Clear and Brilliant Laser Facial

FAQ

• What is unique about Clear + Brilliant?

  When traditional facials and home care fail to yield your skin to change, Clear + Brilliant comes to the rescue. While other lasers can scar or damage your skin, Clear + Brilliant is safe and effective at helping lift pigmentation, dull skin and help reduce pore size.

• How does Clear + Brilliant compare to laser treatments?

  Clear + Brilliant is a laser fractionated treatment just like Fraxel or Pixel, but its more mild, gentle and safer to treat with and provides no downtime. This treatment is ideal for those who do not need more powerful, intense skin correction that Fraxel and Pixel provide. In addition, Clear + Brilliant works on pigment as well as collagen, so you can completely wipe your skin of imperfections with a series of treatments.

• When should you get Clear + Brilliant?

  Clear + Brilliant is ideal to receive about one to two weeks prior to your special event, to allow dead skin cells to slough off and reveal fresh, healthy skin.

• How many treatments should I get?

  Clear + Brilliant is recommended as a 3 part treatment series for the absolute best results. Depending on your goals, some may need 6 sessions till ideal results are achieved.

• Is Clear + Brilliant safe?

  Yes, this treatment is safe for all skin types with nearly no downtime or side effects.

• Does Clear + Brilliant hurt?

  With numbing cream, which is provided at no extra charge at Cienega Medical, no sensation is felt during treatment.

• How soon will I see results after Clear + Brilliant?

  Typically results develop about one to two weeks post treatment.

• Who is an ideal candidate for Clear + Brilliant?

  The ideal candidate for Clear + Brilliant are those who want to change their skin with little to no risk or downtime. Those who have tanned or dark skin are recommended to receive Clear + Brilliant.

• Who should not receive Clear + Brilliant?

  Anyone with a special event coming within the week of their treatment date. Results take about 2 weeks to develop, so Clear + Brilliant is not suitable before your special event.

• Are there any side effects from Clear + Brilliant?

  The pigmented areas may get worse before they get better with mild inflammation and pinkness for 1-3 days is common.

• When should I receive my next treatment?

  Depending on your skin type and healing process, you can get a treatment every 2-6 weeks. Or as recommended by your healthcare professional.

• Is there any downtime?

  Typically no. After treatment the area may feel like sandpaper, however not noticeable to others. Once this flakes off, new fresh skin is revealed. For large areas like the arms, the area may be pink to mildly red for up to 3 days.

• What Does Clear + Brilliant Feel Like?

  Most patients describe the feeling as a warm sensation. Post treatment you may feel like a sunburn has developed. This can be relieved using water mists and ice packs and typical resolves within 12 hours post treatment.

• How many Clear + Brilliant treatments will I need?

  Most commonly 3-6 treatments are recommended to achieve optimal results. Maintenance treatments are recommended.

• How much do treatments cost?

  See the pricing section above for current rates. The original Clear + Brilliant and the newer Clear + Brilliant Ultra are priced separately, and your provider will confirm which is right for your skin at your visit.