PhotoRejuvenation

Photorejuvenation is the use of light energy to help improve and rejuvenate the skin’s appearance. The goal is to reduce the signs of aging skin:

• Reduce vascular lesions and Rosacea
• Reduce pigmented lesions or brown spots
• Reduce prominent or large pores
• Improve skin texture

Many systems designed to harmonize skin color and textures are available today and use optical or light energy only. These have demonstrated variable effectiveness using a variety of different light sources. The challenge has been to deliver enough light energy into the skin to see results without causing injury to the surface of the skin. The Aurora SR™ is unique for its combination of pulsed light energy with RF (radio frequency) energy. Combining these energy sources, allows effective treatments with less light energy. The result is a safer and gentler treatment while still achieving effective skin renewal.

FotoFacial RF™ and FotoBody RF™ refer to skin rejuvenating treatments performed with a patented combination therapy known as “Elos” technology (electrical optical synergy), unique to the family of products produced by Syneron Medical Ltd.

Our goal is to ensure you receive the best technology available to date. Dr. Mosher is frequently evaluating what are the safest and most effective treatments available. These procedures provide significant improvement in redness caused by visible capillaries, pinkness and flushing often associated with Rosacea, brown spots equated with age and sun damage, enlarged pores and irregular skin texture. The treatments can also result in improvement of fine wrinkles. The result is a smoother, youthful, vital and less blemished-looking skin.

Men and women ages 30 and over who want clearer, smoother and more radiant-looking skin can benefit greatly from these treatments. After a careful assessment of your skin we can help you determine if this is right for you. FotoFacial RF™ and FotoBody RF™ treatments can be beneficial for the following cosmetic skin concerns:

1. Rosacea, flushing, redness, ruddy complexion,
   broken capillaries and spider veins of the face (pink
   or vascular-based conditions).
2. Sun spots, brown spots, age spots, hyper-pigmentation, melasma and multiple freckles (brown or melanin-based conditions).
3. Wrinkles and thin skin laxity.
4. Acne scarring or other shallow facial scars.
5. Prominent pores and irregular surface texture.
6. Dull and irregular complexion.
7. Red or pigmented scars and stretch marks.

Of course, the degree of improvement will be different for everyone and depends on the number of treatments and the time interval.

1. Age and sun damage-related skin conditions can improve by 50-75%
2. Red spots, brown spots and diffuse redness improves by 60-80%.
3. Skin texture improves by 45-65%.
4. Skin pore size improves by 45-65%.
5. Fine lines and wrinkles improve by up to 50%.
6. Facial hair can also be reduced, if desired.

The treatments are simple, office-based procedures with little or no down time. The treatment area is covered with a thin layer of cool, clear gel and the entire face or damaged areas of the face, arms, hands, chest or lower abdomen are treated. The application of light and RF energy stimulates the production of your own new collagen and shrinks excessive pigmentation or small blood vessels. Each treatment takes about 30 minutes. Each pulse lasts less than half a second and causes a very tolerable sting with a temporary warming sensation. The changes in the skin are incremental with each treatment and most clients show best results after a series of five treatments each separated by a three-week interval. This provides sufficient time between treatments for your skin to begin the repair of damage caused by aging and sun exposure. Lighter skin colors achieve the best results but improvements can be achieved in all colors of skin. Patients need to understand that gentler treatments are designed to stimulate your own skin to rejuvenate itself. Consequently, the process takes time and rate and degree of improvement is different in every patient.

You can usually return to all activity within one hour of treatment.

• People who have a pacemaker, internal defibrillator or a seizure disorder

• People who have open skin lesions or uncontrolled and recurrent cold sores

• People who are not willing to protect their skin from further sun damage

• People who have had recent unprotected sun or UV skin exposure

• People who primarily want skin tightening and wrinkle improvement

• People who are on medications that increase your light sensitivity or compromise your healing response

Dr. Mosher and our skilled skin care professionals want you to get the best results possible. This is why we recommend optimal nourishment and protection of the skin with our carefully selected skin care programs to compliment the direct effects of FotoFacial RF™ and FotoBody RF™ treatments. Intensive Vitamin Facials and Microdermabrasion can also be used to achieve faster and more profound results. Once you have rejuvenated your skin appearance we encourage you to protect your skin from returning to its previous state with maintenance programs designed just for you. Our office has conveniently packaged different programs to optimize results and decrease the cost of your total skin rejuvenation program.

It is good to pamper yourself on treatment day! Try not to be hurried and stressed before you arrive. Having a nourishing breakfast or lunch, and an extra glass of water prior to your treatment will make you more comfortable. You should be avoiding unprotected sunlight or UV light exposure. If you have not been vigilant about this let our skin care team know so that they can tailor your treatment accordingly.

Please wear no makeup, or makeup that is easy to remove, so that the area to be treated can be clearly seen. You can bring makeup with you, and you may apply your makeup immediately after treatment. Our skin care specialists can also give you some makeup tips or introduce you to our Glo™Minerals makeup products.

Nearly every patient will have some degree of redness that will last one or two hours. Any persistent redness or swelling should be treated by applying a cold cloth or ice pack to the area for 15-20 minutes. If you develop any blistering you should apply a cold pack frequently to this area and contact our office for further instructions.

Dark spots and capillaries frequently become darker and more visible after a treatment. The darker areas gradually migrate to the skin surface and flake off after several days. You can resume your home skin care routine the following day unless otherwise advised. Your next treatment will be scheduled before you leave the office to optimize the benefit of your treatments. You will notice your skin feeling smoother immediately following treatment. Your skin color will gradually become more uniform with fine lines showing improvement after several treatments.

Ask our very knowledgeable staff about PhotoRejuvenation or any of our other skin rejuvenation program. Speak to our staff directly or call 604-888-9397 (toll free 1-800-527-7697) to arrange your consultation.

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