A Photofacial is an FDA approved, non-invasive skincare treatment that utilizes light-based technology to help diminish the signs of aging, treat sun damage, Rosacea and vascular imperfections and correct hyper pigmentation. One of the most popular non-invasive cosmetic treatments in America, Photofacial treatments are perfect for both men and women who want to improve the appearance of their skin, look younger and more revitalized.
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Get a better understanding of the transformation possible through Sofwave by looking at our patients’ before and after photos. Each person achieves tighter skin with fewer wrinkles and creases. The face and neck areas look plumper, resulting in improved confidence. Everyone’s experience is unique, and results can vary.* But the impact of Sofwave is clear—it provides lasting, visible results.
Using the latest technology in skin resurfacing and skin rejuvenation, a Photofacial works by safely emitting an intense pulsed light, also known as an IPL Photofacial, over targeted areas of the skin. Short, pulsating blasts focus a high energy light below the surface of the skin. This helps stimulate your skin’s natural collagen production. It can also destroy melanin that causes age spots and uneven skin tone.¹
Signs of aging | Sun damage | Rosacea | Vascular imperfections | Hyper pigmentation
✓ Minimizes redness from broken capillaries and rosacea
✓ Lightens pigmented lesions, melasma, and sun damage
✓ Stimulates collagen and elastin regeneration
✓ No down time*
✓ Quick and easy service time
✓ FDA approved
Costs for IPL photofacial NYC, Miami, & Houston vary depending on your skin condition and the treatment area. Visit us for a complimentary skin analysis so we can determine what the most suitable treatment for you is. Contact us and schedule.
IPL can effectively treat discoloration and textural irregularities that make you look older than your age. But even if the procedure gave you excellent results, you will continue to age if you expose yourself to sun and environmental elements that cause premature aging. What you can do is to minimize exposure and come back regularly for touch-ups.*
While each client is different, photo facials are minimally-invasive. Most clients require no downtime, and return to their normal activities directly. You can have the IPL photo-rejuvenation treatment today in our NYC, Houston, & Miami clinics and go back to work right away or the following day.
Using the latest technology in skin resurfacing and skin rejuvenation, a Photofacial works by safely emitting an intense pulsed light, also known as an IPL Photofacial, over targeted areas of the skin. Short, pulsating blasts focus a high energy light below the surface of the skin. This helps stimulate your skin’s natural collagen production. It can also destroy melanin that causes age spots and uneven skin tone.¹
What is a Photofacial?
A Photofacial is an FDA approved, non-invasive skincare treatment that utilizes light-based technology to help diminish the signs of aging, treat sun damage, Rosacea and vascular imperfections and correct hyper pigmentation. One of the most popular non-invasive cosmetic treatments in America, Photofacial treatments are perfect for both men and women who want to improve the appearance of their skin, look younger and more revitalized.
SKINNEY Medspa is the premier Photofacial NYC, Miami, & Houston provider, using advanced IPL technology to provide impressive skin rejuvenation. New to SKINNEY Medspa? Contact us to schedule your free consultation and save 25% off the best Photofacial treatments in NYC, Miami, & Houston.
What is the Photofacial Light?
A Photofacial uses an Intense Pulse Light (IPL.) An IPL deliver short bursts of light. This pulsating light delivers a focused, high energy beam of light below the surface of the skin. The light from an IPL is calibrated to safely pass through the skin surface and surrounding tissues to be absorbed by the melanin within the skin. During several treatments with the IPL, the Photofacial treatment fades the brown spots caused by the sun to improve your skin texture. A Photofacial can also diminishes fine lines and wrinkles and reduces pore size. IPL energy offers a gentle and steady improvements with minimal side effects, with most patients requiring no down time.*
What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is cosmetic condition characterized by facial erythema or redness of the skin. Rosacea treatment using a Photofacial is non-invasive, convenient, and most importantly, very effective.*
IPL can effectively treat discoloration and textural irregularities that make you look older than your age. But even if the procedure gave you excellent results, you will continue to age if you expose yourself to sun and environmental elements that cause premature aging. What you can do is to minimize exposure and come back regularly for touch-ups.*
How long is the treatment duration?
Each photofacial session only takes about 15 minutes. The exact duration depends on the patient’s individual condition and skin type. Before getting started, we’ll explain each of the treatments you need and how long the interval between treatments is.
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Ryan Bloch attended The University of Wisconsin, Madison where he earned his Bachelors of Arts in English Literature. He then attended Benjamin Cardozo Law School in Manhattan. After graduating, Ryan entered into what was then a brand new industry – the med spa industry. Ryan Bloch founded Laser Cosmetica in 2001 making him one of the first med spa operators in the nation. He quickly grew to become the largest provider of laser hair removal and photofacials in New York and expanded the organization into 17 centers across 4 States, comprising over 150 employees. Laser Cosmetica grew to be the third largest med spa organization in the nation at that time.
