What Are Injectable Fillers?

What Provides the Most Natural Look?

Our office uses five different injectable serums to restore skin to a state of plump and hydrated excellence. The one known to deliver the most natural results comes down to personal preference; they are all made from the same high-quality, effective ingredients – usually hyaluronic acid unless otherwise noted.

Juvederm

This injectable is highly-concentrated and provides smooth results when used to either reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles or fill areas of lost volume. It can also plump lips to better enhance your entire appearance. Juvederm is more ideally suited than some other injectables at amplifying areas like the cheeks and brow.

Restylane

Equally versatile, Restylane can be used to plump lips, add volume to under-eye hollows, and erase fine lines. It is very comparable to Juvederm, and treatment effects tend to be similar. The one offset maybe this: some patients say Restylane delivers longer-lasting results. Any differences are minimal, however, as both retain your natural facial movements and expressions.

Belotero

A lightweight treatment intended to fill-in wrinkles and creases on almost any part of the face. Areas around the nose, mouth, lips, and chin can benefit from evenly-distributed plumping without unsightly lumps.

Sculptra

By delivering gradual results, and because it is made of poly-L-lactic acid, Sculptra improves volume as well as skin tone and texture. It does this not by filling empty spaces left by a loss of fatty tissues and proteins but by stimulating the body’s own collagen production. As collagen increases, the overall health of your skin improves.

Radiesse

This injectable also prompts collagen production to deliver natural and long-lasting results. It contains microspheres of calcium hydroxyapatite within a carrier gel and instantly restores a youthful appearance. It is more ideal for smoothing wrinkles than plumping areas where volume is lost.

The Choice Is Yours

Depending on what your goal is – to increase volume, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, or both – we can help choose the therapy that’s right for you. In addition, we can ensure you have the most natural looking fillers possible, all while helping you look and feel younger. Give us a call to book your consultation today!

If you have rosacea, acne scars, wrinkles, and other skin conditions, you don’t need to spend your time and money on skincare techniques that don’t work. Instead, you can fix these issues with RF microneedling. At Vibrant Dermatology & Skinbar MD, located in Dedham, Massachusetts, we provide this treatment to people living in the communities of Boston, Dedham, Westwood, Norwood, Canton, Sharon, Milton, Walpole, Foxboro, and Needham.

Does Microneedling With RF Really Work?

RF microneedling is a cosmetic treatment that uses state-of-the-art techniques to address rosacea, fine lines, stretch marks, wrinkles, and other skin issues. This minimally invasive treatment is extremely effective. This treatment’s combination of traditional microneedling methods with radiofrequency energy will affect your deeper tissues and create dramatic changes in your skin.

How It Works

During your microneedling treatment, we will use a specialized needling device to make very small injuries in your skin. The tiny wounds in your skin will disrupt your acne and surgical scars. As we create these injuries, we will also transmit radiofrequency energy into your body. This energy will gently heat up the dermal tissues in your target area.

These techniques are an extremely effective way to enhance the amount of collagen in your dermal tissues. This fibrous protein plays an integral role in supporting and firming the structure of your skin. As your body creates more collagen fibers, the skin in your target area will become smoother and brighter.

What Should I Expect During the RF Microneedling Process?

You’ll receive your RF microneedling treatment during a quick visit to our office. To help your skin respond to this treatment, we will provide you with some skincare rules to follow before your treatment session. For instance, we will ask you not to use topical retinoids like Retin-A for a few days.

During your treatment, we will clean your skin and gently move our microneedling device over your target area. As we bring the device across the surface of your body, it will send radiofrequency energy into your tissues. We will carefully monitor the flow of this energy as we perform your treatment.

Who Is This Treatment Right For?

Microneedling works on all skin types. Further, this treatment can be customized to address scarring, discoloration, stretch marks, and many other cosmetic issues. As a result, you will probably benefit from this cosmetic treatment.

That said, active infections in your skin and other health issues can prevent you from using RF microneedling. We will discuss any health issues that you have and assess the condition of your skin before you receive this treatment. This information will allow us to determine whether you are eligible for this skincare technique.

