Fotofacial Protocols in Los Gatos, CA
Serving Cambell, Saratoga, San Jose, and Silicon Valley
Serving Cambell, Saratoga, San Jose, and Silicon Valley
Flawless, youthful skin isn’t just about correction—it’s also about preservation. Dr. Patrick Bitter has spent decades studying how light-based treatments can help skin stay healthy, clear, and resilient. That’s how his Fotofacial protocols came to life—not as a one-size-fits-all approach, but as a way to customize treatments for real people with real skin concerns. Designed to improve your skin's health in the long term, our protocols keep your skin balanced, radiant, and resilient at every stage of life.
We offer three specialized Fotofacial protocols, each designed with a unique purpose in mind:
Our broadband light (BBL)-based protocols are non-invasive, require no downtime, and are backed by decades of research and innovation.
Both Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Broadband Light (BBL) use light energy to rejuvenate your skin, targeting specific concerns while improving its overall tone, texture, and resilience. BBL is the next generation of IPL. It stimulates collagen production at a deeper level and targets specific concerns with greater precision.
IPL has been a favorite treatment for years, known for its ability to reduce sun damage, tame redness, and even out pigmentation. It works by delivering pulses of broad-spectrum light into the skin, visibly fading discoloration and enhancing the clarity of your skin. It’s a solid, time-tested approach to skin renewal.
BBL builds on IPL’s foundation. Its advanced technology delivers light energy more efficiently and with greater control. The pulses are faster and more customizable, stimulating deeper collagen production and targeting concerns with precision. Featuring adjustable wavelengths and integrated cooling, BBL provides a comfortable experience with consistently even results.
Dr. Bitter’s Fotofacial protocols are built around BBL technology. They are designed to work with your skin’s natural processes, helping it stay clear, smooth, and resilient for the long run.
Getting older doesn't have to mean looking older. Fotofacial—AgeDelay™ is a groundbreaking treatment designed to prevent and slow down visible signs of aging before they appear. With just two to four sessions per year, patients in their 30s and 40s can maintain youthful skin well into their 60s and 70s. Dr. Bitter uses this treatment himself and can attest to its results!
Your face isn’t the only area that shows signs of aging. Fotofacial Body™ uses BBL technology to treat sun damage, pigmentation, and loss of firmness anywhere on your body, keeping you smooth and glowing from head to toe.
If you are struggling with persistent breakouts, acne scars, and redness, Fotofacial Clear™ </laser-treatments/fotofacial-clear-in-los-gatos-ca/> provides an innovative drug-free solution with proven results. This BBL-based protocol targets and eliminates acne-causing bacteria, reduces inflammation, and helps prevent future breakouts. At the same time that it targets active acne, this treatment also fades the appearance of acne scars, providing lasting improvements in your skin’s texture and tone.
What sets our Fotofacial protocols apart is their versatility and precision. By fine-tuning BBL’s advanced technology, our signature protocols target specific concerns while enhancing the overall health of your skin. Fotofacial treatments are quick and comfortable and require no downtime, making them an easy addition to your skincare routine.
No matter your skin type or goals, our tailored approach offers a gentle but effective way to maintain your skin’s tone, texture, and youthful radiance, paving the way to beautiful skin for life.
When it comes to caring for your skin, experience matters. As the developer of the original Fotofacial treatment and a global authority in BBL/IPL technology, Dr. Bitter’s protocols are precisely designed to deliver the best possible results, whether you’re looking to prevent aging, clear acne, or refresh your skin from head to toe.
Using the latest technology and scientifically backed techniques, Dr. Bitter and his expert team provide exceptional care, customized treatment plans, and results that speak for themselves. When you choose Fotofacial protocols at our practice, you’re choosing world-class expertise and skin rejuvenation at the highest level.
During your consultation, Dr. Bitter’s team will assess your skin and recommend the best protocol for your goals—whether it’s anti-aging, acne correction, or body rejuvenation. We will help you develop a long-term treatment plan tailored to your specific concerns, skin type, and goals.
No. You can immediately return to your normal routine, with only mild redness that fades within hours.
It depends on your treatment goals. Fotofacial—AgeDelay requires ongoing maintenance (2-4 times per year), while Fotofacial Clear typically requires 6-8 sessions with occasional maintenance treatments as needed.
Absolutely. Many patients pair Fotofacial treatments with injectables, skincare, and laser resurfacing for enhanced results. We will work with you to design a treatment regimen tailored to your needs.
