If your skin is damaged from the sun, has fine lines around the eyes and mouth, acne scars, broken blood vessels or age spots, dark circles around the eyes, then FotoFacial™ may be right for you. the machine emits intense pulses of light that can penetrate the levels of skin that causes collagen and blood vessels beneath the epidermis to constrict. Note that several non-medical spas may advertise this type of procedure. Be careful as they may be utilizing underpowered light devices (in some cases, illegally using the FotoFacial™ trademark) that will have no effect whatsoever.

A trained board certified dermatologist should perform this 30-minute procedure. Six full treatments are recommended for good results. Minor discomfort that feels similar to that of a rubber band snapping against the skin can be experienced during treatment. A topical anesthetic can help reduce discomfort and redness of the skin may last for 24 hours and in rare cases, up to three days. The results are remarkable with a reduction in visible facial lines occurring over a period of a few weeks. FotoFacial™ can also be used to treat sun damage and weathered areas of the neck, arms and chest, as well as the back of the hands. Your skin can appear tighter, smooth and firmer as you continue your treatments. Maintenance is suggested for good results.

Advantages: No downtime, (your skin may appear pink for a few hours after treatment) and improves the texture and refinement of the skin. The procedure is not effective on deep acne scars, deep wrinkles, frown lines (especially on the forehead and between the eyes). Dr. Peredo may offer other filler options to help with deep acne scars and frown lines.