Photofacial

Photofacial before & after photos
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Photofacial Cost $600 average cost

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How Long Between Photo Facial Treatments? 11 answers

I was wondering how long I'd have to wait between Photo Facial treatments? What is the typical amount of time?

Photofacial Side Effects 6 answers

I got my first Photofacial today and it feels like a really bad sunburn, and also I noticed a lot of dark brown small to medium spots all over. Is...

When Does Peeling Start After Photofacial? 6 answers

How long does it take for the face to peel after a Photofacial? I got my first one done on Friday and it is now almost Tuesday and my face hasn't...

Photofacial Recovery Time 4 answers

How long should I expect it to take?

No Results After First Photofacial? 4 answers

I went in to the clinic for my first photofacial 3 days ago extremely nervous after reading other people's postings. I figured my face would turn...

Photofacial Power Level Set Too High 4 answers

I did my 2nd photofacial treatment & dealt with a nurse who REFUSED to perform the procedure at the power level I requested. I was concerned about...

Can the Pigment in a Mole Return After a Fotofacial? 4 answers

I had a photofacial last month & the light took away pigment from a beauty mark. I was told the color could come back in time, it is still there...

Can I Go out in the Sun with High Spf Suncreen After Having a Photofacial? 4 answers

Can I Go out in the Sun with High Spf Suncreen After Having a Photofacial?

Hyperpigmentation Looks Worse After Photofacial 3 answers

I have now had 11 photofacial's and my face looks worse than it ever did.  The dark spots have just gotten darker and the last time I went in, I...

Why Didn't I See Results After Photofacial? 3 answers

I recently had a Photofacial on my upper chest area and saw no changes from it. I previously had some on my face at a different clinic years ago and...

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Due to Photo Facial Treatments 3 answers

I am now 40, 3/4 Asian & 1/4 Caucasian and my skin is probably a medium Type 3. In Oct 2008, I purchased/started a package of 6 photo facial...

How Can I Reduce Swelling After Photofacial? 3 answers

I had my first Photofacial treatment yesterday, and under my eyes is very swollen. Is there anything I can do to help the swelling go down?

After PhotoFacial, Should I Let Face Peel or Use Moisturizer? 3 answers

I got o photofacial about 8 hours ago. After I washed my face I saw a lot of dryness and peeling. Should I use a moisturizer or should I leave my face...

Will no sunscreen after photofacial ruin my procedure? 3 answers

She only applied a moisture cream after the procedure. I was exposed to sunlight walking to my car and on my drive home from the doctor's office....

Face Looks Worse After Photofacial, Will the Brown Spots it Caused Eventually Go Away? 3 answers

I had my first photofacial on Sunday. It is tues and my face looks terrible with dark brown spots all over it. The facial was a bad experience with...

I Had a Photo Facial Today, and Have Burn Lines Across My Neck, Normal? 3 answers

I have "burned" lines across my neck, I do have fair skin, does that mean my treatment was too much? I already notice my discoloration of my...

Will White Marks from Photofacial Laser Fade? 3 answers

I received a photo facial about four months ago for a Post Inflamatory Hyperpigmentation mark that was on my cheek from exfoliating too hard. This...

Are Line Welts Normal After a Photofacial? 3 answers

I just had a photofacial 11 hours ago did not feel burning after the procedure but about 4 hours later I felt burning and now have line looking welts....

Risk of Scarring from IPL After Scabs Fall Off? 2 answers

The 'scabs' that resulted from IPL treatments have fallen off, but the area is reddish/pinkish. It has been several weeks but the pigmentation has...

Recurring Brown Spots After Photofacial Treatments 2 answers

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,...

Can Photofacial Cause Tooth Pain? 2 answers

I had a Photofacial treatment a day ago and all went well, no redness, swelling, or heat sensations. Today I am experiencing tooth pain as I chew. ...

Sun Exposure After Photofacial Treatments? 2 answers

I have had 3 Photofacial treatments, but will be on a tropical island in 30 days. I will wear sunblock as well as a hat, but it IS a tropical Island....

Little Brown Dots All Around Mouth After Photofacial 2 answers

Just got a photofacial done yesterday, to try & help 2 brown spots I have on either side of my nose. Dr. said he thinks its melasma & that 6-8...

Bumpiness and Dark Spots After Photofacial 2 answers

Is this normal? How long will it last?

