I've been applying vaseline and avoiding sunlight as much as possible.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

your skin is going to be very sensitive post IPL and you should be following a good post operative skin regimen.  Try Janmarini Cleanzyme and transformation cream or skinmedica's dermal repair.  I would hold off on any vitamin A or C creams for a week or so since you sound like your skin is very sensitive at this time.  Although most of my patients use skin ceuticals CE ferulic and B5 hydrator immediately after IPL. Avoid sun exposure and wear physical blocking sunscreen.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Melanie L. Petro, MD · Answer

Especially with your skin type IPL or anything you do to it will make it sensitive.  I would be careful not to use Retin-A, Hydroquinone, or any glycolics for 2 weeks before treatments and make sure you are using sunscreen everyday now.The good news is it sounds like you had a good treatment and you will have a good result.

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