At a day spa, you can find tons of ways to get you looking and feeling your best. There are always new treatments, and they are preferred over cosmetic surgery because they are all natural and non-invasive. This means that you can get a facial rejuvenation without any needles or incisions. The photofacial is the newest treatment available at your local day spa. Let's look at what the photofacial has to offer you!

What's It All About

Photofacial skin treatment uses "intense pulsed light" (IPL) to reduce the signs of aging and give you a younger, firmer face with healthier skin. It uses a series of gentle pulses of light which your skin naturally reacts to by producing more collagen. This lasts just 30 minutes, and can be repeated every 3 weeks for best results.

What makes them so effective is that the pulses of light work on different levels. Because these light beams are more intense than regular laser therapies, they can penetrate into the deeper layers, and the results are more dramatic.

The Benefits Of A Photofacial

Many people prefer photofacials because they offer great benefits without the risks, costs and hassles of plastic surgery or injectable treatments. This procedure turns back the years by treating the lower layers. Veins that have become visible over time can be zapped back into place. The treatment is particularly effective against pigment irregularities that emerge over the years.

This is a wonder treatment against sun damage, acne, scarring, age spots, freckles, and uneven tone. It is particularly effective against rosacea, or unnatural redness. And the best news is that this treatment is cheaper than any other laser therapy. Now that it's commonly offered at day spas, it has become a big hit with people who want to improve their aging skin.

What About Pain, Discomfort And Recovery?

There is lots of good news here. It is relatively painless method. There may be a slightly uncomfortable feeling which many describe as a tingling feeling. Some have said that it feels like rubber bands being snapped on.

After this is finished, there may be some redness and swelling, but it is normal and will disappear in a day or two. There have been no long term side effects reported with this procedure. But, in some severe cases, patients' skin doesn't react well to this method. The result is minor blistering that doesn't go away for a day or two. The best way to avoid this is to talk to your doctor during the consultation and give them your detailed medical history. With this, they can determine if there might be a risk.

This is just one of the many facial rejuvenation options waiting for you at the day spa. Most folks prefer the day spa to the plastic surgery clinic because it is natural and relatively painless. Check out a day spa in your area today and see if it is right for you!