Should I Stop Using Tea Tree Oil on my Face Before my Upcoming IPL Treatment?

Question

I've been using it as a spot treatment recently. My appointment is in 2 days and I didn't even think of asking my doctor. Should I just stop for two days or reschedule?

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is a good policy to just use sunscreen for the 2-3 days prior to an Ipl treatment just to be safe and allow any product residue to be removed with washing.  An IPL picks up so many different things, it is bets to be safe and allow those few days to cleanse the face extra good.  I hope this helps.

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for the question

	You shouldnt have any effect using tea tree oil, you will be fine. Good luck

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Using tea tree oil shouldn't have any effect on the skin before having IPL, What I normally tell patients a few weeks before treatment is discontinue sun tanning, self tanners or tanning beds and avoid any rough exfoliation. 

	Best of Luck

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

It is fine to use tea tree oil before IPL. There is no need to stop or reschedule. In reality, if you are trying to deal with browns, tea tree oil is pretty ineffective, so ask your IPL physician what would be better to use.

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