IPL is safe for most people but is not suitable for everyone. Pregnant and breastfeeding women and people who are on blood thinners, for example, should avoid IPL. Other factors that make people unsuitable for IPL treatment include: -currently or recently taking the acne drug Accutane -having active acne -suffering from a skin resurfacing disorder -being susceptible to keloid scarring -having severe scarring -having suffered severe sunburn recently If you are unsure, please ask your doctor or dermatologist if you can use our handset.