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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:
- Treatments
effectively reduce redness and flushing.
- Sun
damage (Photo-aging). Treatments reduce fine wrinkling, freckling
and
irregular pigmentation.
- Treatments
smooth skin and reduce pores.
- Treatments
reduce irregular pigment and even skin tone.
- 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.
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Photo courtesy
of Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr.
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"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
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Photo courtesy
of Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr.
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Photo courtesy
of Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr.
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"My
skin looks better now than fifteen years ago. All the brown
spots and dilated capillaries are gone."
-Robert
G., Age 59
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Photo courtesy
of Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr.
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Photo courtesy
of Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr.
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"I
am so excited by my results! Five easy treatments took at
least tens years off my skin"
-Elizabeth
S., Age 41
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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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