Photo Rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment designed to produce younger and healthier looking skin. As most of us age, we begin to see visible signs of sun damage. Time and lifestyle choices also affect the appearance in our complexion. This aged look may include freckles, Rosacea, wrinkles, broken capillaries, dark spots, blotchy skin color, redness of the face and neck, enlarged pore size and uneven pigmentation. PhotoRejuvenation is the only procedure that can treat vascular redness, the appearance of Rosacea, pigmented brown spots, sun damage, skin texture, and collagen structure all at once. With the use of BBL therapy, an advanced version of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL™) technology, dramatic improvements can now be accomplished with little or no "downtime" and with very minimal discomfort.

PhotoRejuvenation treatments are beneficial for the treatment of:

1. Rosacea PhotoRejuvenation reduces the overall redness, flushing and tiny blood vessels associated with the condition and often improves the acne breakouts which are common.
2. Sun damage to the face (photo-aging) PhotoRejuvenation reduces freckling and irregular pigmentation and creates a more smooth appearance to the skin and even some reduction in pore appearance.
3. Sun damage to the chest and back (photo-aging) PhotoRejuvenation reduces the freckling and irregular pigmentation to the chest and/or back and improves the overall appearance of the skin. Also reduces the redness on the chest associated with excessive sun exposure.
4. Sun damage to the hands and arms (photo-aging, also called "liver spots") PhotoRejuvenation reduces the freckling and irregular pigmentation to the hands and even the arms with improvement in the thin-skin appearance of sun damaged hands.

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 reduction in pore size and fading of sun spots. Many patients with rosacea see improvement in breakouts and are able to decrease or discontinue their medications.

What is involved in PhotoRejuvenation treatments?

Each treatment takes approximately 15-30 minutes. A mild amount of discomfort can be expected. Individuals with more sensitivity may prefer to use a topical anesthetic cream which is applied 30-60 minutes prior to treatment. Immediately following a treatment, the skin may appear more red and flushed and the brown spots generally appear slightly darker. Over the next several days, the brown spots darkentand then subsequently "flake off" over the next several days.

When will I see results?

Even after your first treatment, your skin can feel smoother and will have more even tone. Improvement is gradual and will continue to be more visible after each treatment. Many individuals experience dramatic results only after 1-2 treatments; however, four to five treatments are performed for optimal results. Some patients will benefit from additional maintenance treatments.

AesthetiCare has been offering Photorejuvenation for 5 years. We own 3 FDA approved light systems for photoaging, including the most advanced on the market: The Sciton BBL. This system offers contact cooling, the widest variety of filters for a more precise treatment, and the largest spot size for faster treatments with less discomfort.

During your thorough and complimentary consultation, the experts at AesthetiCare will advise you on which treatments will provide the best results for your specific needs.