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Iontophoresis or IONTO is an electrically driven device that facilitates the penetration of the medicine or vitamins into the skin.  With IONTO, a dose of cream that penetrates into the skin brings about effective result.

            Vitamins A, C and E are essential natural substances in food used in the IONTO treatment procedure which is highly recommended by dermatologists.

 

Advantages of IONTO

IONTO is a combine therapy to treat may skin-related conditions, such as:
  • Acne scars or chicken pox scars
  • Black spots caused by acne or other scars
  • Pigmentation after laser treatment
  • Freckles and melasma
  • A dry, dull-looking skin
 
Treatment Procedure
  • The dermatologist will examine the skin condition and consider the proper treatment for it.
  • The facial skin is cleaned before the treatment and then cream is applied around the face.
  • IONTO machine will massage and circulate around the face allowing the cream to penetrate into the skin.
  • It takes 20-30 minutes to do the treatment then wash the face and apply make up as usual.
  • The treatment should b e done once or twice a week and decrease the frequency of the treatment as the case may be.
  • After the IONTO treatment, the face will visibly be pinkish in color as a result of the electrical stimulation on the face.  As a result, the facial skin will appear soft, smooth and bright.
  • Wear a sunscreen and avoid exposure to sunlight.  Follow the dermatologist advice for satisfying result.

 

IONTO treatment schedule will be done once or twice a week or as the dermatologist advice.  Any faulty treatment done will cause adverse effects on the skin.