had plasma pen treatment 2 months ago and my skin looks terrible. I have enlarged pores, texture issues, sagging skin around eyes. Feels like a layer of dry skin just sitting on top of my face. I can’t wear makeup as it settles in enlarged pores and cakes up where the skin is extra dry. The skin around my eyes especially makes me look 10 years older (I’m 42). Are there any exfoliating/tightening treatments for whole face, especially eye area?
April 29, 2021
Answer: Exfoliation and Tightening Treatments Hi and thank you for your question and pictures. There are a number of treatments that you can consider: For enlarged pores and to improve skin texture, probably the best options is Fractional CO2 laser treatment. Microneedling can also help although it is generally not as effective as CO2 laser. CO2 laser might also help a bit with skin tightening, but for best results, you might want to look into Ultherapy for that. Exfoliating treatments such as HydraFacial can always help by bringing out the youthful skin and they are recommended as part of routine skin maintenance, but they might not help as much as the other treatments I mentioned for your specific concerns. I hope it helps and good luck!
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April 29, 2021
Answer: Exfoliation and Tightening Treatments Hi and thank you for your question and pictures. There are a number of treatments that you can consider: For enlarged pores and to improve skin texture, probably the best options is Fractional CO2 laser treatment. Microneedling can also help although it is generally not as effective as CO2 laser. CO2 laser might also help a bit with skin tightening, but for best results, you might want to look into Ultherapy for that. Exfoliating treatments such as HydraFacial can always help by bringing out the youthful skin and they are recommended as part of routine skin maintenance, but they might not help as much as the other treatments I mentioned for your specific concerns. I hope it helps and good luck!
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December 27, 2022
Answer: Treatments for enlarged pores, texture and elasticity issues... Yes, there is something that can be done for the treatment of enlarged pores, texture and elasticity issues. First I would recommend a Hydrafacial series to remove that feeling of "a layer of dry skin" on top of the face so that creams will penetrate deeper and feel better on your skin. It will also help with makeup application as the layer of skin is removed and the skin is more hydrated leaving a much better surface for your skin care routine and make up application. Hydrafacial will help with texture and some elasticity issues. I would recommend a booster with the Hydrafacial, one with hyaluronic acid and retinol in it. Furthermore, I would recommend a new laser called AviClear to help reduce your pore size. This is an off label use! as AviClear is FDA cleared for acne treatment, however, we have seen improvement in acne scaring, reduction in pore size and tightening in the skin with AviClear due to the target tissue. Its really exciting news and results!
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December 27, 2022
Answer: Treatments for enlarged pores, texture and elasticity issues... Yes, there is something that can be done for the treatment of enlarged pores, texture and elasticity issues. First I would recommend a Hydrafacial series to remove that feeling of "a layer of dry skin" on top of the face so that creams will penetrate deeper and feel better on your skin. It will also help with makeup application as the layer of skin is removed and the skin is more hydrated leaving a much better surface for your skin care routine and make up application. Hydrafacial will help with texture and some elasticity issues. I would recommend a booster with the Hydrafacial, one with hyaluronic acid and retinol in it. Furthermore, I would recommend a new laser called AviClear to help reduce your pore size. This is an off label use! as AviClear is FDA cleared for acne treatment, however, we have seen improvement in acne scaring, reduction in pore size and tightening in the skin with AviClear due to the target tissue. Its really exciting news and results!
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