LUMECCA IPL
PHOTO-FACIALS

PRE-TREATMENT

No smoking.
No alcohol one week prior to treatment.
No tanning 4 weeks prior this includes self tanners, this procedure does not treat skin types V-VI or areas with a tan.
Do not use any retinol products (or products containing tretinoin) or exfoliants on the area to be treated for one week. Avoid Accutane (or isotretinoin products) for 6 months prior.
Let your Aesthetician know if you have a history of hyperpigmentation.
Photosensitizing medications including doxycycline and minocycline should be discontinued 3 days prior to appointment.
Anticipate a social "downtime" of 2-3 days before any redness, swelling, and sloughing of the sunspots has subsided.
Avoid irritant topical agents for 4 days before treatment (Benzoyl peroxide, AHAs, BHAs).
Avoid anticoagulants for 7-10 days prior to the treatment, if medically permitted. Ask your doctor.
Ensure that skin is clean, No make-up, lotion, etc...bare skin on appointment day.
Shave hair on the area being treated.
Anti HSV viral prophylaxis is recommended for patients with history of Herpes Simplex.
A week before your procedure stop taking: aspirin, ibuprofen, Excedrin, Motrin, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, flax oil, cod liver oil, fish oil, and all vitamins. Also avoid drinking caffeine and alcohol a few days before your treatment. If you must take pain medication, Tylenol is your best choice.

POST-TREATMENT

You may have a mild sunburn (burning) sensation following the treatment that is usually gone within a few hours.Skin redness is normal and may last a few days.
There may be a slight amount of swelling.
Crusting or blistering is uncommon and not serious. Pigmented areas may begin to flake after a few days.
Cold compresses may be useful for the first 24 hours.
Your skin will be fragile for 2-3 days. Use gentle cleansers, do not rub the skin, and avoid hot water during this time.
Do not use any retinoids, tretinoins, alpha or beta hydroxy products, vitamin C products, scrub, exfoliate, or have chemical peels performed on the areas treated for one week.
Avoid the sun. Sunblock should be used for 4 weeks following each treatment session.
Moisturizer may be applied after each treatment, we recommend Aquaphor.
Make-up may be applied the following day, if the skin is intact.
Avoid excessive heat or friction to the treated area (heavy exercise, hot tubs, saunas)
Sun spots and age spots will DARKEN with the treatments BEFORE they begin to respond and resolve.This is expected and a normal part of the process. Do NOT pick, scrub, or exfoliate these spots. Allow them to shed on their own.
Start or resume skin care regimen after about a week when your skin is fully healed.
If you notice anything abnormal contact our office or go to your nearest ER.

The number of treatments is typically varied from 2-5 sessions every 4 weeks. Pigmented lesions usually require less sessions than vascular lesions.