Written by: Jose Soler-Baillo, M.D. • August 21, 2018• Ask the Expert Coral Gables

The Most Effective MedSpa Skin Treatments

After nearly twenty years of practicing plastic surgery, weight loss, and wellness in South Florida, I’ve had the unique privilege of seeing the aging process first hand. Many of my patients have been with me since I started my practice, so I’ve seen what treatments work best to maintain youthful healthy skin. Fellow cosmetic surgeon Dr. Sachin Shridharani and I are aware of what works best and how best to get it done, so, let’s get started.

Botox

Yes, Botox. I consider this to be the best investment in long term skin maintenance, whether you get it from botox Lake Norman NC or anywhere else. This ubiquitous neurotoxin is used to strategically paralyze facial muscles of expression in order to prevent wrinkles. When we animate the face the skin folds in the same exact area hundreds of thousands of times throughout the years. Over time, the folds become permanent wrinkles. Inhibiting muscle activity prevents the folding of the skin. This unwrinkled skin will look beautiful for years to come. For optimal results, treatments should be repeated by vancouver plastic surgery professionals or similar experts from any other location, every three-to-four months. If you’re looking for prevention, I recommend starting treatments before the wrinkles are visible. If you can see “too many” wrinkles when you animate, start thinking about Botox therapy. A good injector will leave you looking natural without a frozen appearance.

Technological advances in laser technology have given us a myriad of devices capable of treating multiple conditions.

Laser Genesis: Arguably the most popular laser facial in the country, this treatment is called the “Red Carpet Facial” because you can do it the day of the big event. This lunchtime procedure uses a Yag laser, which resurfaces, shrinks pores, evens out pigmentation, and treats mild to moderate acne, leaving the face looking younger and brighter. The treatment takes less than one hour and you can resume normal activities immediately.
Pearl: This is a more aggressive resurfacing treatment. It smooths fine wrinkles and removes age spots, leaving the skin baby smooth. This is a great treatment for South Floridians with sun damage. There is a four-to-five day social downtime (no going out) while the skin heals, but the results are worth it.
Erbium: A very versatile laser. It can be set for superficial or deep fractional settings. This laser will treat deeper wrinkles. Downtime depends on the settings, so a deep treatment can also put you out the social scene for five days.
Limelight: This is technically not a laser, it is IPL (intense Pulsed Light). This will treat reds and brown spots, and vascular lesions like spider veins. As we age, we start seeing all sorts of “new” unwanted additions to our complexion: freckles, age spots, small blood vessels, etc. These culprits make heavy makeup almost mandatory. This treatment addresses all of these issues, leaving the skin with a vibrant healthy glow.

When shopping for treatments, make sure that you do your research. If the Botox price seems too good to be true it may be either black market (illegal) or, severely diluted (won’t work). Ask what lasers are used, and spend a few minutes looking them up. There are many cheap lasers out there that can cause serious burns. So buyer beware.

An International, multilingual Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jose Soler-Baillo brings to South Florida a refreshing, modern approach to Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Soler-Baillo earned his Medical Degree at the prestigious Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, trained in General Surgery at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, and received extensive training in Plastic Surgery in Miami, New York, and Texas. Dr. Soler-Baillo is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. For more information please visit, resultsmd.com, email [email protected], or call 786.661.3491.

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