How Medical Grade Facials Actually Work To Improve Skin Conditions

When it comes to modern-day skin practices, they have come a long way in comparison to what we used to think improved skin conditions such as acne, scarring, or to combat natural ageing processes such as lighting the skin, lead-infused makeup and ingested mercury to improve their skin, which is crazy to think right now.

However, in the past, there were ancient practices that included a range of ingredients that we use in modern everyday skincare such as aloe vera, cucumber and so forth. It’s not fair to claim that with advanced scientific research, some practices in the past are still used today. For example, women i. the 50s loved to steam their faces to open their pores, and it’s definitely something women do to this day. Some things from the past are extremely useful to this day.

While some ingredients and methods have been adapted to today, they have, however, evolved and improved while also harnessing ingredients that are great for the skin, including peptides. We are going to dive into some of the most popular modern-day treatments and how they work.

Microneedling

This is a relatively new method in the last couple of years which works by creating micro-damages in order to promote skin regeneration on the face and neck which in turn promotes natural collagen production. While the device creates these micro abrasions, it in turn places peptides and other key ingredients that help moisturise, heal and improve your skin.

This treatment is used for more than anti-ageing and is a solution for people who have acne scars, general scars and problems with acne. Through creating these little spaces for the product to get under the surface, while encouraging the natural skin processes to heal itself.

While it doesn’t sound like the most pleasing method of facials, it’s a very low-maintenance method. Every session should be after 6 plus weeks from the last session or a little longer and results can be seen in 3 sessions. Ensure that you are choosing certified skin therapists for the best results, whether it’s microneedling in Cheshire with The Clinic Cheshire or other nurse practitioners, as it’s not a regulated industry, make sure you are choosing the right clinic.

Skin Boosters

Skin boosters improve your skin by delivering micro-injections of hyaluronic acid (HA) and other hydrating ingredients such as peptides and the new popular salmon sperm, also known as polynucleotides, deep into the skin to enhance hydration, elasticity, and texture from within. It can be meticulously placed such as under the eyes for example, the Lumi Pro Skin Booster is a great example for removing dark circles. The injected HA attracts water, leading to plumper, smoother skin and a youthful glow. Some boosters also stimulate natural collagen and elastin production, further improving firmness and reducing fine lines over time.

It’s a great alternative and addition to medical facials and dermal fillers/Botox. Like other medical facials, it’s a low-maintenance option and is recommended every couple of months to top up and encourage more collagen and hydration.

Hydrafacial

A HydraFacial works by using patented Vortex-Fusion technology, which is safe and tested, to simultaneously cleanse, exfoliate, extract impurities such as blackheads and oil build-up, while hydrating the skin in a painless, six-step process that involves a spiralled tip to create a vortex effect. The wand uses vacuum technology to dislodge and remove dead skin cells and debris while infusing personalised, skin-nourishing serums like hyaluronic acid and antioxidants to restore skin health and achieve a healthy glow. It’s a great way to treat dry and dull skin through the dry summer months and the harsh winter conditions that can leave your skin feeling worse for wear. 

Due to its gentle and hydrating nature, it’s a treatment that can be chosen on a monthly basis or a buffer in between your more regenerative treatments such as microneedling and so forth, which are a little harsher on the skin in terms of the healing process.

This is a 6-step process of a HydraFacial includes:

1. Lymphatic Drainage: A lymphatic drainage technique is used to increase circulation and eliminate toxins from the skin, whether it’s a buildup of fluid.
2. Cleansing and Exfoliation: Dead skin cells and impurities are gently removed using a spiral-tipped wand and a gentle peel, uncovering a fresh layer of skin. 
3. Brightening: A glycolic and salicylic acid solution is applied to help break up deep pore debris and sebum, preparing them for removal. 
4. Extraction: The wand’s vacuum technology painlessly removes impurities, blackheads, and dirt from the pores. 
5. Hydration: The skin is then saturated with intense moisturisers and personalised, potent ingredients like antioxidants and peptides to nourish and plump the skin. 
6. Protection (Optional): Additional boosters, such as red and blue LED light therapy, can be added to target specific concerns like reducing inflammation, promoting collagen production, or eliminating acne-causing bacteria.

Plasma IQ

The Plasma IQ handheld device works through the generation of a targeted micro beam of plasma energy, which causes epidermal sublimation as well as helping to stimulate the production of collagen from the healing response, without affecting the surrounding tissue.

It’s another treatment that causes microtraumas to tighten but also promote the healing part of the skin, which, all in all, creates a more targeted youthful appearance on specific areas of the face. This could include areas such as the eye to prevent sagging eyelids, crow’s feet and so forth. Booking a plasma IQ treatment may be at the discretion of the working professional as this treatment isn’t a miracle worker therefore, if you have more prominent sagging of deeper wrinkles, it may be a combination of treatments needed or potentially surgical such as a blepharoplasty to treat sagging eyelids. 

A consultation before this treatment is imperative.

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It’s recommended to have 3 sessions within a 6-month period and then top up sessions as and when you feel like you need a booster. It’s one of the treatments, the more you do it, the better the results which makes it a very good preventative facial to combat ageing.

Final Thoughts

Whether it’s a medical-grade facial in Stockport or dental implants Melbourne there are so many transformations that you can undergo to treat skin conditions or as a method to turn back the clock. Ensure that any new treatments on the block have been clinically tested and are being done by certified practitioners for ultimate safety and the best results.