LASER VEIN & VASCULAR
PRE PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS

• Tell your technician if you have a history of hyperpigmentation. Depending on your skin type a pigmentation treatment may be started 2-6 weeks prior to treatment.

• Avoid sun exposure for 1 to 3 weeks prior to treatment and use SPF 30 daily to ensure coverage against UVB and UBA rays.

• Do not use self-tanning products for 1 to 3 weeks prior to and/or post-treatment.

• Always inform your doctor of all medications and your medical history, including supplements you may be taking.

• If you have any history of Herpes Simplex (cold sores) on your face, inform the doctor one week before your appointment; this will allow adequate time to prescribe a medication to prevent an outbreak. Cancel your appointment if you have an active infection.

• Avoid, if possible, aspirin for 10 days, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), other non-steroidal medications (Aleve) and Vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, and fish oil supplements for 5 days before the procedure

• Discontinue use of Tretinoin-type products (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 2 or 3 days prior to treatment.

• Discontinue the use of Hydroquinone 1 week prior to treatment.

• The longevity of Botox and fillers are done any time within 6 months prior to face treatment may be affected. Botox and/or fillers within 2 weeks prior to IPL are not recommended.

LASER VEIN & VASCULAR
POST PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS

• Immediately After Treatment.

  • It is common to have mild swelling, slight bruising, and or an increase or decrease of skin pigmentation at the site of the treated areas: which usually resolve in one to three days.

  • Apply ice packs if needed after treatment. You may also cleanse your face with a mild cleanser.

• First Few Days.

  • Continue cleansing and moisturizing over the next few days. DO NOT scrub, rub, or use exfoliants.

  • Moisturizer. Remember that peeling and/or flaking is normal during the healing process. Therefore, the moisturizer you use should be non-irritating and non-clogging, or else you could develop breakouts.

• First Week of Healing.

  • Avoid smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, excessive exercise, perspiring, swimming, or exposing skin to heat and sun.

  • Skin Care Products. All of your skin care products should be non-irritating and non-clogging for the first week or so after an IPL treatment.

  • Do not use abrasive scrubs, toners, or products that contain glycolic acids or Retin A.

• DAILY SUNSCREEN should offer broadband protection (UVA and UVB) and have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more. Your practice of diligent sunscreen use may lower the risk of laser-induced hyperpigmentation (darkening).

• Resume your normal skin care regimen after about a week when your skin has fully healed