A Brief Introduction to Photofacial

Everyone wants to have a perfect skin texture and appearance at all times. But due to changing environments like heredity, stress, pollution, or other skin ageing factors, it suffers from issues like rosacea, pigmentation, and sun damage, among others. Dr. Roopi Khera, a renowned dermatologist known for offering the best photofacial treatment in Ludhiana, explains that with the introduction of advanced technologies in skin care and medicine, cosmetic skin concerns can now be treated in a variety of ways and photofacial treatment is one of the most modern, aesthetic and multi-purpose treatment options.

What Is Photofacial?

Photofacial is a light-based skin rejuvenation treatment that serves as an alternative to laser skin rejuvenation. It is frequently regarded as an advanced version of a regular facial. Other names for this treatment include facial rejuvenation and photo rejuvenation. Except for the area around the eyes, photofacial treatment is performed on all body sites that are frequently exposed to sunlight. The most common target areas are the face, shoulders, neck, chest, back, legs, arms, and hands.

Why Is Photofacial Done?

Photofacial treatments can help treat a variety of cosmetic skin flaws caused by sun exposure. Typically, they are used to treat the following skin conditions:

• Acne scars
• Blotchy skin
• Open or enlarged pores
• Age spots and sun spots
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Poor skin texture
• Uneven skin tone
• Redness or rosacea
• Skin blemishes
• Minor dermal injuries
• Spider veins
• Broken blood capillaries or dilated blood vessels
• Skin pigmentation issues, hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation

Types Of Photofacial

The most sought-after types of photo facial treatments are:

1. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photofacials: During this treatment, a device that emits intense pulsed light is used to penetrate the skin and stimulate collagen synthesis. People with skin issues such as age spots and hyperpigmentation are more likely to prefer this treatment. It can also be used to treat other skin conditions, such as spider veins, broken capillaries, and wrinkles. It can be an excellent way to achieve immediate, glowing skin.
2. LED Photofacials: This non-IPL photofacial uses light-emitting diodes to treat minor skin issues in people with sensitive skin. LED lights only affect the skin epidermis, or outermost skin layer, and are the most effective treatments for acne marks, minor skin blemishes, and wrinkles. This type of photofacial is less intense than an IPL facial.

How Do Both Types Of Photofacials Work?

In both IPL and LED photo facials, light pulses penetrate deep into the skin and heat the dermis, boosting collagen production. Collagen is a structural protein that helps the skin stay firm and rejuvenated.

An IPL photo facial treatment penetrates the skin more deeply than an LED photo facial. During an IPL photo facial, a light pulse is absorbed by the skin's red blood cells and melanin. It works by thermally damaging melanin in the skin, reducing hyperpigmentation. LED photofacial treatment is determined by the color of the LED light used. A green LED light treats age spots, hyperpigmentation, and freckles, whereas a blue LED light treats skin blemishes, acne, and acne scars. An amber LED photofacial is best for treating spider veins and red spots, whereas a red LED photofacial is ideal for reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Photofacial Procedure

Here's what one can expect from a photo facial session:

• To avoid skin redness and burning sensations during the procedure, a cooling gel is applied to the skin in the treatment area.
• To protect the eyes from intense light, the patient is given dark glasses to wear.
• After that, a light-emitting handheld device is used across the treatment area while intense pulsed light or LED light penetrates the skin dermis and causes controlled damage to the skin's pigments.
• At last, the cooling gel is wiped off and a skin moisturizer and sunscreen are applied to the face.

How Many Photofacial Sittings Are Required To See Effective Results?

Multiple sittings (between 3 and 5) are typically required to achieve the desired results from photo facial treatment. To maintain the outcome of the treatment, photo facials must be repeated once or twice a year.

How Long Do the Photo-Facial Results Last?

The effects of the photofacial treatment begin to show after just one session, and the final desired outcome appears gradually over time. The desired effects usually last a long time.

So, if one wants an effective skin rejuvenation treatment, a photofacial is a good option. To learn about the procedure in greater detail or to get a photofacial session, one can schedule an appointment with Dr. Roopi Khera, a top skin specialist in Ludhiana at The Glo Medispa. She is highly skilled and experienced in performing these advanced skin rejuvenation treatments.

Visit The Glo Medispa today to learn more.