What is a Photofacial for Men?
Healthy skin is one of the most attractive features a person can have. But healthy skin doesn’t always feel like something you control. Acne, wrinkles, scars, and other blemishes start to appear no matter how well you take care of your skin.
The photofacial for men is designed to treat a wide variety of skin care concerns. Also called the Intense Pulsed Light or IPL facial, this treatment resurfaces your skin to reveal the healthy, blemish-free skin underneath. Photofacial for men is an effective treatment for acne scars, burns, age spots, and wrinkles.
Keep reading to learn about photofacial benefits, including how the IPL facial works and why you want to add this powerful skin resurfacing treatment to your skincare routine.
What is a Photofacial for Men?
The photofacial uses a fractional laser called Lutronic LaseMD Ultra. The laser emits intense wavelengths of light, and as the light hits the skin’s surface, it turns to heat. The heat from the laser stimulates collagen production.
Men’s skin contains higher levels of collagen than women’s, and collagen keeps your skin stretchy and full. Eventually, aging and sunlight break down collagen faster than your body can generate it. The photofacial helps your body generate more collagen to create smooth, healthy-looking skin.
The IPL photofacial is a skin resurfacing treatment. After several treatments, your body produces new layers of skin, which can help reduce scars, sun damage, and other skin ailments.
The treatment is fast and easy with minimal downtime. Most men see visible results about a week after their treatment.
Keep reading for the top five benefits of a men’s photofacial.
5 Benefits of Photofacial for Men
The benefits of photofacial for men are slightly different than those for women because of the unique makeup of men’s skin.
Men have:
- Thicker skin (up until age 40)
- More sebum (oil) production and larger pores
- Higher collagen levels
- More sweat and body odor
The IPL photofacial was designed for men and women, but the treatment results will vary from person to person based on their skin. Here are a few ways the IPL photofacial can support healthy skin for men!
1. Reduce Acne Scars
Healthy sebum production is essential for healthy skin. It creates a protective coating on the skin’s surface to help it retain moisture. But too much or too little oil can cause a myriad of problems.
Regular acne breakouts may be the result of overactive sebaceous glands. Your skin produces too much sebum, which combines with dead skin cells and clogs up your pores. The clogged pores also trap bacteria which can lead to inflammation and acne.
The photofacial for men is especially effective at treating acne and acne scars. The targeted wavelengths of light reduce blood supply to the sebaceous glands to slow down sebum production. The IPL facial also kills harmful bacteria that cause inflammation and regular breakouts.
Over time, acne scars will fade, and breakouts will become less frequent!
2. Treat Ingrown Hairs and Razor Bumps
Men’s hair is thicker and more abundant than women’s. If you consistently shave your face, you may get painful ingrown hairs or razor bumps on your skin. The heat from the photofacial damages hair follicles in the treatment area, which will prevent ingrown hairs.
The IPL photofacial can affect hair growth. At a certain intensity, the wavelengths of light can damage the hair follicle and stop hair from growing as thickly. It may even stop hair growth altogether.
You should consider whether or not you are okay with limiting the hair growth in the treatment area before you try photofacial!
3. Anti-Aging Treatment
Collagen and elastin production slows down as you age. Since these skin proteins are responsible for your skin’s stretch and elasticity, when the production slows down, you may see an increase in wrinkles and sagging.
For men, the signs of aging start to show around age 40. But just because collagen production is slower doesn’t mean you have to live with the changes to your skin.
Photofacial reduces the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, and sun damage by increasing collagen production. In the weeks after your facial, wrinkles and other blemishes will fade, leaving you with fresh, younger-looking skin.
4. Slow Down Sweat Production
The IPL photofacial may also help slow down sweat production. The high-intensity pulsed light creates heat which can prevent hyperactivity in your sweat glands.
Excessive sweat is not only uncomfortable but contributes to poor body odor. The name photofacial implies that the treatment is only meant for facial treatments. But the Lutronic laser can also treat the neck, upper chest, shoulders, hands, arms, and legs.
5. Fast Recovery
One of the most appealing aspects of the photofacial for men is the fast recovery. Your treatment can take place over your lunch hour without any downtime.
The treatment is virtually pain-free, and most people only feel slight discomfort, like scratching at a sunburn. The exact intensity of the treatment will depend on your skincare needs and goals. More intensive treatments will be more uncomfortable than light resurfacing treatments.
Why Choose an IPL Facial
Men who are interested in trying the photofacial should consider their skincare goals. If you are struggling with regular acne, wrinkles and sunspots, ingrown hairs, or excessive sweat – the IPL photofacial can be a great supplement to your skincare routine.
The treatment can also treat an uneven skin tone, rosacea, keloid scars, brown spots, red spots, and more!
The photofacial is safe enough for regular treatments. Your skin naturally rejuvenates every four weeks as old skin cells die and new ones grow. Stadia Med Spa recommends a treatment every four weeks for your best results!
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What is a photofacial for men? The Intense Pulsed Light facial is an effective skin resurfacing treatment. Regular photofacials can transform your skin by creating a more even skin tone and reducing the signs of aging.
Contact Stadia Med Spa to learn about the photofacial or schedule a free consultation!
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