About Our Procedures
MICRONEEDLING PROCEDURE
The microneedling treatment is well tolerated. Depending on the area being treated and the problem being targeted, the treatment may take between a few minutes to an hour.
Patients should not use any lotion, makeup, or topical creams on the area to be treated.
Before the microneedling treatment is performed, a medical professional applies a numbing cream or local anesthetic to the area of concern.
A skin-needling device is used to puncture the skin in a specific pattern and is used several times to maximize results.
Each skin puncture creates a tiny wound, which stimulates skin cells to regenerate.
The procedure takes between five and sixty minutes to complete.
It is recommended that treatments are six weeks apart to allow for new collagen to form completely.
DERMPLANING PROCEDURE
Dermaplaning is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure for your skin. Your healthcare provider uses a special instrument to shave away the uppermost layers of your skin. Dermaplaning can help reduce the appearance of acne scars or other skin imperfections by revealing newer, undamaged skin.
Dermaplaning candidates should avoid retinoids for 3 to 5 days before treatment.
Patients should not use any lotion, makeup, or topical creams on the area to be treated.
MICRODERMABRASION
Microdermabrasion (MDA) is a minimally invasive epidermal resurfacing procedure used to treat uneven skin tone/texture, photoaging, striae, melasma, and scars, including acne scars.
Avoid sun tanning, tanning creams or sprays for at least a week before treatment. Do not wax, tweeze, or use a depilatory on treated areas for a week prior to treatment. Facial hair should be shaved a day before treatment. Microdermabrasion is not recommended during pregnancy.
CHEMICAL PEEL PROCEDURE
A chemical peel is a procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers. The skin that grows back is smoother. With a light or medium peel, you may need to undergo the procedure more than once to get the desired results.
Stop use of these products (Retin A, Tri Retinol Complex, etc.) five days prior to the chemical peel.
No facial waxing 1 week prior to chemical peel.
No filler 1 week prior to chemical peel.
No IPL or Laser Hair Removal 2 weeks prior to chemical peel.
Botox can be done up to 1 day before a chemical peel.
"The best foundation you can wear is glowing healthy skin."