The terms fotofacial and photofacial all essentially refer to photorejuvenation – a treatment based upon a principle of heating/ stimulating the skin’s inner layer (dermis) while cooling/ protecting the outer layer (epidermis). A wide variety of procedures and technologies are available for performing this treatment. Though they are based on the same principle, each operates bit differently. (more…)
Archive for July, 2009What are key aspects of Photorejuvenation treatment and post-treatment care?Wednesday, July 29th, 2009What is the role of anesthetics in laser procedures ?Wednesday, July 29th, 2009Minor skin irregularities such as spider naevi, milia, cherry angiomas, telangiectasis, fibromas, hyper pigmentation, skin tags, cholesterol deposits as well as acne pimples can be treated with latest laser technology and equipment. (more…) Equipment for skin treatment with great utility valueFriday, July 24th, 2009We shall check the equipment range necessary for smooth, effective and precise skin treatment. On top of our list is the CryoProbe. It may seem a small and innocuous instrument to look at, but this piece of machinery has unmatched freezing power. (more…) How to identify a patient friendly laser centre?Friday, July 24th, 2009If you believe you might perhaps be in need of a specific procedure to correct some minor and deeper skin deformities such as light wrinkles and fine lines, laser skin enhancement is the best option. It’s a sensible step that will help rejuvenate skin, enhance your facial features and thus restore your appearance. (more…) How to deal with emotional and physical changes in the post-surgery phase?Friday, July 24th, 2009It is important to learn to deal with certain emotional and physical changes that take place in the post-surgery phase. What are they and how serious are they? Let us try to grasp them: (more…) How does the laser therapy help you attain an enhanced look?Monday, July 20th, 2009If the laser procedure is performed by experienced surgeons employing safest and advanced laser technology, you can be assured of the end result. This also ensures minimal side effects and least possible downtime, helping a faster and painless recovery. In fact, this is one of the biggest advantages of the laser procedure, hence it is highly recommended. (more…) Understanding key aspects of laser treatmentFriday, July 10th, 2009The basic two types of laser types/processes commonly used are known as erbium laser resurfacing and carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing. The laser tends to act on superficial, damaged skin cells, as a vaporizer, in both these types of treatments. (more…) What are various advantageous features of Photorejuvenation treatment?Friday, July 10th, 2009Advanced Photorejuvenation process makes use of the precise optimal wavelength of light for the purpose of clearing vascular as well as pigmented lesions. This is done by specifically targeting melanin (for pigmented lesions) and hemoglobin (for vascular lesions). Once the light gets absorbed by the lesion as heat, the lesion disappears. In some cases it may be necessary to undergo multiple treatments. It is important to understand why. This is primarily depending on the number of skin conditions that you are treating, apart from the severity of each individual patient’s problem. Considering these factors, a treatment spread over five or six sessions is usually recommended. By breaking down the treatment into a series of sessions, the procedure ensures gradual improvement. This also cuts down the risk factor. The probability of side effects is also very low. It is interesting to consider how other forms of treatments score in comparison to Photo-Facial/ Photorejuvenation. It causes little redness that also resolves faster, thus causing hardly any disruption in your busy schedule. Of course, you can get back to your routine life the same day. You need not discontinue with any of your regular activities if you take the necessary precautions suggested by medical experts. The whole purpose is to preserve the ‘no downtime’ aspect of the treatment patients appreciate so much. Last but not the least, Photorejuvenation system provides the lasting improvement of skin complexion and texture. |



