Skincare Treatment
Facial
A facial is essentially a multi-step skin treatment that is one of the best ways to take care of your skin. A facial cleanses pores, exfoliates away dead skin cells, and nourishes the skin, promoting a clear, well-hydrated complexion and can help your skin look younger. You also receive advice on the best way to take care of your skin. A facial works best when it is part of an on-going program of skin care.
Chemical Peel
A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion. By creating a controlled injury at a specific depth, chemical peels stimulate new skin growth to improve skin texture and appearance.Peels can effectively treat issues like acne, acne scars, age spots, melasma, hyperpigmentation, rough skin, sun damage, fine lines, and wrinkles. Though primarily for the face, they can be applied to the neck, chest, and hands as well.
What does a chemical peel do?
Generally speaking, chemical peels exfoliate the skin by dissolving the bonds between old skin cells, allowing them to shed. This makes way for fresh, new cells and helps thicken skin by encouraging healthy growth.
The extent of chemical exfoliation depends on the type of acid used and its concentration, but chemical peels typically fall into three main categories: superficial, medium, and deep.
What are the benefits of chemical peels?
Ranging from superficial to deep, chemical peels can be customized to suit your skin type, specific concerns, and allowable downtime.
Peels are less costly than lasers that target the same conditions.
If you want to boost skin’s radiance fast, a light peel can create an immediate glow, with little to no downtime.
Microderm Abrasion
A microdermabrasion treatment gently removes the top layer of dead and damaged skin cells and vacuums them away. It’s a well-tolerated skin rejuvenation procedure that can help even out pigment and discoloration; tackle sun damage; brighten dull skin; and diminish the appearance of mild acne, fine lines, and age spots. You’re left with brighter, more even-toned skin that has a smoother texture. It also improves the performance of your skin-care regimen by allowing products to penetrate the skin more easily.
What are the benefits of microdermabrasion?
The treatment takes less than an hour, and downtime is minimal.
You’ll see results like smoother, brighter skin immediately.
This is a noninvasive, safe procedure. You won’t need anesthesia or a numbing agent.
It’s safe for most skin colors and types.
Dermaplaning
Dermaplaning is a skin rejuvenation treatment that’s done in-office an aesthetician, who uses a surgical scalpel to gently scrape away dead cells and vellus hair (aka peach fuzz) from your skin’s surface. Similar to shaving, it’s typically performed on the face—but because the doctor uses a scalpel rather than a razor, the sloughing goes deeper than you’re able to achieve at home.
The benefits are similar to what you’d get with other in-office exfoliating treatments, such as microdermabrasion or a mild chemical peel:
Brightening and evening skin tone
Creating a smoother texture
Diminishing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars
What are the benefits of dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is relatively inexpensive for an in-office procedure.
It’s quick and painless, with no downtime afterward.
Most patients see a difference in their skin immediately after a treatment and report that skin-care products are more readily absorbed.
It’s appropriate for most skin types, unless you have an active acne or rosacea flare-up.
Your makeup should go on more smoothly after your treatment.
Dermaplaning may prevent breakouts, since removing the vellus hair can reduce the accumulation of acne-causing bacteria.