Photo Facials and Skin Rejuvenation

Both the pleasures and stresses of life, along with the simple passage of time, cause our skin to appear older. Increasingly men and women of all ages want younger-looking skin, but don’t want to take time away from their active lifestyles.

The terms "Photo Facials" and  "Photorejuvenation" refer to the non-invasive treatment of red and brown pigment, using intense pulsed light without disruption of the skin's surface. This leaves a smooth skin texture and even complexion, yielding a more youthful appearance.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL™) Skin Treatments by Laser-A-Way are a safe, effective and popular way to  improve the signs of aging on the face, neck, chest, arms and hands.
This procedure typically requires 4 to 6 sessions of about 20 minutes each, performed at three-week intervals. Several IPL™ treatments are required to provide gradual, natural-looking improvement with very low risk. Thereafter, 1 or 2 maintenance sessions a year are recommended.IPL™ Skin Treatments are recognized for a very high measure of client satisfaction. This  is because the process treats the full face, neck, chest or hands, rather than addressing a single isolated area or imperfection. With a series of treatments, IPL™ technology can help restore a more youthful appearance without client  "downtime" or the prolonged recovery necessary after other types of treatments. In fact, many people even schedule their sessions during their lunch breaks.

Applications

• Improves the appearance of aged and sun-damaged skin (photo-ageing)
• Removes age spots (sun-induced freckles), and most benign brown pigments (mottled pigmentation )
• Removes redness caused by broken capillaries. Aging, sun exposure and other factors can cause the appearance of broken capillaries and blood vessels on the face known as telangiectasias, which appear as spider veins. Sometimes broken capillaries can cause a diffused redness in the skin, called erythema, a source of social embarrassment for many people. Rosacea is another common skin condition that is characterized by diffused erythema. All of these conditions respond well to IPL™.

The Procedure

A brief consultation with one of our highly-trained  IPL™ specialists should provide all the information needed. This technology can only be used to treat light skin, excluding dark-skinned individuals such as those of African, Hispanic or Asian descent.

Next, a gel (similar to ultrasound gel) is usually spread over the treatment area. This helps keep the skin cool and focus the light treatment. Clients wear special eyewear to protect the eyes from the bright light.

The smooth, glass surface of the IPL™ handpiece is then moved over the treatment area, while light-based energy is emitted in highly controlled flashes or pulses. IPL™ treatments are usually pain-free. Some clients compare the sensation to a light pinch or the snap of a rubber band. Even though the light is very bright it cannot damage the eyes.

After treatment, clients can immediately return to normal routines and activities. Occasionally evidence of treatment such as redness or blotchiness may last for an hour or two. Note: The first few days after the treatment, it will appear as if the treatment has been unsuccessful but generally after 5 days one will be able to notice a difference in skin appearance.
The change in skin appearance will substantially improve after the 3rd treatment, even though it is already visible after just one treatment. (Depending on how severe the sun damage are).