PHOTOREJUVENATION
is a cosmetic laser procedure performed in a clinician's office
designed to produce a younger and healthier looking skin. Freckles ,
wrinkles , rosacea, broken blood vessels, dark spots, redness of face
and neck and uneven pigmentation appear with age, sun exposure,
photoaging and other factors. With the use of intense pulse light
technology during photorejuvenation dramatic improvements in these
conditions can be accomplished with little or no " downtime " and with
very minimal discomfort.
FAQ's
1. What areas can be treated?
Any
part of the body can be treated, but most commonly treated areas are
face, neck and chest. Freckles and wrinkles of hands are also commonly
treated areas.
2. What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a condition associated with redness and flushing of facial blood vessels.
3. What is photoaging?
Photoaging
is sun damage to exposed parts of skin causing pigmentation, freckling,
and wrinkling. Photorejuvenation is an effective tool to treat these
conditions.
4. What is involved in photorejuvenation?
Each
treatment takes about 30-40 minutes. Usually there is a minor
discomfort and no anesthesia is needed. A topical anesthetic may be
applied in sensitive individuals 15 -20 minutes before treatment.
Immediately following treatment skin may appear red and flushed and
gradual improvement is noted over next several days.
5. What results can I expect?
Immediately
following the treatment skin will look red and flushed which usually
lasts for few hours to few days. Then, you will notice gradual
improvement in pigmentation, wrinkles, flushing, redness and freckles.
The tone of skin is improved and your skin will look healthier and
younger.
6. How many treatments are needed?
Significant results can be expected after 2-3 treatments. A series of 5 treatments is recommended for optimal results. |