Before & After Care

Aftercare Instructions
Pulsed Light Treatment for Hair Removal

What to Expect

• Because treated follicles have been heated, the area may swell somewhat for a day or so. Swelling results from heat, not infection, and is therefore normal and expected.
• Crusts can occasionally form in some spots. Again, this does not mean infection and does not mean the area will scar. Do not pick at the crusting.
• You may notice dead hair surfacing for 2-3 weeks after treatment. Although this may appear to be new growth, it is not. This process is called purging or shredding and will take time to complete. You should wipe away these hairs with a damp cloth or exfoliate with a loofah once the sensitivity of treated areas resolves. Start this exfoliating process 1 week after treatment, but no earlier.
• For optimal results multiple treatments are necessary. It is recommended that the first four treatments are no longer than four weeks apart. After that, follow your technicians' advice.

Care of the treated Area

• Apply a cool compress to relieve swelling or warm sensations for 1-2 hours after treatment if needed.
• If you experience intense itching for a few days after treatment, applications of ice, Aloe Vera or what your technician advises will help.
• Apply a soothing / healing product as recommended by your technician night and morning for 3-4 days after treatment.
• Pat dry after showering, but do not pick or rub the treated areas.

Precautions

• Do not scratch or pick the area. Scratching or picking will have the same result as picking any scab or pimple, and the area could scar.
• Wear clothing or sub block (SPF30+) to protect the treated area from direct sun exposure. Be sure to reapply sun block throughout the day. It is imperative to the success of future treatments and skin health to protect the skin from sun exposure while undergoing I2PL hair removal treatments. No sun exposure on the treated area for at least 6 weeks before or after a treatment.

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