Intense Pulsed Light Therapy in Baltimore

Anybody wanting to get intense pulsed light therapy in Baltimore can help ensure the best possible outcomes by following a few simple guidelines. Before your appointment, we recommend avoiding:

• Avoid retinal and tretinoin for 1 week
• Accutane for 1 year
• Sun exposure

We will provide more detailed information about how to prepare for your appointment at the time of booking.

After getting Intense pulsed light therapy in Baltimore, prioritizing the post-care process can help you get better results while staying more comfortable. The best ways to recover from your treatment involve avoiding sun exposure and using medical grade skin care products. At the time of booking your appointment, a member of Total Women’s Health of Baltimore will go answer any other questions about the post-care process.

Intense pulsed light therapy can be a great treatment option but it is important to make sure that it is right for you.
At Total Women’s Health of Baltimore, we believe you should avoid intense pulsed light therapy if you are:

• Recently sunburnt
• Pregnant
• Breastfeeding

Intense pulsed light therapy has also shown to induce herpes simplex virus outbreaks. Any clients with a history of the herpes simplex virus infection wanting to get IPL may need to start medication a day before. For 2 weeks after your IPL treatment you should continue this medication. You can ask any other questions about whether you’re an eligible candidate when booking your appointment.

Intense pulsed light therapy sessions aren’t usually uncomfortable but that’s not to say they don’t come with some side effects.

Intense pulsed light therapy can cause the following:

• Skin turning pink
• Blistering
• Darker or paler patches of skin
• Hair loss
• Soreness in the target area

You may not experience all the side effects but depending on your target area, you may experience some more than others. We strive to make your intense pulsed light therapy in Baltimore as comfortable as possible. Feel free to ask any other questions about side effects at the time of booking.