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Photorejuvenation can treat and correct many age-related skin problems.
Intense and pulsed light can safely treat many problems simultaneously, including:
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• Pigmentation abnormalities related to melanin such as sunspots and age spots.
• Sun lesions on the back of the hands, neck and décolleté.
• Fine lines, thinning of the skin and loss of elasticity.
• Actinic dyschromia (speckled and irregular coloring of the skin).
• Small acne scars.
How are the treatments carried out?
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The photorejuvenation procedure usually consists of four to six 20-minute sessions, three weeks apart, depending on the damage to be treated. However, some lesions may only require a few sessions.
By crossing the epidermis without damaging it, a pulsed light beam over a fraction of a second produces heat in the dermis and acts on three particularly interesting targets for skin rejuvenation: pigments, capillary microvessels and fibroblasts (cells producing new natural collagen).
Skin improvement is gradual and progressive. It continues well beyond the last treatment, even for several months, a consequence of the biological processes of tissue repair which can take five to six months.
Can there be side effects?
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In most cases, side effects are non-existent. After treatment, however, short-term local redness may appear, accompanied by slight edema, as well as a temporary sensation of heat, tingling or slight discomfort. We can expect the temporary accentuation of the pigment spots, but it will be followed by a lightening.
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Exceptionally, on more sensitive skin or with photosensitization, the formation of crusts or dyschromia (pigmentary change) may occur, usually temporary and very rarely prolonged.
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Are there any contraindications?
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Pregnancy, wearing a pacemaker and taking blood-thinning medications are contraindications.
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Collagen diseases such as lupus, scleroderma, certain metabolic or vascular diseases such as porphyria or uncontrolled diabetes, are also reasons not to resort to photorejuvenation.
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It is essential to have an evaluation before any treatment to ensure that you are eligible.
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Take care of your skin
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The results obtained are long-lasting, especially if you take care of your skin by applying SPF 30 protection and a moisturizer daily. It is recommended to renew a session every six to twelve months.