Change Your Look

Instead of spending your money on ineffective products and treatments, you should treat your rosacea, scars, wrinkles, and other skin problems with RF microneedling. This treatment is a fantastic way to address these issues and achieve a glowing, attractive complexion. Give us a call to schedule your consultation!

If you’ve gone through pregnancy or experienced growth spurts and fluctuations in your weight, you might have stretch marks on your stomach, thighs, or buttocks. Although these marks are harmless, you might not like the way that they look. At Vibrant Dermatology & Skinbar MD in Dedham, Massachusetts, we can minimize these marks with advanced laser technology.

We provide these treatments to people living in and around the Boston, Dedham, Norwood, Westwood, Milton, Canton, Walpole, Sharon, Foxboro, and Needham areas.

Can You Use a Laser to Remove Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks, which scientists call striae, are lines that look lighter or darker than the rest of your skin. These marks are likely to develop when you experience a period of rapid growth. These marks form as your skin stretches and the connective fibers in your skin weaken. Laser treatments are a fantastic way to fade these imperfections and obtain attractive, blemish-free skin.

During your appointment, we will improve the appearance of your skin by using a laser to send energy into your body. This energy will give you smoother, healthier-looking skin. As your skin responds to this energy, the appearance of your stretch marks will be minimized.

How Many Treatments Will I Receive?

When you come to our office for your initial consultation, we will take a look at your stretch marks and discuss the aesthetic outcome that you would like to achieve. Once we’ve examined your body, we’ll let you know how many cosmetic treatments you will need. Although your schedule will be unique, it’s common to receive multiple treatment sessions.

Our treatments are able to minimize your imperfections without harming your surrounding tissues. As a result, you’ll have minimal or no downtime after we’ve treated your skin. That said, we may give you topical creams to rub onto your treatment area. These creams will boost your body’s production of elastin and collagen and enhance the effects of your treatment sessions.

Who Is Eligible for This Aesthetic Treatment?

Before we treat your skin, we will review your medical record to ensure that you are in good enough health to receive your desired treatment. If you are not a good candidate for your preferred cosmetic technique, we can suggest other options that will work for you.

Can I Use Other Methods to Improve My Skin?

In addition to laser treatments, we can use topical creams and microneedling with platelet-rich plasma to improve your appearance. During a microneedling treatment, we will use needles to make very small injuries in your skin. These tiny injuries will allow your tissues to absorb a healing substance called platelet-rich plasma.

Certain dermal fillers can also reduce your imperfections by increasing the collagen fibers in your skin. As these connective fibers build up in your body, your unwanted marks will fade away.

Enhance Your Skin

Your stretch marks don’t have to be a permanent part of your life. Receiving a series of cosmetic treatments is a great way to fade these marks and give your skin a refreshed, attractive look. Contact us today to discuss your options!

Choosing a cosmetic treatment to reduce facial wrinkles can involve reviewing an exhaustive list of options. But at Vibrant Dermatology in Dedham, MA, we would like to simplify this process and recommend RF microneedling. Non-invasive and pain-free, this revolutionary therapy delivers multiple anti-aging benefits at once.

What Is RF Microneedling?

This treatment combines insulated needles with high-intensity energy to target tissues beneath the skin. As the needles make tiny pinpricks in the skin, heat is delivered to kick the body’s healing processes into gear. That is, collagen and elastin production both escalate. Visibly, you see:

• Fewer wrinkles
• Diminished lines
• Firmer skin
• Fewer scars
• Reduced pores
• Improved depressed scars
• Brighter complexion
• Smoother and softer texture

This two-fold approach goes beyond traditional microneedling to further prompt collagen and healing processes. In short, this is lauded as the only treatment of its kind to simultaneously reduce wrinkles and tighten skin.

How It Works

During your session, we apply a topical numbing cream to the treatment area. The treatment device incorporates a cluster of needles to deliver multiple pricks to the skin. We go less than a half centimeter deep, so the actual injury to your face is minimal. At the same time, the needling device sends radio waves directly into the skin that, in the form of heat, diminish wrinkles, age spots, and scars.

