What is a photofacial?
A Photofacial Skin Rejuvenation is a light based treatment to rejuvenate the skin resulting in a more youthful-appearing appearance. A Photofacial Skin Rejuvenation Treatment helps improves the appearance of Rosacea, sun damaged skin, broken blood vessels, age spots, as well as reduces redness and flushing. The Photofacial Skin Rejuvenation treatment uses specific light parameters to improve the texture, and color of the skin, and reduces pores, with little or no downtime. A Photofacial Skin Rejuvenation treatment, utilizes light in a way to restore your whole face gradually and naturally. An active lifestyle doesn't leave much time for recovery from a cosmetic procedure, which is why intense pulsed light based technology is the single best technology for overall skin improvement.
What can I expect with the treatment?
A series of 4 to 6 treatments are recommended at 3 weeks apart for optimal results. Most describe the sensation as a snap of a rubber band. Most people tolerate the procedure extremely well.
Is it safe?
Because of the inherent safety of the procedure, most side effects are mild and of short duration. There is usually mild redness immediately following treatment, lasting less than 24 hours in most people. On rare occasions the redness may last up to three days. Post treatment increased pigmentation has been noted on occasion, but is usually highly treatable and fortunately very rare. Other rare but possible side effects will be discussed at the consultation.
What makes Desert Sierra Medical's photofacial different from other Medspas?
First, we prep the skin with an enzymatic cleansing cream. Then, we use the new Silkpeel Dermal infusion to exfoliate the skin as it infuses Hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin. Using the Palomar Intense Pulse Light which is considered by many to be the "gold standard" a patient receives the photofacial. During the photofacial the skin is cooled with the "zimmer" to maximize patient comfort. After the treatment is completed, we then apply astaxanthin Tri-complex to soothe the skin.
When will I start noticing results?
Most people start noticing results within a very short period after the first treatment with better skin texture and fading of skin blemishes. Current studies indicate that greater than 90% of photofacial patients have a high degree of satisfaction with the results.
