Nordlys IPL Aftercare

After a Candela IPL treatment, you should follow these aftercare tips to promote healing and reduce side effects:

• Protect from sun: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF to protect your skin from the sun for at least a few days. Your skin will be very sensitive to the sun for four to six weeks after treatment. 
• Avoid heat: Avoid hot baths, saunas, and steam rooms for a few days. You can take a warm shower, but avoid getting water directly on the treated skin. 
• Be gentle: Use a gentle, non-alcoholic cleanser and warm water to wash the treated area twice a day. Avoid harsh products, exfoliants, scrubs, perfumed soaps and lotions, bleaching creams, astringents, and retinol. 
• Moisturize: Use a gentle, hydrating moisturizer multiple times a day to keep your skin hydrated and promote healing. 
• Avoid picking: Don't pick at any of the areas, as this can lead to scarring. 
• Use a cool compress: Apply an ice pack or cool, clean compress to the treated area to soothe the skin and reduce inflammation. 
• Limit makeup: Avoid applying makeup to the treated area for a day or two. 

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Nordlys Frax Aftercare

After a Nordlys Frax laser treatment, you can expect some downtime and side effects, but with proper care, you can return to your daily routine in a short time: 

• Side effects: The treated area may be red, swollen, dry, scaly, or flaky for a few days. You may also experience hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, blistering, or purpura (laser bruise). 

Here are some tips for caring for your skin after a Nordlys Frax treatment:

• Avoid sun exposure: For at least 30 days, avoid sun exposure or wear SPF 50+ with a hat when you go outside. Light absorption can increase pain or burns. 
• Use gentle skincare products: Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer twice a day. Avoid products with high concentrations of Vitamin A, such as retinoic acid, Tretinoin (Retin-A), and alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). 
• Avoid strenuous exercise: Excess sweat can increase the chance of infection. 
• Avoid picking at your skin: Scratching or picking at your skin can lead to infection and new scars. 
• Use aloe vera gel: You may apply aloe vera gel or to irritated areas. 
• Use tinted SPF or mineral makeup: After day 7, you can use tinted SPF or mineral makeup to cover any remaining pink or flaky skin.