The light is transmitted through a small, smooth, flat glass surface. The hand-piece is held gently against your skin by the operator. It gives a smooth, evenly-colored look and a youthful complexion. Patients can return to work or other activities immediately. For the vast majority of patients, no anesthetic is used.
Results are long lasting.
In most cases, additional treatments are not needed. Maintenance treatment three months apart are occasionally required. Freckels and sun damage spots may turn dark briefly in the days following treatment in the process of resolving. The darker areas will typically flake off in 7-10 days. The treatments may cause temporary redness, edema, bruises, or other color changes.