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Our Experts answer your frequently asked questions on skincare, acne, stretchmarks, scars, hair-removal, and our products and treatments.
Question: Are there different products on the market for men?
Answer: Although it may seem like there should be different skin care products
for men and women, the needs of both men and women vary from person to person. Department stores and Spa’s often package
men’s and women’s products differently from each other however they are basically the same ingredients. We base a skin care
regime on your skin type and desired results rather than your sex.
Question: My skin has visible large pores in the area between my nose and mid cheek on both sides... what type of treatment/resurfacing/facial would help smooth out my appearance? I am 32 and my skin is ok, on the dry side and acne prone on my chin.
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Question: I am an Black woman who has acne scarring. I am interested in any treatment that would lighten without causing hyper-pigmentation. Also, I have some skin tags on my neck for removal. It is my hope that the staff has had experience/famaliarity with African American skin and it's specific needs.
Answer: African American skin with acne scarring can be treated with bleaching creams like hydroquinone if the "scarring" is a discoloration problem. If the problem is texture and you are wanting the acne scar smoothed out, there are very few ways to treat it without causing discoloration problems. I have a lot of experience working with African American skin and I would be happy to take a look and discuss your options with you. Our consultations are always complimentary.
Question: Are there any gentle, natural products you can recommend for horrible cystic acne and very sensitive skin?
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Question: I have acne, acne scars and strech marks on my back, I know
that some treatments are expensive, I would like to know if there is an effective, but affordable treatement for my situation.
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Question: What can I do about stretch marks?
Answer: Stretch marks are not an easy problem to treat. Unfortunately
"old" stretch marks (older than six months) that have turned a silvery gray color are considered permanent.
If they are less than six months old and are red or blue color they can sometimes be treated with lasers or Intense
Pulsed Light. We would be happy to take a look at the areas of concern and give very realistic ideas of what the
treatment possibilities are. Our consultations are always complimentary.
Question: I have a large burn scar and want to know if it is possible to have it removed?
Answer: Treatments for scars rely heavily on the size and nature of your scar. Large scars from burns often require revision which is done in the hands of a plastic surgeon. Our founder and medical director Dr. Dean Vistnes is a board certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience with revision
of scars.
I would recommend that you give his office a call and set up an appointment for a consultation. Some scars can
be revised in office and others, if they are bigger and more extensive, may require work in the operating room.
You can see Dr Vistnes' website at www.vistnes.com or give the office a call at 866.323.0039.
Question: Can you have facial waxing while using Retin-A?
Answer: You can have facial waxing while using Retin-A, although you must
discontinue use five days prior to waxing treatment.
Question: I wanted to know more about the laser hair removal. Specifically, for the
lightsheer laser. What is the average range of power settings that you use for each different skin type? Also, who administers the laser treatments?
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Question: What will IPL treatment for removing hair from the abdomen area cost? How many sessions are required, and what degree of truly permanent reduction is typically expected? Also, I am an East Indian man with olive-dark brown skin.
Is IPL even an option?
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Question: If a client is using Accutane can he/she have waxing?
Answer: You can not wax during the use of Accutane. You must discontinue
usage six months prior to waxing.
Question: I am interested in trying Renova or Retin-A to reduce fine lines and smooth out my complexion. I have used Retin-A with Obagi products in the past. I would like to try something that is effective without too much peeling.
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Question: What treatments do you have for Rocasea?
Answer: Rocasea can be difficult and unpredictable
condition to control; we have found that Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments, also known as Fotofacial, can be
beneficial for many people. This process uses broad spectrum light that absorbs into the red and brown targets in
your skin, heats them up and causes them to break apart. In three to six treatments (about two to three weeks apart) you
will see a gradual improvement in the tone of your skin. We do offer complimentary consultations with our nurses who
can discuss this and other options including a beneficial home care regimen.
Question: What types of treatments/products do you offer for uneven skin tone?
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Question: What types of treatments do you offer for dilated capillaries
(red veins) and hyperpigmentation (dark spots)?
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Question: What is the cost of one Thermalift (Thermage) session? Is there a package that goes with it? Also, do follow-up procedures produce good results and what would be the cost? How effective is Thermage? How long does it last? How many treatment do you have to go through for optimal result?
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Question: What types of peels work do you recommend for oily/dry skin?
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Question: What treatments do you have for large pores?
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Question: I am interested in facial hair removal and have questions regarding lines around the mouth. I am familiar with Botx procedure, but I'm not sure that's what I want. I'm also interested in microdermabrasion.
I guess I need the works huh! I would like alittle more information about you and then I'll take it from there.
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Question: How effective is Thermage? How long does it last? How many treatment do you have to go through for optimal result? What the cost involved?
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Question: I wanted to know if SkinSpirit treats varicose veins and how much it would cost to get rid of them.
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Question: Looking at your treatments I am confused on what I may be looking for, here's my problem: My skin has visible large pores in the area between my nose and mid cheek on both sides... what type of treatment/resurfacing/facial would help smooth out my appearance? I am 32 and my skin is ok, on the dry side and acne prone on my chin.
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Question: I am interested in BOTOX®Cosmetic treatments and would like to inquire what the average cost is per treatment. I am interested in eliminating the vertical "frown" lines between my eyebrows.
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