LUVO LUCENT IPL in Red Deer

During IPL treatment, the pulses may cause a snapping sensation and warmth on your skin. Following the treatment, brown spots may darken, and skin may appear red for 3–24 hours. Many people require a series of 3–5 appointments spaced one month apart to achieve their desired results.

Following the treatment you may experience some redness and irritation. Until your skin fully heals, we recommend you:

• Do not rub, pick, or pull your skin, as it could result in scarring.
• Avoid vigorous activities, swimming, and hot showers, especially in the first 24 hours following the treatment.
• Avoid harsh cleansers, washcloths, scrubs, or loofahs for 36–48 hours following your treatment.
• Do not use products containing salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, retinol, prescription retinoids, or benzoyl peroxide for 5 days after the treatment or once peeling, redness, or dryness subsides.
• Use sunscreen daily with SPF 30 or higher and avoid direct sunlight for at least 48 hours.
• Do not have any other facial treatment for 2 weeks after the procedure.

You should start to notice a difference within 1–3 weeks post-treatment.

Pre-care can help protect your skin and prevent the risk of future issues. Leading up to your treatment, do not:

• Use Accutane (acne medication) for at least 6 months.
• TAN. Avoid the sun 4 weeks prior to treatment and avoid tanning creams 2 weeks prior to treatment.
• Use products containing salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, retinol, prescription retinoids, or benzoyl peroxide for 7 days prior.

We recommend using SPF every day for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to your treatment.

How your body reacts after the treatment can vary from one person to the next. It is common for people to experience some short-term effects following their treatment.

• Flaking dark spots may take 5–10 days to disappear. It is important NOT to manipulate or pick at them, which can lead to scarring.
• During the procedure, you might experience a sensation similar to a rubber band snapping against your skin, which varies depending on your sensitivity. A mild “sunburn” sensation may follow for typically up to one hour and will be reduced with application of cooling and soothing creams.
• Redness and swelling may occur, depending on the intensity of the treatment and the sensitivity of the area being treated. Redness and swelling may be reduced by applying a cool cloth and/or anti-inflammatory creams (please ask your aesthetician).
• Bruising may occur and could last up to 2 weeks, although it is rare.