In 2010, Ryan founded Body Cosmetica. Body Cosmetica quickly grew to be one of the largest providers of plastic surgery in New York State and expanded to 24 offices across 8 States, all with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons who are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgery.
Sarah Bonner is the Beauty Director at SKINNEY Medspa, helping clients create and discuss customized treatment plans based on their needs and desires. A Texas native, Sarah graduated with a degree in Business and Marketing and has experience working in the medical and health & wellness industries. She is passionate about working with people to find the most customized treatment plan to make them feel their best from the inside out.
Patricia graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology.
Shortly after, she attended Xenon International Academy of Esthetics to pursue her dream of guiding others on their journey to skin health and wellness. Patricia believes that aesthetic upkeep builds self-confidence—it is not just about the way you look, but rather an outward reflection of how you feel inside. Patricia is passionate about connecting and forming relationships with others. She ensures that all our clients feel comfortable during the consulting process and works to achieve optimal results by creating individual treatment plans based on their unique aesthetic goals.
In her earlier years, Patricia was engaged in both the dance and modeling industries. She has been featured in the Omaha World Herald, Omaha Fashion Week, Good Morning America, and UK Vogue, and is recognized in primetime and show-biz dance competition academy
Megan is a New York licensed esthetician and certified technician of CoolSculpting, chemical peels, microneedling, and Morpheus 8 laser skin resurfacing. Megan has been passionate about esthetics her whole life, beginning with the countless facials she gave as a little girl to her mom. Pursuing her dream to career in medical aesthetics, Megan graduated with honors from Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics and joined the team at SKINNEY Medspa. Megan loves supporting SKINNEY clients at the Flatiron location in their esthetic goals by providing the most effective treatments with the utmost of care.
Shamrin Virani is a licensed Medical Esthetician. She specializes in skincare treatments, body contouring, and laser services.
Shamrin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stony Brook University. Soon after, she graduated with honors from Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics. She is certified in Coolsculpting, Laser, Chemical Peels, Hydrafacial, Microneedling and Microdermabrasion. Shamrin is passionate about educating her clients about skincare and helping them reach their aesthetic goals.
Amanda Dorfman is a New York State licensed Medical Esthetician, certified Laser Technician and Body Contouring specialist.
With over 15 years in the industry, Amanda’s meticulous and thorough approach to skincare and body contouring has gained her an extensive clientele. Beginning her career as a holistic skincare expert, Amanda is able to uniquely integrate technology into her customized treatment plans giving her clients a natural, enhanced result. After graduating from The Hudson Valley School of Advanced Aesthetics in 2007, she opened a private skin studio inside of the Pierre Hotel in New York City, having the pleasure of working on some of the world’s most prestigious faces.
Amanda joined the SKINNEY team in 2021, specializing in IPL, microneedling, radio frequency, CoolSculpting, Fraxel and more. Her passion for skin enhancement and education led her to enroll in a nursing program where she will earn her degree to become an RN, with a goal to combine injectables into her current practice.
Christine studied esthetics at the prestigious Atelier Esthetique Institute under industry pioneer Annette Hanson and became an esthetics trainer at both Atelier and LASER Studio Plus. Christine is a licensed laser technician, specializing in cosmetic laser technologies including Laser Hair Removal NYC, laser skin resurfacing using IPL fractional lasers such as Clear + Brilliant and Fraxel, chemical peel, and more.
Christine first joined the SKINNEY Medspa team at their Upper East Side Spa location and is thrilled to be a part of the SKINNEY Med Spa Flatiron location with internationally renowned NYC hair and beauty salon Warren-Tricomi.
Ashley is a licensed esthetician specializing in medical-grade skin treatments and laser services. She received a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in design and photography and studied skincare at the National Institute of Medical Aesthetics. She began her career in the beauty industry in 2011 as a makeup artist. She is very excited to bring her knowledge and passion for health and skincare to Skinney Medspa. She looks forward to giving each of her clients a wonderful experience and furthermore, amazing results.
Alison is a SKINNEY Medspa Licensed Esthetician who specializes in non-invasive laser treatments, anti-aging services, and body contouring. She is a certified technician of CoolSculpting, Alma lasers, ablative skin restoration microneedling, and radiofrequency. Alison earned a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, a master’s degree from Columbia University, and graduated with honors from Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics. Alison cares deeply for her clients and is passionate about creating individualized treatment plans to suit each client’s specific needs and goals. She has a bubbly and warm personality and demonstrates a deep breadth of knowledge of both products and treatments. Alison is always in the know on the latest and greatest advancements in medical esthetics and is excited to share her expertise.
Gina Martinelli is the front desk coordinator at SKINNEY Medspa. Pursuing her love for all things skin and beauty.
Gina intends to obtain her esthetics license from Christine Valmy. She is born and raised in New York City and enjoys writing, watching documentaries, and keeping up on the latest beauty trends.
