What’s better than treating yourself to a pampering day at the spa? During Spa Week (which is actually one month long), luxurious spa treatments are made available for only $50 at nearly 1,000 spas across North America! The $50 treatments are still available through the month of October, so be sure to visit www.spaweek.com today to book an appointment!
I was fortunate enough to be selected to participate in Spa Week Fall 2011, and the spa director at Body Beautiful Laser Medi-Spa in Monroeville, PA, provided a complimentary Photofacial treatment for this post. Read on for my spa experience.
The Photofacial Promise
Erase skin damage and reduce redness, wrinkles and pores with a gentle light energy that stimulates the production of natural collagen. Gentle laser treatment soothes sun-damaged skin, superficial scars, and acne for smooth, beautiful skin.
What Is The Photofacial?
The Photofacial makes use of an Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) device that is steadily passed over the skin’s surface and treatment areas. The light emits high intensity wavelengths that reach deep within the skin’s layers to cause a structural breakdown of damaged cells; this promotes the healing process as the body rapidly removes the injured tissues and cells.
My Photofacial Experience
The Body Beautiful Laser Medi-Spa felt more like a sterile doctor’s office than a relaxing day spa, which was oddly comforting considering the fact that I was there to damage my skin with a laser to somehow make it less damaged. The things we do for beauty! The aesthetician was patient and talked me through the entire process, from removing ALL of my makeup (“If there’s any left, your skin will burn!”) to warning me that the laser would feel like a tiny rubber band was slapping my face. The treatment was painless and fairly comfortable, without any stinging or burning sensation.
My face was a bit red for a few hours after the treatment, and my freckles were all very apparent for one day following my visit. However, after a few days I noticed that they disappeared, and my skin looked and felt smooth, clean and blemish-free. So I would say the Photofacial worked!
If you receive a Photofacial, you should go back every four weeks for best long-term results. You can call Body Beautiful at 724-987-3221 to schedule your first consultation and treatment. Feel free to leave any questions or comments about Body Beautiful, Photofacials or Spa Week below!
About Body Beautiful
Body Beautiful specializes in cosmetic and anti-aging procedures, such as teeth whitening, spider vein removal, laser hair removal and more. Visit www.bblmspa.com for more information on services.
