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Sun
Damage Treatments - before & after
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PDT Fotofacials - before & after
Fotofacials are a light pulse technology
that treats both pigment and color by using
two separate light frequencies that effect
unwanted or excessive pigment as well as small
veins and redness. Rosacea, sun damage, freckling,
broken capillaries, and redness, can all be
removed. The effect is much like wiping the
dust from a TV screen. Skin tone is enhanced,
small defects are eliminated, and pores become
smaller. The end result of Fotofacial treatments
is smoother, healthier and younger-appearing
skin.
Fotofacial clients experience little discomfort
and no downtime or disruptions to normal activities.
Fotofacial treatments can also be used in
conjunction with chemical peels, microdermabrasion,
collagen lasers and Thermage to enhance the
results of these procedures.
Fotofacials take approximately 30 minutes
for the entire face and varies for different
areas of the body. Immediately following the
treatments you may notice slight flushing
and darkening of the brown spots. Over the
course of several days these darkened spots
will fleck off you will continue to see gradual
improvements in the color and texture of your
skin. The result is a clearer, smoother complexion.
There are several Fotofacial
devices on the market. Surface uses the Palomar
system exclusively because of its safety and
versatility. Unlike most other devices, it
uses a unique hand piece design that does
not require technician safety measures or
special precautions to prevent burns.
The Science
of Light: IPLTM Helps Restore the Skin's Youthful
Glow
There are an overwhelming
number of options available to improve the
skin's appearance, from creams and peels to
microdermabrasion and laser treatments. Can
any of these procedures provide significant
improvement without interrupting daily routines?
IPL Skin Treatments
using Photorejuvenation offers a solution
that:
Addresses skin conditions
that are most visible
Treats the entire face, not only small spots
Causes little discomfort
Offers an immediate return to routine activities
Provides gradual, natural-looking improvement
Produces long-lasting results
Photorejuvenation with IPL
is the most versatile of all treatment options.
Patients often schedule appointments during
their lunch hours. IPL can treat numerous
skin conditions at once. It is effective on
red blemishes that originate from blood vessels,
as well as brown pigment blemishes in the
form of freckles, age spots and other sun
damage. IPL also treats the neck, chest and
hands, where sun damage is often most visible.
Getting Started
Practitioners determine
an IPL treatment plan for each new patient,
accounting for the number and severity of
skin conditions being treated, as well as
skin type. On average, four to six treatments
are recommended, scheduled at three-week intervals.
Each session usually lasts about 20 minutes,
with patients returning to normal activity
immediately afterwards. IPL treatments provide
gradual, natural improvement with excellent
long-term results.
What to Expect
Before treatment, a cold
gel is usually applied to the areas to be
treated and patients wear protective eyewear.
During treatment, a physician or trained staff
member gently applies the smooth, glass surface
of the IPL handpiece to the skin. Light is
delivered to the skin surface in precise pulses
that are typically pain-free. Occasionally
some signs of treatment, such as redness,
can last for one or two hours. In most cases,
the entire face is treated, but the therapy
can also work well on the neck, chest and
hands. Results from a full series of treatments
usually last for a year or more.
IPL treats the damaged superficial
layer of the skin, while delivering thermal
energy to deeper tissue. Clinical studies
are now underway to quantify the effect this
energy has on collagen production, which helps
firm and tighten the skin. Some providers
may refer to Photorejuvenation with IPL under
other commercial names such as FotoFacial™,
EpiFacial or others. Prospective patients
should verify that they will be treated with
IPL technology patented by LumenisTM.
Why IPLTM and BOTOX®?
BOTOX has long been used
for medical procedures, such as reducing muscle
spasms. The cosmetic use of BOTOX skyrocketed
following FDA clearance in 2002 for its use
in treating glabellar lines (the wrinkles
between the eyebrows). BOTOX pioneer Dr. Jean
Carruthers describes the use of Botox with
IPL as "complementary" because:
BOTOX gives outstanding results for lines
and wrinkles.
IPL clears the "canvas of the face,"
smoothing away various brown and red conditions
while improving general texture and skin tone.
While BOTOX's effects take time to appear,
IPL effects begin quickly, giving patients
near-term, tangible results.
BOTOX and IPL treatments can be performed
during the same office visit to produce dramatic
effects with minimal time investment.
How is IPL used to treat
benign vascular lesions?
Aging, sun exposure and
other factors can cause the appearance of
broken capillaries and blood vessels on the
face known as telangiectasias, which appear
as spider veins. Sometimes broken capillaries
can cause a diffused redness in the skin,
called erythema, a source of social embarrassment
for many people. Rosacea is a common skin
condition that is characterized by diffused
erythema. All of these conditions respond
well to IPL.
For unsightly veins on the
legs, both IPL and Nd:YAG laser technologies
together are capable of addressing these lesions.
During treatment, Intense Pulsed Light or
laser light is absorbed by the blood in these
small veins, heating and destroying the vessels.
Over time the destroyed veins are reabsorbed
and disappear. IPL systems can also be used
to treat varicose veins, which are deeper,
bluer veins.
What are IPL Skin Treatments
using Photorejuvenation?
The term "Photorejuvenation"
refers to the non-ablative, non-invasive treatment
of red and brown pigment that leaves a smooth
skin texture and even complexion, yielding
a more youthful appearance.
IPL Skin Treatments are
a safe, effective and popular way to improve
the signs of aging from the face, neck, chest,
arms and hands. This in-office procedure is
performed by a physician or trained medical
staff member and typically requires four to
six sessions of about 20 minutes each, performed
at three-week intervals.
What are the advantages
of IPL Skin Treatments using Photorejuvenation?
In addition to effectively
treating multiple symptoms and locations in
each session, the IPL procedure is gentle,
non-invasive and safe, requiring no downtime.
In fact, many people even schedule their sessions
during their lunch breaks. Additionally, IPL
treatments are customized to each individual's
specific skin type and condition, providing
the best possible results.
Who is a candidate for this
procedure?
Any man or woman who shows
the signs of aged and sun-damaged skin is
a candidate for IPL Skin Treatments using
Photorejuvenation. A brief consultation with
an IPL specialist should provide all the information
needed.
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