The combined therapy of heat and needles causes a chain reaction deep below the skin. Collagen production helps repair tissues for improved tone; elastin restores elasticity and bounce; hyaluronic acid provides much-needed hydration. All of this takes just 20 minutes, but the results are nothing short of remarkable: firmer, rejuvenated, and more youthful-looking skin.

Treatment Areas

In addition to treating fine lines and wrinkles on the cheeks, near the mouth, and around the eyes, this therapy is gentle enough for sensitive areas like:

• Upper and lower eyelids
• Upper lip
• Around the nose

What to Expect

Results can usually be seen immediately and will continue to emerge over the next six months as collagen production increases. For the most robust results, we recommend a series of three sessions. Effects can last a year, and follow-up therapies will help you maintain your results.

Contrary to myths, microneedling does not create holes in the skin. The punctures created by the needles are minuscule – tiny enough that nobody will see them. Immediately after treatment, you may experience some slight flushing that is completely normal. Your face may also feel a little warm, but that will quickly subside.

Who Is This Right for?

• Skin laxity
• Uneven tone
• Dull or dry texture

We do not recommend this therapy for patients with active skin infections, open wounds, or who are pregnant. A history of certain scars and/or some medications and therapies may also preclude you from candidacy. During your consultation, we’ll explore your options to determine the right treatment for you.

A Step Above the Rest

For patients in southwest Massachusetts – including Boston, Dedham, Westwood, Norwood, Canton, Sharon, Milton, Walpole, Foxboro, and Needham – we strongly urge you to try microneedling with RF to revitalize your appearance! Call us today to book your consultation! 

Liquid Lift

• Dermal fillers
• Neurotoxins
• Chemical peels
• Laser treatments

Each individual therapy targets a specific condition to provide cumulative results. Fillers, for example, replace lost volume, while injectable neurotoxins smooth fine lines. Chemical peels improve skin clarity, and laser treatments can correct scars, wrinkles, and laxity.

NeoSkin Rejuvenation

This laser treatment, as stated earlier, tightens the skin for a more youthful appearance. As an added bonus, it also eliminates age spots, redness, and hyperpigmentation. The result is a fresher, more revitalized face achieved in sessions that take between 15 and 45 minutes.

Injectable Fillers

This is where we describe fillers, which all work to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Some also restore volume to areas like the cheeks and under-eye hollows so you more closely resemble your glowy, dewy, and younger self. The fillers we are offer are:

• Juvederm
• Kybella
• Radiesse
• Restylane
• Sculptra

Each works in a slightly different manner to achieve slightly different results. For instance, Juvederm is particularly beneficial for plumping skin and can also be injected into the lips.

Kybella addresses sagging under the chin. Radiesse is ideal for smoothing the skin around the cheeks and mouth. Restylane works much like Juvederm, while Sculptra ignites collagen production to correct deep and shallow wrinkles.

Neurotoxins

Injectables within this category work a little differently from fillers in that they inhibit muscle movement. This occurs only in the specific treatment area and only in muscles that contribute to the appearance of fine lines. Neurotoxins commonly benefit lines in the forehead and around the eyes, as well as sagging jawlines, where the skin is delicate and requires a precise application.

Because they impede movement, these injectables also prevent new wrinkles from forming. You might therefore think of them as key to an ongoing appearance of youth. For patients in the areas of Boston, Dedham, Westwood, Norwood, Canton, Sharon, Milton, Walpole, Foxboro, and Needham, we offer two neurotoxins: Botox and Xeomin.

So Many Options

Anyone who wants to rejuvenate their appearance can benefit from a variety of non-surgical therapies. The only question is: which treatment will you decide upon for yourself? Give us a call today to book your consultation!

What Is Microneedling?

This treatment – also known as collagen induction therapy (CIT) – uses very fine needles attached to a hand-held roller. A healthcare provider gently rolls those needles over the face to make microscopic pricks (not holes) in the skin. By making the tiniest of injuries, this process ignites the production of collagen within the body.

Collagen is a protein vital to skin health. With it, your face looks firm and plump. Collagen also revs up skin cell turnover to slough off the old and reveal the new. The combination of these processes helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. As an added bonus, this therapy also targets age spots, hyperpigmentation, and acne scars.

