Superficial Skin Resurfacing | Facial Rejuvenation
Altoona, State College, Johnstown and DuBois, Pennsylvania
For truly clear, smooth, and youthful skin - devoid of the tell-tale signs of sun damage – remove it! And let rejuvenated, new, healthier skin shine through to the surface. The greater the amount of the epidermis removed, the greater the results seen in terms of reduction of wrinkles, brown spots, and other superficial imperfections. With deeper penetration and removal of the epidermis, we see greater stimulation of the dermis which can react by rebuilding and restructuring lost collagen and elastin fibers.
Stimulation of the dermis can also be achieved without removing the epidermis but rather by sending heat in the form of light through the epidermis directly into the dermis where collagen formation can be stimulated. No peeling required! This type of treatment may not show immediate results but rather a gradual improvement in texture and tightening of the skin over the followings months. Multiple treatments may be necessary in order to achieve maximal results.
The following are the numerous facial rejuvenation treatments available at Blair Plastic Surgery for the overall improvement of prematurely aging skin usually seen in sun damaged individuals. To determine which treatment is best suited for correction of your individual concerns, set up a consultation with Dr. Fanny Louton or one of our Skin Care Specialists.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion traditionally consists of a very gentle “sandblasting” of the skin using a flow of fine crystal to remove dead surface cells and clear the pores of debris. Over time and a series of treatments, pigment gently fades and surface irregularities, such as fine wrinkles and acne scars, begin to soften. Treatment of the entire face takes about 30 minutes with no discomfort. You may be pink for a few hours after your treatment but there is no flaking and make-up can be used immediately after your treatment. Effects of microdermabrasion may be hastened and enhanced by the addition of a physician-directed home program individualized to your skin and concerns and/or pre-treatment of your skin with strong AHA’s immediately prior to the microdermabrasion.
Diamond Tome Skin Resurfacing Treatment is our newest non-surgical tool for removing the topmost layer of skin leaving it supple and vibrant. This Crystal-Free microdermabrasion polishes the skin with natural diamond chips and vacuums the dead skin in a more precise and controlled manner. Microdermabrasion using the Diamond Tome is similar to a chemical peel treatment in its results without the possible adverse effects of burning, irritation, and skin reaction.
Chemical Peels
Light to medium Chemical Peels are used to refine and refresh the skin, as well as treat some pigmentation disorders and acne. Chemical peels impart a healthy glow with little discomfort or downtime. A full face peel takes less than 30 minutes and is offered in cost saving packages.
Illuminize Peel
This light chemical peel is used to refine and refresh the skin, as well as treat some pigmentation disorders and acne. The Illuminize Peel, is a mixture of alpha and beta hydroxy acids that gently exfoliates and effectively brighten the complexion.
Vitalize Peel
The Vitalize Peel, is a combination peel of alpha and beta hydroxy, resorcinol, and liquid tretinoic acid, to penetrate deeper into the epidermis and more effectively treat sun damaged skin. These peels may leave your skin pink for a day and may cause a bit of post-treatment inflammation and flaking, depending on the type and strength used. In general, these peels impart a healthy glow with little discomfort or downtime. A full face peel takes less that 30 minutes and is offered in cost saving packages.
Micropeel Plus
This unique non-ablative beta hydroxy peel treatment refines and refreshes your skin, helps control rosacea, excessively oily skin and acne all while tightening pores. This is truly the answer you’ve been looking for in your battle against teenage acne or adult acne breakouts!
Superficial Laser Peels
MicroLaserPeel™
This “Weekend Peel”, is ideal for the individual looking for better results than what superficial microdermabrasion and chemical peels can offer and is willing to commit a long weekend to the healing process. Because this procedure goes deeper into the epidermis, anywhere from 2 to 6 times deeper than microdermabrasion alone, it is the perfect step between superficial, no downtime treatments, and deeper peels that require much more healing time.
Blair Plastic Surgery owns and operates the Sciton Profile Contour™ Laser. This Erbium:Yag Laser is a versatile system with unique technology that allows us to select precise levels of penetration into the epidermis, while the computer guided scanner ensures maximum precision and treatment uniformity. It precisely removes the outermost layers of the skin and is individually tailored to the nature of the problem to be corrected: wrinkles, scars, keratoses, or pigmentation problems. The MicroLaserPeel™ is performed on Friday and most patients return to work the following Tuesday or Wednesday. Immediately following the procedure you will feel as if you have a bad sunburn. You will have minor sloughing and itchiness the following day. By day two, redness will begin to fade and by day three any redness can be easily covered by makeup. The results are immediate and long-lasting, from 6 to 12 months or longer, especially when adhering to your physician prescribed home program. Schedule a private consultation to determine if the MicroLaserPeel™ is a good option for you.
If you are in the Altoona, State College, Central Pennsylvania area and are interested in chemical face peels, please contact the experienced skin resurfacing specialists at Blair Plastic Surgery today.
