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How to Care for Your Skin After an IPL Photofacial – December 2023

Updated: October 6, 2022

How to Care for Your Skin After an IPL Photofacial

IPL Photofacial is a treatment that uses light energy to improve the appearance of your skin. It can be used to help reduce the appearance of sun damage, age spots, wrinkles, and other skin concerns. After your treatment, it is important to take care of your skin so that you can get the most out of your results. Here are a few tips on how to care for your skin after an IPL photofacial.

Caring for Your Skin After an IPL Photofacial

It’s important to avoid sunlight exposure for at least two weeks following your treatment. This means wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every day, even if you’re just going outside for a short period of time. You should also avoid tanning beds, saunas, and hot tubs during this time.

It’s also important to avoid picking or scratching at your skin. This can cause irritation and potentially lead to infection. If you have any crusting or scabbing on your skin, let it heal on its own.

You may experience some redness and swelling immediately after your treatment. This is normal and should subside within a few hours. If you have any pain or discomfort, you can take over-the-counter pain medication like ibuprofen.

Conclusion:

IPL Photofacial is a great way to improve the appearance of your skin. However, it’s important to take care of your skin after the treatment in order to get the most out of it. Avoid sunlight exposure, picking at your skin, and spending time in hot tubs or saunas. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen every day! If you have any questions or concerns about caring for your skin after an IPL photofacial, be sure to talk to your skincare provider or aesthetician.

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Lauren Siso, Esthetician

Lauren has been medical aesthetician and laser practitioner for over 10 years and is passionate about helping her clients achieve their best skin possible. Lauren truly believes that everyone deserves to feel confident in their own skin and is dedicated to helping her clients achieve that goal!

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Lauren Siso, Medical Aesthetician at ELLEMES Medical Spa