Non-ablative Laser Facial

Unlike the aggressive treatments of the past the non-ablative laser photofacial stimulates your skin's own natural ability to repair itself. You will immediately see softening of the skin, decrease in pore size, decrease in oil production and the need for less foundation while applying make-up. The laser is FDA approved to reduce fine wrinkles and works by stimulating the collagen to begin replicating itself as in young skin.

What is the treatment session like?
The treatment itself is comfortable and relaxing. No anesthetic is required as the procedure is essentially painless. Patients can return to work the very same day. There is no risk of scarring. There is a sensation of warmth much like laying in the sun. The facial stimulates your skin's own natural ability to heal itself by replicating collagen.

What are the benefits of the laser facial?
Immediately you will notice softer, smoother looking and feeling skin with a noticeable decrease in pore size. After a series of treatments you will notice a resolution of uneven pigmentation, decreasing redness, almost complete resolution of rosacea and acne conditions and a softening of fine lines and wrinkles. In general, the skin looks younger and more vibrant.

What else can be expected?
The laser will also dramatically improve sun damage, age spots, mild acne scarring and can add volume to the lips in a natural manner without swelling or discomfort.

Will I require additional treatments?
After an initial series of treatments it is recommended to have follow-up treatments at 6 to 12 month intervals as the aging process and sun damage are not halted. We will educate you in ways of caring for your skin that will help preserve the investment that you have made and minimize the frequency of further treatments.

Immediate results seen in the first three months with treatment every three weeks (four to six treatments).

In more than 95% of patients:
1. SMOOTHER SKIN (Easier to apply makeup and less makeup is needed)
2. Marked reduction of abnormal redness
3. Firmer skin of the face and/or neck
4. MINIMIZE LARGE PORES

In 60% to 90% of patients:
1. Younger looking skin
2. Clearer texture of the skin

In 50% to 55% of patients:
1. Minimizing wrinkles 5 to 10 years (not including naso labial folds)
2. Fuller skin of the face
3. 50% improvement of acne scars

In 24% to 33% of patients:
1. Modest lifting of the tissue under and behind the chin

Long-term effects after initial four to six bi-weekly treatments with follow up treatments every three to six months:
1. Younger looking skin
2. Decreased rate of development and/or the prevention of new wrinkles