Every good provider will walk you through what to expect before, during, and after any procedure including scar reduction. They will also give you a list of recommended post-treatment steps to make your skin healthy and to reduce any symptoms or risk of complications after a procedure. If you’re considering scar reduction and you want to have as much information Continue reading
Considering PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) with Microneedling? You probably have questions so here are some of the most common questions we hear and their answers. Is PRP with Microneedling safe? Yes! PRP with microneedling has been used on thousands of patients worldwide. “Because it uses your own blood components, no severe adverse reactions have been reported,” explains Emily Rodrigues, licensed medical aesthetician Continue reading
Common skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis affect patients of all ethnicities. But patients with skin of color are more likely to have complications such as loss of pigmentation, dark spots and even scarring. For these patients, it’s important to see a dermatologist who has expertise in treating ethnic skin and can address the unique challenges of treating Continue reading
Exercise more, eat healthier and stress less are common resolutions for the New Year. This year the dermatologists at Sanova suggest you consider a resolution to take your skincare regimen more seriously. You’ve heard it all before but skipping crucial steps like taking your makeup off before bed or moisturizing can take a toll on your skin. Consider these New Continue reading
You have a lot of choices when it comes to facial rejuvenation and laser skin resurfacing but not all choices are created equal. Fraxel Dual is a fractionated laser that effectively treats overall sun damage with minimal downtime. Fraxel Dual delivers thousands of tiny microscopic laser columns to the skin so that only a fraction of the skin is treated Continue reading
One of the most pivotal aspects of skin care, especially with age, is choosing skin care products with proven and efficient ingredients to support skin health. Nectifirm is a neck cream by Revision Skin Care that uses several tried-and-true ingredients to help combat the signs of aging. Here are five reasons Nectifirm is the cream you’ve been looking for: 1. Palmitoyl Continue reading
Summertime is a time to enjoy the outdoors, whether hiking, splashing in the pool, or watching the ocean waves roll in. It is not, however, an ideal time for many cosmetic procedures if you are the outdoorsy type. If you have big vacation plans or an upcoming event (July wedding, perhaps?) in the fresh air and wish for a bit Continue reading
Halo is the first fractionated laser that uses both ablative and non-ablative technology. The ablative wavelength targets tiny pathways in the skin, leaving the area around it unscathed. Meanwhile, the non-ablative wavelength drills little thermal injuries into the skin, which trigger collagen and elastin production (the stuff that minimizes fine lines and wrinkles). “Halo fires these two wavelength simultaneously, making Continue reading
The majority of chemical peels fall under certain categories of effectiveness: superficial peels that use Glycolic or Salicylic Acid solutions, and deeper peels that use Trichloroacetic Acid or a blend of different acids. “Superficial peels usually do not have extensive downtimes, but more aggressive peels may require a week of recovery,” explains Amy Bowen, licensed aesthetician at Sanova Dermatology. Deeper peels will require home rest, diligent Continue reading
A PRP + microneedling procedure uses a combination of the retexturing microneedling procedure and platelet rich plasma (PRP). The procedure is essentially a regenerative therapy which uses growth factors in the patient’s own blood. These growth factors are administered to the skin when the patient is having a micro-needling ‘facial’. “Micro-perforations created in the patient’s skin allow the PRP to penetrate and Continue reading
