Photofacial

Some of the most advanced non-invasive cosmetic technology for improving the appearance of Rosacea, reducing redness, flushing and broken capillaries, repairing sun damaged skin, skin texture and age spots can be found in Photofacial technology. This non-invasive, non-surgical technique allows patients to see visible results after just one treatment and dramatic results after five.

Photofacials utilize pulsed light technology, which is somewhat similar to laser technology but it differs slightly. When a laser is used, it uses one continuous light wavelength which is penetrated into the deeper tissue layers of the skin, Pulsed Light uses multiple wavelengths of light, which, when delivered into the skin, are energy concentrated at all different tissue levels. This allows the light to be absorbed by the melanin in the skin therefore encouraging the production of collagen.

As we age, our bodies produce less collagen. When the gentle pulses of light are directed into the skin, the heat causes damage to the vessels triggering the body to begin its natural healing process. When the skin is cut or bruised, the body produces collagen in order to heal. This procedure causes the body to naturally produce more collagen in order to heal the skin.

The results of this treatment include a more even tone and overall smoothness of the skin which leads to a more youthful appearance. It also restores sun damaged skin and aids in the reduction of wrinkles, fine lines and flushing as well as redness that is sometimes related to Rosacea.

This procedure is safe to use on the face, neck, chest and even hands. Treatments usually occur about every three weeks, and can take anywhere from fifteen minutes to a half an hour. During treatments the pulsed light energy is delivered into the skin at different and specific settings in order to maximize results. It could take up to five treatments in order to achieve a patients' desired outcome, but many have had as many as eight treatments.

Some patients experienced minimal discomfort while the pulsed light was being administered. Anesthesia can be used but is not required. After the procedure, most patients’ levels of discomfort were minimal to non-existent. Some patients experienced slightly flushed skin and capillaries that were slightly more visible but the color faded quickly and the capillaries seemed to vanish. This procedure is a safe, non-surgical way to minimize the effects of aging and retain a more healthy and youthful complexion.