Page 134 - Chapter 3 - Fundamentals of Laser/IPL Hair Removal

Chapter 3 – Fundamentals of Laser/IPL Hair Removal 1st Edition
• Changes to your natural skin texture – a crust or blister formation – this is very typical following all photothermal treatments. In the vast majority of cases, the skin will heal itself over time, as long as you keep it clean.
• A change in your natural pigmentation can occur in a small number of cases due to excitation of your melanocytes in the epidermis. This is usually temporary but can last for up to 12 months.
• Scarring – a very small chance of scarring as well as hypertrophic keloid scarring – Please inform your laser/IPL operator of any history of such pre-existing conditions or a susceptibility to scarring.
• Excessive swelling – Immediately after treatment, it is not uncommon to be red, swollen and a bit tender around the treatment sites. This will dissipate on its own, usually within 2-12 hours, but may remain up to 7 days.
• Bruising may appear on the treated area which may last from a few hours to several days.
Adverse Effects of Treatment
• Severe or prolonged erythema (redness) and oedema (swelling) within 24 hours of treatment that could last for several weeks.
• Irritation, itching, a mild burning sensation or pain, similar to a sunburn, may occur. An anti-histamine, from your pharmacist, may help.
• Blisters, epidermal erosions or peri-lesional hyperpigmentation may develop and remain evident for several days to several weeks following treatment.
• Eye damage from reflected or prolonged unprotected exposure to laser light – You MUST ALWAYS wear the protective eye wear supplied during the treatment.
________________________________________________________________________ 134 Chapter 3 Laser/IPL Hair Removal
© The Laser-IPL Guys, 2022