Laser resurfacing is a generic term for a skin treatment
that uses some kind of light-based technology. Photo facials (sometimes called
foto facials ) have a number of different uses, but are mostly used for
treating brown spots, broken capillaries, and boosting collagen.
The two main types of technology used for photo facials are
LED (light-emitting diode) and IPL (intense-pulsed light). They are completely
different, so it’s extremely important to understand which photo facial
technology is being used. That way you are more likely to get the results you
hope to achieve.
An LED photo facial is a very gentle treatment that uses
narrow spectrum light to boost collagen, which creates plumper, younger-looking
skin, or to kill the bacteria that causes acne. This type of photo facial is
more likely to be found in a day spa with a serious focus on esthetics.
LED photo facials are painless, cool and relaxing, and
(unlike IPL or laser treatments) carry no risk of burning. The best results
come after a series of photo facial treatments. To begin, a series of six
treatments with a one-to two weeks between is recommended. After that, maintain
with a treatment every month or two. It can be part of a facial or a
stand-alone treatment.
LED photo facials are a good choice for people who want to
boost collagen or treat acne. Their collagen-boosting, facial rejuvenation
properties have been proven with medical research. The results won’t be as
dramatic as plastic surgery, but it’s a gentler, more natural, less expensive
way to go.
Medical spas have IPL (intense-pulsed light), which is a
type of laser treatment, a photo facial. An IPL photo facial can treat a
variety of skin conditions such as brown spots, broken capillaries, spider
veins, and facial redness. An IPL photo facial delivers a bright blast of light
at very high energy levels through a hand-held device. While some IPLs have
cooling devices, it can be uncomfortable, even painful.
An IPL photo facial is the better choice if you have brown
spots, broken capillaries or overall redness, called diffused facial redness.
The number of IPL photo facials you need will vary depending on the condition
you’re treating, the results you want, and how your skin responds.
Photo facials work best in conjunction with a regular skin
care routine that you develop with your esthetician.
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