Capillary Treatment Aftercare
- Most clients are able to return to regular activities immediately after their IPL (Intense pulsed light) capillary treatment.
- The treated area may appear red after your IPL session is complete. If your skin feels slightly warm, apply a cool ice pack to the treated area when you get home. This will accelerate your skin’s recovery time.
- Try to only wash with cold or tepid water for the first day after IPL treatment while your skin is in the recovery stage. Be gentle on your skin and avoid the use of strongly scented lotions or soaps, exfoliating creams and aggressive scrubbing to the treated area as this may cause you slight discomfort.
- The redness will gradually subside over the next 24-48 hours. In some cases it lasts up to 72 hours. Until the redness has resolved, avoid all of the following:
- The use of AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) or Vitamin A products
- Swimming pools and spas with multiple chemicals/chlorine
- Activities that cause excessive perspiration
- You may use Real Results Recovery Gel as often as you like after your IPL capillary treatment, as the active ingredient has a cool calming agent.
- Do not apply makeup to the treated area within 24 hours, unless it is a mineral makeup.
- Always remember to apply your SPF 30+ sunscreen everyday to protect your skin from the sun.
