Photofacial
Photofacial is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) to improve the overall appearance and tone of your skin. Using the Cutera LimeLight system, this 45-minute procedure targets pigmentation, redness, and sun damage while stimulating collagen to enhance skin texture and radiance. Minimal discomfort and no downtime make it an ideal option for refreshing your complexion year-round.
How It Works
The Cutera LimeLight system delivers precise pulses of light that penetrate below the skin’s surface. This light energy targets pigmentation and blood vessels, causing them to constrict, which reduces visible redness and age spots.
Simultaneously, IPL triggers collagen production, improving overall skin texture and elasticity. Treatments are fully customizable to your skin tone and aging concerns, providing a safe and effective way to achieve a smoother, more radiant complexion.
What It Treats
Redness and rosacea
Tiny broken capillaries
Brown spots and sun damage
Large pores
Fine lines and wrinkles
Acne scars
Uneven skin tone or texture
Cost
$285 (face)
Number of Treatments
2-5 treatments
Duration
45-minute session (face)
Recovery Time
Minimal Downtime
Before & After
Frequently Asked Questions
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To ensure you get the most luxurious and effective experience, please take these steps in preparation:
Arrive with clean skin: Come makeup-free with no skincare products applied on the day of treatment.
Avoid sun exposure: No suntanning, tanning beds, spray tans, or self-tanners for four weeks prior to treatment.
Take a break from active skincare: Take a break from any skincare products containing active ingredients like tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic or salicylic acid, and vitamin C one week before your visit.
Avoid supplements: Avoid all magnesium and omega supplements for three days prior, as these may increase bruising
Pause Accutane: If you’re on Accutane or isotretinoin products, please pause these treatments six months before your visit.
Time injectable treatments appropriately: Treatments can be performed 2 weeks after Botox or fillers. We suggest a 2-week window for full healing from any invasive skin procedure before starting these treatments.
Share your health history: Let us know about any changes to your health. A history of cold sores may require an antiviral prescription before treatment. If you have cosmetic tattoos near the treatment area, please notify us so we can take special care.
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Now it’s time to pamper your skin as it recovers and reveals its radiance. Follow these steps to empower your results.
Protect your skin: Protect your beautiful results by applying sunscreen every 3-4 hours for at least two weeks. This will safeguard your skin from pigmentation and keep it glowing.
Be gentle: Redness or swelling is normal and usually subsides within 24–72 hours. If needed, use a cool compress, chilled gel, or hydrogel pads—do NOT use ice
Use gentle care: Cleanse with a gentle cleanser the next day and keep skin well hydrated. Only mineral makeup should be used after 24 hours.
Avoid active products: For 7–14 days, do not use hydroxy acids, retinol, vitamin C (low pH), or other “active” skincare.
Allow flaking: Treated areas may darken over the next 24-72 hours, with natural crusting beginning within a few days. Allow these areas to gently flake off over 1-3 weeks. this is your skin naturally renewing.
Skip heat & water exposure: Skip intense exercise, swimming, tanning, sum exposure, saunas, and waxing, bleaching or hair removal until your skin has fully healed (about 1-2 weeks).
Stay Hydrated: Hydration is your best friend! Drink plenty of water and keep your skin hydrated inside and out. We love Hydrinity Restorative Serum and DMK Beta Gel for deep nourishment.
Stay in touch: If you notice anything unusual, like blistering or extreme redness, please reach out right away.
This is your time to glow. We’re here to support you every step of the way on your beauty and wellness journey!
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Yes. Photofacial is non-invasive and suitable for most skin types. Your provider will customize the settings to your individual skin tone and condition.
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Most clients experience minimal discomfort, often described as a gentle snapping sensation.
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For best results, 2–5 sessions spaced about 3 weeks apart are typically recommended.
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Downtime is minimal. Some experience a sunburn-like sensation after treatment; this usually fades within a few hours. As your skin heals, Redness and minor swelling are normal and typically subside within 24-72 hours.
Treated areas may darken over the next 24-72 hours, with natural crusting beginning within a few days. Allow these
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You may notice subtle improvements immediately, with more visible results developing over the following weeks as collagen production increases and pigmentation evens out.
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