subject: Lights, Photo, Facial [print this page] Photo facials are not just head shots, nor are they merely a doctor's way of complementing you on your facial features. Photo facials are skin treatment that uses a light based technology to boost collagen and to treat acne, brown spots, and other skin conditions. The two main lights used are light-emitting diodes, LEDs, and intense-pulsed light, IPLs. These two forms of technology are extremely different from one another. It is important to do your research before deciding to have any treatment done.
LED facials are painless and relaxing. They are different than laser treatments and cause no risk of burning. They use a thin spectrum of light to boost collagen. There are normally six treatments with a week to two weeks in between each session. After the initial six treatments, it is said that patients should have treatments once every month to two months. LED treatments tend to be less expensive than a more dramatic plastic surgery.
IPL is a laser treatment photo facial that can also treat different skin disorders such as brown spots, broken capillaries, facial redness and spider veins. IPLs use a bright shot of light at high energy levels through a device used by hand. Some IPLs can be uncomfortable and some have been shown to be painful. An IPL is better than an LED for skin conditions. The amount of treatments may vary depending on the condition that is being treated and the way it reacts to the skin.
Regardless of the treatment type you choose, photo facials often work better when coupled with a normal skin care routine. For all answers to questions you may have about photo facials and skin care routines, be sure to consult your physician. It's always best to be as educated as possible before deciding on any cosmetic surgery.
