PROFRACTIONAL TREATMENT

Profractional treatment is a good option for clients who are looking for younger looking skin, or to improve acne scars, wrinkles or sun damage in a comfortable treatment with fast recovery. Many skin areas can be treated, including the face, neck, chest and hands.

How much does it cost?

Treatment pricing depends on the extent of the areas treated.

$1200 - $5000

Does it hurt?

The procedure normally takes less than 30–60 minutes and feels like tiny zings of heat. Topical anesthetic cream can be applied for comfort if needed. Immediately following the procedure it will feel like a light sunburn sensation. Pain medicines can be prescribed, though most patients use only Tylenol.

What is the downtime?

Patients will need two days to get through the sunburn sensation. Peeling will begin on day four and lasts about two days. Most patients can return to work within two days after treatment, and cosmetics can be applied.

How many treatments will I need?

The Profractional treatment is typically completed in a series of three treatments, spaced four to six weeks apart.

Medical note:

Clients should not take any blood thinners (i.e. Vitamin E, Aspirin or Coumadin) for two weeks after treatment.

It is also important to keep the treated areas out of the sun, specially for the two weeks preceding and following your treatment.

Treatment cannot be administered if you are pregnant

POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not go into direct sunlight without sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) until redness has resolved. You must also use a physical block (hat, scarf, sunglasses, etc.).
• Do not use Retin-A, Retinol, AHA one to two weeks following treatment.
• Do not participate in any strenuous exercise the night of the treatment.
• Wash your face with cool water soaks and a gentle cleanser for the next three days. Remove light crusts by gently rolling them off with Q-tips. Do not pick them off. Apply Aquaphor® or Elta® ointment four times a day for one to two days. A light moisturizer is usually sufficient thereafter, but will usually tingle the first time it is applied. Please ask our staff for recommendations if you don’t already have one.
• Tightness or redness may occur. This is a normal appearance post treatment. Over the counter Hydrocortisone 1% cream may be used as directed for any mild discomfort.
• If any unusual redness or swelling occurs, please call the office.
• You may use Tylenol® for discomfort.
• If you experience itching, you may take oral Benedryl®.
• You will receive a prescription for Valtrex (anti-viral). Take one tablet by mouth two times a day for seven days. Begin medication the day of your procedure unless otherwise directed.

For post-op questions, call 702.588.7447 or 702.371.8253 after-hours.