Table of Contents
Advertisement
QUES TIONS AND ANSWERS
Can I use IPL hair removal on sensitive skin?
Yes, the IPL reacts with the hair, so the surrounding skin should not be affected.
How will my skin appear after the treatment?
Usually there will be no perceptible change. A slight redness after treatment may occur, but will
normally fade over 24 hours. There may be some localised redness around the hair follicle - this is
quite normal. However, if any redness or inflammation remains after 24 hours this would indicate
you have selected too high a power level for your skin type. Please refer to the "Patch Test" section.
After IPL hair removal is there anything to avoid?
Sun exposure or deep tanning should be avoided for at least 48 hours.
If the skin is exposed use a sunscreen. Also avoid using abrasive cleansers or skin peeling
treatments. Avoid swimming in chlorinated water or using a hot tub for 48 hours. The chlorine in
the water can result in itchiness.
How often should I repeat IPL hair removal treatment?
The timing for follow on treatments is not critical. We initially recommend treatments at 2 week
intervals, although some people like to treat the area every week and others just once a month
depending on personal preference and on where the treatment area is. As long as the hair
29
Advertisement
Table of Contents
