05 May ResurFX + Microneedling Combo Treatment
Combination treatments typically yield the best results, and at Parson Skin Center we love to combine ResurFX with microneedling. ResurFX is the latest non-ablative, fractional laser from Lumenis, designed to help with discoloration, wrinkles, acne scars, stretch marks, and more. A non-ablative laser doesn’t “ablate” (ahem, destroy) skin cells. The fractional part means that it’s only targeting a fraction of the skin at a time. In other words, you can get gorgeous results with little downtime. Unlike some other, more aggressive lasers, like CO2 lasers, you won’t experience days of crusting, peeling, and severe swelling. This also means that multiple treatments may be needed to achieve desired results, depending on your skin and goals.
ResurFX has proven to be effective in minimizing age spots, sun spots, striae, uneven skin tone, lax skin, and even some scars from surgery. It takes on the most common skin concerns and is brought to you by one of the leading laser makers in the world. ResurFX stimulates collagen induction (which takes time), leaving skin looking tighter, youthful, and more even. Just one pass per appointment is required to get the best results. Many clients report no recovery time at all, and although skin can look flushed for a few hours after the treatment, it is not severe enough to get in the way of daily plans.
A ResurFX Treatment
A topical numbing cream is usually applied at the start of the ResurFX appointment, although most clients report that even without anesthetic, ResurFX is relatively comfortable. A cooling device blows cold air during the treatment, too, for added comfort. The length of your appointment is going to depend on the area(s) being treated, with most appointments lasting 30 – 60 minutes.
After your appointment, some minor swelling and redness may occur. This is often compared to a light sunburn. Just like with any laser treatment, it’s important to avoid direct sunlight for a few days before and after the treatment. When you do go outside, an SPF should always be worn. On average, 3 – 4 initial treatments are recommended, spaced a couple of weeks apart, to get the results you love. You can repeat ResurFX treatments for maintenance. However, if you really want to make the most of your results, you can also combine it with microneedling.
Microneedling for Everyone
Microneedling is another kind of collagen induction therapy. It works by creating tiny “channels” in the skin with a specialized, handheld device. The needles used in microneedling are tiny, so the procedure feels like an exfoliation or microdermabrasion. Numbing cream is rarely needed for microneedling. Although you wouldn’t get ResurFX and microneedling on the same day, since downtime is minimal for both you wouldn’t have to wait long between these staggered treatment appointments.
Microneedling tells the body to produce natural collagen from the inside out. You’ll see results after about one month, but to keep those results—and to keep the body producing collagen—a lot of people choose to have monthly microneedling appointments. Our bodies naturally produce collagen as response to a trauma, so there are a few different ways to kick-start and manipulate this response. A combination of needles and lasers is a great way to achieve this.
Combo Therapies
ResurFX and microneedling is just one power couple that we love. Others include Botox and fillers or, if you want to get surgical, a tummy tuck and liposuction. We offer only the best, safest, and most effective treatments so you can quickly get the results that you want and deserve. A burst of collagen production essentially turns back the clock—right where you want it. You can get ResurFX and microneedling just about anywhere on the body, but the face, neck, chest, and tops of the hands are some of the most common treatment sites. You can also try out a chemical peel as a different way to induce collagen production with the added benefit of peeling away the damage on the top layers of skin.
We’d love to work with you to create a unique regimen of in-office treatments to help you look and feel your best. Spring is the perfect season for skin rejuvenation. Make this the best summer yet and book your consultation today. Contact Parson Skin Center by giving us a call or filling out the online contact form.