Lumecca IPL System

• No artificial tan (spray tan/fake tan/everyday tan creams) in treatment area at time of treatment
• Avoid UV exposure – in area to be treated (sun or sunbed) for 4wks prior to treatment (there must be no visible tan in the area) 
• In case of tendency to develop Herpes Simplex, take appropriate preventive medication (e.g. Zovirax)
• Avoid Accutane at least 6 months before procedure
• Avoid anti-coagulants (aspirin) 1-2 weeks prior to procedure, to reduce risk of purpura 
• Avoid traumatic treatments e.g. laser resurfacing for 6 months before treatment, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion 2-4wks before treatment
• Avoid any sort of UV at least 30 days prior to treatment, includes sunbeds
• Avoid using any self tanning products at least 14 days prior to treatment
• Avoid any chemical or glycolic peels at least 30 days prior to treatment
• Avoid Gels, Deodorant, body lotions etc on the area 12 hours prior to treatment
• Avoid retinol and AHA products at least 7 days prior to treatment
• Avoid Asprin 48 hours prior to treatment
• Please consult your GP prior to discontinuing any medication

The following advice is given for the safety and protection of the treated area, and for the efficacy of your treatment. It should always be adhered to to avoid adverse incidents and increase treatment results.

• • • Avoid hot baths/showers for 48hrs (keep water tepid)
    • Avoid heat treatments (sauna/steam room/swimming/exercise) in area for 48hrs
    • Avoid UV (sun or sunbeds) exposure in treatment area for 4 weeks
    • Use UV/sun protection SPF30+ for 4 weeks following each treatment session
    • Make-up may be applied after the treatment if skin is intact (do not apply over crusting)
    • May have darkening of pigmented lesions in next few mins which get even darker the next day/may have darkening of blood vessels
    • May have erythema/edema around pigments and vessels – local inflammation
    • You may have crust of pigmented lesions that flakes off after 7-10 days (should be left alone and must not be picked/scratched)
    • Results may require more than one treatment 
    • Skin may be red/tight/with some edema for a day or so after treatment
    • Avoid Touching the area 
    • Avoid Fake tans during your treatment plan
    • Avoid picking or scratching the area or any other trauma
    • Apply Aloe Vera Gel to the area if required after treatment or a cold compress to cool the area  
    • Laser and IPL does not treat any underlying medical conditions 
    • Multiple treatments are required to achieve optimum results 
    • There may be pain or tenderness in the area after treatment
    • Hyper or Hypopigmentation may occur and will discolor after 6-18 months- UV exposure will make these worse