PhotoFacial

What is PhotoFacial

Photofacial is like a boost of energy to your epidermis. Photofacial treatment is an intense pulsed light used to penetrate your skin on the deepest levels causing your body to produce new collagen and connective tissue, thus creating healthier and smoother skin. Photofacial lasers are safe for the face, hands, or any other body area. Photofacial is particularly suited for treating rosacea, sun damaged skin, large pores, age spots, facial veins, and wrinkles. Most patients undergo a series of 5 to 8 half hour treatments, about 2-3 weeks between each treatment. After the first Photofacial treatment skin will already feel smoother. Like other laser-based procedures, Photofacial's light beam typically feels like a rubber band snapping against the skin. After treatments pain is reported as either very mild or nonexistent. Photofacial is a low risk non-surgical procedure with clinical results. A Photofacial package can rejuvenate your skin and make you feel years younger.

Time Required for PhotoFacial:

Photofacial is performed in a series of 5 to 8 treatments, spaced 2-3 weeks apart. This timing can vary with everyone depending on their needs. Each treatment takes 30-60 minutes.

What are the Side Effects of PhotoFacial?

Photofacial side effects include temporary redness, discomfort, or swelling. Redness and swelling can last anywhere from 20 minute to 2 hours. Sometimes sun damage or freckles will turn a darker color and take a few days to slough off.

How Long do PhotoFacial results last?

Photofacial results are long-lasting if you undergo the prescribed number of treatments. During your consultation, a professional will look at your unique case and let you know exactly how many treatments you would require to see the results you are looking for. A skin regimen can be carried out at home to maintain the results. After a couple of years, a touch-up photofacial treatment might be needed.

What is the recovery time for PhotoFacial?

Photofacial recovery time is virtually non-existent. Some redness may occur after the treatment, but is easily covered. You can wear make-up right after the treatment. Patients are able to return to normal daily activities the same day as their rejuvenation treatment.

Is there much discomfort for PhotoFacial?

After a treatment of photofacial, discomfort may be evident, but should be quite minimal and easily controlled with standard pain medication like Tylenol or Ibuprofen. A topical numbing cream is usually applied to the skin in advance of the treatment.