Before Your IPL Treatment

Please shave the area the morning of your treatment or within 10 hours of your appointment, (this does not need to be done for your initial consultation and patch test). You will be charged extra if this is to be done by the therapist at the time of treatment. If your hair's density is very sparse leave some hair visible so we may determine precisely where to treat.

Do not wax, shave, tweeze or bleach any of the areas to be treated at least one month prior to your treatment. It is also recommend to avoid any irritating medication or chemicals which may interfere with the IPL treatment.

You must also avoid any sun exposure to the areas to be treated. This includes any solariums for about one month prior to any IPL treatment. Using an SPF 30+ sunscreen will help to minimise any sun exposure prior to treatment.

After Your IPL Treatment

Please keep the area treated away from any sun exposure, and use SPF 30+ sunscreen for at least 7 days after your treatment to allow your skin to heal and recover. Also minimise any bathing or washing with hot water, use warm water until your skins feeling of sunburn has disappeared.

Most of the hairs that have been exposed to the IPL will appear within 1 week of treatment. This means they have detached from the root and are being expelled. Once you have noticed this you can then gently exfoliate the hairs with a soft wet towel or non invasive exfoliating gloves. Please ensure you only do this once your skins redness has calmed down as this is a natural reaction and generally lasts only about 4 days to 1 week.

If you have any irritation after your treatment this usually lasts for 24 hours. Please also be aware that no two skins are alike and reactions may vary from person to person.