A photofacial involves relatively little discomfort and no downtime. Unlike many laser techniques, the procedure is non-ablative, meaning no skin is removed during treatment. This contributes to the easy recovery and low risk associated with the photofacial while allowing patients to return to their everyday routine immediately. After treatment, the skin may look a little flushed. The flushed look will soon fade away, leaving the skin looking younger and rejuvenated.