PhotoFacial
Resurfacing the skin with laser treatment is becoming an increasingly popular way of tackling some of the key signs of ageing.
Effective in treating both superficial and deep skin issues, the treatment precisely targets specific desired areas, stimulating your body’s own natural healing process to replace damaged cells with fresh, glowing skin.
The S-Thetics Clinic PhotoFacial with the Icon MaxG is our advanced laser treatment to address facial ageing concerns such as pigmentation, sun spots and redness.
TIME
30-60 minutes depending on areas treated
AREAS
Face, neck, chest and hands
RESULTS
Smoother skin with a more even tone. Gradual decrease in overall redness, age spots and fine lines with continued improvement in skin after each treatment
HOW IT WORKS
Uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) which creates wavelengths of specifically filtered light to target melanin (brown pigment in age spots and freckles) or haemoglobin (red blood cells in blood vessels)
HOW MANY TREATMENTS
Typically three to six treatments
Using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), it creates wavelengths of specifically filtered light to target melanin (brown pigment in age spots and freckles) or haemoglobin (red blood cells in blood vessels).
The laser delivers low energy light to the skin where imperfections are found and, as the skin absorbs this energy, it breaks up, causing the imperfections to fade.
And that’s not all – the light energy also increases the production of collagen in the skin, which helps to improve tightness and texture of the skin over time for a bright, healthy complexion.
Results are both immediate and progressive as over time skin the skin continues to create new collagen, making it feel softer and smoother, with a brighter appearance and more even skin tone.
Please note: Individual results may vary
Ideal treatment for
Pigmentation is the medical term for patches or multiple areas on the skin’s surface that appear darker than the patient’s natural skin tone. This occurs when melanin, a naturally occurring pigment in the body, builds up and deposits in one particular spot; thus resulting in it taking on a darker appearance.
Spots, pimples, and blackheads are common, often milder forms of acne, a condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil clog pores and follicles in the skin. Unlike whiteheads, blackheads are open to the air, causing the clogged material to become oxidized and develop a darker coloration.
FAQs
Optimal results are typically seen after three treatments, which are spaced apart by a few weeks.
Depending on the treatment area, you will see a reduction in the appearance of freckles, sun spots and redness, as well as improvements to skin texture and tightness.
The PhotoFacial is ideal for patients looking to prevent the signs of ageing without invasive surgery.
Suitable for most patients, the PhotoFacial can take between half an hour to an hour, depending on the target area.
This treatment generally works better on lighter skin, so we would advise patients to avoid sunbathing in the weeks prior to treatment.
Our highly-trained team at S-Thetics Clinic will analyse your skin prior to treatment using our VISA digital skin analysis during your initial consultation to ensure this treatment is right for you. This means we can tailor your treatment journey to your exact needs.
A large benefit of this treatment is that there is no required downtime and patients can return to everyday activities immediately after treatment.
However, as with any aesthetic treatment, there can be minor risks and short-term side effects. This can include very minor swelling and redness, though this normally disappears within a couple of hours of treatment.
Optimal results are typically seen after three treatments, which are spaced apart by a few weeks.
Depending on the treatment area, you will see a reduction in the appearance of freckles, sun spots and redness, as well as improvements to skin texture and tightness.
The PhotoFacial is ideal for patients looking to prevent the signs of ageing without invasive surgery.
Suitable for most patients, the PhotoFacial can take between half an hour to an hour, depending on the target area.
This treatment generally works better on lighter skin, so we would advise patients to avoid sunbathing in the weeks prior to treatment.
Our highly-trained team at S-Thetics Clinic will analyse your skin prior to treatment using our VISA digital skin analysis during your initial consultation to ensure this treatment is right for you. This means we can tailor your treatment journey to your exact needs.
A large benefit of this treatment is that there is no required downtime and patients can return to everyday activities immediately after treatment.
However, as with any aesthetic treatment, there can be minor risks and short-term side effects. This can include very minor swelling and redness, though this normally disappears within a couple of hours of treatment.