Lumecca Peak IPL aftercare

What to do

• Avoid heat treatments, such as saunas, steam rooms, swimming and exercise, for 48 hours
• Avoid hot baths and showers for 48 hours and keep the water lukewarm
• Avoid UV from the sun or sunbeds on the treated area throughout your course and for 4 weeks after your last treatment
• Use SPF 30 or higher on any exposed areas, such as the face, throughout your course and for 4 weeks after your last treatment
• Make-up can be applied after treatment if the skin is unbroken, but not over any crusting
• Your skin may look red, feel tight or be slightly swollen for a day or so
• Pigmented spots may darken within minutes and become darker still the next day, and small blood vessels may also darken
• There may be some redness and swelling around pigmented spots and vessels, which is local inflammation
• A few days later pigmented spots may crust, then flake off after 7 to 10 days. Leave them alone and do not pick or scratch them
• Results may need more than one treatment

What is normal

• Mild redness, warmth or flushing straight after treatment, which usually settles quickly
• Pigmented spots darkening for a few days before they fade or flake away
• Temporary swelling or sensitivity

When to call

Although IPL is a well-established treatment, it is not without risks. Possible side effects include temporary redness, swelling, sensitivity, discomfort and temporary darkening or lightening of pigmentation. In some cases blistering, burns, changes in skin pigmentation or scarring can occur. The risk of pigmentation changes can be greater in some skin types and after recent sun exposure, which is why a thorough consultation and skin assessment come before any treatment.

The clinic number is 07958 129660. If you are worried, call or message rather than wait. If you cannot reach us and it is urgent, call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.

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