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Photorejuvenation Toronto
Photorejuvenation is a non-invasive light-based treatment offered at our Dermapure clinics in Toronto, which delivers controlled pulses of intense pulsed light at specific wavelengths to target colour contrasts in the skin. The light energy is absorbed by pigment and by visible blood vessels, supporting a more even complexion and a gradual reduction of the appearance of brown spots and diffuse redness.
Photorejuvenation is most often considered by patients who would like to address sun damage, pigment spots, diffuse redness, visible blood vessels or uneven tone on the face, neck, décolleté, hands or back. It is not suitable for very dark skin tones, recently tanned skin or certain skin conditions, which is why a thorough skin assessment is required. It is typically planned as a series of three to five sessions about one month apart, and may be planned alongside chemical peels, microneedling or medical-grade skincare protocols.
Because every patient's skin, goals and medical history are different, photorejuvenation at our Dermapure clinics in Toronto always begins with a personalized skin assessment. Together with your specialist, you will determine whether photorejuvenation is the most appropriate option for you and discuss what a realistic treatment plan could look like, the expected results and the possible side effects. Book your personalized consultation with our team in Toronto.
Local clinics offering Photorejuvenation
Dermapure Toronto Yorkville (Glow Medi Spa)
What to Expect During Your Session
Preliminary cleansing
Proper eye protection
Applying a protective gel
Setting device parameters
Delivering the pulsed light
Cleaning and post-treatment specialty products
When your session is over, the gel is removed and your skin is cleansed. To help calm the “warming” sensation felt after treatment and to help protect skin, a hydrating cream is applied carefully to the entire treatment area, followed by a mineral sunscreen.
Follow-Up & Maintenance
3 to 5 sessions with a minimum frequency of one per month are normally needed to achieve the very best results. Your skin has its own built-in memory and can “remember” lesions from over the last 10 years; the therapeutic benefits of pulsed light are cumulative so it’s important to follow up to help create a radiant-looking complexion. Subsequently, a light yearly maintenance session ensures that your results are maintained over time.
Contraindications
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should postpone this type of treatment as well as anyone who has been exposed to sunlight in the months before and after each session. Booth tanning, self-tanning products and taking photo-sensitizing medication are forbidden.
