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Dermatology
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Procedures > Pulsed Light Photofacial
The Palomar Rejuvelux™ Pulsed Light
Photofacial offers comfortable and effective
treatment of sun damage,
rosacea, age spots and facial
spider veins.
What is a Photofacial?
Photofacials are
one of the newest techniques for facial rejuvenation.
Photofacials utilize light to treat different aspects of the
skin. Photofacials can improve broken blood vessels,
ruddiness, and rosacea. Additionally discolorations of the
skin such as sun spots and melasma can be effectively
treated. One of the most exciting aspects of this treatment
is that it can be used as a "subsurface resurfacing"
technique. New collagen in the skin is generated with repeat
treatments. Fine lines, large pores and scars can be
improved. For some, even moderate wrinkles will soften.
What
are the advantages?
The advantage to
photofacials are that there is no "down-time." The skin will
be slightly pink when you leave, which is easily covered
with makeup. The pinkness will resolve over several hours.
There is a small risk of a scab or a bruise resulting from
the treatment, but this should resolve over 7-10 days.
How does a Photofacial work?
The Palomar RejuveLux hand piece emits pulses
of light into the skin. The light is absorbed
by the pigment in sunspots and the blood in
visible vessels, and converted to heat. The
heat dissolves the cells that create the
pigment and shrinks the vessels.
What does it feel like?
The treatment provider will move the hand
piece over the patient's skin, pulsing it all
the while. Each pulse will send a beam of
light through the skin. A flashing light, an
audible tone, and a mild sensation on the
skin will let the patient know when the hand
piece is being pulsed.
How many treatments will I need?
Our new Intense Pulsed Light
Photo Rejuvenation system is designed to combat the effects
of sun and aging in a softer and gentler way. Using our
advanced IPL system, light energy is delivered through the
skin removing facial redness, erasing pigmented spots,
reducing pore size and minimizing fine lines. A series of
three to six photo facial treatments are given at 3 week
intervals.
Typically, several treatments will be
necessary to achieve complete clearance
of sunspots, rosacea and vessels.
How long does each treatment take?
This procedure takes
approximately 20 minutes and is associated with only mild
discomfort. Postoperatively, patients may note facial
pinkness, which may be covered with makeup. Patients can
return to work or resume their normal activities immediately
after the procedure. In addition, this Intense Pulsed Light
system can be used to safely treat aging,
rosacea, facial spider veins and photo-damaged skin
on the neck, chest and hands.
When will
I notice an Improvement in my skin?
After just one or two
treatments, you will notice an even tone to your skin, less
pigmentation and a smoother look and feel. Sunspots will
start to fade and pores will become less apparent. Fine
lines and wrinkles will soften over time. These improvements
continue with each treatment. Patient with acne and rosacea
will also see a reduction in facial redness as a result of
each treatment.
Who are
Photofacial candidates?
The best candidates for this
procedure are patients with sun damaged skin, flushed faces
secondary to acne, facial blood vessels, pigmented facial
spots and enlarged pores. For further information regarding
this new and exciting facial rejuvenation procedure please
call for a consultation.
What
happens after the treatment?
Immediately
after treatment, patients can expect a mild
sunburn-like sensation, possibly accompanied
by some minor swelling. This usually lasts
2-24 hours, and can be soothed with cold gel
or ice packs.
Sunspots will darken after
treatment and be naturally shed from the
skin within 1 - 2 weeks.
Skin tone will be more normal,
with less pronounced redness within one
week after treatment.
Vessels may disappear after treatment or
they may appear darker and then fully or
partially fade within 10-14 days.
Ned Snyder IV, MD
/ Plastic Surgery
Renee
Snyder, MD / Dermatology
901 West
38th Street, Suite 410
Austin,
Texas 78705
Phone:
512-533-9900
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