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Treating Acne Scars With Subcision

West Lake Dermatology

Acne scars can linger long after active breakouts have healed, leaving many people feeling frustrated with their skins appearance. These scars come in various forms, from shallow depressions to deep, tethered scars that alter the skins texture. What are Acne Scars?

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Using CO2 Laser + Other Modalities to Treat Skin Pigmentation

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This approach can also be adapted to other skin concerns, such as acne scarring and signs of aging, which share overlapping pathways with pigmentation. Active Ingredients in Pigmentation Therapy In-office treatments are complemented by topical agents that help maintain results and prevent new pigmentation.

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What Are the Benefits of Adding PRP to Microneedling?

Natural Beauty Med Spa

The minimal damage caused by the needles instigates a healing response in the body, which can stimulate collagen production and help to reduce scarring, reduce pore size, minimize fine lines and wrinkles, and more. For example, one study from 2016 found that microneedling with distilled water led to a 45.84% reduction in acne scarring.

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Exosomes 101: Everything You Need to Know for Skin Care

West Lake Dermatology

Their cell-to-cell communication helps to: Boost collagen and elastin: Encourages skin cells to produce more collagen and elastin , which reduces wrinkles and makes skin firmer. Research shows that exosome therapy can: Reduce wrinkles: By increasing collagen, exosomes can make skin look younger. How do exosomes work?

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PRX-T33 vs. Other Chemical Peels: Understanding the Differences

Natural Beauty Med Spa

PRX-T33 uses a combination of trichloroacetic acid (TCA), koji acid, and hydrogen peroxide to promote the production of collagen, elastin, and new skin cells. Contact our Chicago office at 312-981-1291. A major selling point of PRX-T33 is that, unlike traditional chemical peels, it does not require any downtime after treatment.

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Top 6 Reasons to Visit a Med Spa

Natural Beauty Med Spa

Your body responds by producing more collagen and other important compounds that can help to reduce wrinkles, scarring, and other imperfections. To learn more about us and how we may be able to serve you, contact our Dearborn Street office in Chicago at 312-981-1291.

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The Art of Skin Conditioning Using Chemical Peels

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Their goal was to reduce pigmentation and correct acne scars. Professionals were way too aggressive and too fast to use these high concentrations of chemicals, and as a result, complications were rampant such as burns, scars, hyperpigmentation, and a whole lot of unhappy clients. We call this our “indicating peel”.