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What are Photofacial Treatments?

Skin Rejuvenation with Light Emitting Devices 

What are Photofacial Treatments

Photofacial treatments are a great way to improve your appearance by giving you smoother, spot-free skin via the use of light-emitting devices. They are frequently used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including large pores, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and rough skin texture. Certain photofacials, however, may not be suitable for people with darker skin tones because they can cause hyperpigmentation.

Two types of light-emitting devices are used in photofacial treatments. They are either intense pulsed light (IPL) or light-emitting diode (LED). A typical treatment lasts about an hour, depending on the type of photofacial, the size of the treated area, the severity of the skin condition, and the health provider’s experience.

Photofacial treatments, unlike surgical procedures, have little to no downtime, and patients can immediately return to their daily activities follwing a treatment. Mild redness and swelling may occur, but they usually go away within 24 hours. Results are usually not immediate, but within a few weeks, most patients can notice subtle changes to their skin.

Different Types of Photofacials

Intense pulsed light (IPL) or a light-emitting diode (LED) device are used in photofacial treatments to treat specific skin disorders.

Intensive Pulsed Light Photofacials (IPL)

IPL procedures are frequently used to heal broken capillaries or sun damage. During the procedure, a cooling gel is applied to your skin, and patients have to wear dark glasess for eye protection. Then a broad spectrum light is often delivered into the skin’s deeper layers using a hand-held device.

After the treatment, you will be giving a cooling pack and a special moisturizer to reduce swelling. Mulitple treatments are required to see visible improvements. Most patients typically need 2 to 6 treatments.

Light-emitting Diode Photofacials (LED)

A hand-held device or lamp is used to emit LED light of various colors.  LED light, as opposed to IPL light, targets the epidermis (top layer of the skin). Different skin disorders can be influenced by the color of the light.

Blue LED light is commonly used to treat acne by killing the acne-causing bacteria within the pores. Red LED light is used to stimulate collagen production, thus reducing fine lines and wrinkles. LED photofacial treatments are easily accessible in spas or medical centers.

During a procedure, A patient will wear protective eyewear and spend a set amount of time facing an LED lamp or handheld device. Mulitiple treatments are recommended to see visible improvements.

What Are The Benefits Of Photofacials?

Photofacials is quite popular for addressing common skin concerns. Below are some of the usual benefits of photofacials:

  • Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • Reduce age spots
  • Treat sun damge
  • Boost collagen production
  • Improve rough skin texture
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Treat Rosacea
  • Reduce acne breakouts

How do Photofacials Work?

Photofacials are performed using an IPL or LED device that emits special light into the skin. Because IPL light is significantly more intense, it can reach deeper layers of the skin. It combats sun damage by specifically targeting and destroying melanin and hemoglobin in your skin.

LED photofacials, on the other hand, use a range of colored light to treat various skin issues. The colors are blue, red, and green. Blue light has the ability to destroy acne-causing bacteria and is commonly used to treat acne. Red light can stimulate collagen production and reduce inflammation, and it is primarily used to address age-related skin conditions. Green light, like IPL light, breaks down melanin for easy absorption.

How to Prepare for a Treatment?

It is crucial that you disclose to your healthcare professional your medical history, previous cosmetic procedures, and current medications. Avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, or anticoagulants prior to the treatment.

Tan-free skin is required for an IPL photofacial because tans can prevent the machine from accurately pinpointing the targeted blemish and put you at risk of being burned. On the other hand, a clean treatment area is all that is required for LED photofacials.

How Long do Photofacials Take?

The length of your treatment is determined by the severity of your skin conditions as well as the size of the treated area. A typical photofacial with IPL or LED light takes approximately 30 minutes to an hour.

Are Photofacials Painful?

IPL photofacials are mildly painful. During a procedure, it is not unusual for patients to feel stinging sensations. After a treatment, minor sunburn-like redness may persist for a few days. LED photofacials, on the other hand, are not painful at all, and side effects are quite rare.

Photofacial Side Effects

Patients rarely experience side effects from LED photofacials since LED light is less intense than IPL light. However, IPL photofacials can cause redness, mild swelling, and crusting, which usually go away after a week. If the procedure is not performed correctly, serious complications such as blistering, burns, and scabbing can occur, but they are uncommon.

Photofacial Cost

The cost of a photofacial treatment varies depending on factors such as location, type of treatment, and the treatment provider’s qualifications. An estimate of $600 to $1500 per session for IPL treatment is not uncommon. LED treatment is expected to cost between $50 and $200 per session.

Conclusion

I hope this answer all your questions related to photofacials. If you need to contact us, you can call or email us anytime.