There are many skin treatments available today and, over recent
years, high energy pulsed CO2 and Erbium YAG lasers have become
increasingly popular. The lasers do repair deep wrinkles by molding
and re-shaping supple collagen and elastic skin tissue, but can
be painful and slow to heal.
Light facials or Photorejuvenation facials can also improve the
problem of finer wrinkles, sagging skin, blood vessels and brown
pigmentation spots. Photorejuvenation does not leave the patient
with sores or scabbing, which means you does not have to take
time off from everything to heal. It does require several treatments
before the skin tightening and re-shaping can be noticed.
Should you anticipate much improvement?
If you have very deep scars or wrinkles, you should consider
a more aggressive treatment than Photorejuvenation. Those who
have small, fine wrinkles or uneven blood vessel blotches or marks
will see great results. As with any anti-aging treatment, the
sooner you take action against the tell-tale signs, the more success
you will have and the less deep wrinkles will form in the future.
Will there be any pain?
If you decide to have your whole face treated, you may experience
discomfort. It is not to the extent that you will need anesthetic
injections, but some patients do like to apply cold packs or use
topical anesthetic creams.
What do I need to do beforehand?
Prior to getting Photorejuvenation facial treatments, you will
be given some steps to follow on caring for your skin. You should
not wear any foundation or make-up and must keep your skin clean.
You will be instructed to massage some Emla into your skin about
half hour or so before the appointment, concentrating on the areas
to be treated. You also need to stay out of the sun, as any tanning
before your Photorejuvenation can increase blotchy patches.
How regularly can I have Photorejuvenation?
Often the treatment program will be around five sessions over
about a month. Some people may only need three treatments over
two weeks. You will also be given recommendations for looking
after your skin at home and would probably benefit from a yearly
light maintenance facial.
Are there any adverse effects?
When you have a Photorejuvenation facial treatment, you will
look like you have just done a hard aerobics session. Your skin
will appear red and flushed, but won't be burned or scab as with
laser treatments. This will usually only last for a matter of
minutes and, for some, a few hours after your session. If you
have stretched or sagging skin, you may be a bit puffy as well.
If you have had any brown blotches worked on, you will notice
them go darker and eventually fall off. In some rare cases, patients
do get some blistering that also heals not long afterwards.
Photorejuvenation facial therapies are milder on the skin than
laser treatments and are perfect for people who does not yet have
deep wrinkles or over stretched skin. It heals a lot faster and
you only require maintenance about once a year after your program
is complete. You will definitely see improvements in the appearance
of fine lines, veins and blotches after Photorejuvenation therapies.
Dr. Barry Lycka is the President of http://www.LesTout.com and
one of the foremost cosmetic dermatologists in North America.
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