As we age, we often have increasing responsibilities, which sometimes leads us to neglect facial skin care. This causes the skin to develop wrinkles, dullness, loss of firmness, and uneven texture compared to before. In fact, as we get older, our facial skin requires special care… “Phono treatment” is an important aid that helps us regain youthful-looking skin as we once had.
Getting to Know “Phono”
“Phono” (Phono) or “Phonophoresis” (Phonophoresis) is a small device resembling a massager, with a stainless steel center and a crystal inside. It uses sound waves as a medium to push vitamins and various medications into the skin, allowing these vitamins or medicines to penetrate the skin in greater amounts and faster than regular cream application.
At the same time, the sound waves generate heat in the deep tissue layers and cause vibrations at the cellular level, stimulating better blood and lymphatic circulation. This results in effective treatment without causing any harm to the skin.
Advantages of Phono Treatment
- Helps push vitamins to penetrate skin cells more effectively than regular cream application, allowing the skin to fully absorb nutrients.
- Helps make facial skin smooth, bright, and delays the formation of wrinkles caused by aging and sunlight.
- Helps reduce swelling or dark circles around the eyes.
- Helps stimulate blood circulation.
Steps to Youthful-Looking Skin… with “Phono”
- Pre – Treatment
: Facial skin examination by a specialist doctor to assess the skin for the most appropriate and correct treatment.
: Cleanse the face to prepare for “Phono” treatment.
- Treatment Time
: Apply medicine or vitamins on the face or under the eyes. Then, the staff will use the device to massage the entire face. The sound waves from the device vibrate the skin cells, allowing the medicine and vitamins to penetrate the skin effectively. The process takes about 30 minutes. - Post – Treatment
: The skin will be moisturized and brighter. It is recommended to do the treatment once a week for 4 consecutive weeks for satisfactory results. However, this depends on the doctor’s discretion, as each person’s skin condition and problems are different.
Self-Care… After “Phono” Treatment
- Avoid strong sunlight for the first 24 hours after “Phono” treatment.
- Eat foods beneficial to facial skin, which help delay wrinkle formation. Consume a balanced diet with all five food groups, especially yellow and red fruits and vegetables such as papaya, tomatoes, carrots, and apples, which are high in vitamin A.
- Apply sunscreen and skin care products with SPF 30 or higher.
- Exercise regularly to promote good blood circulation and overall health, which affects the skin’s radiance and glow.
Dr. Manasinya Pongsachomphon
Specialist in Dermatology and Aesthetics
Beauty Center, Phyathai Nawamin Hospital
