One advantage of choosing a medical spa facility for skincare treatments is their ability to send you home armed with a variety of tools. Once your treatment is complete at the spa, you can continue to keep up the health of your skin on your own. In some cases, this enables you to extend the results of your treatment longer than those who return to their old skin care regimen. In other cases, treatments can be prescribed that are strictly meant to be used at home. These products can enhance your appearance and add to the overall improvement of your skin. Finally, what you do at home can protect your skin and reduce the measures you will need to take in the future to ensure your skin maintains its healthy, youthful appearance.
The most important thing a person can do for his skin is apply sunblock. No matter how many skincare procedures a person undergoes, they serve little purpose if the person continues to expose his skin to the sun. The single most important thing that can be done to enhance a person’s appearance is applying sunscreen. Procedures like Photodynamic Therapy, chemical peels, and Photorejuvenation can undo sun damage and restore skin. Keep in mind that nothing can completely reverse the damage of the sun.
If you find your skin needs a boost that daily cleansing and moisturizing are unable to provide, consider a prescription-strength treatment like Obagi. Obagi is an at-home treatment designed to prevent and alleviate common skin disorders including discoloration and ruddiness. Obagi can only be sold by a doctor or licensed medical spa facility like Dermalounge.
An at-home treatment that will help those who want longer, fuller eyelashes is Latisse. Originally intended to treat glaucoma, Latisse is the first and only prescription-strength lash lengthening treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The active ingredient in Latisse is Bimatoprost and research shows it is responsible for lengthening the anagen, or growth, phase. Eyelashes have additional time to grow, allowing them time to get longer and thicker. Those currently visiting a medical spa for skincare treatments can speak with their clinician about Latisse.
Finally, Dermalounge provides its own line of at-home products that are used for cleaning, moisturizing, and sun protection. Intended to offer anti-aging effects and restore your skin’s natural youthfulness, the products help nourish, plumpen, smooth, and revitalize your skin. You can purchase these products at the spa or for those who are not located near the San Francisco area, the products can be purchased online. The product line includes a daily cleanser, a hyaluronic cream, a peel, a mask, sunblock, and exfoliating scrub. There is also an antioxidant serum that can be combined with sunblock to strengthen the sunblock. Product descriptions and prices are on the Dermalounge website.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
