Lumecca IPL Precare
We can't wait to welcome you to Le Formulaire. As your appointment approaches, please follow the pre-care instructions below to ensure your skin is fully prepared for your Lumecca IPL Treatment.
7-14 days before your appointment
Avoid taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen unless prescribed. Fish oil, Ginko Biloba, St. John’s Wort and high doses of vitamin E should also be avoided if possible.
If you are taking prescription blood thinners such warfarin please discuss with us in advance.
If you have any history of Herpes Simplex (cold sores) on your face, make sure you inform the doctor one week prior to your appointment; this will allow us adequate time to prescribe a medication to prevent an outbreak if needed.
Cease active skincare a week in advance.
Please reschedule your appointment if you have been unwell.
Please reschedule if you have a sunny vaccination of fake tan on your face in the 2 weeks before your appointment.
Avoid other facial aesthetic and cosmetic procedures.
Take time to read information and the consent form for Lumecca.
24 hours before your appointment
Avoid alcohol to minimise the risk of bruising.
Avoid sun exposure, extreme heat and strenuous exercise to reduce bruising and swelling.
Start taking your coldsore prevention if prescribed.
On the day of your treatment
Come to your appointment with a clean face, with no makeup.
Always inform your doctor of all medications, including supplements you may be taking as well as your medical history.
Eat a small meal or a snack before your appointment.
Bring a hat and some sunglasses to the appointment.
Lumecca IPL Aftercare
Thank you so much for trusting in us to look after your skin. To ensure the best results, please follow these aftercare steps
Avoid wearing makeup for 12 hours minimum. Also avoid touching treated areas to minimise risk of infection.
Avoid strenuous exercise for the following 24 hours.
Avoid sun exposure, extremes of temperature such as saunas or sea swimming for at least 2 weeks
Redness and a warming sunburnt feeling tend to subside within a few hours.
You may wish to apply a cool, clean compress within 48 hours to the treatment areas to reduce warmth and improve comfort.
Do not pick at any areas post treatment.
What to do after treatment
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours.
Wash your face gently the evening after treatment, avoiding too much heat - use tepid or cold water.
You can shower/bath the day following your treatment.
Please do not expose yourself to the sun.
Please do not use active skincare for a week.
Please do not get facials, wax or massage the treatment area for two weeks after treatment.
Please avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, or other anti-inflammatory medication for 24 hours after treatment (unless prescribed) as this may increase bruising. You may take paracetamol if you feel discomfort.
Please monitor treatment sites after treatment and contacts us if you have any concerns.
Downtime post-treatment
Redness and a warming sunburnt feeling tend to subside within a few hours. There may be some swelling and occasional bruising in the areas being treated for thread veins and vascular lesions. Brown pigment often gets darker in the days following the treatment but then either flakes off or is absorbed by the body. Do not pick at these areas.
Final results are usually evident by day 10-14.
Rarely some experience swelling underneath the eyes that lasts a few days.
We advise that Lumecca treatments require a course and you should schedule this in 4-6 weeks.
If you are unsure about your treatment result or any potential side effect please contact the clinic so that we can support you.
Contact us if you note:
Pain increasing pain in the treatment site.
Increasing redness or swelling or pus.
Signs of a coldsore
Anything you are unsure of.
How to contact us:
By email: hello@leformulaire.com
By phone: 01-5156187 (This phone/voicemail is not monitored after hours.)
Out of Hours*: Please email AND call 089 601 6001
*After 5pm weekdays and during weekends.