Though they won't ever truly spoil (you can thank the generous amounts of sugar for that), sweets will lose their flavor and color. Ellen Bradley, food scientist at River City Food Group, LLC, in Portland, Oregon, reveals when to toss the goodies. Chocolate. Dark and milk varieties can last for 1 to 2 years.
IPL Recovery Time. +6. In most cases the recovery time is anywhere from a week and up to 3 weeks depending on the patient and what area of the body was treated. The face usually takes 8-14 days to completely recover and the arms, chest or legs take closer to 3 weeks.
Immediately after the strain, rest the leg in an elevated position for up to 5 days. Apply ice packs to the injured area for 20 minutes every two hours, especially during the first 48 to 72 hours. Those who have a Grade 1 injury of light severity can often return to full activity after only 3 days of treatment. Full recovery, though, normally takes up to 3 weeks. Grade 2 injuries can require up to 6 weeks and Grade 3 injuries -- after repair -- could take up to 12 weeks of recovery and physical therapy.