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Step 1
Seek a professional consultation before scheduling an appointment for your photofacial treatment. A professional practitioner will be able to help you determine what type of photofacial is best for your condition and skin type.
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Step 2
Plan your treatment when you have plenty of time, as you should expect your full photofacial treatment to last at least 3 weeks, consisting of a series of five treatments. Your exact treatment schedule may vary depending on the severity of your condition and your specific skin type, however five treatments over 3 weeks is the average length of photofacial treatment.
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Step 3
Ask your consultant about photofacial treatment to reduce redness that extends to your neck and chest. For larger areas, your treatment schedule may be a bit longer, however photofacials can successfully treat any area of the body where redness occurs.
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Step 4
Remove all makeup and creams prior to your treatment. Men are asked to shave the morning before their photofacial appointment. Your eyes will be covered with protective goggles and a soothing gel will be applied to the skin to help minimize discomfort during the 30 to 45 minute session.
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Step 5
Expect your condition to worsen slightly following treatment. Most side effects of photofacials treatments are mild and only last for a short time; however, the treatment itself can be mildly uncomfortable and cause some redness during the 24 to 72 hours following treatment. Once your treatment is complete, you can expect to see, on average, between 75 to 95 percent improvement of your condition.
