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DR. TODD CASE MD, FACS
(520) 888-4540
4741 E CAMP LOWELL
TUCSON, AZ 85712

Elos™ Fotofacial RF™

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Why consider Elos™ Fotofacial RF™?

Elos™ Fotofacial RF™ safely and comfortably fades the appearance of sun damage, rosacea, age spots, freckles, brown spots, acne scars and facial spider veins. Treatments even skin tone and restore your skin�s youthful, healthy glow. Common areas of treatment are the face, neck, chest, hands and arms. A series of 5-6 treatments is recommended to achieve improvement.

How it's done

The treatments are performed every three (3) weeks for fifteen (15) weeks. The applicator tip has a cooling component that chills the skin being treated for comfort. Occasionally a patient may require the use of a topical anesthetic agent for comfort when large areas are being treated.

Expectations

The improvement usually takes 4-5 treatments to become noticeably lasting. Maintenance treatments can be performed as needed every 3-6 months.

Side Effects/Risks

Short term side effects such as pain, hair pulling sensation during treatments, redness, mild burning or discoloration of the skin are possible. Rarer side effects include damage to the natural skin texture, scarring, keloids and permanent discoloration.

Healing Process

Following the treatment, sun screen should be used regularly to protect the treated area(s).

Procedures

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Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Acne Scars

Skin Discoloration, Redness, Age/Brown Spots

Skin Rejuvenation

Laser Hair Removal

Cellulite

Spider Veins

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