Intense pulsed light ipl is a cosmetic skin treatment.
Swelling after ipl laser treatment.
How well ipl works can depend on what you want the treatment to fix.
People may use it to reduce the signs of aging or remove unwanted hair.
If possible do not apply makeup immediately after the treatment.
After one to three treatments light therapy can get rid of 50 75 of.
You can resume your normal activities and skin care routine immediately.
After ablative laser resurfacing your skin might stay red or pink for up to several months.
You may have some redness swelling and discomfort.
Red and sensitive after an intense pulsed light treatment.
Continued effectiveness of ipl treatment.
However whereas a laser focuses one wavelength of light at your skin ipl focuses many wavelengths of light at your skin similar to that of a photo flash.
The skin is especially sensitive as it heals and re damaging the skin is possible during this time.
The redness and swelling usually go away within one or two days.
Other uses include reducing the appearance of scars lightening.
Use cool compresses as needed.
Ipl treatments are similar to laser treatments.
After nonablative laser resurfacing recovery time is minimal.