Have you been wondering how facial treatments might benefit you? And will that beautiful, radiant skin last for a long time? Other than a healthy diet, diligent hydration, and a good sleep cycle, how can one take better care of their skin? Those are the questions that led you here today, and we’d be happy to help answer them!
Whether you have tried a medical-grade facial, spa facial, or you’re completely new to the skin rejuvenation realm, we are happy to ease you into a skin care routine that will leave your skin feeling and looking better as you age.
As a truly premier medical spa at Oakbrook, Rejuvenate Med Spa, prides itself on giving our patients personalized care. From customized facial treatments to skin tightening methods. Each patient’s treatment plan is specific to their skin type, their skin needs, and their skin goals. We want to be known as the office that “goes above and beyond.”
In this article, we are going to talk about the active ingredients behind medical-grade facials, the science behind them, and how it helps our skin’s overall skin quality.
What Is a Medical Grade Facial?
Medical-grade facials are administered by medical aestheticians, guided by physician-led protocols. This distinction allows our treatment providers to use clinic-grade solutions for treating deeper onto the skin (epidermis), which is not normally performed in a spa. This can effectively target surficial sun damage, pigmentation, acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, and smooths the texture of the skin.
Medical-grade facials are customized for your comfort level and skin concerns. This can range from chemical peels and diamond glow treatments to innovative biorevitalization peels such as PRX-T33.
What are the Active Ingredients in a Medical Grade Facial?
Medical-grade solutions can consist of glycolic acid, a blend of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), or a trichloroacetic acid (TCA), which is a stronger and deeper medical peel – giving you better results, faster. These peels are designed to speed up cell turnover, eliminating dead skin cells sitting on our skin, and eventually exposing fresh skin cells, creating a brighter and smoother complexion.
- Alpha-hydroxy acids: naturally found in fruits and milk, which work to reveal a brighter and more even complexion by removing dead skin cells.
- Beta-hydroxy acids: great for penetrating deep into your pores and are often included in products for people with acne-prone skin.
- Hyaluronic acid: a naturally occurring humectant in our skin, responsible for keeping our skin hydrated and plump. Using hyaluronic acid in facials will give your skin a luminous and hydrating boost.
- Vitamin A: also known as retinoids, was originally used to treat acne, but with further clinical research, it has been proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Consistency is key to medical-grade facials if you have a specific skin goal in mind. Your clinician will suggest the best interval between treatments, though a monthly appointment is typical for cumulative benefits.
Medical Grade Facials at Rejuvenate Med Spa
You can get a facial to treat concerns such as hyperpigmentation, active acne or acne scarring, sun damage, anti-aging, texture and tone, and it can produce a brighter complexion overall.
Chemical Peels
Chemical Peels are a fast and effective way to give your skin a revitalizing and illuminating boost. The peel is a chemical exfoliation treatment that gently lifts dead skin cells while mildly improving the skin’s ability to regenerate collagen and elastin. This process will resurface new and fresh skin cells, resulting in a smoother and dewy complexion. Expect mild redness following the treatment, especially for sensitive skin types.
Chemical peels have a variety of solution strengths.
Our clinic offers VI peels, VI body peels, Skin Medica peels, and Ferulic peels. Your treatment provider will discuss with you your skin goals, and from there, they will determine the best customization specific to your individual needs.
Diamond Dermabrasion Facial
Diamond Dermabrasion Facial is a multi-step facial that includes cleansing, exfoliating, and pore cleaning all in one go. It works with a gentle but effective vacuum technology that helps remove dirt and gunk from pores. If you are struggling with large or clogged pores, this treatment can be your go-to choice which results in a softer and smoother complexion instantly.
During a microdermabrasion treatment, your clinician will use a handheld device with a diamond tip to draw out dead skin cells and oil. Simultaneously, the facial will deliver hydrating and nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, or antioxidants, depending on your skin concerns.
Diamond microdermabrasion can be customized according to your skin type and concerns.
Our customizations can address goals such as brightening, hydrating, pore clarifying, or anti-aging and texture (TNS). Discuss with your aesthetician before getting the treatment to determine the best approach for you.
Dermaplaining
During a dermaplaning treatment, we use a sterile medical scalpel and gently abrade the skin’s surface with light, feathering strokes to remove dead skin cells. This procedure is typically painless, and the experienced touch of our medical team will leave your skin feeling refreshed. In addition to removing the vellus hair, or peach fuzz, covering the surface of the facial skin, dermaplaning also allows the skin to breathe and increases its ability to absorb skincare products and treatments.
This is also a great facial alternative to pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it’s normally not safe for them to treat with chemical peels and certain types of microdermabrasion.
Bonus: Combine PRX-T33 and Dermaplaning. PRX-T33, also known as PRX Derm Perfexion, is typically used as a topical treatment. It contains a potent blend of active ingredients, including antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid, which nourish and rejuvenate the skin.
These ingredients help to promote collagen production, improve elasticity, and provide deep hydration, resulting in a more youthful and radiant complexion. Because Dermaplaning increases the skin’s ability to absorb products and treatments, the efficacy of PRX-T33 deepens in the skin’s layers.
Excited to Start Your Skin Care Journey at Rejuvenate?
We are very excited to start this journey with you! Each of our staff is extremely passionate about helping patients feel confident in their own skin. Our team of skincare experts are trained with advanced medical aesthetic technologies and techniques to offer you the most effective treatments with fewer risks, so you can be at ease knowing you are well taken care of.
Book your consultation today with one of our friendly treatment designers at Rejuvenate Med Spa in Oak Brook. We give each patient a 360-degree approach to skincare with a personalized treatment plan designed specifically for you.