About FotoFacial Treatments

FotoFacial Treatments are full face, neck and/or chest treatments using pulses of visible light that effectively improve facial redness and flushing as well as the visible signs of sun damage and aging. FotoFacial Treatments were developed and first introduced by Board-certified dermatologist, Patrick Bitter Jr. MD as an non invasive method to rejuvenate and improve skin with no downtime. A non-laser medical device (MultiLight and Vasculight form ESC medical) is used to deliver a series of gentle pulses of light to the skin. Specific settings are selected for each treatment to maximize improvement. A series of five or more treatments are performed at three week intervals. The benefits of FotoFacial Treatments are consistent, visible improvement in the skin with no downtime, little discomfort and minimal risk. With FotoFacial Treatments for the first time the embarrassing redness and flushing of rosacea can be dramatically reduced and sun damaged, aging skin can be noticeably improved.

"It was very important to me that I could return to work immediately after treatments."---Stacia C., Age 31
   

What are the indications for FotoFacial Treatments?

FotoFacial Treatments are beneficial in the treatment of the following:

  1. Treatments effectively reduce redness and flushing.
  2. Sun damage (Photo-aging). Treatments reduce fine wrinkling, freckling and irregular pigmentation.
  3. Treatments smooth skin and reduce pores.
  4. Treatments reduce irregular pigment and even skin tone.
  5. Rosacea - FotoFacial Treatments reduce the overall redness, flushing and dilated capillaries and improve the breakouts of this common chronic facial condition.
 
 

What areas can be treated?

FotoFacial Treatments can be used on any part of the skin. They are especially effective for improving the appearance of the face, neck and chest.

 

What results can I expect?

You can expect to see a gradual decrease in overall redness, flushing and dilated capillaries. People with visible aging form the sun can expect to see their skin become smoother with a decrease in fine wrinkles, reduction in pore size and fading of sun spots. Many people with rosacea see an improvement in breakouts and are able to decrease or discontinue their medications.

 

What are Treatments like?

Each treatment takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes. A mild amount of discomfort can be expected People with more sensitive skin may prefer to use ELA-MAX a topical anesthetic cream. When ELA-MAX is used 30 to 60 minutes before treatment there is almost no discomfort with treatment. There is no discomfort after treatments. Immediately following a treatment, the skin may appear red and flushed and tiny capillaries may appear more visible. Brown spots generally appear darker. All of these changes gradually fade over a period of hours to a few days.

How soon will I see results?

After your first treatment, your skin will feel smoother and will have a more even tone. These improvements are gradual and will be more visible after each treatment. Five treatments are performed for optimal results. Some patients will benefit from additional treatments.

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