You may have heard of the increasingly popular photo facials and wondered if they’re right for you. There are many different photo facial treatment options, and we’ll look at two of the most popular in this article: the LimeLight Rejuvenation Facial and the Pearl Photo Facial. Both treatments can help revitalize your skin making it healthier and younger looking. However, there are some important differences between them. This article will provide an overview covering these two popular facial methods to make it easier for you to decide which one is right for you.
Getting into LimeLight: What is LimeLight Facial Rejuvenation and what should you expect from it?
LimeLight represents a new invention in the field of skin care that uses carefully calibrated light energy to improve skin tone, repair sun damage and treat skin discolorations. It may sound like a miracle treatment, but the principles behind this photographic facial technique are simple. The doctor will customize the facial treatment for your skin type and consult with you to determine which areas you would like to treat, usually around the face and neck. They then selectively treat those areas for brown or red discoloration, improving and evening out the overall skin tone. During facial treatment there is only a slight pinching sensation and most patients do not require anesthesia. Depending on the level of skin damage you want to repair, you should expect anywhere from one to three treatments; however, severely sun-damaged skin may need additional treatment. After the LimeLight facial, you can expect to start seeing results in one to three weeks.
Pearl Photo Facials: how does it work and what are the results?
The Pearl Photo Facial procedure also uses light energy, but is designed to reduce wrinkles, sun damage, and even texture. Slightly more intensive than the LimeLight treatment, it is able to act directly on wrinkles and damaged skin. Again, you will select treatment areas during your consultation. These areas are then treated with pulses of light that work on both the surface layer of cells and the tissue below. The top layer of skin will slough off after a few days, leaving healthy, smooth, and soft skin underneath. The deeper level of heat works to stimulate further growth of healthy skin or treat broken capillaries and the like. Expect a bit of a social cooling off period for three to four days after a Pearl Photo Facial; it can take time for the old skin to give way to the new, and during this time your face may look flushed or sunburned, and you will need to apply an ointment. But after a few days you’ll be ready to hit full stride again, with your skin looking younger and healthier.
Common traits and what to expect with a face photo
Both the Pearl and LimeLight photofacial treatments are medical procedures, and as such, you should ensure that you plan time for a consultation before undergoing either treatment. That said, both are exceptionally safe procedures with only very minor amounts of pain, and most patients don’t need any pain medications. Both treatments are individually tailored to your needs, targeting specific layers of skin and only designated treatment areas. And most importantly, both treatments can revitalize your skin and help it look and feel younger and clearer. If this article has left you with any questions about photo facials, don’t hesitate to contact a trusted local medical spa.