How is Photo Rejuvenation
Performed?
A photo rejuvenation
procedure can take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes,
depending on the size of the area to be treated. During
the procedure, pulses of intense light are delivered to
the skin through very specific filters. The level of
energy is delivered in specific settings to maximize the
results. The tissues absorb the light energy which
stimulates the production of collagen. With new collagen
forming, the patient?s aging skin begins to soften. Fine
lines and wrinkles are decreased and the redness with
rosacea can be dramatically reduced.
This procedure is repeated in a series of six treatments,
every three to four weeks, in order to achieve optimal
results. The number of treatments can vary depending on
the area and the skin?s condition. Even after one
treatment, most patients notice a smoother look and feel
to their skin. Improvements will become more evident with
every treatment.
What are The Long-Term
Effects of Photo Rejuvenation?
Photo rejuvenations can
have a lasting effect on the patient. However, this
treatment does not prevent the skin from aging. Patients
will still continue to age, and a follow up treatment is
usually done after a year or so. Otherwise, if the patient
does not undergo further treatment, their skin will revert
to a pre-treatment appearance.
For those patients undergoing photo rejuvenation to treat
rosacea, the redness and flushing can be reduced by 80 to
90 percent.
