Now that you’ve transitioned your skincare products from summer to fall, it’s time to take the extra step of treating yourself and showing your skin a little extra love as summer turns into autumn. Below the professionals of Faces Med Spa chat about the best facial treatments to get during the fall.

 

Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that physically exfoliates the skin. The goal of this non-invasive skin resurfacing treatment is to enhance the texture and appearance of the skin.

Microdermabrasion is a dual-step procedure. First, your nurse practitioner will gently exfoliate your face using an exfoliant spray and wand tool to remove the outside layer of the skin. The abrasive action of the wand gently removes the outer surface layers, allowing smoother, fresher skin to be apparent.

Your practitioner will apply a vacuum after the exfoliation procedure to improve microcirculation and lymphatic flow, which will improve the blood supply to the skin and promote skin regeneration. This promotes the production of new collagen and elastin, which enhances the skin’s smoothness and elasticity.

 

Chemical Peel
A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to enhance the appearance of your skin. A chemical solution is applied to the skin during a chemical peel, causing the outer layers of the skin to peel away to reveal new, younger-looking skin.

Following a chemical peel treatment, your skin is often sensitive and may be irritated. In order to achieve the best results from your chemical peel, it’s important that you do not pull the peeling skin. This can cause infection, breakouts and worsening irritation. Allow your skin to naturally shed to ensure that the treatment works as intended. 

 

Hollywood Carbon Peel
The Hollywood Carbon Peel is a minimally invasive treatment that aims to revitalize the look of aging or damaged skin with no downtime. The Hollywood Carbon Peel elevates skin tone, minimizes pigmentation, fine wrinkles, and acne scars. Your skin will seem and feel more youthful! This treatment can be done once, but it is most effective when receiving follow-up peels.

 

Fall In Love With Your Skin and Schedule Your Facial Today
At Faces Med Spa, our goal is to help clients feel confident and love the skin they’re in. Our consultations are free and designed to help you determine your goals and what treatments will work best with your skin. Schedule your consultation here. 

Everything You Need to Know Prior to Coolsculpting

Over the warmer months, exercise and diet is much easier to maintain. Getting your sweat on is much more enjoyable in the sun than it is when the temperature dips. However, if you didn’t hit your body goals over the summer, you’re not out of luck. Let us help you eliminate any stubborn fat you couldn’t shed with CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting requires no preparation and no downtime, meaning you can lose weight without having to put a wrench in your holiday plans. Below, our professionals at Faces Med Spa help to address common  questions regarding the CoolSculpting process.

Is CoolSculpting FDA Approved?

Worried about if CoolSculpting is safe? Not to worry! CoolSculpting has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration as safe and effective. CoolSculpting uses advanced cooling technology to target fat bulges and eliminate fat cells. The procedure allows you to target your abdomen, love handles, back fat, and inner and outer thighs through a gradual non-invasive process. 

 

Am I a Good Candidate for CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting works to target stubborn fat that won’t go away despite a healthy diet and exercise. However, each patient requires a unique course of treatment based on body type and goals. Our experts will be able to accurately determine if CoolSculpting is right for you through a free consultation.

How Does CoolSculpting Work?
Curious about the technology behind the tool? CoolSculpting targets subcutaneous fat, which is located beneath the skin. Cryolipolysis, which works by placing the target area between two panels that cool the fat to a freezing temperature, breaking down fat cells. Because fat cells are susceptible to freezing temperatures, they freeze and die, leaving you with the body you’ve always dreamed of. 

What Does a CoolSculpting Procedure Look Like?
Overall, CoolSculpting is a non-invasive, pain free procedure. Many patients find CoolSculpting to be so  relaxing that they are able to complete activities such as reading, working on a laptop or even napping. The first five minutes are just a cooling  sensation, then you’re all set to sit back and relax for your session. 

What Should I Expect Following CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting can reduce the fat layer by 20 to 40%. Patients may see improvements as soon as three weeks following treatment, with the most significant benefits occurring after two months. The body will continue to drain fat cells for up to four months. To ensure long-term results, make sure that you keep up that exercise routine and healthy eating.

Interested in CoolSculpting? Schedule Your Free Consultation at Faces Med Spa Today

At Faces Med Spa, we understand that body shaping procedures can be a big investment. We’ll walk you through the treatment process and make sure the procedure is suited for you. Our objective is to share our knowledge and experience in these areas with you in order to help you personalize your consultation to your aesthetic desires and needs. If you’re ready to begin  your journey, schedule your free consultation here or give us a call at (410)561-5040.

If you are looking to restore volume to areas of your face, but also interested in enhancing your body’s natural growth of collagen, dermal filler injection is a great option for you. Below our professionals at Faces Med Spa in Baltimore discuss collagen and injectable treatments and how they can induce collagen growth.

Collagen 101: Everything You Need to Know
Collagen is a naturally produced protein in the body that bonds amino acids and proteins together. Collagen is a major structural protein in the skin that gives it structure and strength. Collagen production decreases with age as a result of excessive sun exposure, smoking, and other causes of premature skin aging. The lack of collagen can cause wrinkles, parentheses lines, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines.

There is also a synthetic type of collagen that is produced outside of the body, which comes in different forms including peptides, pills, liquids, and gummies. 

Dermal fillers include hyaluronic acid, which is a protein that enhances the natural production of collagen and anti-aging. Hyaluronic acid is also naturally produced in the body and as you age the production decreases. There are also collagen-based fillers. The only downfall of those fillers is that they only recover a limited amount of collagen and are short-term resolutions. Dermal fillers are the most effective and long-term solution in enhancing the bodies natural production of collagen.

Below we discuss which types of dermal fillers are the best option for enhancing the body’s natural collagen growth. 

Juvedérm Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler
Juvedérm is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler that adds volume to the face. This treatment usually targets smoothing cheeks, parentheses lines, or plumping the lips. Hyaluronic acid is also naturally produced in the body by binding together water and collagen, which enhances hydration allowing your skin to be full and ageless. When Juvedérm is injected into the skin, water and hyaluronic acid react to restore lost volume and reduce aging. Physical results typically last 1 to 2 years, but the molecules in the hyaluronic acid expand connective tissue cells, causing long-term collagen production.

Restylane Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler
Restylane is another hyaluronic acid dermal filler that functions as the body’s natural proteins. Restylane targets facial wrinkles, skin folds, and lines, as well as contouring the face. Restylane can also be used as a lip filler in clients over the age of 21. One of the amazing benefits of Restylane is that it lasts twice as long as collagen fillers. Restylane fillers have the same reaction as Juvederm fillers, where the water in your skin and hyaluronic acid reacts to form volume and decrease those fine lines. Restylane have been shown to last six months, and even longer. Faces Med Spa recommends scheduling treatments twice a year to enhance the lasting effect. Hyaluronic acid molecules cause connective tissue cells to expand, resulting in long-term collagen regeneration.

Schedule a Free Consultation With One of Our Faces Med Spa Specialists
At Faces Med Spa in Baltimore, we are here to guide you through the process of treatments and to ensure the procedure is right for your skin. Our goal is to provide you with our knowledge and expertise in these areas to help tailor your consultation to your aesthetic wants and needs. Schedule your free consultation here or give us a call at 410-561-5040.