What happens during Light Treatment For Active Acne?
Depending on the area of skin and type of light system used, different treatment procedures may be recommended for you by your practitioner. Your first discussion with a practitioner should clearly set out your expectations. These should be matched by the likely improvement predicted by your practitioner for the system that they use. He or she should be able to prescribe the most appropriate type of light treatment for you. A medical history should be taken to ensure that there are no reasons why you shouldn’t have the treatment. You would also normally be asked to sign a consent form at this time which means that you have understood the potential benefits and risks associated with the procedure recommended. Photographs may also be taken by the practitioner for a “before and after” comparison at a later date. Treatment procedure This procedure generally requires no special pre-treatment care. You will be required to wear eye protectors for all laser and IPL machines. Depending upon the
