 FotoFacial" Photo Rejuvenation Treatments
At the Vein & Skin Care Institute, we believe any time is the right time to begin FotoFacial" Treatments. We hope we can answser some of your questions here, however, please keep in mind each indivdual is unique and it's always best to call us to set up a free consultation to discuss your specific needs.
What are the benefits of FotoFacial?
What are the indications for FotoFacial Treatments?
What are the advantages of FotoFacial Treatments over chemical peels and micro-dermabrasion?
What areas can be treated?
What results can I expect?
What is a FotoFacial Treatment like?
How soon will I see results?
Who are the best candidates for FotoFacialTM Treatments?
What are the benefits of FotoFacial?
The benefits of FotoFacial" Treatments are consistent, visible improvement in the skin with no downtime, little discomfort and minimal risk. With FotoFacial" Treatments the embarrassing redness and flushing of rosacea can be greatly reduced and sun damaged, aging skin can be dramatically improved.
What are the indications for FotoFacial" Treatments?
- FotoFacial" Treatments are beneficial in the treatment of the following:
- Treatments effectively reduce redness and flushing.
- Sun damage (Photo-aging). Treatments reduce fine wrinkling, freckling and irregular pigmentation. FotoFacial" Treatments are used for skin photorejuvenation reduce fine wrinkling, freckling and irregular pigmentation.
- Treatments smooth skin and reduce pores.
- Treatments reduce irregular pigment and even skin tone.
- Rosacea - FotoFacial" Treatments reduce the overall redness, flushing and dilated capillaries and may improve the breakouts of this common chronic facial condition.
What are the advantages of FotoFacial" Treatments over chemical peels and micro-dermabrasion?
- Chemical peels; laser resurfacing and micro-dermabrasion (e.g. Power Peels) are ineffective in reducing redness and flushing or dilated capillaries.
- Prior to FotoFacialTM Treatments there was no effective treatment for flushing or facial and neck redness.
- With FotoFacialTM Treatments there is little discomfort and no downtime or disruptions of normal activities.
- The end result of FotoFacialTM Treatments is smoother, healthier and younger-appearing skin.
- FotoFacialTM Treatments are also be used in conjunction with chemical peeling or micro-dermabrasion to enhance the results of these procedures.
What areas can be treated?
FotoFacialTM Treatments can be used on any part of the skin. They are especially effective for improving the appearance of the face, neck and chest.
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 sunspots. Many people with rosacea see an improvement in breakouts and are able to decrease or discontinue their medications.
What is a FotoFacial" Treatment like?
Each treatment takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes. A mild amount of discomfort can be expected. Many patients prefer to use ELA-MAX, a topical anesthetic cream available at our office. When ELA-MAX is used 30 to 60 minutes before treatment there is almost no discomfort. There is no discomfort after treatments. Immediately following a treatment, the skin may appear red and flushed and tiny capillaries may appear more visible. Brown spots generally appear darker. All of these changes gradually fade over a period of hours to a few days.
How soon will I see results?
After your first treatment, your skin will feel smoother and will have a more even tone. These improvements are gradual and will be more visible after each treatment. Five treatments are performed for optimal results. Some patients will benefit from additional treatments.
Who are the best candidates for a FotoFacialTM Treatments?
The best candidates for FotoFacial" Treatments are:
- People who suffer from rosacea and experience flushing and redness of their skin
- People with early aging changes and sun damage who desire healthier more youthful appearing skin
- People who don't want to take the time off to heal from laser resurfacing or chemical peels
- Active people who don't want to interfere with social or outdoor activities.
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A consultation with our esthetician, MD or RN, includes discussing your needs and designing a treatment plan to meet your expectations. (A series of 6-8 treatments is recommended for best results, followed by a maintenance plan).
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