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Photofacial
(Intense Pulsed Light Technology)
What does Pulsed Light Technology treat?
- Pigmented Lesions
- Age Spots
- Sun Damage and Sun Spots.
- Liver Spots
- Broken capillaries and blood vessels.
- Rosacea
How does Pulsed Light Technology work?
Pulses of intense, concentrated light are directed onto the skin and absorbed by the melanin in pigmented lesions, such as age, sun, and liver spots. Eliminating broken capillaries and treating rosacea is a bit different. The pulsed light weakens the walls of the vessel, heating the hemoglobin, causing it to collapse and disappear. Pulsed light systems are similar to lasers, but use a larger, more diffused beam for safe, fast and comfortable treatments.
Does the treatment hurt?
You may experience a feeling similar to that of a rubber band being snapped on the skin. Most patients do not report this sensation as painful.
What will I look like post-treatment?
You may experience temporary redness, akin to a mild sunburn, which can last for a few hours to a few days, depending on your skin type. Only the lesions treated (not the entire surface area) will darken and crust. These dark and crusted areas eventually are shed from the skin after approximately 10 days. It is mildly noticeable, but won’t dramatically affect your appearance. It is important to protect treated skin from the damaging rays of the sun, using a full-spectrum sunblock. Otherwise, you can cleanse and moisturize treated areas normally.
How long will the effects last?
The treated spots will remain darker for approximately 7-10 days. You will notice a gradual lightening of the spots, until they are gone. Sun spots can return if you do not use proper protection, and conditions such as rosacea or birthmarks may require ongoing treatments.
How many treatments will I need?
It depends upon the condition being treated. You will see immediate results following the treatment of capillaries and pigmented lesions, and some lesions may require several treatments to fully erase or remove. The full results of a Photofacial are not truly seen until the darkened treated spots have shed from the surface of your skin. You will notice a more even tone to your skin, and a healthier glow, in addition to the lessened and/or disappeared lesions.
