Learn Everything About Photofacial

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Do you feel shy going out due to your pigmented and wrinkled skin? Do your friends often point out redness and the freckles on your face? If so, you must start thinking about cosmetic treatment for your skin. It is true that most of the cosmetic treatments cause initial smoothness in the skin but gradually its side effects starts appearing. Therefore, most of the people are skeptical in undergoing these treatments. However, to your rescue, a new treatment has been evolved which is approved by the FDA as being safe and effective. This is IPL Photofacial rejuvenation.

This cosmetic procedure is designed to bring younger and healthier looking skin. The process uses intense pulsed light (IPL) technology which shows dramatic improvements in the skin conditions. The best part of this treatment is that there is no downtime and it gets completed with minimal discomfort. Those who have red blemishes, freckles, age spots, sun damaged skin are most benefitted with this treatment.

What all other skin conditions can be treated by Photofacial?

Sun damage

Fines lines and wrinkles

Age induced pigmented spots

Sun ...
... induced freckles

Birthmarks

Large skin pores

Unevenly pigmented skin

Deep wrinkles

Rough and dull looking skin

Deep seated pigments and wrinkles

Unsightly veins

What changes does IPl Photofacial bring after treatment?

Results are excellent and long lasting

Non-invasive treatment without any downtime

30-35 minute process

Minimal discomfort

Induced increased collagen production

Gradual and natural improvement in the skin

Smooth and even skin

Smaller pores

Besides all these benefits, people still have some queries regarding the treatment. The article will help you get the answers of those queries. Here are some frequently asked questions about Photofacial.

How does IPL Photorejuvenation work?

The process works with intense pulsed light. Some wavelengths of this spectrum treat some specific skin areas. In this, light energy is converted into heat energy. The chromophore in the target tissue get fragmented and absorbed without causing any damage to the surrounding tissue. In addition to this, new collagen formation is stimulated giving a smooth texture to the skin.

Which areas of the body can be easily treated with Photofacial?

Apart from the unbelievable results for the face, it also treats neck, décolleté, chest and hands as these areas are most affected by sun damage.

How many sessions are required?

On an average, a person needs 5 treatment sessions for the desirable results. These treatments are given in the interval of 3 weeks. If you take Microdermabrasion treatments in between your photofacials, you can see better results.

When are results visible?

After a few days of treatment, one can start noticing results. There is further improvement in it with successive treatments.

Are there any side effects?

A slight redness after the treatment is obvious, but it remains for just an hour. If you need to go out during this period, you can cover it with slight makeup.

So, these were some general queries which people inquire about Photofacial. A similar effective cosmetic treatment working on the same principle is also there which works for your unwanted body hair. This is laser hair removal which works painlessly for effective removal of body hair.