What is Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing?

Posted on January 17, 2017 by adminmms

What is Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing? Skin irregularities may occur due to aging, skin diseases, sun exposure, and even genetic factors. Common cosmetic conditions of the skin such as wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, pigmentation changes such as sunspots and freckles, vascular conditions, and cellulite may be corrected with skin rejuvenation and resurfacing medspa procedures.
A number of innovative and advanced skin rejuvenation and resurfacing techniques are available today. An experienced provider will be able to recommend the most appropriate procedures to treat a patient and restore smoother and more youthful looking skin. Motykie medical spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie, provides these procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.

IPL Therapy and Chemical Peels

Light-based treatments such as Intense Pulse Light (IPL) therapy are popularly used to improve the appearance of targeted areas of the face, including sensitive skin areas such as the upper lip and around the eyes. Mild to moderate wrinkles and fine lines in the entire facial area may be addressed with IPL therapy.
Chemical peels are also a highly sought after non-surgical medspa procedure for skin rejuvenation and resurfacing. Customized peels are available in light, medium, and deep varieties to suit the unique needs of a patient. Both IPL and chemical peels will involve minimal discomfort and downtime and produce safe and desirable outcomes.

Laser and Fractional Resurfacing

A range of laser treatments designed to gently resurface the skin are available today. Laser procedures can treat aging signs, age spots, pigmentation, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, and enhance the skin tone and texture. The choice of the appropriate laser technique will be made on the basis of the patient’s natural skin type and color and the degree and depth of skin irregularities to be corrected.
Fractional laser resurfacing or mechanical resurfacing, such as dermaplaning or dermabrasion, can improve the appearance of a variety of skin conditions such as acne scars. A series of laser resurfacing treatments will be planned to enhance the skin texture and clarity and restore a younger looking skin. Motykie medical spa receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for skin rejuvenation and resurfacing procedures.

Results

Following skin rejuvenation and resurfacing treatment, the provider will give instructions on how to care for the treated skin and maintain the results for an extended period of time. Results will vary from one patient to another, but an experienced provider will usually achieve high patient satisfaction levels with a single or a combination of rejuvenation procedures. Most patients can expected a marked improvement in their skin condition and overall skin appearance following these treatments.

Recovery

The patient will be required to protect the treated areas of the skin from sun and wind exposure for a certain minimum time period. Temporary redness, sensitivity and discomfort may occur in the treated areas in some treatments, but it will dissipate in a few days. The patient will be advised to look for specific concerns during the recovery phase and follow up with the treatment provider as directed.
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