Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic professionals are buzzing about AviClear, the first and only FDA-cleared energy device for the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe acne. Brittany Burhop Fallon, Beauty Director at NewBeauty, interviewed dermatologist Jeffrey S. Dover, MD, FRCPC of Skincare Physicians in Chestnut Hill, MA, who worked with Cutera to develop the technology which he considers to be, “a breakthrough technology that will revolutionize the way we treat acne.” Dr. Dover explained to NewBeauty why he is so impressed with this novel first-of-its-kind technology that takes on acne, the most common skin condition in the U.S. that affects up to 50 million Americans annually, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.[1] “It shrinks the sebaceous glands, which are really the cause of acne in the first place, so there’s less oil production and fewer blocked pores,” explains Dr. Dover. “It’s one of the most exciting developments in dermatology in the last 40 years.” “AviClear is one of the only treatments with results that continue to improve even after you stop treatment. In the clinical study, 80 percent of patients saw at least half of their acne clear after three treatments, and their results got even better after six months—it went up to 87 percent.” If you’re ready to try this revolutionary technology, schedule an appointment with an AviClear provider near you. [1] https://www.aad.org/media/stats-numbers

Table of Contents What Does Healthy Face Skin Look Like? Smooth texture Consistent color Moist, hydrated skin Why is My Face Skin Unhealthy? How Can I Improve My Skin Health? Which Vitamins are Best for Skin? How Can I Improve My Skin in Seven Days? What are Healthy Skin Care Products? It is not uncommon to hear people talk about healthy skin. Be it having healthy skin or the search for healthy skin, ways to improve skin quality, texture, and appearance continue to evolve. With so many ways to address skin health and skin concerns, how do you know which is best for you? How does one know what works and what may not? First, it helps to know what healthy skin looks like before learning more about the ways to improve skin quality. What Does Healthy Face Skin Look Like? It is essential to mention that skin health is more than what you can see on the surface. So, just because a potential problem is not clearly visible when you look in the mirror doesn't mean it is not there. As a result, your overall skin health may not be as good as you believe it to be. It may surprise you that your skin is your largest body organ and the one that visibly portrays (on the outside) your overall well-being. You may be wondering what the key elements of healthy face skin are. Below are a few indications: Smooth texture The texture of healthy skin should be primarily smooth and free of bumps. If you notice a lot of whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples, it is an indication of skin congestion. If your skin appears "dull," it may suggest poor diet and lack of sleep. Consistent color If your skin is primarily uniform in color, it suggests good face skin health. However, if you notice blotchiness, dark spots, red spots, or other places where the color is "off," it may suggest a skin health problem. Examples include hyperpigmentation, sun spots, or an allergic reaction. Moist, hydrated skin Dry skin, flaky patches, or tight feeling facial skin are possible signs of dehydration. They may also be connected to your skincare products such as creams, cleansers, and makeup. Why is My Face Skin Unhealthy? There are many potential sources of unhealthy face skin. In the paragraphs above, we mentioned issues such as dehydration, poor diet, lack of sleep, allergic reactions, and sun damage. In addition, unhealthy skin can occur from not using the proper skincare routine for your needs, not cleansing your skin daily, spending time in the sun without SPF protection, and smoking. Any of these habits (and more) can lead to unhealthy face skin. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to improve your skin health. How Can I Improve My Skin Health? Your skin protects your body from bacteria and many other potential hazards. Therefore, it is important to do what you can to keep your skin healthy. In addition to maintaining a healthy diet and staying hydrated, here are a few more face skin health tips. Avoid sunlamps, tanning beds, and other sources of UV radiation, as these can lead to new or worsening facial wrinkles and sunspots. Clean your skin with warm (not hot) water to avoid damaging the outer layers (epidermis) of your skin. Also, use mild cleansers that do not contribute to dryness and irritation. Avoid dry, flaky skin by ensuring you remain well hydrated. Reduce the potential for sunburn, sun damage, sunspots, and premature wrinkles caused by sun exposure by applying sunscreen daily. Food and skin health are indeed connected, so be sure to eat a diet rich in skin healing vitamins and minerals. Which Vitamins are Best for Skin? Taking good care of your skin is essential to your overall health. Making sure your diet contains the right vitamins can help reduce redness, dryness, flaky patches, dark spots, and wrinkles. Many vitamins are found in the foods we eat and in supplements and some skincare products. The Important vitamins to look for are: Vitamin D-Vitamin D helps produce healthy cells (including skin cells) in the body. It also helps improve skin tone and may improve psoriasis symptoms. Vitamin C-Vitamin C is found in the epidermis and the dermis. Vitamin C has vital cancer-fighting (antioxidant) properties and plays a critical role in collagen production, helping to