Photofacial, as the name suggests is a kind of laser facial that is done with the means of light. The procedure may be combined with radio frequency waves to give maximise results. It is suited for treating acne scars, rosacea, aging lines and wrinkles and for fixing broken capillaries etc.

What is a photofacial laser treatment?

This is a technically advanced treatment for skin performed in dermatologic clinics in India and worldwide. The photofacial laser treatment uses light technology to effectively treat the skin area and diminish acne, scars, freckles, blemishes, wrinkles etc. This is a 30-minutes procedure under which pulses of the light are deeply penetrated in your skin to increase collagen production and diminish any skin related disease.

How does light facial treatment work?

Light facial treatment uses light waves to clear your skin of acne, blemishes and photodamage without causing too much discomfort.

Before starting the treatment, you would be given an eye mask to cover your eyes. This helps to protect them from intense light technology. A cool gel may be applied on the skin then the skin care specialist will apply bright light pulses to the affected area through the handpiece. You might feel a warm sensation like a rubber band snapping on your skin.

The number of light pulses depend on the area covered for treatment. After the completion of light facial treatment icing may be applied although it may not be needed as the treatment hardly causes any pain.

Advanced Photofacial (Hollywood laser peel)

Hollywood laser peel is a photofacial laser peel that is also known with other names such as spectra peel or carbon peel. This is an exfoliation procedure that helps to clear mild acne, scars and wrinkles. The treatment got its name because many well-known celebrities asked for the treatment right before the red-carpet event.

Hollywood laser peel is the perfect solution to superficial skin problems and gives a healthy glow to your face before an important event.

There are 3 steps to the procedure of Hollywood laser peel

  1. In the first step, a black peel is applied on the face for treatment. This is a carbon solution that appears like a mud mask.
  2. The second step involves laser heating the carbon on your face. You might feel a prickling sensation as part of the treatment. The laser is slowly moved over the carbon repeatedly to break the pigmentation and reveal the skin underneath. The laser also helps to boost collagen production.
  3. The last step involves changing the setting on the laser machine that breaks-up the carbon particles. This exfoliates and resurfaces your skin.

The procedure isn’t uncomfortable and is safe for all skin types. The effect of this treatment can be felt immediately making it a preferred choice by many. There is no downtime for this treatment, so you can resume daily activities almost immediately.

What are the benefits of Hollywood laser peel photofacial?

This photofacial laser treatment is effective for treating different types of skin conditions such as:

  • Fine lines and wrinkles caused by aging
  • Large open pores
  • Scars caused by acne
  • Acne
  • Oily skin

The deep cleansing helps to rejuvenate the skin completely and brings a youthfulness to your appearance. Fine lines and wrinkles would be visibly reduced with a single treatment. Other benefits of Hollywood laser peel are:

  1. Get a younger looking skin as laser treatment eradicates fine lines and wrinkles.
  2. Acne problems can be reduced with the use of this laser treatment. Large pores that causes acne can be subsided with carbon peel. The treatment removes the epidermis of your skin that can improve the skin quality and lighten mild acne scars.
  3. Carbon peel technology helps to treat rosacea, a skin disease that causes redness. It helps to diffuse the redness with its technically advanced peeling method.
  4. The photofacial treatment is exceptionally good for the face. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles, gives you a youthful skin that is smooth and enhanced complexion. Pigmentation of any kind is reduced through this method of treatment.
  5. It stimulates collagen production that is essential for making your skin feel rejuvenated and young. Most celebrities opt for this treatment because age causes dullness and lines in your face. Hollywood laser peel helps to remove the dullness and produce a scintillating effect that makes your skin look younger.
  6. The downtime of this treatment is none. This makes it possible for you to continue with your regular activities without experiencing any discomfort or concealing yourself from anyone. The treatment is also quite quick, so you need not spend hours trying to get your skin in shape. It takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour for the treatment to be completed entirely without causing you much discomfort.
  7. Carbon peel is safe for all types of skin. You may have a sensitive skin or oily skin; carbon peel is perfect for all and it can help to exfoliate your skin without causing any harm to the skin. It significantly reduces the production of acne causing bacteria or pigmentation. It is effective for a longer period of time as compared to other skin treatments.

Results of Photofacial with Spectra Laser

The results of the carbon peel treatment are almost immediate. Your skin may experience redness immediately following the treatment however it will disappear within a few hours.

You will feel a visible difference in your skin appearance. There will be an instant glow to your skin along with a major difference in reduction of scars, blemishes, wrinkles, fine lines and melasma. You will also see a visible difference in pigmentation as your skin will have an even and smooth texture.

Your complexion would be clearer and brighter than before. This treatment helps to significantly improve elasticity of the skin thereby improving collagen production that contributes to making you look younger. Depending on your skin and the problems faced by you, the medical practitioner may recommend 3 to 4 treatments. These treatments are set apart 3 to 4 weeks to cause minimum discomfort and provide maximum results.

Precautions for maintaining Hollywood photofacial effects

All skin treatments require substantial amount of precautions to have a lasting effect. Although there is little to no downtime for photofacial laser treatment, one needs to take certain precautions in order to elongate the effects of this treatment.

These are substantial precautions that you should take after Hollywood laser treatment:

  1. Excessive sun exposure: Avoid going out in the sun immediately after treatment. You should also take extra precaution of wearing a sunscreen no less than SPF 30 before venturing outdoor. The UV rays can darken your skin area and cause irritation compelling you to scratch the affected area. Thus, you must not overexpose your skin to the sun however a few minutes under the sun would be good for your skin.
  2. Scratching or rubbing skin: After receiving laser treatment, the affected area needs time to recuperate. Be responsible and avoid scratching, rubbing or picking your skin after the treatment. Also, avoid using abrasive cleansers or scrubbers that may harm your delicate new skin. Use chemical free moisturiser on your skin to hydrate it and make it supple.
  3. Apply Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera is an instant cooling gel that hydrates your skin and helps in healing it uniformly. The components found in Aloe Vera tends to make the healing process faster. You can apply the gel to your skin generously several times to keep your skin hydrated.
  4. Avoid prior skin treatments: Any chemical peel or exfoliation on your skin prior to the laser treatment should be avoided. Try to refrain from getting any skin treatments done before 10 days of laser facial. The abraded skin can negatively affect your Hollywood laser peel thus you must take precautions and avoid it before coming for this particular treatment. Some medical practitioners may also suggest additional treatments depending on your skin, you can opt for those treatments depending on your needs.
  5. Soothe your skin with cooling packs: Sometimes, people who have sensitive skin may get a burning sensation after the treatment. You can apply cooling packs, cold cream or ice packs on your face to abate the burning sensation.