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Restore a natural youthful beauty to your skin with no downtime!
Photo courtesy of Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr.

Click one of the areas below to view more information regarding FotoFacial™ Treatments.

About FotoFacial™ Treatments

What are the indications for FotoFacial™ Treatments?

What areas can be treated?

What results can I expect?

What are treatments like?

How soon will I see results?

Are you a candidate for FotoFacial™ Treatments?

What are the advantages of FotoFacial™ Treatments over chemical peels and Microdermabrasion?

About FotoFacial™ Treatments

FotoFacial™ Treatments are full face, neck and/or chest treatments using pulses of visible light that effectively improve facial redness and flushing as well as the visible signs of sun damage and aging. FotoFacial™ Treatments were developed and first introduced by Board-certified dermatologist, Patrick Bitter Jr. MD as a non invasive method to rejuvenate and improve skin with no downtime. A non-laser medical device(MultiLight™ and Vasculight™ from ESC medical) is used to delivers a series of light to the skin. Specific settings are selected for each treatment to maximize improvement.

A series of five or more treatments are performed at three week intervals. The benefits of FotoFacial™ Treatments are consistent, visible, improvement in the skin with no downtime, little discomfort and minimal risk. With FotoFacial™ Treatments for the first time the embarrassing redness and flushing of rosacea can be dramatically reduced and sun damaged, aging skin can be noticeably improved.

"It was very important to me that I could
return to work immediately after treatments."


- Stacia C., Age 31


What are the indications for FotoFacial Treatments™?

FotoFacial™ Treatments are beneficial in the treatment of the following:

  1. Treatments effectively reduce redness and flushing.
  2. Sun damage (Photo-aging). Treatments reduce fine wrinkling, freckling and
    irregular pigmentation.
  3. Treatments smooth skin and reduce pores.
  4. Treatments reduce irregular pigment and even skin tone.
  5. Rosacea - FotoFacial™ Treatments reduce the overall redness, flushing, and
    dilated capillaries and improve the breakouts of this common chronic facial
    condition.

Photo courtesy of Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr.
Before

Photo courtesy of Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr.
After

"My makeup used to be as important to me as my watch and ring. Now I'm not even sure where my makeup is! For the first time in thirty years I feel comfortable without makeup.

-Cynthia M., Age 53



Photo courtesy of Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr.
Before

Photo courtesy of Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr.
After

"My skin looks better now than fifteen years ago. All the brown spots and dilated capillaries are gone."

-Robert G., Age 59



Photo courtesy of Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr.
Before

Photo courtesy of Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr.
After

"I am so excited by my results! Five easy treatments took at least tens years off my skin"

-Elizabeth S., Age 41

What areas can be treated?

FotoFacial™ Treatments can be used on any part of the skin. They are especially effective for improving the appearance of the face, neck and chest.

What results can I expect?

You can expect to see a gradual decrease in overall redness, flushing and dilated capillaries. People with visible aging from the sun can expect to see their skin become smoother with a decrease in fine wrinkles, reduction in pore size and fading sun spots. Many people with rosacea see an improvement in breakouts and are able to decrease or discontinue their medications.

What are treatments like?

Each treatment takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes. A mild amount of discomfort can be expected. People with more sensitive skin may prefer to use ELA-MAX®, a topical anesthetic cream. When ELA-MAX® is used 30 to 60 minutes before treatment there is almost no discomfort with treatment. There is no discomfort after treatments. Immediately following a treatment, the skin may appear red and flushed and tiny capillaries may appear more visible. Brown spots generally appear darker. All of these changes gradually fade over a period of hours to a few days.

How soon will I see results?

After your first treatment, your skin will feel smoother and will have a more even tone. These improvements are gradual and will be more visible after each treatment. Five treatments are performed for optimal results. Some patients will benefit from additional treatments.

"I can't remember the last time my skin looked this good."

- S. C., Age 31

Are you a candidate for FotoFacial™ Treatments?

The best candidates for FotoFacial™ Treatments are:

  • People who suffer from rosacea and experience flushing and redness of their skin.
  • People with early aging changes and sun damage who desire healthier more youthful appearing skin.
  • People who don't want to take the time off to heal from laser resurfacing or chemical peels.
  • Active people who want to improve their skin but do not want to interfere with social or outdoor activities..

What are the advantages of FotoFacial™ Treatments over chemical peels and microdermabrasion?

Chemical peels, laser resurfacing and microdermabrasion (e.g.. Power Peels) are ineffective in reducing redness and flushing or dilated capillaries. Prior to FotoFacial™ Treatments there was no effective treatment for flushing or facial and neck redness.

With FotoFacial™ Treatments there is less discomfort and no downtime or disruptions to normal activities. The end result of FotoFacial™ Treatments is smoother, healthier and younger-appearing skin. FotoFacial™ Treatments can be beneficial after laser resurfacing or facelift surgery to improve results. FotoFacial™ Treatments can also be used in conjunction with chemical peeling or microdermabrasion to enhance the results of these procedures..

"My last FotoFacial treatment was almost one year ago and my redness and daily, flushing have not come back."

-Richard S., Age 57

 

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