Once someone has had Ultra Pulse CO2 laser
resurfacing, it is recommended to wait about six to eight weeks before proceeding
with any other laser treatments. This time allows the skin to heal and decrease
from any swelling that may have occurred before continuing with a session of
IPL or...
With IPL treatments, microcrusting(coffee grounds) usually appears in 24-48 hours. A series of IPL photofacials (3-6) depending on how much damage was present initially may be recommended to achieve optimal results. If you have stubborn pigment, consider a series of treatments 3-4 weeks apart....
I suggest that patients stop using Retin-A, retinoids, etc. for a minimum of 3 days before getting an IPL treatment. You can start again the next day, but it's best to be off it for a few days because it can make you more susceptible to burning from the IPL. If you don't stop it or you forget,...
