A photofacial treatment is performed with an intense pulsed light system (IPL). It improves the appearance of sun damaged skin by diminishing the appearance of brown spots, freckles, red veins and making your skin look younger and healthier.

A broad spectrum of light is absorbed by either unwanted pigment or blood inside the treated areas. Over the next few days to weeks the tissue is removed by the body’s natural process to give the skin a more youthful appearance.

A package of four treatments is recommended spaced a few weeks apart. The IPL treats skin that is red, flushed, sun damaged, or hyperpigmented. The procedure takes about 20 minutes and feels like a gentle snap of a rubber band. No premedication is needed. Cooling is used to provide patient comfort throughout the procedure.

There is no post recovery discomfort. The skin may appear temporarily flushed and pigment may be seen which decreases over time. We strongly encourage the use of sunscreen after the procedure and daily to prevent further damage. There is no need to interrupt routine daily activities. The result is subtle and appears over the series of treatments.