Post-Treatment Instructions: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Hair Reduction v A mild sunburn-like sensation is expected which usually lasts 10-15 minutes, but can persist up to 2-3 days. Mild swelling, tenderness and/or redness may also be present during the same time period. v Apply ice/gel packs to the treated area for 15 minutes each hour for the next four hours as needed. For more intense reactions, oral acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be taken to reduce discomfort and/or swelling. Take according to the manufacturer’s instructions. v In rare cases, prolonged redness or blistering may occur. Aquaphor or Bacitracin may be applied to the affected area twice a day until completely healed. Please call our office at 617-724-1707 should you experience these symptoms. v Bathe/shower as usual. Treated areas may be temperature-sensitive. Cool showers or baths will offer relief. Avoid scrubbing, exfoliants, scrub brushes and loofah sponges until the treated area has returned to normal. v Apply a sunscreen with at least an SPF of 30 to prevent any persistent skin color change. v If your skin becomes dry and itchy after the treatment, apply a moisturizer twice a day until the symptoms resolve. v The appearance of hair growth or stubble will continue for the 7-30 days post-treatment, depending on the area. This is not new hair growth but the treated hairs being expelled from the skin. v Women with facial hair who have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and/or ovarian hyperandrogenism, as well as some women of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean descent may experience paradoxical hair growth in adjacent untreated areas. Extra treatment sessions would be required to compensate for this situation. v Four to six treatments are usually needed to achieve the desired results. Advised follow up treatment intervals: Face (4 weeks), Arms/underarms (4-6 weeks), Bikini line (4-6 weeks), Back (8-10 weeks), Legs (8-10 weeks). v Do not pick or remove any crusts or scabs if present. v Clipping and shaving are allowed during the treatment course, but refrain from plucking.

Until the redness has completely resolved, avoid all of the following:

v Applying cosmetics to the treated area v Swimming, especially in chemically treated pools v Ocean swimming, hot tubs, and Jacuzzis v Excessive perspiration or irritation in the treated area v Sun exposure to the treated areas to prevent undesired skin pigment changes.