Photo Facial Technology is used for boosting collagen and treating a variety of skin conditions such as Acne, Broken Capillaries, Hyperpigmentation, Age Spots, Wrinkles, Bags under the eyes and Enlarged pores. It is most effective in conjunction with a regular skin care regimen that you develop with your Skin Care Therapist and can be combined with Microderm Abrasion treatments.
There are two main types of Photo Facial Technology - Light Emitting Diode (LED) and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) witch differ based on your desired results. LED facials are painless and carry no risk of burning, they can be part of a regular European Facial or a stand alone treatment. LED is much gentler than plastic surgery and can really boost Collagen and treat Acne, and the treatments usually take around 15 to 30-minutes. IPL is primarily used to treat conditions like Facial Redness, Spider Veins, Broken Capillaries and Age Spots. IPL can be painful and uncomfortable and the number of treatments you will need may vary depending on how your skin responds. The pain has is best described as being snapped with a rubber band. A typical IPL treatment lasts about 30-minutes and they are typically scheduled over 3-week intervals - Most clients will need between 5 to 8 total treatments for optimum results, and treatments generally range in price from $400 to $800 dollars. Side effects may include temporary swelling, redness, blistering and bruising.
If you have questions regarding your personal skin regimen or are interested in learning more about Photofacials or Microderm Abrasion please ask to speak to one of our Skin Care Therapists at (310) 577-2211.