What is a FotoFacial RF?
FotoFacial RF is one of the newest forms of skin rejuvenation. FotoFacial RF delivers energy to both the superficial (epidermis) and deep (dermis) layers of the skin, sparing the dermis from damage. Thus, there is virtually no downtime. FotoFacial RF is an innovative way to quickly, safely and comfortably improve your skins texture, tone and color. Through a non-invasive method of photo-rejuvenation, FotoFacial RF treats photo-aged skin, removes age spots (sun-induced freckles), most benign brown pigments, and redness caused by broken capillaries. FotoFacial RF helps restore a more youthful appearance, leaving skin clearer and healthy looking without any downtime.

Now, all patients who wish to effectively remove these unwanted effects and rejuvenate their skin can benefit from the advanced FotoFacial RF. The FotoFacial RF uses the ELOS system developed by SYNERON. It combines Bi-Polar Radio Frequency and Light energies to deliver satisfying, lasting results. Now, patients can enjoy the results they desire regardless of their skin type.

Why Choose ELOS
As seen on Oprah and Extreme Makeover, FotoFacial RF with ELOS technology is a revolutionary breakthrough for people who suffer from damaged and discolored skin. Unlike other lasers, with a FotoFacial RF, the visible light energy is absorbed by the pigment in the skin's surface, while the RF energy stimulates the production of collagen (which supports the skin) from within. A FotoFacial RF can be used to rejuvenate the skin of the face, neck, chest and arms. FotoFacial RF is the most advanced non-invasive skin rejuvenation option available today. This remarkably versatile treatment can reduce uneven pigmentation of the skin, diminish wrinkles, fade age spots, and eliminate sun damage and broken capillaries, all without surgery or needles.

FotoFacial RF is a comfortable and extremely effective breakthrough in skin care technology. There are many ways to try and change the appearance of your skin, but for turning back the clock on your skin's appearance, you can't find a better treatment than FotoFacial RF.

Who are the best candidates for FotoFacial RF treatments?
Virtually any part of your body with uneven skin tone, diffuse redness, or sun and age spots can be safely treated. The face, chest, shoulders and arms are the most popular areas for FotoFacial RF treatment because they have typically had the most sun exposure. Fine lines, rosacea, flushing, pore size, ruddy complexion, broken capillaries and spider veins, hyper pigmentation, melasma, freckles, age and sun spots, a pregnancy mask, as well as non-pitted acne scars can all be diminished in a softer, more gentle way with a FotoFacial RF. A FotoFacial RF causes the stimulation of new collagen.

What expectations should one have?
The benefits of FotoFacial RF treatments are consistent, visible improvement in the skin with no downtime, no discomfort, and high safety. It does not damage the skin surface, unlike dermabrasion and laser resurfacing. There is also minimal pain, unlike laser or radiofrequency resurfacing which both require topical anesthetic. Also, with FotoFacial RF, a larger area can be treated at one time than in comparison to a laser treatment.

With a FotoFacial RF, the results are progressive. With each treatment you will be more pleased. Many patients see significant improvement within two to three weeks of their FotoFacial RF treatment. You will notice a reduction in redness, flushing and dilated capillaries and your skin will look healthier as sun damage, fine lines, pore size, and freckling and irregular pigmentation is minimized. Many people with rosacea see an improvement in breakouts and may be able to decrease or discontinue their medications. Results from a full series of FotoFacial RF treatments usually last for more than a year or more.

There may be some temporary reddening of the skin, this should fade quickly without any particular treatment, and make-up should cover it immediately. If you have any brown spots, they may get just a bit browner and darker for three or four days but they will remain dry and they just gently peel off.

Over time new spots may appear if there is sufficient sun exposure; these too can be removed. Remember to liberally apply sunscreen when outdoors to minimize sun damage and the appearance of new spots and excessive redness.

After three days you may resume any prior skin care regimen including anti-acne treatment, bleaching treatments or anti-aging treatments such as Retin-A and so forth unless we have specifically instructed you not to or have otherwise modified your regimen.