Even with the best products on the market, it can get to the point where your current routine just is not giving you the results you are looking for. When you first started using products on your skin, you probably noticed results rather quickly. However, Even the best of products only work on the surface of the skin, though, and cannot penetrate to the deeper levels where true results are achieved. Medical spa treatments, on the other hand, can provide dramatic results for individuals with all types of skin. These treatments can often provide long-lasting results as well, giving you continued improvement long after your initial treatment.
Understanding the professional advantage
Medical spa treatments offer an alternative method of skin care to topical creams and serums by accessing skin at deeper layers providing results far superior to what topical products can provide. The treatments offer the precision in which to deliver the treatment to access skin at the appropriate depth.
Hydrating and exfoliating treatments
The vast array of face products on the market have evolved into ‘facials in a jar’ and offer great interim between more in-depth treatments to keep your skin healthy, and provide immediate results. However, there is no comparison to a medical grade facial that will actually treat problems such as acne, fine lines, and other uneven skin texture and tone.
The HydraFacial treatment provides immediate results for the vast majority of patients and gives them clear, hydrated skin. Immediately following the treatment patients see clear improvement to clogged pores, uneven skin texture and dull looking skin. As with all skin care treatments results typically last for 5 to 7 days in which time it is recommended to repeat treatment for optimal results.
On the other hand, there are chemical peels that contain acid. These can provide a variety of levels of exfoliation, depending on the product used. Light chemical peels are able to penetrate only the outermost layer of skin to help provide brightening and exfoliation. They can provide brightening of the skin and may help to treat hyper-pigmentation. Medium-depth chemical peels are able to penetrate multiple layers of skin and are typically used to treat lines and wrinkles as well as skin that has an uneven tone and texture.
Stimulating natural regeneration
There are also a variety of skin treatments that can aid your skin in order to promote natural repair and to stimulate collagen production, such as well as other key components of healthy and youthful skin. Many of these treatments involve causing some form of damage to the skin and then allowing your skin to repair itself. This process of repair will result in an upsurge of production of collagen and elastin. This will result in the improvement of the thickness and elasticity of your skin. Micro needling is an excellent example of a treatment that can have these effects and result in the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles as well as acne scarring. Although the results of the micro needling treatment can last for several months, it is recommended to have a course of several sessions of micro needling, carried out several weeks apart in order to gain the very best results. Additionally, by combining micro needling with other treatments, such as radiofrequency, it is also possible to achieve improvements to the skin that have been affected by loss of skin tone.
Most at-home microneedling products are only able to penetrate superficial layers of the skin, which is why results are typically minimal when compared to professional treatments. However, there are some medical-grade treatments that stimulate collagen production in order to treat skin laxity and improve the texture of the skin. Radiofrequency treatments are a great example of this. These treatments stimulate collagen production from within the deep layers of the dermis and can provide results that last for months to years to come. These types of treatments are typically performed every 4-6 weeks for 3-6 sessions and then as needed.
Addressing dynamic wrinkles
Botox is a medical treatment for lines and wrinkles that are brought on by muscle contractions. This means that there are temporary lines and wrinkles that form due to frequent facial expressions. These can be eliminated for several months with Botox and still allow for facial expression. The treatment is administered in the form of small injections in specific locations around the face and can last for 3 to 4 months. Many people choose to receive Botox treatments as a medical spa treatment in Jacksonville, FL because it is a safe, easy, and effective treatment. It is typically used to treat lines and wrinkles around the eyes, around the mouth and on the forehead. A skilled medical spa technician can use Botox to lift up parts of your face, create the illusion of fuller cheeks, or even relax facial expression lines. There are many choices for lines and wrinkles.
While Botox lasts on average 3 to 4 months, it can last longer depending on the muscle being treated. There are many patterns that can be used to lift parts of the face and to prevent new lines from forming.
Restoring volume and contours
At the Med Spa of Jacksonville, we offer Facial Fillers, also known as Dermal Fillers. Our Facial Fillers are created from Hyaluronic Acid (HA) – a natural occurring substance found within the skin. By injecting the appropriate amount and type of Facial Filler into certain areas of the face, lost volume of skin can be replenished giving the appearance of smooth lines and deep wrinkles. The results can last anywhere from 6 months up to 2 years. There are many different types of Facial Fillers available today, with different formulas created to address a variety of skin concerns. Some of the thicker Fillers are best suited to fill in deeper lines and wrinkles and used to treat deeper facial folds. Other Fillers are of a much lighter consistency and are best used to fill in fine lines and superficial wrinkles on the face, including around the eyes.
There are many varieties of fillers made with Hyaluronic Acid, each having its own consistency and therefore can be used for a variety of things. The thicker fillers with a thicker consistency are used for filling in deeper lines and wrinkles, those with a lighter consistency are better for the fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. Fillers can even be used to give one more definition of the lips, or to give one more volume in the cheeks. The results of fillers are immediate and can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years depending on the product used, as well as how it is applied.
Building an effective treatment plan
To address various skincare concerns, it is common to have to use a variety of different treatments in order to achieve overall results. For example, incorporating a treatment like HydraFacial into your current skincare regimen could be ideal. Then, use other treatments in between for optimal results such as microneedling every 4-6 weeks to work on lines and help improve texture and look of skin. Fine lines and wrinkles could be treated immediately with Botox or fillers.
If you are interested in learning about medical spa treatments for a number of skin concerns and are looking for Jacksonville FL med spa treatments, we invite you to schedule a free consultation. We can review your treatment options and develop a skin care treatment plan that is best for you.
Setting realistic expectations
Treatments can have short lived results and must be done periodically in order to keep results. Some results can be dramatic and last awhile, but most results will give a person noticeable improvement to the look and feel of their skin. Consistent treatment is needed in order to receive consistent results.
