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What is Photofacial?

A photofacial treatment is a series of gentle pulsed light treatments intended to improve the appearance of sun damaged and aged skin, as well as reduce redness and flushing. Photofacial treatments result in a more youthful-appearing skin.

Photofacial benefits

• No recovery time
• Achieving healthier and smoother looking skin
• Reducing pore size
• More even skin tone
• Reducing the size of wrinkles
• Reducing redness and flushing caused by rosacea

Is the photofacial treatment safe?

Most people describe the treatment as a gentle "snapping" sensation, causing little or no discomfort. Safety precautions are followed with the use of our pulsed light treatment. Protective eyewear is worn by the patient, operator and assistants. The treatment is completely safe.

How is photofacial performed?

A photo rejuvenation procedure can take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the area to be treated. During the procedure, pulses of intense light are delivered to the skin through very specific filters. The level of energy is delivered in specific settings to maximize the results. The tissues absorb the light energy which stimulates the production of collagen. With new collagen forming, the patient’s aging skin begins to soften. Fine lines and wrinkles are decreased and the redness with rosacea can be dramatically reduced.

This procedure is repeated in a series of six treatments, every three to four weeks, in order to achieve optimal results. The number of treatments can vary depending on the area and the skin’s condition. Even after one treatment, most patients notice a smoother look and feel to their skin. Improvements will become more evident with every treatment.

Will I see results right away?

Yes, after only one treatment, your skin will have a more even tone with a smoother look and feel. About 10 - 14 days after treatment, your skin tone will even out, redness will decrease, and visible veins will fade. Sunspots will fade. Pore sizes will shrink. Fine lines and wrinkles will gradually decrease in size. These improvements will steadily increase with each treatment. Patients with rosacea will see a progressive decrease in redness with every treatment.

Is photofacial painful?

Most patients describe the treatment like that of a rubber band being snapped on their skin. For those people sensitive to pain, a topical anesthetic may be applied.

What is photofacial recovery time?

Post-operative discomfort from photofacial is minimal to non-existent. Bruising and redness may occur, but this is temporary. Your doctor may give you post-op instructions that you should follow. This can include using sunscreen and avoid using any harsh skin cleansers.