What is a photofacial?

A photofacial is basically a light facial. New technology has specific wavelengths to treat acne, brown spots and fine lines. Acomoclitic's photofacial machine is painless, where most photofacial machines (IPLs) can be painful.
Why is yours painless? It has a unique system called photopneumatics. Basically meaning that the treatment tip has a gentle vacuum that sucks the skin closer to the light source, allowing the light to penetrate deeper without it being so strong that is causes pain. Most IPLs will feel like a rubberband snap and may even require numbing cream prior to the treatment.
The Aesthera PPx photofacial is just as powerful and effective without the pain. What is a treatment like?
First, you need to cleanse your skin prior to the treatment. Make sure that there is no makeup or lotions on the skin. Then, the esthetician will wipe a gauze soaked in water over the skin. Then the photofacial tip will be applied to the skin. You will feel the suction sensation and then a warm burst of light. The tip only treats a small area at a time. It takes about 20 minutes to cover the whole surface area of the face. Afterwards you may feel a slight sunburn sensation. This usually lasts for about 20 minutes. Your skin may be slightly pink depending on your skin sensitivity. You can apply make up immediately after and go about your day. There is no down time. You can easily get a photofacial on your lunch break and go right back to work.
The results take a few days to show. The acne spots will clear up. The brown spots will fade. And the skin should feel slightly tighter and smoother. Multiple treatments are recommeded for the most benefit. More treatments are needed for severe acne and dark brown spots.
This month and until the end of 2009, we are running a special of Buy 1, Get 1 FREE on our photofacials. You can actually use both of the treatments the same day. How do I do that? One option is that you can treat your upper chest for your 2nd free treatment if there is sun damage or acne. Or you can do two treatments on your face. Won't that be too much for one day? No, it is actually recommended for faster results on fine lines and brown spots. For acne, it is better to use your second treatment one week from the first one.