Is it OK to take Advil after IPL treatment?

Question

I had my third IPL treatment earlier today and about an hour after the procedure, I got a headache so I took advil not thinking that could mess with the IPL results. Was that bad? Does that hinder the IPL results? Help!

Jack Kolenda, MD, FRCS (C) · Answer

Thank you for your question. 
It is safe to take Advil after your IPL treatment. This will not hinder your results all all.

Thank You,

Dr. Kolenda

Rosy Sandhu, MD · Answer

Hello, 
It is not an issue to take Advil after IPL treatment. Some clinics may suggest stopping advil, aspirin and vitamin e 5 days prior to IPL to avoid increased redness, bruising and failure for capillaries to resolve. Advil after treatment will not hinder your results.
Well Wishes,
Dr Rosy Sandhu

Renee Burke, MD · Answer

Yes, it is safe to take Advil pre and post treatment. It will not have an impact on the results of the treatment! Med Spa Barrington IL

Anna I. Wooten, MD, FACS · Answer

It is totally safe to take an Advil following an IPL treatment. This will not interact with the treatment you had done.

Mark M. Youssef, MD · Answer

After IPL, it is OK to take Advil, generally because it is not an injectable procedure and there is no risk of blood thinning. It is mainly important to avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (like Advil) before any treatments that make cause bruising such as Botox and Filler treatment.
What you should avoid doing after an IPL treatment:
- No sun exposure for several weeks
- Skin exfoliants
- Medicated creams such as Glycolic or Retinoic acids

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Is it OK to take Advil after IPL treatment?

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Answer: Totally safe to take an Advil following an #IPLtreatment.

Answer: Totally safe to take an Advil following an #IPLtreatment.

Answer: It is OK to take Advil.

Answer: It is OK to take Advil.

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