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How Many Sessions of Photofacial to See Results?

asked 1 year ago by Sacramento7287 in Sacramento, CA
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: results, session

How many for improvement, and then how often to sustain the improvement?

9 answers to How Many Sessions of Photofacial to See Results?

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Depends on the form of PhotoFacial

A photofacial can be performed with a variety of intense pulsed light machines, and can be customized for each individuals anatomy. At Quintessa Medical Spa, we typically treat patients with a very aggressive photofacial with multiple passes of the broad band light over the face. This more aggressive approach means we need fewer treatments, typically two is all that is required for most patients. We then recommend a treatment every 6 to 12 months as well as good skin care and sun... more
Andrew Campbell, MD

Milwaukee Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How many photofacials to see results?

Actually with the right settings you should see some improvement after the first treatment.  Normally how many sessions are required for a nearly complete correction depends on how much sun damage there is and what your skin type is.  With skin types IV and V, the settings have to necessarily be lower to protect the skin from burns. An average of 3-4 sessions is probably enough to get excellent results.  How often you need re-treatment depends on what you do afterwards... more
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Photofacial Sessions till Results Seen.

Photofacials are a great treatment for reducing red and brown spots due to prominent blood vessels/ telangiectasias and age spots, sun freckling, some melasma and improving the look of photo-aged skin. Depending on the extent of redness and pigmentary changes, 3 to 5 treatments will be needed. At SkinMD Seattle, we optimize patient results by prescribing  an appropriate maintenance skin care regimen. A typical patient will need a maintenance treatment a year to sustain results.... more
Anifat Balogun, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Photofacial requires repeat treatments for best results

Photofacial requires repeat treatments for best results. While each case is different and the goal is reduction of brown and red spots and evening of skin tones the average patient will have 3-5 treatments.
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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You should see improvement after 1-3 PhotoFacial treatments.

If you're getting the PhotoFacials for unwanted brown discoloration, you may see improvement after your first treatmnent. The darkest brown spots respond best. If you're looking to reduce facial redness or rosacea, it may take 3 or 4 treatments to obtain a desired result. I hope this is helpful for you.
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Photofacial

Depends on the problem, but usually 4-6 treatments will maximize your outcome. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
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How many Photofacials to see results?

Every persons results will vary, however, most patients see a tremendous improvement after their first session. On average we recommend a series of 3 to 6 approximately one month apart. Depending on the settings, skin tone and compliance of the patient, will determine how many sessions are needed.
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Photofacial benefits

We have had the photofacial system in our officed for 10 years.   I am overall not impressed with results but some patients likede it.  Every on varies but I feel a general statement is thar the patients with visable improvement had 4 to 6 treatments in the first year.  The results were improvement but one could likely accomplish as much with the Obagi program alone.  And remember the photofacial is sort of a life time adventure.  Patients who kept the... more
George Commons, MD

Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon
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Best photofacial results

The number of photo facial treatments you will need depends on the condition of your skin and your desired results. Usually patients need a series of 3-6 treatments, that take place every 4-8 weeks. The results of photofacial treatments are long lasting, however annual touch-up treatments may be needed to keep your skin looking its best.
Mitchel Goldman, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

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