Skin Care Treatments

Good skin care is essential to graceful aging. There is a continuous loss of subcutaneous fat as the human body ages, which results in the formation of wrinkles. In addition to that, long term exposure to sun and the environment can also cause skin discoloration and development of fine lines.  Eating healthily and keeping your body hydrated everyday can slow down aging effects. However, it cannot significantly reduce the physical signs of aging.

There are medicinal remedies and nonsurgical procedures that can help you stay “younger than your age.” Listed below are a few nonsurgical anti-aging skin treatments that can help you look refreshed, young and beautiful.  Also visit Coastal Med Spa for more services! 

We use a hand piece that consist of a sterile needle-tip containing tiny micro-needles that create controlled micro-injuries to the skin. This initiates the skin’s repair process to naturally produce collagen and elastin, ideal for smoothing fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, traumatic scars, and stretch marks. Micro-channels created by the treatment allow for optimal absorption of topical products, enhancing their effects in the inner layers of skin. 

Wondering if the treatment is right for you? Here’s a list of the different reasons people look into micro needling therapy:

• Lift and tighten your skin
• Minimize skin discoloration
• Reduce the appearance of acne or other eligible scars
• Minimize fine lines and wrinkles
• Minimize pore size
• Improve the appearance of stretch marks.

What does it feel like?

Topical Numbing is applied and minimal discomfort described as light sun burn. Swelling is normal and post care kit is recommended. Can be downgraded to a cosmetic enzyme microneedling facial with no down time.

For spot treating lines or irregularities we use Medical Needling, Scar Relaxation, Scar Camo. See Paramedical Tattooing

The exfoliating chemical is applied directly to the skin. It causes the skin to blister and eventually makes the dead skin cells to peel off. When using a higher concentration of chemicals, it emulates a skin wound causing the body to increase collagen production. The new skin is tighter and helps reduce fine lines, small scars, skin discoloration, and sun damage.

Popular beauty brands make lower concentrations of glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid, and trichloracetic acid that can be purchased easily online or at beauty stores to be used at home. However, to use stronger chemical peels, it is advisable to go to an Aesthetician.

This procedure is used to improve the overall wellness of the skin, targeting fine lines, skin tone, and texture. The damage caused by lasers promotes collagen promotion that helps plump up the skin. The laser procedures can be used to target the skin at varying depths, depending on the desired result.

We specifically use the Venus Viva as our method of Radio Frequency Microneedling. This specific controlled process repairs signs of skin damage seen  on the surface of the skin. Since the wounds are so small, the treatment  is much more comfortable than tradition CO2 lasers, and produces  satisfying results. Can be used in conjunction with Microneedling to enhance results.

If facials can be defined as a procedure, routine or ritual to care for the skin then I believe that facials ARE required maintenance for radiant skin. Just as an annual trip to the dentist helps us maintain healthy gums, regular facials (either the do-it yourself kind or the spa variety) will help us maintain healthier, more youthful looking skin.

When it comes to “anti-aging” will facials fend off wrinkles? Probably not. Wrinkles are more about genetics and lifestyle (i.e. no smoking, diet, regular exercise) than they are about superficial skin care. Some products, however, may temporarily diminish the look of fine lines by plumping the skin. (Now that’s a whole other story.)

Let’s also keep in mind that facial lines and wrinkles are not the only bi-product of the aging process. Loss of moisture and dull, dry skin are other downsides, and facials can help with both and much more.

We also offer Hydrafacial Md which is a medical grade results driven deluxe facial.  See more info on Hydrafacial MD following the botton below.

People who have good looking, youthful, healthy skin are people who also are willing to put the work in. Every day. That’s why it is called routine.  An essential medical grade skincare routine is as important as your essential workout routine for health, well-being and beauty. Customized professional facials change skin in the treatment room, while at home skin care regimen maintains the results.

Schedule an appointment for a free consultation for a skin assessment and guidance to the best skincare products for your skin type. Spend less time searching on your own for over the counter products that might not work for you. Instead, work with a licensed professional you trust and invest in a customized and effective anti-aging skincare routine that can improve your skin’s current condition, prevent premature aging and protect against future damage.

Here are the basic the steps of an essential anti-aging routine you can do at home. The items and sequence of product order may vary based upon the skincare brand you choose, your skin condition and your commitment level.

Cleanser – to remove any residual night cream and clean out impurities in the morning; to remove make-up and environmental grime from the day 

Toner or astringent – to replenish skin through hydration and remove dead cells, makeup and dirt left behind after cleansing; to rebalance skin’s PH level; to tone and tighten pores.  (Image Skin Care cleansers have toners already in them! )

Exfoliator – to slough off any dead skin cells (couple of times a week) or Mask! 

Antioxidant Serum – Vitamin C is a workhorse helping to boost sun protection, fight off free radicals and environmental toxins, and give the skin an overall glow

Eye Cream – to moisturize and minimize fine lines and wrinkles. Choose an eye cream with caffeine or growth factors to depuff and rejuvenate the delicate eye area

Moisturizer or Hydrator – to deliver moisture and retain moisture; to create a barrier that keeps oil from escaping and harmful outside elements from irritating skin

Sunscreen – to protect your skin from the damage of sun exposure with a broad-spectrum screen to guard against both UVA and UVB rays. Many dermatologists say sunscreen over/after everything else – otherwise it prevents penetration of beneficial ingredients.

The Lash Lift is the newest and most innovative way to perform a lash perm. Specifically we use a keratin bond to strengthen lashes that is safe around the eye. The lash lift takes the natural eyelashes and perms them with a J-curl or a C-curl that makes the eyelashes look amazing! The Lash Stuff Lash Lift lasts for 6-8 weeks and makes it so you do not need to use an eyelash curler.  Imagine never needing to use an eyelash curler again! You just wake up and go. 

Add tint onto this service to create a more defined look! Tint lasts about 2 weeks before needing a touch up. Touch up tint apts only take 15 minutes.