If you have any health concerns or are taking medications and have questions, please reach out to us prior to making an appointment to ensure the treatment can be carried out safely.
IPL Contraindications
We provide this as a guideline if you are not sure we strongly suggest a consultation with one of our technicians.
IPL Photofacial Contraindications
* recent sunburn or suntan
* unprotected sun exposure, tanning bed or solarium use 4 weeks prior to treatment
* pregnancy
* breastfeeding
* cancer
* lupus
* hypopigmentation (e.g., vitiligo)
* history of seizures
* history of keloid scarring
* severe dermatitis, active inflammatory acne or eczema (within the treatment area)
* active infections
* Accutane use in the last 6 months
* diabetes medication
* herpes simplex outbreak (within the treatment area)
* dark skin ( a consult will determine if your skin tone is too dark for your requested procedure)
* Vitamin A acids (retinoic acid, glycolic acid, tretinoin (Retin-A), Accutane, alpha-hydroxy acids) used within 60 days of treatment
* photosensitizing medications ( if you are not sure, ask your pharmasist, they are very helpful )
* presence of a pacemaker
* presence of surgical metal pins or plates under the skin of treatment area
* use of St. John’s Wort within three months prior to treatment
* blood-thinning agents (Aspirin, ibuprofen, or Aleve used within one week of treatment, anticoagulants)