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
Fotofacials utilize laser technology to draw sun-damaged skin cells to the surface and out of the skin. This can be done in as little as one treatment and many notice a significant result after treatment. Is there anything that you can do to both amplify and protect the results of your IPL treatment? Chemical Peels After successfully completing your IPL Continue reading
Glycolic acid can effectively remove skin irregularities, roughness, superficial wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. Belonging to the alpha hydroxy acid family, glycolic acid is a natural skin exfoliant. “The acid works by going under damaged layers of skin cells and disrupting the proteins that hold them together, increasing skin cell turnover,” explains Dr. Azeen Sadeghian, board-certified dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Continue reading
If you’re looking for a procedure that removes fine lines and wrinkles and leaves your skin looking smoother and more youthful with little downtime, the Sciton MicroLaserPeel may be the treatment you’ve been waiting for. Because of its wide coverage area and increased comfort, the Sciton Micro Laser peel works quickly to reduce signs of aging caused by sun exposure. Continue reading
A medium intensity chemical peel is a procedure that utilizes acid solutions to assist in removing dead and damaged layers of skin. “This helps to reveal the more youthful and glowing skin that is present underneath,” explains Amy Bowen, licensed aesthetician and laser technician at Sanova Dermatology – North Austin in Austin, Texas. This procedure can provide many benefits when Continue reading
