Medical Aesthetics

Baking Soda or Crystal Free Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion with baking soda gives you an edge over your competition:

• No redness
• No irritation
• No potentially harmful side effects as with aluminum oxide
• The only way to safely treat the lips and entire eye area

Our proprietary, medical-grade sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) crystals are clinically proven to achieve the same depth of abrasion as aluminum oxide. Yet unlike aluminum oxide, exposure to baking soda is not potentially harmful and will not irritate even the most sensitive skin. Immediately following the treatment, skin will have a vibrant, healthy appearance and a smooth texture. There's no redness and no downtime.

This is one of the most elaborate, complete facials. It leaves you with clean, perfectly balanced skin and a radiant complexion. It's customized and recommended at any age. 

People get facials for different reasons.  While some people want to remove those horrible black heads, others want some help with anti-aging regimen.  Then there are the people who just want to relax and be pampered.

Combine a Microdermabrasion with your facial for the perfect blend of treatments!

The MicroPeel procedure is a three-step clinical procedure combining dermaplaning, chemical peeling and cryogenic therapy to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation, laxity, dullness, and skin imperfections. 

The Benefit of a Micropeel:

• Minimal down time
• Helps reduce the primary signs of photo aging (fine line, wrinkle, and dullness)
• Combines dermaplaning, chemical exfoliation and cryogenic therapy

The MicroPeel Plus treatment is a unique one-step, self-neutralizing treatment of chemical exfoliation designed to reduce acne and help correct environmental skin damage.   MicroPeel Plus is formulated with a combination of salicylic acid which refines pores and help reduce the appearance of acne, and gylcolic acid, which aids in the improvement of rough texture, blotchiness, and uneven skin tone.  One week following a MPP treatment, skin will undergo its renewal process and light to moderate peeling may occur.

Benefits of a MicroPeel Plus:

• Helps reduce acne and keeps problematic skin clear of breakouts.
• One step chemical procedure of chemical exfoliation.
• Minimal down time.

Who Are Peels For?

Chemical peels are for everyone.  Whether your skin is dry, oily, combination or even sensitive, there is a chemical peel treatment that will work for you. 

What Do Peels Improve?

Chemical peels are safe and effective in improving and preventing most skin conditions:

• Aging
• Acne
• Discoloration
• Sensitive Skin/Rosacea

Why Do I Need A Peel?

Our skin naturally exfoliates, gently shedding dead skin cells so subtly that most of us don't even notice.  However, as we age, this process tends to slow, resulting in a dull complexion.

How Do Peels Work?

Chemical peels speed up the exfoliation process, encouraging cell turnover that leaves the skin looking fresh and healthy.  The result is exfoliation after a treatment, often seen in the form of peeling or flaking that lasts a couple days.

Ingredients in the peel solution are also working to create new cells that function properly, not only visibly improving the skin, but correcting from within.

What Are The Benefits Of A Peel?

Chemical peels have a large number of benefits, some that can be noticed, and some that subtly occur under the surface of the skin.

• Reduced fine lines and wrinkles
• Controlled oil production and fewer breakouts
• Diminished discoloration and a more even skin tone
• Reduced inflammatory response
• Increased cell turnover process
• Overall brightened skin tone
• Softer, smoother skin

What is SkinPen?

 SkinPen® by Bellus Medical is the first microneedling device in the world cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), clinically shown to safely and effectively treat facial acne scars for people ages 22 and up.  With as few as three non-invasive and affordable treatments spaced 30 days apart, you can improve your appearance and step out with confidence.

How Does Microneedling Work?

SkinPen creates controlled micro-injuries to stimulate the body's natural wound-healing process, while minimizing cellular damage.   The result: effective remodeling of scar tissue, while keeping the overall structure of the skin intact.

Will It Work For Me?

Unlike most alternatives, SkinPen has been clinically shown to be effective for women and men with skin ranging from light to very dark.  Likewise, SkinPen's mechanical process is less abrasive than harsh chemical peels.   In addition, when your properly space treatments that are over-seen by a physician, the procedures can be done year round.

What Should I Expect Post-Procedure?

The skin will appear slightly pink to red immediately post=procedure, similar to a mild to moderate sunburn.  Additionally, the most common treatment responses experienced were dryness, rough skin, tightness, redness, itching, peeling, discomfort, tenderness, and burning.  These conditions resolved over time without any further complications.

Lutronic Genius uses unique and intelligent technology to help protect the top layers of the skin while providing real-time feedback during the procedure.  This allows for treatments on all skin types and colors, including tanned skin.  By delivering customized energy precisely to the dermis, it creates micro-injury to jump-start your body's natural healing process for firm and renewed skin.

