Supplements during IPL

[Mike Bodine]

Hi Group,

I’ve heard conflicting reports about taking supplements during IPL. Some say it is ok and others have said not at all a least a week before to a week after your IPL. I'm currently taking grape seed extract, flax seed oil, and pycnoginal. Does anyone know if there is a problem with taking these during IPL?

Thanks for your help!!! By the way, I love this forum.

Mike

[drnase]

Hello Mike,

Stop grape seed extract and pycnogenol at least 7 days prior to treatment as they are more effective than aspirin as an anticoagulant. Flax oil is still OK to take because its physiological actions on this phenomenon is not that strong.

[IowaDavid]

When should one start taking these two supplements again after laser? 10 days? Thanks.

David

[Mike Bodine]

Hi Dr. Nase,

Thanks so much for the information! I sure hope you are doing great!!!

Mike

[nataljaoo]

Like David asked already: when can you start again with pycnogenol after IPL (how many days after treatment)?
And maybe Dr. nase knows as well what the post/ pre IPL protocol is for esther C, Vit. E and Alpha Licoid Acid?

natalja[/b]