reduce the signs of aging. Vitamin E-Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. It plays a vital role in protecting your skin against sun damage by absorbing harmful UV rays (when applied to the skin in cream form). Healthy amounts of vitamin E can also counteract dryness and reduce skin inflammation. Vitamin K-Vitamin K helps with blood clotting, which speeds wound healing. Vitamin K may also help with certain skin conditions, including dark spots, under-eye circles, scars, stretch marks, and spider veins. How Can I Improve My Skin in Seven Days? With a few simple steps, it is possible to improve the health and appearance of your skin in just seven short days. Here’s how! Day 1: Begin with developing good skin health habits. Start by cleansing, toning, and moisturizing in the morning and before bed. Day 2: Focus on skin-healthy foods. Internal health, including diet and hydration, is essential to skin health. Also, remember to maintain your day one routine. Day 3: In addition to diet, hydration, and your cleansing routine from day one, follow your cleanser with an exfoliator. Don't do this every day, though. A couple of days a week is fine for starters. Day 4: On day four, incorporate a mask into your routine. Day 5: By now, you should begin to notice the appearance of healthier, brighter skin. Remember that it is essential to get at least six to eight hours of sleep each night. Day 6: Today, try another mask. If you used a "wash off" mask on day four, consider a different type of mask, such as a peel-off mask today. This type of mask will pull the dirt and debris from your pores, revealing smoother, brighter skin. Day 7: By now, your skin should be looking much healthier and be glowing. Now it’s time to wash, rinse and repeat each week to maintain your beautiful, healthy face skin. What are Healthy Skin Care Products? By now, we have hopefully helped to answer a few of your questions about how you can get healthy face skin and how to fix your skin quality. In the above paragraphs, we frequently mention skincare products that can help you achieve your best skin health. With literally thousands of products available, it can quickly become challenging to know what you need and what may not. It is essential to have a skincare routine that includes three basic elements; a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Also, look for products that contain the vitamins mentioned above, as they can help reduce the harmful impacts of oxidative stress and free radicals on the health of your skin. Many products are available to meet your skincare needs. Still, it is important to talk to a skincare professional at Clique Salon and Spa to determine which types of products may be the most beneficial for your skin. We all have different needs for the health of our face skin. Choosing the wrong (or an ineffective) product might cause further skin health concerns. To learn more about our services and our menu of skincare services designed to help you achieve your best face skin health, contact a member of our experienced and supported staff today. Let us help you achieve your best skin health. References & Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/4-best-vitamins-for-skin#vitamin-d https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19702033/

Table of Contents What is Microneedling? Can Microneedling Tighten Skin? How Long Does it Take to See Tighter Skin? How Often Can I Get Microneedling Treatments for Skin Tightening? How Long do Microneedling Results Last? Can Microneedling Tighten Belly Skin? What is the Best Treatment for Skin Tightening? Can I Combine Other Treatments with Micro-Needling? Fine lines, wrinkles, stretch marks, loose and saggy skin, and acne scarring are all skin problems people look to resolve. There are many ways to address these issues. However, some are notably more effective than others. The best (non-surgical) procedure to reduce loose and sagging skin on most body areas is Microneedling. This safe, minimally invasive procedure, also called collagen induction therapy, is not a new procedure. Although the process and the tools used during a Microneedling procedure have changed over time, the process itself has been used by skincare professionals like our team at Clique Salon and Med Spa for more than twenty years. What is Microneedling? Microneedling is a treatment used to reduce the appearance of several unwanted skin conditions. Microneedling treatments are a highly effective way to vastly improve the appearance of acne scarring, stretch marks, pores, and wrinkles. Microneedling also helps improve skin elasticity, texture and reduces the visibility of sunspots and hyperpigmentation. Microneedling can also help reduce sagging skin. The process helps encourage your body to produce more collagen naturally by causing minor injury to the skin's surface. Once the procedure is complete, your body responds to the wounds created by the tool by making new, healthy, collagen-rich tissues. Because Microneedling is a very versatile procedure that can help improve many skin concerns, it helps to understand more about how the procedure achieves desired effects. Can Microneedling Tighten Skin? People experience loose or sagging skin for several reasons. For some, it occurs after dramatic weight loss or after pregnancy. Others may notice looser skin as part of the natural aging process as collagen levels in the body decline. Collagen is a vital component of youthful, healthy-looking skin. Microneedling can help tighten loose skin because it encourages your body to start producing more collagen to replace what is damaged or lost. As previously noted, increased collagen production improves and