One-page bilingual (English/Chinese) patient instruction sheet for TRUECARE's IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments. Provides pre-treatment precautions (avoid tanning, stop topical retinoids 2 days prior, antiviral prophylaxis for cold-sore history), post-treatment care (gentle cleanser/moisturiser, SPF30+ sunscreen, avoid saunas/hot tubs/exercise for 24 hours, allow dark spots to flake naturally), notes on pigment changes (may resolve in weeks or up to 3–6 months; permanent change rare), and scheduling guidance (next treatment in 1 month, then quarterly maintenance).
Questions this document answers
2 days before treatment
SPF 30 or higher
24 hours
Next treatment in 1 month; then quarterly for maintenance
Usually within weeks, but can take as long as 3–6 months in some cases