Scarsdale Photofacial doctors
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Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon
860 Fifth Avenue Ground Floor, New York |
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3 answers |
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Lawrence Bass, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
568 Park Ave, New York |
Recent Answers
I think IPL and photo facial is the same thing. please correct me if wrong
The term "photofacial" is a marketing term used to describe the use of any light source (laser or IPL/BBL) to improve facial color, tone, or texture. If you are looking for results from a specific type of device (laser vs. IPL, brown spots vs. redness vs. pore shrinkage) it is important to inquire further with the dermatologist or plastic surgeon offering this service, to find out what devices they use and what the specific benefits are.
I had Photofacial treatment done last month. First, all the brown spots were gone, nice and clean, and I was very happy about it. Then, 3 weeks later, the brown spots come back, so I went and have it done again last week. My face is nice and clean, but the brown spots keep coming back, and becomes darker and larger. Why does it keep coming back despite these treatments? What can I do about it? Thank you.
Lina,
I don't know if your physician has explained clearly to you that the brown spots are always likely to recur because the cells in that area are "permanently" damaged and will always have the tendency to turn the skin brown in those spots.
Once you have had a successful session of IPL or laser, maintain a diligent, major routine of sun protection ALL THE TIME, and the spots will recur more slowly or not at all.
In addition, as other answers have stated, make sure your treatments are optimal for your skin type and as powerful as you can safely tolerate with no side effects, so that you get the most out of it, but remember the machine is only getting you started. It is your job to maintain the improvement.
I Have Extremely Dry Skin Generally, but on my Face This Flakes Terribly. Over my nose especially are always large white flakes of skin. I tried microdermabrasion- 6 sessions a yr and a half ago- made it even worse. Have been considering starting lactic chemical peel or glycolic or something stronger. I have sensitive skin and use products to suit my skin type, also moisturiser and sunblock. I am 60 yr old caucasian female. Would a fotofacial be helpful??
Thirtyskin,
I do not know if you have been to a board-certified dermatologist to treat this condition, or if you have been going to medispas, but you may be wasting your money and only irritating your skin to make the condition worse and worse, by doing microdermabrasion and chemical peels.
This may actually be a common condition called seborrheic dermatitis, which can be managed gently by using specific prescription and over the counter creams that will actually treat the cause of the flaking, and not just the flaking itself.
Before you spend another dollar on a cosmetic treatment that gets you nowhere, see if a board-certified dermatologist can help you better manage this and give you tips for your overall skin health.