rejuvenates your skin. This results in an overall improvement in skin tightness and texture. It also reduces the presence of sagging and wrinkled skin by filling in the areas around wrinkles and dimples to improve appearance. How Long Does it Take to See Tighter Skin? It is important to remember that just like the time it takes for sagging or loose skin to develop, it also takes time to improve. The number of Microneedling treatments you may need to see tighter, firmer skin varies depending on a few factors unique to your skin. The first factor is the results you hope to achieve using Microneedling for skin tightening. The second factor is the location and size of the treatment area. People who choose Microneedling for skin concerns other than loose or sagging skin may notice results within a few sessions. Examples of these treatment types may include crow’s feet, deep forehead wrinkles, and fine lines around the face. When using Microneedling to address sagging or loose skin and stretch marks, some patients may need between five and ten sessions to achieve their desired skin-tightening results. How Often Can I Get Microneedling Treatments for Skin Tightening? There are many skin benefits you can achieve with Microneedling treatments. However, providing your skin with the time it requires to heal between sessions is essential. Microneedling improves excess skin laxity and increases collagen and elastin production by "damaging" the skin. The healing process is what causes increased collagen and elastin production. For this reason, it is important to schedule Microneedling sessions between four and six weeks apart to ensure adequate healing time. How Long do Microneedling Results Last? Microneedling results will last between three and five months. Again, there are factors unique to your skin that play a role in how long your results last. These include how long collagen remains viable in your skin and how severe your skin concerns are. If you need to produce a lot of collagen to achieve your skincare goals, you may notice your initial results fade after a few months. However, if your concerns are minor, longer-lasting results are generally seen. Can Microneedling Tighten Belly Skin? Loose or sagging skin around your belly may happen after weight loss or pregnancy. Loose belly skin is not unique to women, as men struggle with frustrating “extra” skin around their belt line as well. Microneedling (collagen-induction therapy) with SkinPen can help you get rid of sagging skin around your belly, no matter the reason for it. What is the Best Treatment for Skin Tightening? There are several non-invasive and minimally invasive ways to firm sagging skin. The first options are skin-firming lotions and creams. Many of these products are readily available in your local store's skincare or pharmacy section. Although easily accessible, most are unlikely to provide dramatic results. To date, the American Academy of Dermatology does not indicate any lotions or creams on the market that are capable of delivering lifting or firming results. After creams are non-invasive skin tightening procedures such as ultrasound skin tightening, radiofrequency, and laser treatments. These procedures, including popular fat reduction treatments like truSculptID, Ultherapy, and Thermage, use micro-focused ultrasound energy or radiofrequency (RF) therapy to reduce body fat cells and sagging skin. Many of these treatments are effective and considered safe for most people. Another benefit is that they work well on most body areas and are short and painless procedures. Each requires several treatment sessions before achieving optimal results. They also require regular maintenance sessions to maintain lasting effects. Finally (at least without surgical intervention), there are minimally invasive skin tightening procedures. These procedures, including Microneedling, laser resurfacing, and radiofrequency, offer the most noticeable results without an invasive procedure. Microneedling produces nearly immediate results from your session, making it the best treatment for skin tightening. With each session taking only 10 to 20 minutes, Microneedling is a quick, effective way to reduce sagging skin or address other areas of skin concern. Can I Combine Other Treatments with Micro-Needling? A common question is, "can I combine other procedures with a Microneedling session?" The answer is yes. Combining treatments with your Microneedling appointment ensures you can get the most from each session here at Clique Salon and Spa. We offer several treatments that blend well with Microneedling to help you achieve your best skin. Examples include laser hair removal procedures, facials, laser skin treatments, dermal fillers, and injectables such as Botox. There are many potential benefits to Microneedling, including a safe, effective, and long-lasting way to tighten saggy or loose skin. Microneedling is safe for all skin types and skin tones. Virtually anyone who has a concern such as stretch marks, wrinkles, or sagging skin is an ideal candidate for Microneedling at Clique Salon and Spa. Microneedling can help with almost any problem (almost) anywhere on your body. To learn more about Microneedling and the other procedures we offer at Clique Salon and Spa, contact us today for more information or to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced, compassionate treatment professionals. References & Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4976400/ https://dermapen.com/does-microneedling-tighten-skin/ https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/microneedling-devices-getting-point-benefits-risks-and-safety

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