The system senses the quality of your skin, and treatment can be adjusted for a great outcome. 

How does the treatment feel?

You will feel some pressure and heat.  The treatment is typically tolerated with topical anesthetics.  Your practitioner will work with you to find and improve your comfort level.

How long is a treatment and its downtime?

Depending on the area treated, it can take as little as 15 minutes and up to an hour.  There is an initial pinkness and swelling which typically subsides after 24-36 hours.  It may take up to a week for this to completely resolve.

How long before I see results?

Results may vary, but you should see some changes soon after the procedure.  As your body rebuilds collagen, gradual improvements occur over the next six months.

How many treatments will I need?

Your practitioner will discuss your goals, which will determine the length and number of treatments.  Dramatic results may require multiple treatments.  Typically 2-3 treatments give optimal results.

What is a Hollywood Laser Peel?

The Hollywood Laser Peel is a painless, no-downtime, highly requested procedure that instantly creates a radiant, glowing appearance.  It received its name due to  its popularity of treatments before walking the red carpet.  It is now being requested by brides-to-be and for all special occasions, include proms.  Once the client receives the treatment and notices they barely need any cover up makeup, they come back regularly as part of their monthly routine. 

How a Hollywood Laser Peel Works

The laser energy works in two ways:

1. Targets teh melanin (pigmentation) in the cells, breaking it up to be removed naturally.
2. Heats deep into the dermis, causing the skin to contract and stimulate collagen.

The Treatment is gentle enough to be performed every month.  With each treatment, you will notice your skin improving and because of he collagen stimulation, you maintain your youthful look.

Benefits of a Hollywood Laser Peel:

• Improved skin tone and texture
• Glowing, youthful looking skin
• Smoother, softer feel
• Reduction of fine lines
• No downtime
• Safe for most skin tones
• Stimulates collagen
• Comfortable procedure

Skinwave uses an aqua delivery system for :

• Cleansing and exfoliating with gentle extraction with hydradermabrasion.
• Reducing inflammation.
• Delivering AHA, BHA and Hyaluronic Acid enriched solutions.

Your Skinwave provider selects from a range of setting options that best address your skin needs with dedicated solutions for:

• Exfoliating and brightening skin tone and texture.
• Deep cleaning pores and managing oily skin.
• Reducing inflammation while hydrating, moisturizing and soothing skin.

Two additional handpieces round out this multi-dimensional aesthetic treatment.  Electroportation technology temporarily opens pores to increases solution penetration.  The addition of blue and red LED therapy provides further skin tone and texture improvement.

The final step in the Skinwave treatment uses a contouring roller for:

• Enhancing skin elasticity.
• Massaging and relaxation.
• Assisting lymphatic circulation, promoting blood circulation.

What is it?

Dermaplaning is a skin treatment that uses a specialized blade — similar to a surgical scalpel — to remove dead skin and hairs.   The  procedure aims to give facial skin a smooth, youthful, and radiant appearance. As well as smoothing skin and removing “peach fuzz,” proponents claim that dermaplaning can help with acne scars, dry skin, sun-damaged skin, and small wrinkles.

How it Works

The basic concept of dermaplaning is the same as shaving, but in place of a razor, it uses a scalpel-type blade to remove skin cells, hair, and other debris that may be present on the surface of the skin.  The continuous exposure of the top layer of skin to UV rays, environmental toxins, and irritants means that it may begin to appear dull. Dermaplaning removes the top layer of skin to reveal newer skin cells that may make a person’s skin appear smoother and glowing.

Procedure

Prior to the procedure, the provider should use a gentle cleanser to cleanse the skin.  The face needs to dry completely before the procedure.

During the procedure, the provider will use a sterilized scalpel that they will hold at a 45° angle to the skin. They will pull the skin tight and use the blade to make short motions against the grain of the hair on the skin.

Following the procedure, they will often apply a moisturizer to the person’s skin before providing them with a post-procedure care guide.

A person will require little downtime, if any, after a dermaplaning treatment.  A person can undergo dermaplaning as frequently as every 2 weeks.

  A CO2 slush is a procedure that has been used for over 25 years in aesthetics.  It is used to treat acne, acne scars, and fade redness left by acne or other discoloration.
Liquid Co2 is made into a snowy powder and wrapped in gauze and then dipped into acetone to create a slush. The slush is then lightly dabbed over the treated areas. Cryotherapy has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties making it ideal for acne prone skin.
Cryotherapy can be done as often as once every two weeks.