Photorejuvenation is a broad category that includes a variety of non-invasive cosmetic procedures that use the natural energy from light to improve the condition of your skin.
Photo Rejuvenation is a non-invasive treatment performed with medical-grade Broad Band Light (BBL) or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology. It is designed to target skin conditions, including pigmentation, anecdotally fine lines, sun damaged skin, dilated capillaries, redness, and rosacea. The process works by using accurately targeted light energy to safely treat visible blood vessels or pigmentation.
Photo Rejuvenation stimulates the body’s natural healing process to assist in the removal of treated pigmentation and vessels, while also promoting the natural production of collagen, which leaves skin smoother and more evenly toned. Treatments have proven to generate substantial visible improvements in the skin without significant downtime.
You’ll also notice that pigmented areas such as freckles and age spots appear much lighter, and after several treatments will fade and in most cases eventually disappear. Photo Rejuvenation is also used to heat up the dermis and stimulate collagen production, improving skin texture, firmness, pore size and fine lines, increasing the youthfulness of your skin.
Benefits to Photorejuvenation
- Slows the effect the sun has upon your skin
- Addresses photo-aging, rosacea and pigmentation
- Consistent, visible and long-lasting results
- Can return immediately to normal activity
- Treatment takes only 15 - 30 minutes
- Safe for both face,neck, chest or skin anywhere on the body
Frequently asked questions
How does photorejuvenation work?
Photo Rejuvenation works by using accurately targeted light energy to safely treat visible blood vessels or pigmentation. The Broad Band Light (BBL) or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) stimulates the body’s natural healing process to assist in the removal of treated pigmentation and vessels, while also promoting the natural production of collagen, which leaves skin smoother and more evenly toned.
Do I need to do anything before treatment?
- Avoid going in the sun without SPF30+ sunscreen for at least 4 weeks prior to treatment
- Avoid sunburn, suntan, herpes outbreak (cold sores), inflammatory acne, eczema, hypo or hyperpigmentation
- Avoid over-the-counter blood-thinning agents for at least a week
- You must not use any form of Vitamin A acid for at least 60 days, including retinoic acid, glycolic acid, tretinoin (Retin-A) and alpha-hydroxy acids
- Stop using Isotrentinoin for at least 6 months
Should I expect any side effects?
After treatment, the area may experience redness, slight swelling and a mild burning sensation, this may last for up to 2 days and is completely normal. Other side effects may include: superficial crusting, temporary undesirable pigmentation, cold sores, and blistering may occur.
How often will I need treatment?
For the best possible results, we recommend 2 to 5 treatments, although additional treatments may be required depending on the density of pigmentation and severity of UV damage on the skin. As long as healing from the previous session is completed treatments can take place every 4 to 6 weeks. The average session takes approximately 30 minutes but will vary depending on the size of the area being treated.
What should I expect post-treatment?
Improvement may be visible after the first session. Long-lasting results will be achieved with commitment to the use of sunscreen and avoidance of sun exposure.
Further Information
How Photorejuventation Works
Guides and fact sheets for people interested in photorejuvenation.
Questions for your Dermatologist
A practical checklist of questions for your dermatologist during and after treatment.