Photofacial for the Sun Spots 2 days ago still burning! 2 answers

I have done a photofacial on my breast for the sun spots 2 days ago and it is still burning, I have a lot of red swelling spots and black spots. For...


Is Slight Swelling Above Eyebrow 5 Days After Photorejuvenation Normal? 2 answers

I believe I was burned above my right eyebrow. The area didn't blister, but swelled up and turned puffy/ almost purple the first day. It is the...

I Got a Sunburn After a Photofacial - What Now? 2 answers

I have been trying to avoid the sun (wearing sunscreen and hats) since getting my first photofacial on Friday. I wanted to deal with sun / age spots....

I Used Retin A and an Exfoliating Pad 2 Days After Photofacial. Is That Bad? 2 answers

I was not told not to use exfoliating pads or retin A after a photofacial and I did. Did I mess up everything I just had done? I had it done on a...

Photofacial Burns 4 Days Post Op, Becoming Scabs. Is This Normal? 2 answers

I have the exact size of the wand burn marks on my face. I had a photo facial done 4 days ago. There are the brown spots that I was warned about, but...

Can Fraxel Laser Fix Hyperpigmentation Caused by Other Laser Treatments? 1 answer

I have undergone 6 sessions of laser photo facial but the discoloration has gotten worse, became much darker and spread more on my face. My doctor has...

How Long Before Blister from Photofacial Heals? 1 answer

Just how long should this area take to heal? It's really large and red. Will it scar?

Are Results from Photofacial Permanent? 1 answer

My question is, I'm happy with the results but are they permanent or should I expect, like everything else, that as time goes on my skin will appear...

Swelling Normal After Photofacial Treatments? 1 answer

Is it normal for hands to swell after Photofacial treatments? I had Photofacial done to my arms and hands yesterday and now my hands are swollen and...

Will Sun Exposure Reverse Photofacial Results? 1 answer

Will exposure to sun reverse Photofacial treatment results or will I more likely burn? I've had 3 Photofacial treatments but I'm going to a tropical...

More Breakouts Normal After Photofacial? 1 answer

I had two Photofacials for 2 1/2 weeks apart. I was told it can help with current acne, acne scars, and sun spots. So far, I haven't seen any...

Vitamin C Peel After Photofacial? 1 answer

Can I have a light, vitamin C peel, 10 days after a photofacial (IPL treatment)? Is there any reason why I should not? Is there anything I need to...

How Can I Get Rid of Grid-like Patterns Imprinted on my Skin After Laser Treatments? 1 answer

Had TotalFX in Feb.Very happy.Had AFT/IPL in May and walked out shockingly red.Swollen for about 8 days.When brown spots came off there were some...

Can Photofacial Dissolve Radiesse? 1 answer

Is it possible for Photofacial treatment to dissolve the Radiesse filler treatment?

How Long Does It Take for Hypopigmentation Spots to Go Away After a Photofacial? 1 answer

I am about 18 or 19 days post photofacial/photorejuvenation. My hyperpigmention is gone and most of my hypopigmented spots are blending in with the...

Dark Skin and Bumps After AFT Treatment 1 answer

I had AFT treatment a week ago on my face to get rid off the frakles, brown spots and age spots, after the treatments the area getting darker and...

Photofacial Caused Small Holes in my Face 1 answer

After photofacial I have discovered small holes in different areas of my face, some in line. Why have they appeared? Are they permanent? Is there...

Can a Photo Facial Cause Swollen Gland? 1 answer

I am experiencing swollen glands in my neck after having IPL. Could this be a side effect?

I Had 1 Fotofacial 5 Weeks Ago and the Hollowing Around my Eyes is Worse. Why? 1 answer

I had a fotofacial 5 weeks ago and from the get go, I lost plumpness in my skin, noticably at my nasal labial folds and around my eyes. The hollowing...

What is Photo Facial on Hands

Hello, I went to a local "spa laser center" hoping to see someone who had done - successfully - her age spots on hands and lower arms, but...

Permanent Scar from Photofacial?

I had a Photofacial 5 weeks ago. The procedure resulted in a burn spot on my cheek. It is size of a tip of pencil eraser. First, it was red/stingy. ...

Brown Age Spots Turn Reddish After Photofacial

Is it normal for brown-colored age spots to turn reddish after a Photofacial (IPL treatment)? It has been my 1st IPL treatment about 3 and 1/2 weeks...
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