IPL Fotofacial treatments utilize the latest advances in laser technology to help treat everything from sun damaged skin to rosacea, age spots, premature wrinkles, pigment problems, bags under the eyes and large pores on the face, neck, and chest. Fotofacial (aka photofacial or photo facial) treatments center around the patented Florescent Pulsed Light system, which penetrates deep below the skin's surface to help start the production of new collagen and other connective tissues. This process leaves the skin rejuvenated and smooth, starting from the very first treatment.  Treatments can be performed on the face, neck, chest and hands and required little or no downtime. There is a very high degree of patient satisfaction with this very predictable and safe type of therapy.

IPL Fotofacial is an excellent alternative for anyone seeking a non-surgical procedure with a proven track record for being safe and successful.

Length:   Fotofacial is usually performed as a series of treatments, about 5 in total, spaced apart every 3 weeks. Actual Fotofacial treatments take around 15-30 minutes.

Results: Fotofacial results are long-lasting. After a couple of years, additional Fotofacial treatments may be needed.

Procedure:   The skin is cleansed and topical anesthesia can be used, but is generally not needed. A device blowing cold air gently cools the surface of the skin. During the Fotofacial, a hand piece is gently glided over the skin during the 20 minute procedure. The light penetrates the tissue and is absorbed by either the blood when treating vascular lesions or the melanin when treating pigmented lesions damaging them. The body's natural processes then remove the injured tissue giving the skin a more even and youthful appearance. During the week after the treatment one will notice flaking off of the sun spots and decreasing redness, revealing younger, more vibrant skin

Anesthesia:   None.  Fotofacial treatments are described as being similiar to being snapped with a rubber band. After your treatment of Fotofacial, it's common to experience minor discomfort, but can be easily controlled with standard pain medication.

Patient Status:   Office visit.

Recovery:   None. Some redness can occur after your initial Fotofacial treatment, but can be easily covered.

Side Effects:  Fotofacial include temporary redness or swelling. Sometimes temporary blistering and bruising can occur.