Skin & Lasers
FotoFacial ™ Treatments
What is a FotoFacial?
Foto Facial™, also known as IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) or Photo Rejuvenation, is a non-laser treatment intended to rejuvenate the skin resulting in a more youthful appearance.
FotoFacial™ Treatments are full face, neck and/or chest treatments using pulses of visible light that effectively improve facial redness and flushing as well as the visible signs of sun damage and aging. The benefits of FotoFacial™ Treatments are consistent, visible improvement in the skin with no down time, 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 advantages of FotoFacial™ treatments?
- Treatments effectively reduce redness and flushing.
- Sun damage (Photo-aging). Treatments 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.
Who is a good candidate for FotoFacial™ treatments?
- 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.
What does a FotoFacial™ treatment involve?
A mild amount of discomfort can be expected. Many patients prefer to use a topical anesthetic cream available at our office. 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 a few hours to a few days.
How long does a FotoFacial™ treatment take?
Each treatment takes approximately 20 to 40 minutes.
How may FotoFacial™ treatments are required?
Five treatments are performed for optimal results. Some patients will benefit from additional treatments.
How long does it take to recover from a FotoFacial™?
There is no downtime.
When can I expect to see results from my FotoFacial™?
After your first treatment, your skin will feel smoother and will have a more even tone. 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 sun spots. Many people with rosacea see an improvement in breakouts and are able to decrease or discontinue their medications. These improvements are gradual and will be more visible after each treatment.
When can I go back to work/resume normal activities after having a FotoFacial™?
Immediately - there is no downtime.
What are my alternatives to having a FotoFacial™
To learn more about how a specific cosmetic procedure can help improve your appearance and outlook on life, call our Beverly Hills Cosmetic Plastic Surgery expert, Dr. David Sadaat, today at (800) 351-6341.
