All too often a facial means little more than having someone slather creams all over your face. Here, Dr. Todd Minars of Minars Dermatology in Hollywood, Florida, discusses seven new “medical facials” designed especially by a dermatologist to treat an individual’s specific skin type.
Medical facials are facials that are done in a doctor’s office, in our case in a qualified dermatologist’s office. Sometimes certain facials are called medical because they are a little bit stronger than those carried out in a medical spa, a chemical peel for example.
Our medical facials have a doctor’s input inherent in their design, to get the facial that is best for you. They are created especially for people who have certain medical conditions, and they contain physician-strength ingredients for best results. We like to think they are not just a facial, but part of a total skin care plan put together by the esthetician and dermatologist, with the latter always on-site available for consultation.
For example, if we have a patient with rosacea, a chronic skin condition characterized by a reddening of the skin that is sometimes accompanied by pustules, we do a Rosacea Facial with products that are specifically designed for sensitive skin, or which act as an anti-inflammatory. Or we have a Hyperpigmentation Facial for someone with the condition melasma.
The seven medical facials we offer at Minars Dermatology are:
- Sun Damage Facial
- Rosacea Facial (for red/sensitive skin)
- Renewal Facial (for menopausal skin)
- Basic Maintenance Facial
- Acne Tune-up
- Low-Fat Facial (for oily skin)
- 8-Week Facial (for hyperpigmented skin)
When you are looking for a good facial, you never know what to expect. Sometimes deep cleanings go well, sometimes they don’t go well. It all depends on the esthetician, which is why it’s best to see one located within a doctor’s office. To some extent you know you are getting a good esthetician there, you know they are vetted at least to some extent and that the doctor’s reputation is on the line.
The other advantage of going to a doctor’s office is that they are able to use the stronger equipment. There are different microdermabrasion machines available, for example. Another benefit is that you can always get the doctor’s help.
Finally, if the esthetician knows a patient could benefit from a certain prescription but cannot write it, obviously the doctor can. So having a doctor on-site makes things a lot easier, as far as medicines, equipment, technique and safety are concerned. There are many advantages of having a real medical facial, set on the premises or setting of a dermatologist’s office.
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.
