We posted yesterday about minimally invasive treatments gaining popularity, so perhaps we should go into depth about exactly which procedures have been doing well recently.
Fraxel Restore treatments have been offered in our practice since 2006. Patients have given us positive feedback, describing younger, smoother skin. The feedback about improvement to acne-scarred skin has also been overwhelmingly positive. Treatment pricing has become more competitive over time, so Fraxel is now quite cost-effective.
Other cost effective treatments include Fotofacials or IPL. They provide excellent results, they’re easy on the pocketbook, and quick to satisfy patient concerns about uneven pigmentation, sun damage, and mottled skin. IPL is safe to use on the face, neck, chest, back, arms, etc. When you use an effective skin care regimen, it’s possible to maintain your refreshed look, and it’s a great way to protect your investment.
The tried and true chemical peel is still a favorite, even as other physicians try to reinvent the wheel with laser technology. Dr. Carney uses this treatment to resurface lines, moderate to deep wrinkles, and acne scars, correct uneven pigmentation, and perform skin tightening, with results lasting 5-10 years or longer. Chemical peels are making a comeback now as patients find high tech laser treatments associated with high price tags, along with results that sometimes don’t meet their expectations.
Our RN injection specialist, Yone Tierney, brought a wealth of experience from New York to Skin Speaks, providing Sculptra treatments to our cosmetic patients. Originally, Sculptra was FDA approved for treating facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in patients with HIV, but 70-90% of its use has been for cosmetic applications. This wrinkle filler offers 2-3 years correction by volumizing, which greatly restores a youthful and natural look. It lifts the face, improves the jawline, the mid-face, hollows and circles under and around the eyes, and plumps up the cheeks.
Dr. Carney and his staff plan to further elaborate and answer questions on these procedures with an upcoming event, so contact us for more information.
