No! IPL treatments don’t require any downtime, although you might experience some mild symptoms after your treatment sessions. This can include some redness and sensitivity in the treatment area, but this fades quickly. It’s common for the treatment area to experience some flakiness or roughness in the week or so following treatment, and it can take some time for the skin to get rid of the damaged melanin cells.

This occurs through sloughing off of the treatment area, which can darken throughout the process— this is because the cells come to the surface of the skin where they are more visible. It’s also very important to keep your skin protected from UV damage during the recovery period, since the treated skin can become photosensitive, causing further pigmentation. During your consultation, we can recommend the best products to keep your skin healthy, moisturized, and protected throughout your recovery period.