Amy Asks:
I was wondering about photofacials. Are they either effective, worth it, or a good idea?
The Right Beauty Brain Responds:
Effective?
Yes, at least to some extent.
Worth it?
Maybe, if you can afford several thousand dollars and can wait a few months for results.
Good idea?
Read on and decide for yourself.
Lasers have been used for decades to “burn” away upper layers of the skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. They also have had some application in the treatment of acne and spider veins. Click here for a detailed description of the benefits and risks of laser skin resurfacing.
In recent years, the FDA has approved “N-Lite” laser therapy for treatment of crow’s feat. This type of laser uses a specific frequency of light that stimlates collagen production in the deeper layers of skin. Therefore, this method causes much less surface damage than traditional laser therapy. The downside is that this technique is still fairly new and dermatologists and surgeons are still learning how to optimize its application. Smartskincare.com has a great article on this topic if you want more details.
The Brains Bottom Line:
Laser therapy appears to be a scientifically valid antiaging treatment. It’s expensive ($1,000 to 2,000 per treatment), and it may take several months for the benefits to become apparent. But if you’re interested you should consult your doctor to find out if it’s a good option for you. Thanks for the question, Amy, we hope this helps.
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I purchased the Baby Quasar a couple of months ago and have used it. I see no results. Have you any comments about this particular IPL at home apparatus?
I have the same question as Susan.. I’ve read rave reviews about Baby Quasar recently on EDS website. Is it really effective? Can you comment this please?
I purchased a Baby Quasar after reading the reviews on EDS and have to say I’ve been very happy with the results. It’s helped tighten my pores, skin, and has really helped with my complexion.
How about the Marvel Mini. Any reports on the effectiveness?
I have done some research on these products and I am continually told that the the Baby Q is the superior product. Naturally, becuase the Marvel Mini as well as the Omnilux New U and a number of other similar products are considerably less expensive than the roughly $500 Baby Q, I really wanted to buy the Marvel Mini! There do appear to be reasons, however, for the baby q being more pricey. I’ll share with you what I’ve learned. For one, I have a friend that works at a company that sells the marvel mini, baby q, & omnilux & and has told me that by far there are more returns on the marvel mini and omnilux. The reasoning being that apparently the baby q, being a medical grade product and not just a “gadget”, has the ability to probe deeper layers of the dermis making the product more effective. The marvel mini’s light waves just cant penetrate as deeply. Secondly, the baby q has a number of different frequencies that the marvel mini does not; again enabling the product to do a better job. You use the baby q for less actual time on your face, because its stronger, and the results are allegedly better as a result of this, plus, it takes less time out of your busy day to complete a treatment. Lastly, it has a 5 year warranty where most all others only have 1. It’s a pretty big investment so its nice to know the company stands behind the product. Personally, I after agonizing over trying one of these products, I finally ordered the baby q for my 35th birthday and just used it for the first time tonight. No magic wand yet, but my face does have a pretty rosy flush to it. I’ll keep everyone posted as tretments progress… fingers crossed.