How long does IPL recovery take?

The downtime and recovery time depend on how aggressive the treatment was. Temporary discoloration will occur for 3-4 days after the procedure and will flake off slowly. Short term side effects are reddening of the skin, temporary bruising and edema. Rare reactions such as scabbing and blistering are possible but not very common. Protecting the skin by applying sunscreen daily is very important after the IPL and will prevent from future sun damage.

Thank you for your question. Minimal downtime is needed for an IPL treatment. Post-treatment you may have some redness and within the next few days any dark spots will get darker and eventually flake off leaving you with a more even complexion.

thank you for your question.  IPL treatment treats red vessels, hyperpigmentation and it improves the texture of your skin by producing collagen and elastin. you will pepper after the treatment and the dark spots will appear darker before they flake off. do not be alarmed.  This takes 2-4 days depending on your skin type and the intensity of the treatment.Always consult with a physician to make sure you are a good candidate.

Hello and thank you for your question. Most patients experience redness from one to four days following an IPL treatment. The redness depends on the patients skin sensitivity and the intensity of the treatment. If you are experiencing extreme sensitivity, redness, or flakiness, please contact your laser technician and request an in-person follow up appointment, I hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck.  

The downtime and recovery time will depend on the aggressiveness on your treatment. It can take several weeks for laser results to settle. There can be temporary discoloration which will gradually resolve.  I always combine IPL with microneedling/prp to improve outcomes. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer 

There typically is no downtime with IPL.  After the treatment one can expect their hyperpigmenation(brown spots and discoloration) to come to the surface of the skin and become more noticeable and darker. A mild sunburn for up to 24 hours can be expected as well.  Depending on how aggressive the treatment was, and how much discoloration the patient has it may take up to 2 weeks for the spots to crust over and naturally flake off.