What are the Benefits of Fraxel Laser Treatment?
Today’s skincare treatments are a testament to the advancements that have been made by medical science and technology in recent years. Many new treatments have appeared during this time, providing plastic surgeons with easier, safer, and more effective ways to solve patient concerns. One of these is the revolutionary Fraxel laser resurfacing treatment, which is […]
Will laser skin resurfacing even out the skin tone?
Question:I used to have beautiful skin and those days are gone. My facial skin looks blemished all of the time. Will laser skin resurfacing even out the skin tone? Will it make my skin look younger? Answer:At Renu Med Spa and Plastic Surgery we use a few different modalities to help with facial skin discoloration and improving […]
The best treatment if you have really deep lines
Question:What is the best treatment if you have really deep lines all over your face? Answer:If you truly have deep lines all over your face, it sounds as if you have a significant amount of damage to your skin. Individuals with deep lines all over their face tend to have had a great deal of […]
I have a family history of skin cancer
Question:I have a family history of skin cancer and get myself screened often. How effective is a chemical peel in removing pre-cancerous cells from one’s skin? Answer:A chemical peel can be helpful in removing pre cancerous skin lesions from your facial skin if they are relatively superficial. A deeper chemical peel would likely be necessary […]
I would like dermabrasion of my upper chest
Question:I would like dermabrasion of my upper chest. I have a lot of freckles from the sun, but worse, I have wrinkles that show at my cleavage. Will dermabrasion successfully remove the spots and wrinkles on my chest or would a different procedure be better? Answer:I would not suggest dermabrasion to your upper chest. Dermabrasion […]
Two days ago, I got a microdermabrasion treatment.
Question:Two days ago, I got a microdermabrasion treatment. I was told that there would be no downtime, but now my skin is red and puffy and horrible looking! Did something go wrong with my treatment to make my skin look so bad? Answer:The microdermabrasion treatments normally have no downtime and only some mild redness. It […]
I’m 23, female, and I have pretty bad acne
Question:I’m 23, female, and I have pretty bad acne that isn’t getting better. I currently use Accutane to help control it. I’m thinking about getting microdermabrasion to further help keep it in check. I’m a little concerned though: Will the aluminum oxide used for microdermabrasion react badly with the Accutane? Answer:There are different machines for […]
I’ve scheduled a microdermabrasion appointment for next week.
Question: I’ve scheduled a microdermabrasion appointment for next week. Unfortunately, I just got the news that I’ll be presenting for a group of executives three days after that. Will I look normal after three days? Or should I reschedule my microdermabrasion appointment? Answer: You should have recovered without any evidence of treatment three days after […]
After 12 years of working in a nursery
Question:After 12 years of working in a nursery, my skin is not very happy with me. I’ve been looking into different skin resurfacing methods to help refresh it and I’m a little overwhelmed by all the choices. Microdermabrasion looks like it might be a good choice for me, but I don’t know. What are some […]
I’m a 37 year old woman with a very uneven skin tone
Question:I’m a 37 year old woman with a very uneven skin tone. I feel like it’s time for a fresh start, so I’m thinking about getting microdermabrasion. I know the process is called sandblasting, but I’m not sure if that’s literal or not. Is sandblasting in microdermabrasion done with an all-natural sand? Answer:There are basically […]