Photofacial

Photofacial is a very interesting non invasive cosmetic procedure. It can be done both on your body and the face and will make the skin look younger. This operation will aid in dealing with a lot of possible conditions. Examples can be given in wrinkles, fine lines, liver spots, skin redness, dull complexions, acne scars, veins, enlarged pores, age spots, pigmented freckles, uneven pigmentation, smoke damage, sun damage and broken capillaries. Your doctor will show you exactly the conditions that can be treated.

The one fact that is very popular with photofacial procedures stands in the fact that results are visible very fast. After just one treatment session you will notice an improvement in your skin tone and a smoother feel and look. Pores shrink and sunspots fade away. Wrinkles and fine lines end up decreasing in size and as extra treatments pass all gets even better. If you are suffering from rosacea you will end up seeing a constant decrease in redness shown. To make everything even better, the discomfort felt after photofacial does not exist. Every skin modification or redness that is improper will disappear very fast. All that remains is skin that looks a lot younger.

Thanks to modern light technology, the right energy dosage is delivered to your skin. A handpiece is utilized so that the area of treatment is targeted. The different energy levels used will be modified based on each individual patient. The damaged tissue absorbs light energy delivered and positive results are obtained. After this the only fact left is that you have to respect the special instructions that will be handed by the doctor. The most important ones stay in avoiding skin cleansers that are too hard and always using sunscreen. You must also know that you will need around 5 treatment sessions performed. Each one will last a maximum of 30 minutes and a minimum of 15. There is a need to allow at least 3 weeks between treatments.

Photofacial does not hurt, although some will want you to believe otherwise. In most cases there is not even a need to undergo anesthesia. If you want to you can have topical anesthesia but remember that this will add to the procedure’s costs. When the session is over you will not feel any pain.

A good candidate for photofacial is a person that suffers from enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation, skin that is damaged by sun, flushed faces, red faces or rosacea. All of these conditions can be treated with great success and this treatment option is one that is very safe. In fact, you need to know that various light systems were used in the past in millions of treatments and this highlighted the safety of such a treatment option. Redness and bruising can appear but it is minimal when compared with surgical alternatives.

If you want to benefit from photofacial treatment you need to be aware that there are a lot more qualified doctors than you might imagine. On the other hand, experience is important and we do recommend that you ask for credentials and before and after photos when choosing your doctor. This will give you an idea of how good the physician is and makes you trust him. Also research the price tag associated as you might be faced with big price variations based on equipment used and location of the clinic. After you do the math you can make your final decision and go for your first consultation. Take into account everything that the doctor tells you and never neglect the importance of those indications. Failure to respect them can lead to slower healing.