FAQ's about Pixel in Philadelphia, Center City, Ardmore at Shanti Medspa

What is a Pixel treatment?
The Pixel is designed to improve the quality and texture of the skin while it stimulates collagen regeneration. Laser skin resurfacing is a procedure commonly used to restore a youthful appearance to wrinkled, prematurely aged , or sun damaged skin. While results can be excellent, laser resurfacing Can be painful and have extended downtime. in the past people have sometimes been housebound and unable to return to work for months at a time.

What are the Benefits?
The Pixel treatment offers results comparable to laser resurfacing without the discomfort or need for lengthy recuperation, It is the next generation of laser skin resurfacing that helps to improve skin texture, tone and firmness, smooths wrinkles. and reduces pore size and scars including acne scars without the downtime and discomfort associated with other resurfacing lasers.

What areas can be treated?
Any area the skin can be treated that has surface irregularities, including: wrinkles, acne scars, and stretchmarks. Common areas treated include the face, neck, chest , thighs, hands and arms.

How many treatments are necessary?
Generally, treatment involves three to six sessions at three week intervals. Pixel is often bundled with other light based therapies to achieve optimum results, such as The Fotofacial and the Laxity skin tightening procedure.

Does the Pixel treatment hurt?
There is little or no discomfort during the treatment. Most commonly, clients feel some slight warmth with the pulse of the laser. Clients experience a sunburn like sensation afterward that is easily neutralized with a gentle moisturiser.

Is there any downtime with the procedure/
Typically, there is little to no downtime associated with the treatment. Make up can be applied immediately afterward. Some flaking can be experienced for one or two days with full recovery in about five days. Your skin will look better within days following the treatment, and will steadily improve over the next few months. Click here to see the Pixel