Photofacial is a cosmetic treatment designed to produce younger and healthier looking skin. As most of us age, we begin to see visible signs of sun damage, time, and lifestyle choices appearing in our complexion. This aged look may include freckles, Rosacea, wrinkles, broken capillaries, dark spots, blotchy skin color, redness of the face and neck, enlarged pore size and uneven pigmentation. Photofacial is the only procedure that can treat vascular redness, the appearance of Rosacea, pigmented brown spots, sun damage, skin texture, and collagen structure all at once. With the use of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL™) technology, dramatic improvements can now be accomplished with little or no "downtime" and with very minimal discomfort.

PhotoRejuvenation treatments are beneficial for the treatment of:

1. Rosacea
Photofacial reduces the overall redness, flushing and tiny blood vessels associated with the condition and often improves the acne breakouts which are common.

2. Sun damage to the face (photo-aging)
Photofacial reduces some fine wrinkling, freckling and irregular pigmentation and creates a more smooth appearance to the skin and even some reduction in pore appearance.

3. Sun damage to the chest and back (photo-aging)
Photofacial reduces the freckling and irregular pigmentation to the chest and/or back and improves the overall appearance of the skin. Also reduces the redness on the chest associated with excessive sun exposure.

4. Sun damage to the hands and arms (photo-aging, also called “liver spots”)
Photofacial reduces the freckling and irregular pigmentation to the hands and even the arms with improvement in the thin-skin appearance of sun damaged hands.

What results can I expect?
You can expect to see a gradual decrease in overall redness, flushing and dilated capillaries. People with visible aging from the sun can expect to see their skin become smoother with a decrease in fine wrinkles, reduction in pore size and fading of sun spots. Many people with rosacea see improvement in breakouts and are able to decrease or discontinue their medications.

What is involved in Photofacial treatments?
Each treatment takes approximately 20 - 40 minutes. A mild amount of discomfort can be expected. Individuals with more sensitivity may prefer to use a topical anesthetic cream which is applied 15-30 minutes prior to treatment. There is typically no discomfort after PhotoRejuvenation treatments. Immediately following a treatment, the skin may appear more red and flushed and the brown spots generally appear slightly darker. Over the next several days, the brown spots increase in their color, and then subsequently flake off the next following days.

When will I see results?
After your first treatment, your skin will feel smoother and will have more even tone. Improvement is gradual and will continue to be more visible after each treatment. Many individuals experience dramatic results after only 2-3 treatments; however, five treatments are performed for optimal results. Some patients will benefit from additional treatments.