What happens, specifically, before and during the treatment.

Before performing a photofacial treatment, a numbing cream is applied topically to ensure a patient’s comfort during the therapy. After about 20 minutes, the numbing cream is removed and an ultrasound gel is applied. The gel allows the practitioner to easily glide the device over the treatment site. It also cools the skin and protects it from the heat emitted by the laser. Dark glasses are given to the patient to wear to shield the eyes from the laser’s bright light.