LASER SKIN REJUVENATION
TREATMENT FOR:
Wrinkle Reduction • Open Pores
Anti-Aging • Dullness
Acne Scarring
DOWNTIME: NONE
IRRITATION: NONE
Pre-treatment Preparation
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Accutane 6 months prior to treatment
Use of Retinoic Acid products 2 weeks prior to treatment
Using bleaching creams for 2 weeks prior to treatment and perfumed products (eg. Aromatherapy oils/Essential oils) for 48 hours before treatment
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Sun exposure, or the use of tanning beds for four to eight weeks (dependant on the skin type of Patient), and self-tanners for at least four weeks, prior and/or in between IPL treatments
Microdermabrasion’s, or peels for two weeks prior to treatment
Strenuous exercise for 24 hours prior to the clinical treatment.
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All skin diseases, viruses, infections, cold sores, eczema or allergies to treating practitioner
Report all medication taken within two weeks of the treatment
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Exfoliate, use glycolic acid, benzyl peroxide or any other skin irritants one week prior to IPL treatments.
Use sun blocking creams within 12 hours of scheduled treatments. Consider wearing protective clothing, cotton gloves for driving, or a hat to protect facial areas
Go swimming in strong chlorinated water immediately before an IPL session.
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If the skin is red, irritated or sunburned, the IPL treatment must be rescheduled.
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HOT AND HUMID WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN AGGRAVATE SKIN IN THE PERIOD IMMEDIATELY BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT.
Post-Treatment Care
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Direct sunlight, tanning beds or self-tanners for at least 2-3 weeks after a treatment.
Touching, rubbing, peeling or picking of the skin in treatment area, as this may cause hyper/hypo pigmentation, scarring or infection.
Strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours following clinical treatment.
Swimming in strong chlorinated water 24 hours after an IPL session.
If there are scabs or blisters, make-up should not be used for 3-4 days
Hot baths, showers, hot tubs and saunas 1 week post treatment.
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Harsh topical exfoliations, glycolic acid, benzyl peroxide, acne creams etc. for at least two weeks post Skin Rejuvenation / Vascular/Pigmentation treatment
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Apply Sun Protective Cream of SPF 50+, 15 minutes prior to sun exposure, and 15 minutes afterwards. Keep reapplying as needed throughout the day. Consider using protective cotton gloves for driving, a hat to protect facial areas
Gently apply pure Aloe Vera gel or antibiotic ointment to the treated area, twice daily until healed and dry
When showering and washing, gently pat dry and do not rub.