FotoFacial skin rejuvenation is an Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) that minimizes skin damage. It is a modern minimally invasive skin rejuvenation technology to treat:

• Pigment Changes/Sun Damage or Aging Skin
• Ruddy Skin Appearance ("Dyschromia")
• Facial Veins and Redness or Flushing-Rosacea
• Enlarged Pores
• Fine Lines and Wrinkles
• Unwanted Freckles
• Post Face-Lift Enhancement
• Post Laser Resurfacing Redness
• Mild Acne Scarring
• Red and Brown Lesions (spots)

Photo damaged skin is more than just wrinkles. It is a picture of hyperpigmentation: brown and red spots, skin laxity, enlarged pores, fine lines and wrinkles, and telangiectasias (veins). All can be improved with Intense Pulsed Light Treatments. FotoFacial can decrease broken capillaries; fade brown and red spots and freckles. Discoloration associated with Rosacea can be reduced. FotoFacial Intense Pulsed Light skin rejuvenation can be done after facial cosmetic surgery to improve and enhance long term results, by minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, erasing sun damage, facial veins, and clarifying irregularities in pigment improving the color and texture of the skin.

FotoFacial treatments are performed under a topical anesthesia to optimize comfort. Prior to the treatment, a cooling gel is applied to the skin. Then using a spectrum of IPL appropriate to ones skin type, light energy ("flash lamp") delivers a series of gentle pulses to the skin non-invasively. The targeted area responds as the "pulsed light" fragments melanin (skin color pigmentation), which is then absorbed without damage to the surrounding area, delivering sequential rejuvenation to the skin. Individual treatment times vary, depending on the area being treated, and are delivered with minimal discomfort. FotoFacial treatments may also be combined with Microdermabrasion to further enhance results.

Nd: Yag Laser is often incorporated to "soften" facial lines, treat facial veins, large blood vessels (acne Rosacea), mild acne scarring, and unsightly veins on the legs (laser sclerotherapy).

During the consultation, the physician and our staff will collectively advise you on the pretreatment protocol that is tailored to your skin type and the combination of treatments that will best help you achieve your desired results.

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