NEW TO AESTHETIC TREATMENTS?
Written by Geelda Raoofi
Are you new to skin / body treatments? Are you overwhelmed with all the options out there? Don't know which treatment is the one for you? There's new technologies and procedures that come out every year in the medical aesthetics industry. This is a quick guide to help you figure out which treatments to consider at AE.R based on your concerns.
Struggling with acne and/or clogged pores?
AE.R 8 Clarify Facial - This involves a light chemical peel. After your skin is cleansed, a customized mask or exfoliant is applied to draw out all the impurities. After that, a toner is applied to the skin followed by a the peel to dissolve away the outer layer of the skin. You will experience a bit of tingling and/or itchiness during this stage which is completely normal. Once the peel is neutralized, you will have a customized mask applied based on your skin needs (e.g. brightening, hydrating, phyto-corrective, firming) to boost radiance and help the overall complexion. This treatment is great for anyone who has acne-prone skin, or just wants their skin to feel refreshed / rejuvenated.
Bela MD facials (there's three different types) - Generally, the BelaMD device is combined with the latest serum innovations and aesthetic technologies to address and treat various skin concerns, conditions, and overall skin quality. During this treatment, the surface layer of the skin is exfoliated, the skin is hydrated deeply and infused with powerful ingredients, and the face and neck are stimulated for a toning and lifting effect. The treatment itself has no downtime, very relaxing for the patient, and none invasive.
Fotona Acne Treatment - The Fotona laser is harmless and safe, it penetrates the skin and destroys the hyperactive sebaceous glands that are located on each surface of your skin. The Fotona Nd:YAG system uses a high-powered laser to penetrate the skin and target the bacteria that produce the inflammation associated with acne.
IPL (Darwin) Acne Treatment - IPL treatment for acne temporarily reduces facial oil production and reduces the size of facial pores. Pimples, inflammation, excess oil, enlarged pores, and acne scarring. Intense pulsed light triggers a biochemical response in your skin that kills the acne bacteria inside pores and reduces inflammation of the sebaceous glands.
Pigmentation? You may have read my previous blog post which was all about hyperpigmentation. If this is your area of concern and you want to focus on that, you can read all about it here in case you haven't yet: https://aerskinlab.com/blogs/journal/lets-talk-about-pigmentation. I will briefly go over the treatments again that can help with it!
We offer Fotona 2D, 4D, and 6D Pro.
Fotona 2D is the application of both Piano skin tightening as well as SmoothLift in intraoral tightening. Piano skin tightening is a use of the Fotona laser technology which stimulates the collagen found naturally within the body. The skin will naturally become more voluminous, youthful, and tight.
Fotona 4D is an innovative laser treatment that uses a unique combination of 2 complementary laser wavelengths to treat 4 distinct “dimensions” of the skin to rejuvenate and tighten from the inside out. The four steps include 1)SmoothLiftin, 2)FRAC3, 3)PIANO, and 4)SupErficial.
Fotona 6D Pro is for patients who want more areas covered. The 4D would cover the full face but not the neck, hairline, or lips. With the 6D Pro, you will have your entire neck, hairline, and lips treated as well.
Microneedling (DP4 & RF) - The DP4 device delivers the ultimate in advanced microneedling treatments and can create an impressive 1,920 microchannels per second and is up to 104% faster than any other microneedling device on the market. It is used to improve the skin's texture and tone, reduce surface scarring and minimize the appearance of fine wrinkles.
With RF Microneedling, the energy heats the underlying layers of skin, causing constriction and tightening of the skin, as well as the stimulation of collagen and elastin production. Because the RF energy is delivered so deeply, it can produce faster results that are more dramatic.
PRP face (Vampire facial) - Plasma is a component of blood which is full of healing and growth factors. When PRP is introduced back into the skin, the growth factors stimulate collagen-producing cells and new blood vessel formation resulting in skin looking refreshed and rejuvenated.
MicroLaser Peel removes a very thin layer of skin to improve fine lines, pigmentation, tone, and texture. As the skin heals, fresh cells grow and resurface the treated area. The result is healthier-looking skin, often with reduced wrinkles and improved colour evenness. The downtime for this treatment is only 3-5 days. It's ideal for someone who has superficial pigmentation.
Fractional resurfacing is another option we have for patients with deeper pigmentation who are okay with a little more downtime (1-2 weeks). Fractional resurfacing works by creating channels of skin tissue, leaving the skin surrounding each channel intact to aid healing. The main benefits of fractional resurfacing are significant reductions in fine lines, pigmentation and scarring.
Skin laxity?
Threadlift is a great treatment for mild to moderate skin laxity, particularly in the mid-face, and fine lines and wrinkles around the nose, mouth, and chin. Dissolvable PDO (Polydioxanone) threads are safely inserted underneath the skin and are then tightened and pulled back, re-suspending areas that are sagging. This gives the skin a lifted, boosted and rejuvenated appearance.
Thermage uses radiofrequency technology to heat the deep, collagen-rich layers of the skin, while the tip vibrates and cools the surface to help aid in patient comfort. The best candidates for this treatment are often between 30 to 65 years of age, experiencing early symptoms such as facial laxity and sagging. Thermage is recommended if you do not need a surgical facelift or want to go with a non-invasive approach. You should have mild to moderate skin sagging in these areas: neck. jowls, cheek, brows, eyelids.
