Uses energy-based technologies to rejuvenate skin, reducing age spots, irregularities, and signs of aging.
Duration
30-60 minutes
Body Location
Face, neck, décolletage, hands or selected skin areas after assessment
Preparation
Avoid direct sun 2 weeks before. Stop retinol and AHA 1 week before.
Follow-up Care
Protect from sun and use SPF 50+ sunscreen. Mild redness may persist 1-3 days.
Uses IPL, laser, or light therapy to rejuvenate skin. Can be applied regionally or full face.
Most patients need 4-6 sessions, performed every 4 weeks.
Typically after 25 for prevention, or 40+ for improvement.
Mild discomfort or warmth is felt. Anesthetic cream can be applied.
Pregnancy, severe acne, active skin infections, and use of isotretinoin are contraindications.
Temporary redness, swelling, and peeling persist 1-3 days. Sensitivity to UV light may increase.
IPL light therapy targets spots and redness. Laser rejuvenation is deeper and focuses on age signs.
Use SPF 50+ daily, avoid direct sun for at least 2 weeks. Discontinue retinol and chemical exfoliants.
Deep-dive in our glossary: definition, indications, side effects and FAQs.
Hyaluronic acid (HA), the active ingredient used in dermal fillers, is a high molecular weight glucosaminoglycan polymer composed of β-1,4-D-glucuronic acid and β-1,3-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine repeating disaccharide, occurring naturally in the body; It is the most commonly used filler in facial filler in aesthetic injections, increasing skin hydration and volumetricity.
Chemical peeling is a topical or clinical active treatment method based on peeling and renewing the skin surface in a controlled manner. It is an aesthetic dermatology procedure that provides acne, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and skin texture improvement by accelerating keratinocyte turnover through hydroxyl acids (AHA, BHA, PHA) and enzymes.
Microneedling RF (Fractional RF Microneedling) is a category of fractional skin resurfacing devices that deliver bipolar radiofrequency energy through an insulated or non-insulated micro-needle array (25–64 pins) at a dermal depth of 0.5–3.5 mm, FDA-approved for the treatment of acne scars, striae (stretch marks) and superficial rhytids, marketed under multiple brands such as Vivace/Secret RF/Infini/EndyMed.
Retinol is the pre-vitamin form of Vitamin A1 (C20H30O), which is metabolized into retinal and retinoic acid in the skin and provides increased cellular turnover, collagen synthesis stimulation, melanin inhibition and anti-photoaging effects through nuclear receptors, and is the gold standard anti-aging active ingredient of the cosmetic industry.
Niacinamide (nicotinamide) is the amide form of Vitamin B3 and is the active ingredient in cosmeceutical serums that strengthens the skin barrier, provides sebum regulation, inhibits melanin transfer and supports collagen synthesis; As a NAD+/NADP+ precursor, it is active in cellular energy metabolism.
Vitamin C serum is a cosmeceutical serum formulation containing L-ascorbic acid or its derivatives (sodium ascorbyl phosphate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate); It is a dermocosmetic topical product class that provides anti-aging, brightening and UV protective effects with its antioxidant, collagen synthesis stimulating and melanin inhibition properties.
Bakuchiol is a natural meroterpene compound obtained from the plant extract of Babchi seed (Psoralea corylifolia), a cosmeceutical active ingredient often marketed as a "natural retinol alternative" that induces retinol-like transcriptional gene expression patterns without directly activating the retinoid receptor.
Peptide serum are cosmeceutical active substances consisting of short-chain amino acid sequences (typically 2-50 amino acids, mostly 3-6), which trigger collagen and elastin synthesis, inhibit neurotransmitter release or prevent enzymatic degradation; They form the main component of the bulk in topical serum formulations used against signs of aging (wrinkles, loss of skin tension, fine lines).
Moisturizer is a topical product that reduces the skin's trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and supports the skin barrier; It is a daily skin care product that should be selected and applied according to skin type, in lotion/cream/balm/ointment format, divided into three basic component categories: occlusive (prevent water loss), humectant (absorb water) and emollient (soften).
Toner is a liquid product that balances the pH of the skin after cleansing and acts as a residue cleaner. It is divided into the categories of traditional astringen (alcohol-based, for aged skin) vs modern hydration tonic (glycerin + hyaluronic acid) vs exfoliating tonic (AHA 4-7%, BHA 2% — active exfoliating agent).
Contact Dr. Hamza Gemici’s clinic for individualized assessment and candidacy planning.