The combination of relentless sunshine and sweltering temperatures during the Summer months have inevitably taken a toll on your skin.
No matter how much sunscreen, moisturizer, or exfoliant we use, the sun and heat have an insidious way of getting to our skin anyway, making it dry, hyperpigmented, and uneven in texture.
The Science of Summer
The sun is extremely powerful and the longer we are exposed to the sun’s rays, the more damage it canl do. This is why sunscreen is so imperative because the UV rays coming from the sun creates cumulative damage to your skin.
Here are some of the things that can happen.
Aging & Dryness
Faster aging from time in the sun happens because the UV rays speed-up the degradation of your precious collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin are imperative to skin health and appearance because together they give your skin support and keep it smooth.
When your skin is exposed to the sun without the protection of sunscreen, premature aging is bound to occur. What does premature aging look like? Most of the time it is fine lines and wrinkles, but it can also be sagging skin, rough leathery texture, and lots of pigmentation.
Skin Cancer
UV rays cause changes in our skin, and can actually alter the skin’s DNA causing skin cancer.
Yikes, right?! About Face not only provides some fantastic sunscreens and antioxidants, it also offers solutions once you have crossed into the world of sun damage.
Why You Should Address It Now, Not Later
It is much more challenging to eliminate the culmination of year’s worth of sun damage compared to consistently addressing it each year. We have found that it is easier and more practical to get treatment as needed instead of a big, super aggressive treatment once you really need it. (Sometimes the sun damage can be so advanced it’s impossible to reverse it.) To maintain and protect your skin’s vitality, stay on the lookout for signs of sun damage to catch it before too much damage is done!
Our About Face experts are available for consultations to review the best treatment options for your unique situation. By meeting with them, we can work together to devise a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific wants and needs when it comes to sun damage.
PhotoRejuvenation in Philly
Photorejuvenation uses a combination of laser and light to deliberately create small, microscopic wounds on the skin’s surface, which in turn triggers the production of fresh skin cells.
This is centered around areas that are damaged, scarred, or wrinkled. When new cell-growth is encouraged in these areas, they give your skin a fresh start; making it look younger, fresher, and rejuvenated–aka, photo-rejuvenation.
BBL Photofacial
If you’re seeking a remedy for tired, splotchy, blotchy, or uneven skin tone, BBL could be the answer you’ve been searching for! Broadband light (BBL) is a slightly different version of intense pulsed light (IPL), another effective aesthetic tool.
By harnessing the power of light energy, this treatment works to penetrate your skin and activate the cells, ultimately providing your skin a more youthful, even-textured and toned appearance.
In order to ensure the best recommendation for a sun damage treatment or BBL photofacial in Philadelphia, we always recommend having an in-person consultation to review your specific concerns and conduct a thorough examination of your skin.
IPL PhotoRejuvenation
Photorejuvenation works by exposing damaged skin to a form of carefully controlled, intense pulsed light. This light stimulates the production of collagen and elastin fibers, which reduces fine lines and wrinkles, brown spots and freckles.
If you decide to have an IPL treatment done in Philadelphia, you can expect to experience smoother skin texture and a more uniform skin tone.
Patients often describe the treatment as a sensation akin to the repeated snapping of rubber bands against the skin. While the treatment itself is not painful, the sensation can be quite surprising.
Our advice to patients is to take Aleve, or a similar over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, one hour before their treatment as a preemptive measure to alleviate any potential discomfort that may arise.
The Difference Between BBL & IPL
The Sciton device, known by its branded name BBL, utilizes photorejuvenation to provide its beneficial effects. IPL, which stands for Intense Pulsed Light, is the Cynosure branded version of photofacial treatments. The treatments may vary in terms of the brand they come from, but they are essentially the same in terms of their effects.
Although many med spas may choose to offer just one of these options, we stand out by providing both of them.
Why We Offer Both
BBL has a deeper reach when it comes to treating the skin because of it’s laser components. IPL is better for treating surface level concerns, so the investment matches your results!
When it comes to creating treatment plans for patients, we like to have a variety of effective options to choose from (which is also why we offer multiple financing options.)
Benefits
How BBL Can Help You
Are you worried about wrinkles and aging spots? No need to continue worrying about it, because About Face can use BBL to address these things for you. Not only can it help with aging concerns but it can help with all of the following as well…
Sun spots
Hyperpigmentation
Rosacea
Melasma
What IPL Does for You
IPL will address many things, take a look!
Brown spots
Fine lines
Liver spots
Uneven skin tone
Enlarged pores
Rosacea
All About About Face
Serving the Philly region for almost 15-years, About Face Aesthetics has always focused on meeting your aesthetic needs. Within our plush and cozy facility, our team of highly trained professionals perform premier medical spa procedures.
Choosing our team means prioritizing self-care and skin health.
Our History
Naomi Fenlin established About Face Aesthetics in 2011. She had a vision for creating a renowned medical spa. Naomi’s diverse background in healthcare and design allows her to create a unique med spa focused on improving clients’ self-perception and overall well-being.
Since then, our journey has been one of advancement in medical aesthetics throughout Philadelphia. Our commitment to continuous learning and development ensures each patient receives the personalized recommendations that will be best for them.
What sets us apart is our exceptional expertise and understanding in medical aesthetics, ensuring an unrivaled level of care. We offer services like microneedling, facials, laser hair removal, Botox, and Photorejuvenation in Philadelphia.
Learn more about Photorejuvenation in Philly!
Give us a call or send us a message if you’re ready to book an appointment or if you’d like to know more about our BBL facial in Philly.
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