The best candidates for FotoFacial^TM treatments are people who suffer from rosacea, those with early aging changes and sun damage who desire a healthier, more youthful looking skin. It is also a great alternative for those who don't or can't take time off to heal from laser resurfacing or chemical peels. With FotoFacial^TM there is less discomfort and no downtime or disruptions to normal activities.

- Who is a good candidate for    FotoFacialTM treatments? - What areas can be treated? - What are the treatments    like?		- What results can I expect? - How soon will I see    results?

Who is a good candidate for FotoFacialTM treatments? Anyone who suffers from rosacea, sun damage, freckling and irregular pigmentation. People who want to reduce fine wrinkles and give their skin a radiant fresh look. Active people who want to improve their skin but do not want to interfere with social or outdoor activities.

What areas can be treated? FotoFacialTM treatments can be used on any part of the skin. They are especially effective for improving the appearance of the face, neck, and chest.

What are the treatments like? A mild amount of discomfort can be expected, each treatment takes 30 to 45 minutes. A topical anesthetic can be used 30 to 60 minutes before the treatment for those who feel a moderate amount of discomfort. Immediately following the treatment the skin may appear red and flushed and tiny capillaries may appear more visible. Brown spots may get darker. All of these changes gradually fade over a period of a few hours to a few days.

What results can I expect? People with visible aging from the sun can expect to see their skin become smoother with a decrease in fine wrinkles, reduction in pore size and a fading of sun spots. You can expect to see a gradual decrease in overall redness, flushing and dilated capillaries. Many people with rosacea see an improvement in breakouts and are able to decrease or discontinue their medications.

How soon will I see results? After your first treatment your skin will have a more even tone and feel smoother. Improvements are gradual and will be more evident after each treatment. Five treatments are performed for optimal results.