About Skin Revitalization
Uneven skin tone is a common aesthetic problem we all notice as we age especially if
we have an active lifestyle out in the sun. After years of unprotected sun exposure you
will notice brown spots, freckles, sun spots. You may also notice unwanted vessels
around your nose or rosacea on your cheeks. These common concerns can now be
removed and you can reveal your glowing complexion with skin revitalization.
Skin revitalization is ideal for reducing the appearance of pigment on your face, chest
or hands including age spots, sun damage, freckles or birthmarks. It is also the perfect
solution for unwanted vessels on your face including spider veins, broken vessels or
rosacea (redness/flushing of the cheeks). In just a few quick treatment sessions you will
see a reduction in the appearance of brown spots and vessels leaving you with a more
even skin tone and beautiful looking skin.
How It Works:
Icon™ utilizes optimized pulsed light technology which, unlike lasers, uses many
wavelengths of light with special filters that deliver the best wavelengths to treat
specific aesthetic conditions. As the handpiece glides over the area being treated,
specialized pulses of light are delivered into your skin and target brown spots, sun damage and vessels without causing harm to the surrounding skin. Once these targets absorb the energy they are destroyed and will slowly disappear through your body’s natural healing process. You will see your brown spots turn darker in color and flake off
over the next few weeks. You may also see an immediate improvement in your vessels
with a continued clearance over the next few weeks.
What To Expect On The Day Of Treatment:
Before the optimized pulsed light handpiece is used, a gel is applied to your skin where
you will receive treatment. You will also be provided eye shields to protect yourself from
the light during treatment. The treatment will begin with the provider guiding the Icon™ handpiece over the treatment area. You will feel cooling while the handpiece is gliding
over the treatment area to provide a comfortable session. You may also feel a slight
rubber-band like snapping when the energy is being delivered into your skin which
disappears almost immediately however, a warm sensation after the treatment is
common. Depending on the size of the area, treatments can take just minutes.
After the treatment, the gel will be removed and a cooling gel may be applied to your
skin. Bandages and ointments are not necessary due to the nature of the treatments
being so minimally invasive. For a few days after your treatment, you may feel like you
have a mild sunburn but can resume your normal day to day activities immediately
following treatment.
If you are a laser skin revitalization patient, please be aware of the following:
? Remove all make-up and lotions prior to the treatment.
? At least 4 weeks prior to your appointment, discontinue unprotected sun
exposure, tanning beds and tanning creams on the areas receiving treatment.
Post Treatment Instructions For Skin Revitalization
? Immediately after the treatment, it is common to feel a mild sunburn-like
sensation around the treatment site, which typically lasts 2-24 hours. Redness
and/or swelling may accompany this and usually resolves in 2-3 days.
? Avoid sun exposure on the treated area and use a sunscreen SPF 45 or greater at
all times throughout the course of treatment.
? The pigment may initially look raised/darker with a reddened perimeter. The
pigment will gradually turn darker over the next few days and begin crusting and
eventually flaking off of the skin from day 7-21.
? The vessels may undergo immediate graying or blanching, or they may exhibit a
slight purple or red color change. The vessels will fully or partially fade in about
10-14 days.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What type of pigment can be treated?
Icon™ is designed to treat age spots, sun damage and freckles on the face, neck,
chest, arms, hands, legs and feet.
What type of vessels can be treated?
Icon™ is designed to treat spider veins and broken vessels on the face, neck, and some
other areas of the body.
Am I a good candidate for skin revitalization?
Icon™ can be safely used on most skin types. During your consultation, we will
determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure based on a variety of
factors.
What type of result can I expect?
You can expect to see a decrease in the appearance of brown spots, sun damage
and vessels for a more even skin tone. You will see a continued improvement over the
first 6 weeks after your treatment.
How long does the treatment take?
Depending on the size of the area and the condition being treated, the sessions could
range anywhere from 5-30 minutes.
What does the treatment feel like?
Most people feel only a slight “snap” like a rubber band followed by warmth of your
skin. You will also feel cooling on your skin as the handpiece glides over the treatment
area to help in providing a comfortable session.
How many treatments will I need?
Depending on the condition being treated, 1-3 treatment sessions are recommended
for desired results.
How far apart are treatment sessions?
Treatment sessions should be scheduled 3-4 weeks apart.
How much does the treatment cost?
Treatment costs vary depending on the size of the area to be treated.
How does it work?
Specialized pulsed of optimized light are used to target brown spots, sun damage and
vessels without harming the surrounding skin. These imperfections absorb the energy
delivered to your skin causing them to slowly disappear through your body’s natural
healing process.
How quickly will I recover?
You can resume regular daily activities immediately following treatment.
Are there any side effects?
Immediately after the treatment, it is common to feel a mild sunburn-like sensation
around the treatment site, which typically lasts 2-24 hours. Redness and/or swelling may
accompany this and usually resolves in 2-3 days. We will discuss any other possible side
effects and the necessary post-treatment care with you during the consultation.