I had my first of 4 IPL treatments today to treat dry eye. I was unaware until I was googling post care for IPL that I should stop using my retinoid a week before the procedure. I called and he said that it was fine but to not use it for one week following (so 7 days from now) and to stop one week prior to my other treatments from now on, but I’m freaking out that I’m going to wake up to a huge reaction tomorrow. I’m less worried about this, but I also used a self tanner on my face yesterday which I saw another office online listed as a no-no. I don’t use any of these things right around my eyes, but the treatment covered down to my cheeks.

Update: woke up this morning and face feels and looks fine. I have an omnilux red light therapy mask that helps with redness and Madagascar centella or Tula sense together skin drops are great in situations like this so I think those have helped too ☺️ thank you everyone for your helpful comments