Reduces sun damage, redness, and brown spots.
Photofacial treatments use broad spectrum light to improve common tone concerns like sun damage, redness, and visible broken capillaries. At Cleaver Dermatology and Aesthetics, photofacials are customized to your skin type and your goals to help create a clearer, more even looking complexion with minimal downtime. If you want a brighter, refreshed look without an invasive procedure, a photofacial can be a great option.
A photofacial is a light based treatment that uses a handheld device to deliver pulses of broad spectrum light directly to the skin. The light energy penetrates into deeper layers where pigment and redness live. This makes photofacials especially helpful for concerns like broken capillaries, sun damage, freckles, age spots, and uneven tone.
The treatment works by creating controlled heat below the skin surface. That heat targets areas of excess pigment and can also affect damaged superficial blood vessels. Over time, the body processes those treated pigment particles and vessels, leading to a more even, balanced appearance.
Common concerns photofacials can help improve include
Patients choose photofacials because they can treat multiple tone issues at once and provide noticeable improvement without significant downtime. Many people like the gradual, natural looking change as sun spots fade and redness softens.
Photofacials are also popular for patients who want to maintain healthy looking skin year round. They are often used as part of a larger skincare plan to help reduce the look of sun damage and improve clarity.
What to expect during your visit
Your provider will assess your skin and choose settings based on your concerns. During treatment, the handheld device is placed against the skin and delivers quick pulses of light. Most patients feel brief warm snaps.
After treatment, your skin may look slightly red and feel warm for a few hours. Pigmented spots may darken temporarily before fading. Results develop over the following weeks. Many patients benefit from a series of treatments for best results.
What does a photofacial treat
Photofacials are ideal for concerns like broken capillaries, sun damage, age spots, freckles, and uneven tone.
How does a photofacial work
A handheld device delivers pulses of broad spectrum light into deeper layers of skin, targeting pigment and damaged vessels with controlled heat so the body can gradually clear them.
Is there downtime
Downtime is minimal for most patients. Mild redness and warmth are common, and pigmented spots may darken briefly before fading.
When will I see results
Most patients notice changes over the next several weeks. A series of treatments often provides the best improvement.
Is a photofacial the same as IPL
Many photofacials use IPL technology, which is broad spectrum light. Your provider can explain the exact device and settings used for your skin concerns.
How can I maintain results
Daily sunscreen and a consistent skincare routine help protect results and prevent new sun damage.
Whether you're coming in for a medical skin concern or a rejuvenating aesthetic treatment, our expert team is here to help you look, feel, and live your absolute best.
