photofacials in Leesburg

We use the BBL HEROic Forever Young from Sciton, the crème de la crème of light-based skin rejuvenation manufacturers. This photofacial in Leesburg also includes the SkinTyte feature, which treats your skin with intense pulses of infrared energy. Together, these technologies trigger the production of collagen and elastin, which are the proteins that give your skin firmness and flexibility, and give you strong, youthful skin.

Kim Marinetto, the owner and founder of Avie!, trained with Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr., the inventor of Forever Young BBL, giving her advanced knowledge of the treatment and its optimal application for a variety of skin concerns.

No, a photofacial in Leesburg is not safe for all skin tones. For patients with light brown to darker brown skin (Fitzpatrick skin types 4 to 6), we may recommend an alternative treatment like the HALO or Moxi laser. Photofacials target melanin, which is more abundant in darker skin tones, increasing the risk of hyperpigmentation.

Moxi and HALO target water within your cells rather than melanin. This function sets off your body’s natural healing abilities to stimulate skin cell turnover and boost collagen and elastin production.

At Avie!, we are dedicated to helping everyone find the right treatment that is safe for them. During your consultation, we can discuss alternative treatments to reverse sun damage and give you clear, radiant skin.

According to a retrospective study from Stanford University, patients who underwent the Forever Young BBL skin care treatment for several years had skin that looked 10 years younger than its actual age. If that’s not impressive enough, the study also revealed that these patients had skin cells that behaved and functioned like younger skin cells. This means that BBL photofacials rejuvenate skin at a cellular level, making them an amazing and effective treatment for giving you youthful, healthy skin.

Before your photofacial in Leesburg, please follow these instructions for best results:

• Discontinue retinoids for 2 to 4 weeks.
• Refrain from direct sun exposure for 2 to 4 weeks and apply SPF 30+ to protect your skin (you should follow this practice regardless of whether you’re getting a photofacial).
• Arrive at your appointment with clean skin that does not have any products or makeup on it.

Your provider may have additional instructions for you based on your unique skin concerns.

After your photofacial, please follow these instructions:

• Wash your skin with gentle, fragrance-free soap and lukewarm water for 2 weeks.
• Continue to avoid direct sun exposure and wear SPF 30 every day.
• Refrain from exposing your skin to extreme heat, such as saunas or hot tubs, for at least 2 to 4 weeks.
• Avoid using retinoids or other harsh skincare products for at least 2 weeks.
• Do not pick or peel dead skin. Allow it to flake off.

Initial results can be seen between 1 to 2 weeks after your first photofacial in Leesburg. However, the best results are seen as you continue treatments, allowing your collagen and elastin production to increase.