With a background in Hospitality and a passion for the beauty industry, Denise’s priority is ensuring all guests have a memorable experience. As our Front Desk Manager at our W 57th + Saks NYC locations, she loves getting to meet clients and help guide them through their Skinney journey! When Denise isn’t charming guests with her southern hospitality, you can find her outside enjoying nature.
Parminder is licensed esthetician and certified laser technician, specializing in laser skin resurfacing and Clear + Brilliant. She has received advanced training in CoolSculpting as well as skin tightening treatments such as Ultherapy and Thermage. She received her makeup artist license from Lia Schorr Institute, which she put to use working in the bridal, fashion, and special effects industries. She then attended the Dermalogica Academy where she received her laser and esthetician license. Her passion for skin care is coupled with her desire to provide clients of SKINNEY Medspa with the most modern, most effective treatments for restoring and maintaining healthy, youthful looking skin. Parminder was born in Mainz, Germany and moved to the United States at 7 years old. Her favorite hobbies include cooking, traveling the world and staying on top of the latest beauty trends.
Josie Holmes is a Licensed Esthetician and specializes in non-invasive body contouring. She is the SKINNEY MedSpa National Aesthetic Trainer. She also holds a position with Allergan Aesthetics as an Allergan Medical Instructor faculty member. Josie possesses a sharp eye for detail which she uses to her advantage in all of her medical aesthetic treatments. With strong interpersonal and leadership skills, she is a pioneer for our education team.
Ellie is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to her experience in aesthetics, Ellie cared for postoperative inpatients following plastic surgery in San Francisco and most recently managed corporate wellness here in Manhattan. Currently, Ellie’s focus is helping her patients make personal improvements with each visit. She understands that mind and body wellness can take many forms – whether it’s adding volume to the cheeks, reducing fine wrinkles, gently contouring the abdomen, or removing unwanted blemishes. Whatever the concern or procedure, Ellie knows that making small and natural appearing improvements can have a profound effect on her clients.
Angel Socha is a Nurse Practitioner licensed in NYC, NJ, + PA. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.
She obtained a Bachelor of Science in BioBehavioral Health from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University graduating with the highest distinction. Angel’s clinical experience at Penn Medicine includes Emergency Room medicine, cardiology, women’s health, and dermatology. Angel specializes in botox and filler injections and has completed training with industry leading practitioners. Angel’s unique patient centered approach allows her to provide her clients unparalleled results while delivering an aesthetic plan that suits their long-term beauty and wellness goals. Angel is trained in advanced lasers that help with anti-aging, pigmentation, acne scarring, hair removal, brown spots, and overall skin complexion. Angel is an avid learner and continues to educate herself on the latest techniques in beauty and wellness.
Dasha is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in beauty and wellness. Her first experiences in medicine included plastic/reconstructive surgery, and dermatology where she picked up corrective and enhancement beauty practices that she now implements in her treatments at SKINNEY. Having a strong background in medicine coupled with her own business ventures, Dasha joins SKINNEY’s team as an expert in anti-aging treatments, nutrition, wellness, and utilizing cutting-edge technology. She is passionate about helping her patients look and feel their absolute best.
Dr. Rodriguez is a highly regarded NYC primary care physician with board-certification in internal medicine. He completed his residency at Cornell University and the Lincoln Medical Center. Dr. Rodriguez’s expertise extends beyond primary care. He’s also a master injector and national trainer for Revance Therapeutics, specializing in RHA fillers and the innovative Daxxify treatment for frown lines. His commitment to medical advancement is evident as he trains extensively on these treatments.
Dr. Joseph Mattingly attended undergraduate school at Aquinas College in Michigan, where he was part of the prestigious TriBeta national honor society. Prior to attending the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, he was a graduate assistant at Western Michigan University’s Physician Assistant school teaching regional anatomy, where he completed his MBA. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine in North Jersey, where he served as chief resident in his final year.
Dr. Shaker Hamadiya has grown to be one of Miami’s most in-demand cosmetic practitioners and an expert in cosmetic injections.
As Skinney’s Medical Director, Dr. Hamadiya is a Board Certified Physician, specializing in Preventive Medicine and Esthetics. He received his Medical Degree from the top-5 Baylor College of Medicine and has worked under some of the world’s most renowned surgeons.
He uses his unique vision for the aesthetic and attempts to, not only provide patients with their desired enhancement but, ensure they can maintain the most natural appearance while alleviating the visual signs of aging.
Revana is the Operations Manager at SKINNEY Medspa as she manages day-to-day business development while assisting the director of operations in the responsibilities of brand partnerships, e-comerce, and vendor relationships. Revana has been a part of the developing beauty and aesthetics industry for 5+ years in metropolitan New York City, where she was also born and raised. Alongside fueling her passion for beauty and aesthetics, SKINNEY Medspa has also inspired Revana to complete medical school in hopes of becoming a fabulous physician one day (soon) specializing in women’s health.