IPL treatment for Thread Veins cont.

5. After IPL vein treatment.

It is important that the treated area is protected against the sun by wearing an SPF 30 for a minimum of one month after treatment. Following treatment of leg veins, patients should wear a light support stocking for a period of two weeks. Aspirin and other related medicines, as well as excessive alcohol, should not be taken for ten days after treatment, and pounding exercise should be avoided for the same time period.

6. Who should not have IPL treatment ?

Patients with light sensitivities should avoid IPL treatment.

Patients who are pregnant or breast feeding.

Patients with a history of epilepsy or light-induced skin rashes.

Patients with diabetes.

Patients who are taking Roaccutane, or for twelve months afterwards

Patients with a suntan

Download a patient information leaflet about IPL treatment for thread veins (pdf file)

Nuffield Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8BG