Glossary

Test patch (test shot)

Performing a laser or IPL treatment first on a small, inconspicuous area and watching the result for a few days. It helps to see the skin's reaction in advance, especially in people taking medicines that cause light sensitivity and in darker skin.

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Safety CentreMedicines That Cause Sensitivity to Light: Before Laser, IPL and PeelsLight-sensitising medicines, herbal products and plants such as lemon and fig: why they matter before laser, IPL and peels, and what to tell a physician.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardSafety CentreLaser, IPL and Chemical Peels on Olive and Darker Skin: Pigmentation Risk, Choice of Device and Safety PrecautionsAre laser, IPL and peels safe on olive and darker skin? Risk of darkening and lightening, tanned skin, wavelength choice, test pulses and sun protection.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board

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