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A photofacial does more than a traditional salon facial. It can actually undo the damage the sun and time have wrought on the skin. Going beyond the surface, photofacials at a medical spa in Round Rock can tighten the skin, even out pigmentation and make fine lines nearly invisible.

An intense pulsed light (IPL) or “photofacial” is a noninvasive procedure that uses visible light to rejuvenate the skin. The light penetrates the skin, going into the deeper layers and encouraging them to produce more collagen. Collagen is the natural substance with in the skin that keeps it looking full and smooth. Unfortunately, over time the skin produces less to replace what has broken down. Wrinkles and sagging are the result of collagen loss.

Many different skin issues can be treated with a series of IPL treatments, including fine lines and wrinkles. Other issues that may respond well to IPL are minor sun damage, hyperpigmentation and age spots, broken capillaries and spider veins as well as others. Different wavelengths penetrate the skin at different levels, giving practitioners more options for treating different problems.>/p>

Treatments are typically performed in a series of appointments, depending on the type and severity of the skin issue. Some problems require more treatments that others. A licensed and trained technician should administer IPL therapy and the spa you choose should be supervised by a physical. While this treatment is typically very predictable, it is still a medical procedure and should be treated as such. A doctor’s attention should be a major factor in your choice of IPL providers.

While many skin issues respond well to photofacials, not everyone is a good candidate for this type of therapy. (This is another reason to choose a medical spa with a supervising physician.) The best results are achieved by using the best technique for each patient.

A patient may not be a good candidate for IPL is he or she is prone to the formation of keloid scars. Keloid scars are often dark red, thickened scars the rise above the surface of the skin. Anyone with a compromised ability to heal, like many patients with diabetes, will not likely be an appropriate candidate for IPL. Your medical spa’s supervision physician should examine your skin and any scar you have prior to treatment to assess your candidacy. A patch test may be performed to determine how you skin will react to the treatment.

There is little to no recuperation or down time involved with IPL facials. Photofacials cause no burning or blistering and only a little discoloration or swelling after the procedure. Most patients are able to go back to work the next day without any visible signs of having had a treatment. This gentle approach set photofacials apart from more invasive treatments like laser resurfacing or chemical peels. It is also much easier to fit into a busy life where taking weeks to heal in private is simply not an option.

While a traditional salon facial can help improve the surface of the skin, many patient require a solution that goes a bit deeper to treat the source of their skin issues. For these patients, photofacials may be answer they have been seeking.