Westlake Oral and Plastic Surgery, Wayne Ozaki MD, DDS, FACS
Oral Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Laser and Medical Spa
911 Hampshire RD., #2, Westlake Village, CA
805-418-9891

Photo Facial (Photo Rejuvenation) and Skin Tightening

Photofacials, or Photo Rejuvenation, are done using our V-Beam machine. The Skin Tightening procedure is done using our YAG machine. Together, both machines target different layers and factors of the skin, giving you the best of both worlds: flawless, firm skin.

With respect to skin tightening, the 1064 nm laser may even be the treatment modality of choice. It has numerous advantages over many other lasers.

The mechanism of action for skin tightening, regardless of the technology employed, necessitates sufficient dermal temperatures to achieve not only collagen remodeling, but also collagen contraction. There is obviously a depth of penetration also required for this energy deposition, as Nd:YAG therapies differentiate themselves from other light-based devices, most notably on this feature.

Pre-Operative Instructions

  • Do not treat freshly tanned skin.
  • Ensure the skin is squeaky clean and dry.
  • If using topical anesthetic, degrease and wash off thoroughly with soap & water prior to treatment

Post Operative Instructions

  • Cool compress and cool aloe vera gel
  • You may apply cool compresses for 10 minutes every hour while at home for comfort/swelling.
  • Sunblock of 30 SPF daily
  • Avoid unprotected sun exposure for at least 4 weeks. You may have hyperpigmentation without proper sun protection. Reapply sun block several times during the day.
  • Treatment is every 4 weeks, for 3 sessions.
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