Frequently Asked Questions for Photorejuvenation
What are the characteristics of a good candidate for Photorejuvenation?
If you are concerned about red or brown spots, skin texture, pore size, or fine lines, you are probably a good candidate for Photorejuvenation. Nearly everyone is a candidate as everyone spends time in the sun and undergoes the natural aging process. Dramatic results can be achieved on a wide variety of skin types. Due to a high affinity to melanin that also exists in dark skin, laser treatments may not be advisable on darker skin types.
Is Photorejuvenation safe?
All of the Photorejuvenation procedures offered at Hotchandani Laser & Vein Centers have demonstrated excellent safety profiles in clinical trials. The most common side effects involve redness, swelling, and rarely pigmentation changes but clients usually experience complete correction back to normal in due time.
Are Photorejuvenation treatments painful?
Most patients feel minimal discomfort during the procedure itself. Pulses feel like a tingling sensation or pinch, and a topical anesthetic is made available for those with a low threshold for pain. Post-procedure discomfort may feel like sunburn, and may be remedied with over-the-counter pain medication as recommended by Dr. Hotchandani.
What is the recovery time I should expect?
If you have a Gemini® or Profile™ BBL treatment you will be able to resume normal activities immediately, MicroLaserPeel™ healing takes up to three or four days, Aurora® requires minimal recovery time, and Portrait® PSR requires two to five days. Immediately following treatment, the skin is normally slightly red for a few hours and could be swollen for up to 48 hours.
How can I improve and maintain results?
Following your scheduled treatment regimen, it may be recommended to do maintenance treatments periodically. Longevity of results will improve if you take care to use sunscreen when in the sun, avoid tanning beds, and minimize other activities like smoking that will damage your skin.