The Fotofacial
Dr Patterson and Dr Allan were the first doctors in this country to offer this form of Photorejuvenation and have conducted hundreds of individual treatments to date. They have pioneered the application of the Fotofacial in the UK for rosacea, facial redness, flushing and blushing.
How is the treatment performed?
Fotofacials are performed using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). This non-laser medical device delivers a series of pulses of light to the skin all over the area involved. Specific settings are selected for each treatment and a series of up to five treatments are performed at 3 to 4 week intervals. At Woodford Medical a doctor performs all Fotofacials.
What results can I expect?
You can expect to see a gradual decrease in overall redness, flushing and dilated capillaries. People with visible ageing from the sun can expect to see their skin become smoother with a decrease in fine wrinkles, reduction in pore size and fading of sun spots. Many people with rosacea see an improvement in breakouts and are able to decrease or discontinue their medication. Those with flushing and blushing should see that it takes more to make them flushed and even when they do flush the redness is less severe and settles much quicker than before. Usually patients also get rid of the discomfort or sensation that they feel in the cheeks as they flushing.