Cosmetic Services: Photofacial and Skin Tightening

Photofacials

Photofacials at Vein and Laser of Virginia utilize Advanced Fluorescence Technology or AFT. AFT is a breakthrough in pulsed light-based technology that converts unused UV light into the optimal spectrum for a range of treatment applications. AFT utilizes a two-step filtering technology to deliver this optimal light spectrum. This advanced technology enables AFT to effectively utilize lower energy levels, resulting in visible clinical improvement in skin while protecting the overlying epidermis.

We offer photofacials at two different wavelengths and our doctor will determine which wavelength is best for your skin type. These wavelengths target pigmented and vascular lesions, thus alleviating sun or age spots as well as ridding the skin of visible veins and improving skin texture and tone.

The procedure itself is performed under spa-like conditions with gentle technique. The face is cooled with a gel and we offer the Zimmer cooler to provide further comfort and to protect the skin from excess heat. A single treatment can take less than 15 minutes. If the photofacial is combined with the skin tightening (ST) wand, treatment can take over 30 minutes.

With a single system, superior AFT multi-applicatin capabilities allow us to treat:

• Redness associated with the symptoms of rosacea
• Broken capillaries and spider veins
• Brown pigmentation, sun damage and age spots
• Mild to moderate acne
• Unwanted hair

AFT spectra precisely targets unwanted blood vessels and melanin, while gently preserving surrounding tissue, leaving skin soft and smooth.

AFT users report progressive improvement over several treatments and outstanding results.

Patients often claim to look naturally younger and healthier without the artificial look of other cosmetic treatments.

Skin Tightening

The Alma Harmony Laser has introduced a skin tightening handpiece to its light therapy armamentarium and we are pleased to provide this service to you. The ST handpiece utilizes a wavelength that targets the water in the dermis. This heats the dermal collagen leading to a subtle immediate tightening and a more pronounced long term remodeling of the collagen extending into the following six months.

Skin tightening is only sold in packages as multiple treatments are necessary to obtain the desired results. There is no pain with the treatment and immediate return to normal activities is possible.

The best results from light based rejuvenation therapy are achieved with combination therapy. Typically a photofacial treatment package is combined with the skin tightening package (discounts apply).

Please refer to this article from the Aesthetic Buyers Guide for more information about combination therapy. "Multi-Functional Harmony System Excels in Skin Rejuvenation". [PDF, 2 pgs. 480K]

Below are some before and after images of photofacial treatment:

Pigmented Lesions

Vascular Lesions

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