Laser Acne Treatments
What is Laser Acne Treatments for Skin Rejuvenation?
Photo pneumatic Therapy is an FDA cleared therapy and is the first no pain cosmetic procedure for the treatment of acne, sun damaged and aging skin, including brown spots, redness and broken capillaries, as well as unsightly veins.
How does Laser Acne Treatments with PPx Therapy differ from other laser and light based treatments for skin rejuvenation?
There are several key differences between PPx and other laser and light based skin rejuvenation treatments.
1. PPx Therapy offers superior results with the most advanced treatment technology.
2. Treatments are gentle and painless.
3. Treatments are faster. Facial rejuvenation may take between 3-5 minutes, while treating a larger area such as both your arms for sun damage might take up to 10 minutes.
4. PPx does not require pre-treatment with anesthetics or numbing creams.
5. Treatments are more hygienic with no risk of infection.
How does Laser Acne Treatments with PPx Skin Rejuvenation Work?
1. The treatment tip is placed over the area to be treated.
2. The area to be treated is gently drawn into the treatment tip, bringing unwanted red or brown pigment and unsightly veins closer to the skin's surface.
3. Light energy is gently applied to the treatment area.
4. Unwanted red or brown pigment and unsightly veins are quickly and painlessly destroyed, leaving the skin with a fresh and youthful look.
Have patients been happy with their results?
PPx is safe and patients have been extremely happy with their results from PPx therapy. According to a recent clinical study, 100% of patients surveyed noted that they would choose PPx over previously experienced laser and light based treatments for skin rejuvenation.
How does Laser Acne Treatments PPx Skin Rejuvenation feel?
PPx Skin Rejuvenation is very comfortable. You will feel a gentle and warm sensation as your skin is drawn into the treatment tip. A very gentle light energy will be applied to the treatment area, immediately after which you will feel your skin being gently released back into normal position. Patients describe the sensation as being similar to that of a warm massage.
Do I need to take time off from work to recuperate?
PPx is a fast, no down-time procedure. You can resume normal activities including going back to work immediately post treatment.
Will I need anesthesia?
No, PPx Therapy is a no pain treatment. No anesthesia or numbing creams are necessary.
How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments depends on the condition being treated. For example, facial skin rejuvenation may require 5 treatments at 3 week intervals. For specifics on the number of treatments as they relate to your condition, please consult with Dr. Porcaro.