Facial Application

This therapy can be used throughout the face, including under the chin, on the upper lip, and across the brow area. It is suitable for almost any patient without facial lesions, active infections – including cystic acne, or problems with wound healing.

What Is Ultherapy?

This is another therapy that works below the skin’s surface to provide a more youthful appearance to the face. Specifically, a handheld applicator is used to deliver targeted heat energy to three different layers:

• Surface wrinkles
• Skin
• Muscle

The heat stimulates collagen production in the treatment areas. Because it provides an image of underlying tissues during treatment sessions, it is considered a very precise therapy. It can be further customized with temperature and treatment depth to provide optimal results.

The Benefits

Ultrasound therapy is FDA-approved to tighten skin, and hence, this is the area in which it really shines. Patients see smoother jawlines, tighter necks, and higher brows for a more contoured and fresher appearance.

Which Is Better?

Simply put, both of these therapies yield significant and long-term benefits. Each also provides precise targeting to deliver the results you want, so one shouldn’t be thought of as better than the other. The more appropriate question, therefore, is what concern do you hope to address with treatment?

Comparing Results

CIT is a natural and proven way to rejuvenate the face. Again, it removes wrinkles, which are commonly thought to be the most telling signs of aging, and improves skin clarity and tone.

Ultrasound therapy, on the other hand, helps lift skin in a non-invasive manner. This is a great alternative for those who have considered a surgical facelift but don’t want the recovery period and/or the incision scars.

Patient Profiles

Both treatments are safe for most patients, although ultrasound therapy is more ideally suited to patients in their 30s and 40s who want to combat mild skin sagging. Ultrasound therapy also provides a slightly more comfortable experience with less recovery time. But CIT penetrates deeper to resolve multiple issues at once: skin discoloration, wrinkles, and some sagging.

The Choice Is Yours

Again, we want to stress that neither therapy is necessarily better than the other. It’s a matter of deciding which method you prefer and which targeted treatment you want to receive. During your consultation, we can help determine which fits better with your treatment plan.

As women, we can feel that our hair is our crowning glory. We express ourselves and our personalities with different cuts, colors, and styles. It can be devastating if that glory begins to fade or thin. For black women, hair loss can be especially distressing, as it takes a long time to grow out your natural hair. Here at Vibrant Dermatology & Skinbar MD in Dedham, MA, expert dermatologist Dr. Joyce Imahiyerobo-Ip can discover the root cause of hair loss, and find a satisfying solution to help you look and feel your best self.

How Can Black Women Treat Hair Loss?

In order to treat hair loss, you need to know what is causing it. Different causes require different treatments. That is why a good doctor will spend time with you to work out the potential reasons for your hair loss. If you’re a black woman you need a dermatologist who really understands your skin and hair, as the nature of your skin and hair makes you more likely to have certain conditions.

What Causes Hair Loss?

There are a number of causes of hair loss, and diagnosing them correctly will allow your physician to recommend the right treatment for you. For this reason, it is important to see a dermatologist with specialized training in treating hair loss. The doctor will ask questions about your medical history and lifestyle and will examine your scalp. In some cases, they may also want to take blood samples or a scalp biopsy to diagnose the problem and formulate the best course of treatment.

Health Conditions

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease that affects the hair. Loss of hair from this condition happens when the immune system attacks the hair follicles. This condition can occur at any age, though it is often first noticeable during childhood. Unlike other types of loss, people with alopecia areata experience patchy loss of hair that begins with coin-sized, round, smooth, bare patches where hair once was.

Some women suffer from Androgenetic Alopecia, which is genetic and sometimes known as female pattern baldness. This often manifests in a thinning hairline or widening part. Hormones also play a part in hair growth and thickness; women may notice their hair thinning after the birth of a child or as they approach menopause.

Hair Styles

Wearing your hair in weaves and braids is a great way of switching up your style, and when done right can protect your hair, but it can also pull on the hair follicles and cause breakages. In some cases, it may lead to Traction Alopecia, caused by consistent pulling on the hair. Traction Alopecia may cause red bumps or flaking of the scalp, but if it is not treated can lead to permanent loss of hair.

