Frequently Asked Questions for Wrinkle Reduction Therapy
What are the characteristics of a good candidate for Wrinkle Reduction Therapy?
If you are concerned about skin texture including wrinkles, pore size, or fine lines, you are probably a good candidate for Wrinkle Reduction Therapy. Nearly everyone is a candidate as everyone undergoes the natural aging process. A wide variety of skin types can be treated; however, due to high affinity to melanin that exists in dark or tan skin, laser treatments may not be advisable on certain skin types.
Is Wrinkle Reduction Therapy safe?
All of the Wrinkle Reduction Therapy procedures offered at Hotchandani Laser & Vein Center have demonstrated excellent safety profiles in clinical trials. The most common side effects involve redness and swelling, and rarely pigmentation changes but clients usually experience complete correction back to normal in due time.
Are Wrinkle Reduction Therapy 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.
What is the recovery time I should expect?
If you have a Gemini® or SkinTyte™ treatment you will be able to resume normal activities immediately. ProFractional™ treatments usually cause swelling for two to three days and redness for 10 days to two weeks (makeup can be used to mask redness), Aurora® requires minimal recovery time, and Portrait® PSR requires two to five days of recovery time. 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.