Fotofacial RF®

How does the FotoFacial RF® differ from other photorejuvenation procedures?

In marrying Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Diode Laser, and RadioFrequency (RF) energy into one treatment, FotoFacial RF® treatments offer the very latest and most effective high-tech, non-invasive form of non-invasive skin enhancement. Many other lasers and devices such as basic IPL Photorejuvenation or Intense Pulsed Light systems claim to deliver state-of-the-art photorejuvenation. With these basic IPL Photorejuvenation procedures you may notice a degree of improvement in the appearance of some aspects of your skin. However, by combining RadioFrequency and Intense Pulsed Light, IR or Laser Diode into one FotoFacial RF® treatment, you will achieve the optimal degree of enhancement to all components of your skin. By adding the RadioFrequency to the Intense Pulsed light, Infrared and/or Laser the FotoFacial RF® procedure can now boast excellent, no downtime wrinkle improvements together with the significant improvement in redness, rosacea, pinkness, spider veins, pores and texture.

How are the FotoFacial RF® treatments performed?

The FotoFacial RF® treatments are simple, office based treatments. The patient is covered with a thin layer of cooling gel and the entire face, chest, hands or arms are treated with a gentle pulse of light and Radiofrequency energy. Each treatment takes about 30 minutes and involves pulses of bright visible light and Radiofrequency energy that are passed into the skin. Because each FotoFacial RF® treatment is gentle, most patients require 5 or 6 FotoFacial® treatments to see the desired results and they are performed every 3 weeks. In certain skin types, a microdermabrasion is performed between FotoFacial® treatments to enhance the penetration of the light and Radiofrequency energy.

How does the FotoFacial RF® work to improve the appearance of the skin?

Each pulse of the FotoFacial® device sends multiple types of energy into your skin, Intense Pulsed Visible Light, IR, Laser and/or RadioFrequency (RF) energy, that act synergistically to enhance the skin. Energy is given up to brown spots, blood vessels, and redness to gradually and gently lessen or eliminate these blemishes. The RadioFrequency also produce significant amounts of collagen, elastin and ground substances, the thick undercarpet of the skin, resulting in a noticeable and significant smoothening of fine to moderate wrinkles and textural irregularities of the skin.

What results might I expect from the FotoFacial RF® treatments?

All patients noticed some improvement in the appearance of their skin. The degree of improvement is gradual and persistent over the 15-18 week program and 5-6 FotoFacial RF® treatments. The noticeable and significant changes that have been reported include: Improvement in pink and brown discoloration, spider veins, pink and brown blemishes, sundamage, age spots, pore size, acne scarring and wrinkles. The degree of improvement can vary but averages 50-75% improvement in anything that is Pink and Vascular or Brown and Melanin in nature. With the ST and WR applicators the improvement in fine to moderate wrinkles, acne scarring, skin texture irregularities, laxity and smoothness is 50-75%.

Will the FotoFacial RF® treatment hurt and will I have to miss work?

The FotoFacial RF® treatments have a tolerable level of discomfort. The discomfort can be greatly reduced, or even eliminated by the use of a topical anesthetic cream applied to the skin 30 minutes prior to the scheduled FotoFacial RF®. After each treatment, patients can apply makeup and return to normal activities. FotoFacial RF® treatments have proven to be low risk, are associated with few complications and patients rarely have downtime or have to miss work or regular activities.