For Women of Color, it can be a surprise to hear that weaves and braids, which are often touted as the best way to protect your hair when you’re growing it out, can actually cause more damage than they prevent.

Whether you’re having trouble with hair thinning or loss or just want to make sure your hair is as healthy as it can be, don’t delay. Get in touch with us at Vibrant Dermatology & Skinbar MD in Dedham, MA. We help everyone in the Boston, Dedham, Westwood, Norwood Canton, Sharon, Milton, Walpole, Foxboro, and Needham areas: and we can help you!

You may have heard of Hydrafacial—it’s pretty popular. You may have a friend who has had treatments or even had some yourself. But there is an advanced version of this treatment available today you may not yet be aware of. It’s called Aquafacial, and Vibrant Dermatology & Skinbar MD in Dedham, MA is providing clients with this top of the line service. What makes it so special? We’re glad you asked. See the difference between aqua facial vs hydrafacial to know what fits you most.

Aqua facial vs Hydrafacial

At first glance, Aquafacial treatments and Hydrafacial treatments appear to be the same. They exfoliate the skin, extract pores, and hydrate by using infused serums. Both options are good on a variety of skin types, help to even skin tone, smooth wrinkles, improve the look of your pores, and can reduce acne. But that’s where the similarities seem to come to an end.

These two treatments are different in a few ways, but most significant is the contrast in terms of quality and quantity of results.

Personalized for Success

Aquafacial treatments are able to produce better results because they are tailored to your individual skincare concerns, which make for more effective sessions. Our professionals will work with you to make sure every part of the treatment is customized to your needs. This ensures that you will get the best results possible.

Furthermore, you will likely see several more positive results–both short and long-term–with our advanced version versus receiving Hydrafacial treatments. Our soothing sessions revitalize skin using a safe, painless method with no abrasive particles. We produce positive results for patients that go well beyond their original desires and expectations. Let’s take a deeper look at some of the positive results you can experience.

6 Reasons to Get Aquafacial Treatment

1. Improved Level of Volume in Your Skin

By the time we reach our 40’s, many of us start to lose volume in our skin. This contributes to the appearance of wrinkles, a loss in skin elasticity, and skin sagging–like the dreaded “turkey neck.” Even volume distribution keeps you looking young and attractive by giving your features a little lift. In just a day or two after treatment, it’s possible you’ll see a better level of volume in your skin, which can help in the appearance of:

• Smooth skin
• A lean jawline
• Full jowls
• High cheekbones

Increased levels of volume in the skin may also improve skin elasticity, which helps to keep your skin firm. The combination of improved elasticity and increased levels in volume work together to lessen the appearance of wrinkles, sagging skin, and other signs of aging.

2. Continual Cell Turn-Over

Treatments encourage a healthy cell turn-over, a natural process in which we shed off the dead skin cells and replace them with younger ones. This is a critical element when it comes to the health and wellness of your skin. Over time, our skin’s ability to do this weakens, so it’s important to always keep this process functioning at its best.

This unique, non-invasive treatment works to encourage good cell turn-over which results in naturally vibrant skin in the process. You come out of a session with skin that is not only glowing and defiant against signs of aging, but also better able to protect itself from the effects of aging. For this reason, it’s not uncommon that your results may gradually continue to improve in the days following treatment.

3. Improved and Vibrant Skin Texture & Tone

Once your skin has undergone the exfoliation, extraction, and infusion processes, it will begin to reap all the benefits that come along with a radiant and bright appearance. Skin will not only appear smoother, but it will also feel smoother–because it is. Your pores are left free from the clogs and blockages can cause a bumpy and rough skin, and infused with a serum to help even out texture.

A customized infusion helps to restore a natural balance in your pores by supporting healthy functions, as well as neutralizing any undesired issues like oiliness or dry skin. Not only will it have you looking your best, but it will also have you feeling your best too.

4. Helps Sun Damaged Skin

Regular sessions help in keeping skin strong in the fight against sun damage. Even a single treatment can rejuvenate the skin and provide essential benefits. And let’s face it, none of us are ever completely free from the effects of the sun; even with proper protection, we can succumb to sun-damaged skin.

