Chicago Laser Photofacial

Women and men who have heard of laser photofacial treatment may be wondering where and how to begin. A full-service medical spa welcomes new clients with a skin care consultation. There, a certified esthetician, doctor or nurse practitioner will discuss the full range of rejuvenation choices and help the patient choose the most appropriate ones for individual conditions. These include cosmetic fillers, photofacial and other laser treatments with varying costs.

Chicago's Residents Enjoy Convenient Laser Photofacial Treatments

The consultation will take into account medical history, skin sensitivity and existing conditions, such as rosacea or acne scars. If appropriate, a series of five laser photofacials will be scheduled, each about three weeks apart. Depending on individual results and ongoing skin care, one or two follow-up visits may be necessary after a year or two.

During a treatment, a cooling gel is applied to the targeted areas on the face, neck and/or chest. A series of controlled laser light pulsations acts on the deep tissue to adjust pigmentation, stimulate collagen production and reduce tiny wrinkle lines over time. This creates a gradually younger-looking appearance of smoother, clearer skin. This method of rejuvenation does not remove outer cells of the dermis an is therefore gentler than other cosmetic treatments, with comparable costs.

After the procedure, skin may be rosy for a day or so. Side effects such as bruises or blisters are very rare, so patients can usually go right back to work or other obligations. In the Lakeview, Lincoln Park and Wicker Park neighborhoods and Chicago suburbs, NuU Medspa offers laser photofacials, microdermabrasion and other cosmetic medical treatments.