What Is A Photofacial And How Can It Benefit Your Skin?

The rapid advancement of technology over the past decades means that there are now many non-invasive cosmetic treatments available. A photofacial is one of these—a procedure that uses intense light waves that can dramatically improve the appearance of the skin.

Read on to discover the many benefits and the reasons it’s fast becoming one of the most popular cosmetic therapies carried out in the US today.

Everything You Need to Know About Photofacial 

• What is a photofacial?
• What are the benefits of a photofacial?

What is a photofacial?

A photofacial is also known as laser skin rejuvenation. It’s a cutting-edge treatment that uses pulses of light to stimulate the production of collagen within the structures of the skin. You might also hear it called IPL treatment. This stands for Intense Pulsed Light and, while it’s very similar to a simple laser, it differs in that it releases several different wavelengths of light at the same time. 

These light pulses are less focused and more scattered than a single laser, meaning that they penetrate down to the second layer of the skin without damaging the top layer (the epidermis). This lower layer (the dermis) absorbs the pulses of light, stimulating collagen and causing the blood vessels to constrict. The results can be quite remarkable: the skin becomes smoother and softer, a noticeable reduction of wrinkles and fine lines, fading pigmentation and age spots, shrinking pores, and improving the appearance of many unwanted facial or skin blemishes.

A photofacial treatment takes around 30 minutes and requires no downtime, making it a breeze to fit in during a lunch break, before, or after work.

What are the benefits of a photofacial?

As well as being a fast, non-invasive treatment option, a photofacial can be performed on all areas of the body. The most common are those that have constant exposure to the sun, such as the face, neck, decolletage, arms, hands, and legs.

Any reddening abates within 8-48 hours, leaving visibly noticeable results a few days after the very first session. This continues to improve over the next two weeks. You can have multiple treatments, as well as annual or bi-annual maintenance sessions, and the results are permanent.  

The Most Common Reasons to Have a Photofacial? 

• From sun damage to age spots…

From sun damage to age spots…

A photofacial is commonly undergone to counteract visible sun damage. But it’s also highly effective at treating the following conditions as well:

• Rosacea
• Hyperpigmentation
• Enlarged and visible facial blood vessels
• Flushed skin
• Uneven skin tone
• Skin pigmentation caused by sun damage, aging, or medication
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Spider veins
• Broken capillaries
• Acne scars
• Freckles
• Sunspots

Photofacial treatment works best on those with lighter skin tones, and you’ll need to avoid excessive sun exposure for the four weeks before treatment. There are some contra-indications to a photofacial, such as some chronic skin conditions. This makes it imperative that you only use a qualified, professional dermatology service to carry out photofacial therapy.

Want to Know More About Photofacial? Contact Bayou City Dermatology Today

IPL photofacial should only be carried out by an experienced practitioner—and they don’t come any more qualified than the caring dermatologists at Bayou City Dermatology. Their friendly, professional team will carry out a full pre-photofacial assessment to determine if you’re a good candidate. Your consultant will advise on the results you can expect, as well as explaining all the intricacies of the treatment.

Don’t entrust your precious visage to anything but the best. Visit https://www.bayoucitydermatology.com/cosmetic/photofacial to find out now and book your appointment today.