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Pre and Post Treatment Care
InformationBefore you commence your treatment,
please read the following information which is given to ensure that
your treatments are as comfortable as possible. Pre
Treatment- Avoid alcohol the night before
and day of treatment.
- If the area bring treated is
on the body, wear loose fitting clothes if possible on the day of
treatment.
- Drink at least 1 litre of water the day
before and on the day of treatment this helps to regulate the body’s
temperature).
- Do not exercise before or after the
treatment (to keep the body cool).
- Arrive 5-10
minutes early so that you are relaxed prior to the
treatment.
- Do not expose the skin to U.V (sun
exposure or the use of tanning bed) or self tan for at least 4 weeks
before and/or between IPL treatments.
- (If hair) Do
not epilate with waxing, plucking or threading (shaving or depilatory
creams are acceptable) before and/or between IPL
treatments.
- Do not use bleaching creams, or
perfumed products (e.g aromatherapy oils) for 24-48 hrs before
treatment sessions.
- Avoid swimming in strong
chlorinated water immediately before an IPL
session.
- Avoid exfoliating, microdermabraison or
peels 1 week before treatment sessions.
- Keep the
area clean and dry.
Post
Treatment- Please note that the treated
area does not necessarily come out on the day of treatment. Skin should
be treated gently for 4-5 days after treatment, avoid excessive rubbing
or any trauma to the area to allow the skin to recover and to prevent
infection.
- Sunscreen should be used on exposed
areas after treatment (if if its not a sunny day). Also avoid sun beds
and self tanning lotions for the treatment period.
- If skin appears blistered or broken, apply some
Aloe Vera gel, if severe call the Clinic Helpline (below) immediately.
The effect should only be temporary.
- Ice pack can
be used if skin is not broken and no reaction is evident. Avoid makeup
if area is sensitised.
- Avoid heat treatments i.e.
Sauna, steam etc., and also avoid exercise (as this heats up the body)
for 4-5 days after treatment
- Please call the
Clinic Helpline immediately if you have and concerns or extreme
reactions.
Clinic Helpline: 01353
665540
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