I have had 2 BBL photofacial and haven't really seen that much difference with my pigmentation issues. I am now considering either the Obagi Nuderm, Skinmedica Lytera, or a laser to treat my sun damage and hopefully bad texture. Which would be best to start out with?
Answer: Sun damage and texture concerns In order to achieve the results you desire, it would be to your benefit to pursue a multi-layer approach. In office treatments coupled with an appropriate home care regimen and CONSISTENCY are key to achieving your skin care goals. Obagi Nu-Derm is a great starter(and maintenance) home care regimen that will address pigment and provide improvement in your overall tone and texture. In office, we often combine IPL treatments with nonablative fractional laser resurfacing to address the pigment and texture in a single treatment. A series of 3-5 treatments(based on your degree of desired correction) will yield optimal results. Pigment and texture issues require maintenance since pigment has memory and the aging process does not stop. Therefore, discuss with your practitioner a maintenance program tailored to your concerns and lifestyle(i.e. a series of chemical peels, microneedling, Vit C treatments, etc).Remember, CONSISTENCY in home care, in-office treatments and communication between you and your physician(or aesthetician) will allow for treatment modifications to help you achieve your best results as you progress towards your skin care goals.
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Answer: Sun damage and texture concerns In order to achieve the results you desire, it would be to your benefit to pursue a multi-layer approach. In office treatments coupled with an appropriate home care regimen and CONSISTENCY are key to achieving your skin care goals. Obagi Nu-Derm is a great starter(and maintenance) home care regimen that will address pigment and provide improvement in your overall tone and texture. In office, we often combine IPL treatments with nonablative fractional laser resurfacing to address the pigment and texture in a single treatment. A series of 3-5 treatments(based on your degree of desired correction) will yield optimal results. Pigment and texture issues require maintenance since pigment has memory and the aging process does not stop. Therefore, discuss with your practitioner a maintenance program tailored to your concerns and lifestyle(i.e. a series of chemical peels, microneedling, Vit C treatments, etc).Remember, CONSISTENCY in home care, in-office treatments and communication between you and your physician(or aesthetician) will allow for treatment modifications to help you achieve your best results as you progress towards your skin care goals.
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Answer: Hyper-pigmentation Concerns It looks like you are struggling with some hyper-pigmentation (dark spots), I would recommend the Obaji Nu-Derm System. It is targeted specifically for hyper-pigmentation. Obaji Nu-Derm Clear has 4% hydroquinone which fights against dark spots and helps bring your skin back to life by giving you a more even skin tone. Also, making sure that you are using SPF daily to not only protect your skin from harmful UV rays but to prevent your current dark sports from darkening. Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is included in the Obaji Nu-Derm System, this SPF in particular protects against UVA and UVB rays. This product also gives you a matte finish that most SPF products do not, and MUST importantly this product in non-comedogenic which mean it will not clog your pores.
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Answer: Hyper-pigmentation Concerns It looks like you are struggling with some hyper-pigmentation (dark spots), I would recommend the Obaji Nu-Derm System. It is targeted specifically for hyper-pigmentation. Obaji Nu-Derm Clear has 4% hydroquinone which fights against dark spots and helps bring your skin back to life by giving you a more even skin tone. Also, making sure that you are using SPF daily to not only protect your skin from harmful UV rays but to prevent your current dark sports from darkening. Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is included in the Obaji Nu-Derm System, this SPF in particular protects against UVA and UVB rays. This product also gives you a matte finish that most SPF products do not, and MUST importantly this product in non-comedogenic which mean it will not clog your pores.
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January 18, 2015
Answer: Melarase and photofacials for the face
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January 18, 2015
Answer: Melarase and photofacials for the face
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January 10, 2018
Answer: Options for pigmentation
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January 10, 2018
Answer: Options for pigmentation
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January 10, 2018
Answer: BBL & Lytera: Great Combo for Pigment Reduction Treatments in addition to products like BBL photofacials and SkinMedica's Lytera are great plans for hyper-pigmentation. For tone and texture, you may want to look in to laser resurfacing or micro-needling (dermapen) for better results. Penetrating the skin on a deeper, more aggresive level assuming you are the correct skin tone, may be a quicker route for better skin.Dr. Ritacca
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January 10, 2018
Answer: BBL & Lytera: Great Combo for Pigment Reduction Treatments in addition to products like BBL photofacials and SkinMedica's Lytera are great plans for hyper-pigmentation. For tone and texture, you may want to look in to laser resurfacing or micro-needling (dermapen) for better results. Penetrating the skin on a deeper, more aggresive level assuming you are the correct skin tone, may be a quicker route for better skin.Dr. Ritacca
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