Photo facial is a unique new cosmetic procedure that is used to treat a wide range of skin problems. Photo facial is a term for a skin treatment that uses some kind of light-based technology, primarily for boosting collagen, treating brown spots, and diminishing broken capillaries. Other names for photo facials are foto facials, facial rejuvenation, and photo rejuvenation.
It works using a combination of Diode Laser, Radio Frequency energy, and Intense Pulsed Light. All of these processes work together to achieve the desired degree of skin tightening or overall skin improvement.
What are photo facials used for?
Photo facials are used to treat skin blemishes and pigmentation issues. However, there are several specific conditions that fall under these categories. Both IPL and certain LED photo facial treatments can be used to treat the following:
- Broken capillaries (blood vessels)
- Sun damage due to harsh sunlight is summers
- Liver spots or age spots
- Hyperpigmentation
- Rosacea
- Spider veins
- Freckles
- Fine lines
What areas can Photo Facials treat?
Virtually any part of your body with uneven skin tone, diffuse redness, or sun and age spots can be safely treated. The face, chest, shoulders, and arms are the most popular areas for Photo Facial treatment because they have typically had the most sun exposure.
How long do photo facials take?
IPL photo facials are performed in a series, with each treatment lasting from approximately 20 minutes to an hour, depending on the amount of skin being treated. Typically, patients receive between 3 and 6 treatments spaced roughly one month apart.
How will my skin look after a treatment?
After a single treatment, your skin may feel smoother and appear to have a more evenly distributed tone. However, results only appear gradually and multiple treatments will be required for them to become truly dramatic.
What should I expect after the treatment?
You may experience some redness that should resolve within a few hours. For some pigmented lesions, you will see a darkening of the treated areas followed by a fading and flaking off at a later stage.
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