from the Fall 2006 issue
Over the years, two of our top procedures have been FotoFacial™ and FotoFirm™. The reason for their popularity is that these two skin-rejuvenating treatments address a variety of common issues – fine lines, rosacea, brown spots and large pores – in one treatment series. Now we are taking these two proven procedures to the next level. We are combining them with our new VibraLight treatment to enhance the overall outcomes for our patients, and we call our new photo-rejuvenation series Signature FotoFacial and Signature FotoFirm.
Our Signature FotoFacial or Signature FotoFirm starts with a vibradermabrasion to exfoliate your skin. This procedure improves the appearance of your skin and allows better penetration of the intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments. Next, we use the same vibrating paddles to infuse a topical anesthetic cream that numbs the skin for the next step. The FotoFacial or FotoFirm comes next. The final step is the GentleWaves® Skin Fitness treatment. It augments the collagen-boosting action of the FotoFacial or FotoFirm and reduces any redness or swelling from the main procedure.
The FotoFacial uses IPL to reduce the signs of sun damage, specifically fine lines, red blood vessels, brown spots, and large pores. The FotoFirm uses the same IPL light as the FotoFacial followed by a collagen-stimulating laser to help reduce wrinkles. Both are done as a series of five treatments spaced three weeks apart. There is slight discomfort from this treatment, but infusing the anesthetic cream with the Vibraderm® paddles makes the procedure easy to tolerate.
After the FotoFacial or FotoFirm, there may be some mild redness and swelling, but the GentleWaves treatment, besides further stimulating your collagen, helps reduce redness and swelling. Any freckles or brown sun spots will usually turn darker for a few days after the treatment before they lighten and go away. It’s fine to use makeup and resume your normal skin-care regimen after your Signature treatment.
If you are interested in trying either of these top-of-the-line combination skin-rejuvenating treatments, call 713.850.0240 to schedule a consultation with one of our dermatologists or our physician assistant.
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