Photofacials
in Crown Point, IN

We love the sun! Unfortunately, years of exposure to its UV rays can add up, even when you’re careful about sun protection. This can lead to premature aging in the form of lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, broken capillaries, and uneven skin texture. The photofacial is known for its ability to minimize the appearance of these concerns, providing a more radiant, silky smooth complexion. To plan your personalized Crown Point Photofacial treatment, contact Crown Med Spa today. 

Photofacial treatments, also known as intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, are extremely effective at reducing or eliminating many common concerns. With a Photofacial Crown Point patients can expect this treatment to help with:

• Sun Damage: Sunspots, freckles, and other sun-induced skin damage, improving overall skin texture and tone.
• Pigmentation Issues: Hyperpigmentation, including age spots, melasma, and discolored patches.
• Signs of Aging: Fine lines, wrinkles, and laxity.
• Vascular Lesions: Broken capillaries and other vascular imperfections.
• Enlarged pores: Enlarged pores caused by clogging and congestion.

During your Photofacial Crown Point patients will be comfortably reclined wearing protective goggles to shield your eyes from the intense pulsed light (IPL). Your laser technician will use the Venus Versa device to direct multiple wavelengths of light onto the skin, targeting specific pigments or blood vessels depending on the skin concern being addressed. The device’s cooling tip keeps the sensation of the treatment minimal.

In order to see optimal results, photofacials are typically performed in a series of 4-6 treatments, with each session spaced 3-4 weeks apart. The entire treatment process usually takes about 15-20 minutes per session and is completely customized based on your skin type. Our certified technicians will be able to determine if Photofacials are the right treatment option for you during your consultation.

• Post treatment discomfort is mild, and you may immediately return to your regular activities. Avoid hot baths, pools, excessive heat to the face. Cooling compress may be applied if excessive heat is felt.
• Avoid any Sun exposure for 2 weeks following your treatment. This includes tanning beds and artificial tanning lotions during your entire treatment, and 2 weeks before. Always use an SPF of 30 or higher.
• Browning, darkening of skin pigment, purplish or black tints, as well as crusting of pigmented area over a few days, may all occur as part of normal post-treatment healing. Crusting will flake off, and while erythema and edema may also appear, these symptoms will resolve in 3-7 days.
• Blanching, greying, or a deep purple tinting of the vessel may occur over the course of a few days as the damaged tissue will be broken down and absorbed. This may last approximately 3-7 days.
• Moisturizer may be applied 24 hours after each treatment, apply regularly throughout the course of your treatment. You may also apply makeup at this time, but it is important that make up be removed at night.
• Any use of retinoids, retinols, active ingredients, or photosensitizing products should be avoided a week before and a week following your treatment.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our office at (219) 200-0694. Our dedicated team is here to support you.