FAQ

While the term “non-ablative” often refers to skin rejuvenation methods that involve laser or IPL treatments, it can also extend to light acid peels, microdermabrasion, or microneedling. Light “sanding” techniques, such as peels or dermabrasion, are designed to improve skin that is discolored or lightly scarred.

Dermal fillers are injectable substances that ae meant to improve the contour of the skin, plumping it and making it appear more youthful. Hyaluronic acid is often the primary ingredient in dermal filler products.

BOTOX™ or Botulinum toxin is actually a type of nerve relaxer. When it is injected in the brow area, it keeps the patient from frowning and relaxes the wrinkles, thereby causing the face to look refreshed.

Some of the conditions that can be treated through skin rejuvenation include the following:

• Static wrinkles. These wrinkles are visible wrinkles that stay the same, regardless of the facial movement.
• Dynamic wrinkles. These are deeper wrinkles represented by expression lines that become more pronounced during facial movement. They usually appear as folds when the skin is at rest.
• Pigmentation. Sun spots, darkened patches, or freckles that develop from over-exposure to the sun can be treated with skin rejuvenation treatments.
• Scars. These flaws may result from acne or an injury to the skin. They may feature a raised border or display pits or discoloration.
• Vascular abnormalities. These skin conditions represent visible blood vessels on a skin’s surface, redness, or vascular lesions.
• Poor skin tone. When the supportive skin structures, made up of elastin and collagen, dwindle, the skin tone becomes faded and the skin weakens. Patients also may develop cellulite.
• Dull skin. Skin can lose its radiant appearance because of a build-up of dead cells or because of clogged pores.

You are a good candidate for skin rejuvenation if you meet the following criteria:

• You are physically in good health.
• You do not smoke or drink to excess.
• You are positive but realistic about your skin care goals.
• You are dedicated to protecting your skin from sun damage.

We prefer not to give any estimates without seeing a patient first.

The most common treatments include neuromodulators, Thermage™, surgery, or lasers such as CO2/erbium.

No, usually health insurance does not cover treatments. However, many surgeons or dermatologists do provide financing plans.

Typically, a Secret™ RF treatment takes around 60 minutes per session including numbing of the skin.

Side effects may include redness that lasts, on average, about 1 to 2 days, minor swelling that subsides after about 3 days, possibly minor bruising, temporary patterning of the skin (grid like) at the site, or, in very rare instances, the development of an infection.