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Facelifts Have Come a Long Way—Here’s What You Should Know

Renee Rouleau

Both a SMAS facelift and a deep-plane facelift involve lifting the same plane of tissue known as the SMAS, which is a confluence of muscle, fascia, and collagen,” says Dr. Lam. “It But make no mistake, a facelift is still major surgery and a big undertaking. This involves tightening the underside of the muscles themselves.

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The best ingredients for your skincare routine + client care plans for the esthetician in the treatment room

Southeastern Esthetics Institute

Plans provide the written description of items that may have been missed or would be forgotten by a client during a verbal consultation. THE CLIENT CONSULTATION The consultation for clients should be focused on the experience combined with education that exceeds many other providers’ level of care!

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Machines for the 4 Major MedSpa Targets

Aesthetics Exposed

The energy creates heat to stimulate more collagen resulting in firmer, smoother skin. Cryolipolysis is a fat reduction procedure that offers an alternative to surgery with no downtime. These waves heat the dermis to stimulate collagen production, resulting in skin tightening. There are insulated and non-insulated needles.

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Collagen Craze: 10 Compelling Reasons to Jump on the Peptide Bandwagon

Aesthetics Advisor

Collagen—a sort of natural glue for the skin—diminishes as we age, however, supplementation may help to support aging skin and joints. Collagen, once a buzzword mostly heard in beauty circles, is now gaining wider recognition for its health benefits, propelled by a flurry of scientific research and discoveries.

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Advancements in Vitiligo Surgery 

The Dermatology Digest

Surgery can move melanocytes from areas that do not have vitiligo… to areas that do have vitiligo and re-pigment within weeks to months.” You then derm abrade or laser abrade the recipient area [before applying the cellular suspension solution], place a collagen dressing on top of the donor site, and then over 5 to 7 days remove it.

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Types of Chemical Peels: Which Peel Is Right for Me?

West Lake Dermatology

Glycolic Peel One of the most popular types of chemical peel, glycolic peels are formulated with glycolic acid which as an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin while promoting the production of collagen on other skin proteins. Laser resurfacing : Uses laser energy to remove skin layers or stimulate collagen.

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What Laser Procedure is Right for Me?

Art of Dermatology

At Art of Dermatology at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York, we offer a host of laser rejuvenation and vascular treatments customizable to your unique needs. Regardless of their intended purpose, laser procedures are an outstanding nonsurgical option for cosmetic improvement with significantly less downtime than major surgery.