Photofacial
Skin Rejuvenation - IPL - Fotofacial
Nonablative Facial Rejuvenation has become one of the most sought after procedures World Wide. Its popularity derives from the fact that there is no downtime. The idea is to deliver laser light and heat to the dermis, where the collagen lies, without affecting the epidermis. Several laser technologies have proven to be beneficial for this purpose. The vascular lasers stimulate tiny blood vessels in the dermis to release collagen stimulating factors. The patient can return to work immediately after the procedure. A mild amount of redness generally remains for about one hour after the procedure, but is easily covered with make-up. Generally 5 treatments are recommended. After this, it is good to remain on a maintenance schedule of 2-3 treatments per year.
We also combine fotofacial with Levulan in a procedure
called PhotoDynamic
Skin Rejuvenation. This
is the ideal treatment for moderate to severely sun-damaged skin.
If you have pre-cancerous skin lesions (AK's) or if you have had
them treated in the past this is an excellent way to improve your
skin.
NEW Sciton BBL (broad band light)- New Advance in Photofacial Treatments!!!
In 2007 we upgraded to the top-of-the-line Sciton BBL system. The Sciton BBL system has an integrated sapphire cooling tip for even greater patient comfort and safety. I believe it is the best Photofacial IPL system available today. If you want outstanding results come see us today.
Specific settings are selected for each treatment for optimal results. A series of 3-5 treatments are performed at three week intervals. 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, and age spots can be eliminated.
NEW Sciton SkinTyte™
We now offer SkinTyte™ infrared light treatments that will tighten your skin.
SkinTyte™ isan innovative new technology that selectively heats the dermal collagen deep in your skin while simultaneously cooling the epidermis (outer layer of skin) prior-to, during, and after treatment, reducing discomfort and minimizing thermal injury to non-target skin and skin structures. The result is partial coagulation and contraction of collagen.
SkinTyte™ can be performed on all body areas. The most common areas are the face, neck, belly (great for "mommy tummies" after pregnancies), arms, knees, and buttocks. SkinTyte™ is safe for all skin types and is even safe to use when you have a tan. The procedure takes about 45 minutes to one hour depending on the body area being treated. There may be minimal facial swelling the first day, but no break in the skin. You can wear make-up immediately. Because of the novel mechanism of action, optimal results from dermal remodeling are seen over a three to six month period. Most patients require an average of 6 treatments spaced three weeks apart. However, because each patient's skin is different, the treatment number can vary.
The majority of patients feel that their skin is tighter after just one treatment, but visible improvements in skin laxity generally take place over three to six months. This exciting relatively new technology is perfect for those who wish to tighten and firm up their skin, with virtually no down-time.
There are no non-surgical procedures that can reproduce the results of a face lift. SkinTyte™ is more of a tuck and tightening than a lift. SkinTyte™ is not meant for extremely loose skin or very fatty areas.
Rosacea Treatment
Rosacea is a hereditary condition which usually appears around 30 years of age. It is more common in women and is characterized first by the appearance of broken blood vessels around the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. Flushing symptoms can arise with exposure to exacerbating factors such as spicy foods, hot beverages, sun exposure, wine, and cheese. In more advanced cases of rosacea, acne like bumps can arise and the eyelids may become involved. The only effective method of treating the blood vessels and flushing in rosacea is by eliminating the superficial vessels. This is accomplished by using a laser which targets vasculature. Anywhere from 1 to 5 treatments may be required depending on the extent of the disease.
Foto
Facial Skin Rejuvenation results |
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Before (Age 39) |
after three FotoFacial
Treatments. |
Photos: Provided by Lumenis and
Dr Bitter |
