Photofacial - Minneapolis, Twin Cities

We all want clear skin, but nature has a way of sabotaging us with frustrating imperfections. Luckily, photo facial technology (which uses lasers and pulsed light to remove skin imperfections) has been growing rapidly.

Common Treatment Conditions

• Pigmented Lesions (sunspots or age sports) - Occur in response to sun-induced skin injury and appear as dark brown circles, known as Solar Lentigines. There can also be diffuse browning of the skin, known as Actinic Bronzing.
• Vascular Lesions - Superficial blue, red, or purple veins under the skin's surface. Some common types include Rosecea (facial inflammation) and Spider Veins (tiny vessels that appear near the surface of the face).

Photo Facial Procedure

Quick and easy! After the initial preparation, a wand-like handpiece is placed over the skin. The handpiece emits a light that breaks up the pigment in the lesions. Most people perceive the light as a gentle "snapping" sensation, which causes little to no discomfort.

After treatment, pigmented lesions will darken slightly and then fade away within 2 weeks. Vessels (visible veins) generally undergo immediate graying or blanching and the surrounding area may redden. The vessels then fade within 2 weeks.