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Tend And Protect After Ipl Laser Skin Rejuvenation 2011-11-21
IPL Laser Equipment uses one wavelength of light, where as IPL uses hundreds of different wavelengths. The light in IPL can be varied so that the client receives customized treatment.IPL is effective on patients of all skin and hair colors except those with white hair. Although IPL can be performed on all skin colors, those who have been in the sun or tanning beds should wait at least two weeks before being treated.The back can be treated with IPL in as little as 30 minutes, other areas require less time. The number of sessions needed depends on density of hair and the hair's growth cycle.
To fully recuperate from these side effects that are inevitable after an IPL treatment, medical practitioners agree that proper skin care after treatment is necessary to help it recover:
Having your skin compressed against a cold pad and going through a steady Vitamin therapy may help alleviate the above side effects and relieve pain. Remember that an advanced vitamin therapy can only be done after a doctor's prescription. Similarly antibiotic ointments or balms could be administered where blisters are involved. In cases where the skin is observed to be sloughing off after an IPL Beauty Equipment treatment, you are advised not to peel it off manually; instead one is required to allow the skin enough time to heal itself naturally.
In addition to the above, you also ought to know that freshly treated areas are very sensitive to light, especially sunlight hence, avoid exposure to direct sunlight to ward off irregularities on the skin pigmentation. It is therefore recommended that an individual who has just gone through an IPL treatment to stay indoors, and wear a hat to cover the face or shield the skin with an umbrella to block out the much dreaded UV rays from the sun.
Some drugs make the skin more sensitive to sunlight making one vulnerable to unsafe radiations. Administration of any other drugs after an IPL treatment should therefore be stopped. Before your IPL treatment, you should have disclosed to your doctor or esthetician which drugs you take on a regular basis and he or she will tell you which ones you need to stop. If, during or immediately after the IPL sessions, you have to take any medications (prescription or otherwise) do consult with your doctor before taking them.
Taking care of your skin after IPL Skin Rejuvenation treatments are important to ensure that the procedure goes as planned, and avoids any side effects from becoming full-blown problems later on. Remember these tips and of course, if you have any questions, your doctor or esthetician should be able to answer them.
