Skin care keys to success!!
So many times my clients ask “how do I get great looking skin?” The answer to that is simple, but sometimes hard to do…make a routine and live by it. I think of skin care like going to the gym… you will not get that beach body from going once a month or just when you feel like it to the gym. It takes work and dedication to maintain a nice figure, just as it does to maintain your skin. The skin is the most neglected organ of the body. Exposure to chemical and environmental toxins every single day breaks down our body and skin. You are dealing with Sun, heat, Pollution, and dirty air on a daily basis.
Routines with chemical peels – I generally say that the Fall and Spring are the best time for chemical peels. In the spring and fall the weather is cooling down and it makes it much more bearable to be outside. I recommend a Vi Peel twice a year to really get a nice deep medical grade peel. PCA peels tend to burn a bit and not give you the best results, but are much cheaper.
Routine with Botox – I always recommend getting Botox every 3 to 4 months. If you have strong facial muscles I recommend treating them with Botox before it wears off. Another routine is an annual round of Botox and fillers before the holidays. I typically recommend Botox and Juvederm or Voluma in October or beginning of November to last you through the holiday season. There are many holiday parties and events between November and January and you want to look your absolute best for!
Routines with Fillers (Juvederm/ Restylane) – I always recommend at least every 6-12 months an evaluation of how your fillers are holding up. I recommend lip injections in the beginning every 6 months for 1-2 years then once a year to maintain fullness. For all other fillers I recommend at least once a year to be evaluated for fillers.
Micro needling – I typically say 3 treatments is what it takes to decrease and get rid of fine lines and wrinkles. Micro needling should be performed every 4-6 weeks. This allows the skin time to recover and remodel of the dermis of the skin. Micro needling by far I see the best results with, and very little down time is involved.
Facials and Microdermabrasion – I recommend these treatments at least every month. I good microdermabrasion will clear out your clogged pores while a facial will hydrate your skin. Hydration in a dry warm climate is key to looking good. I always suggest a great copper firming mist you can carry with you that can be applied over your makeup to help provide moister to the skin.
Remember – 1 chemical peel will not make you look 1o years younger. Many times it take 3 treatments to get you to where you want to be. From there it is a matter of maintaining your routine.
And finally…wear your sunscreen! Prevention is the key to having beautiful skin for the rest of your life.
