Skin resurfacing can be done through a number of aesthetic treatments. One of the most common and effective skin care procedures is a Photo Facial. Photo Facials utilize intermittent pulsed light (IPL) to remove the outermost layer of your skin. The result is that the existing lines and scars on your face become flush with the rest of your skin, leaving the surface area smooth and renewed. When the new epithelium cells grow in the areas that were treated, they will have more collagen and an increased cell turnover rate – which produces a firmer and more youthful appearance to the skin.

Most medium-depth wrinkles and scars can be minimized by the treatment, leaving patients looking as though they have had a facelift. The deeper the scars and lines, the more treatments it may take to produce the results you desire.

What is skin rejuvenation?
Skin rejuvenation can be defined as any treatment used to fight the signs of aging and enhance the skin’s appearance.

How do Photo Facials work?
A laser vaporizes the top layers of the skin around your lines and wrinkles, making the surface appear flush with the surrounding skin. Collagen production is also stimulated to make the lines and wrinkles of your skin less deep and noticeable.

How long does a Photo Facial take?
Depending on the area of the skin that is treated, the procedure should take anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes.

What is Photo Facial recovery like?
Your skin will heal in 4-6 days. It will then appear sunburned, but the redness will improve over 1-4 weeks.

Does removal of Pigmented Lesions hurt?
There should be minimal discomfort and usually there is no need for topical anesthesia. However, our cosmetic surgeon will discuss this with you and may choose to use one on sensitive areas.

How many treatment sessions will I need to remove Pigmented Lesions?
Generally patients need 2-5 treatments. This will depend on the severity of the pigmented lesions and the amount of surface area they cover.

What is recovery of Pigmented Lesion Removal like?
Most patients are able to return to normal life following the procedure. You may experience some redness that should disappear within a few hours. Some pigmented lesions will darken before fading and flaking off.

What are the side effects of Vascular Lesion Removal?
Some redness may occur that lasts a few hours. There’s no bruising or discoloration of the skin, but swelling may occur lasting 1 – 2 days.

How many treatments will I need for Vascular Lesion Removal?
This will depend on the severity of your condition, but usually 1-4 treatments take place over the period of 1-3 months.

Are there any side effects of Laser Hair Removal?
There could be a slight reddening or swelling of the skin where treatment took place. Sunscreen is also recommended for any treated areas.

Who is the ideal candidate for Laser Hair Removal?
Anyone with unwanted hair they would like removed is a good candidate for this treatment. However, laser hair removal patients with darker pigmentation or extremely blonde, white, or gray hairs can be less responsive.

How many treatments do most patients need for Laser Hair Removal?
This depends on the areas you’d like to treat, but multiple sessions are usually needed. During your free laser hair removal consultation, our cosmetic surgeons can assess your needs more thoroughly to give you an estimate.

How do you treat Spider Veins?
Treatment is usually done through laser therapy or Sclerotherapy.

What treatment works best for Spider Veins on the face?
Laser treatment works the best because the veins are generally too small to be treated with Sclerotherapy.

Healing time is minimal and generally pain-free but, overall, depend upon the size of the treatment area. Most patients return to normal activities within 10 days, however some redness may be visible for a few months. This redness can be easily covered with makeup until it diminishesFor more information, please visit www.cosmeticsurgeryhappiness.com or Dr. Kirk Moore To contact the author, or to find out more about the content of this article, call (801) 685-2730 or email me personally at DrMoore@cosmeticsurgeryhappiness.com We serve clients from throughout the United States.