What exactly is a Fotofacial®?
It is a facial skin treatment based on intense pulse light. There are a variety of machines that produce intense pulsed light. Dr. Steinsapir uses the Lumenis Vasculight® HR, one of the most sophisticated machines developed for the purpose of performing intense pulsed light treatments. Applying a treatment crystal in a hand piece to the face treats the facial skin. The machine triggers a bright flash of light that is filtered by the crystal. The light produced targets colored targets in the skin including collagen, brown spots, and red spots. Treatment takes about 15 minutes and a numbing creaming makes the treatment comfortable. Typically a series of 5 or 6 sessions is performed at 3-week intervals. You pay as you go. The treatment improves sunspots, flushing, blood vessels, and tighten pores. Over the course of 5 or 6 treatments mild facial tightening is evident.
Back to FotoFoto FAQs
- When I lived in the Bay Area Patrick Bitter Jr., M.D. did several Fotofacial® for me. Is Dr. Steinsapir familiar with Dr. Bitter?
- What exactly is a Fotofacial®?
- I have veins in my lower eyelid. Will the Fotofacial® address these?
- I get cold sores. Will this be a problem with my Fotofacials?
- I previously had a series of Fotofacials a few years ago. Would I benefit from more Fotofacials?