Serious damage can lead to other issues, such as skin cancer, so it’s important to take the right steps in your skincare health to help your skin protect itself.

5. Reduces or Eliminates Acne

After treatment, all the exfoliating, extracting, and hydrating benefits work together to give you pores that are not only clean and free from any current acne but protected from future acne as well. Additionally, it can help with the appearance of scars left over from past acne. Continued treatment encourages the well-functioning skin cells these benefits require.

6. Enhanced Skin Around Eyes

The skin around our eyes can be a difficult area for some to maintain with that youthful look. But these treatments help to make it much easier. The extensive cleaning and hydrating processes are ideal for anyone who struggles with dark skin, crow’s feet, sagging eyelids, or just anyone who wants to add a little lift and firmness to the eye area.

A More Pleasant Experience Than Hydrafacial

Even the best reviews of Hydrafacial are disappointed to admit that the treatment is not completely pain-free. At best, if you ask someone who had a session if the treatment was painful, the response “Not really?” seems to be the consensus. It has even been compared to having a cat lick your face. So while it isn’t deemed entirely unpleasant, it also cannot be considered very enjoyable.

What’s more, often clients will leave those treatments with red, blotchy, or irritated skin due to incorrect add-ons and/or technician error. This uncomfortable sensation may even continue for up to several days after a session. Patients report that results typically last anywhere from five to seven days, with multiple sessions being required to achieve desired results. And a single session can get very costly depending on which add-ons are selected.

Free From Discomfort

Aquafacial is an entirely different experience. During treatment, you will feel no pain–not even slight discomfort. It has been described as feeling like a cool paintbrush moving around your face.

Also, there is no pain or irritation that lingers in the days that follow. Many have had their results last longer than five to seven days and find these results are enhanced and sustained more noticeably in fewer sessions.

Who Can Benefit From This Treatment?

Anyone who is interested in giving a boost to their skin that adds radiance and glow will benefit from this simple treatment. But there are several benefits that make this a superior alternative. Those seeking improvement can see and feel immediate results with:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Elasticity
• Balanced tone
• Vibrancy
• Texture
• Enlarged Pores
• Advanced signs of aging

But the best benefit is that anyone can benefit. Though it is true that everyone has unique skincare needs that require individual plans, we offer many treatment options that address all skin concerns. We will work with you to see if this treatment is the right treatment for you.

What Can I Expect From a Session?

Before treatment, we will work with you to determine what is at the root of your skincare concerns. This will allow us to provide a customized treatment to support your needs. It is best to come to your visit with a clean face that is free of make-up or products. This allows the treatment to work even more efficiently as there is less on your face to begin with.

From start to finish, the entire session is painless, so you will have no need for after-creams or other post-treatment “remedies.” The experience will revitalize your skin and leave you feeling refreshed. You see results as soon as the session is finished, and there’s no recovery time needed. You can schedule treatment for the morning, and be back at work in the afternoon.

The Treatment

The treatment begins with a deep exfoliation process to get rid of the outer layer of dead skin. This important step supports the rest of the treatment in being effective. We then continue with the extraction process. This removes dirt, oil, sweat, and other undesired substances from your skin and from deep within your pores.

Finally, you are given an infusion of a custom treatment serum that is specific to your skin needs. This enhances the benefits of the previous steps by providing the boost of nourishment fresh skin cells need to function properly. It can help leave behind a smooth texture with a youthful glow and radiant finish.

Other FAQ’s

How Long Does Treatment take?

Generally, the entire session can be done in about an hour. Sometimes a consultation or meeting beforehand to discuss specific skincare plans may take longer depending on the nature of your questions and how many you may have. On average, it would be unlikely to spend more than two hours with us for a single session.

When Can I Expect Results?

Results come immediately and with no downtime. You will leave the session with a healthy glow. If so desired, you can even see what was extracted. The treatment encourages and promotes healthy functioning skin cells, so it is even likely you see results continue to improve for days after going through a session.

Are There Any Negative Effects?

Only positive and pleasant experiences result from this treatment. While few may experience a slight pink tone in skin color immediately after a session, this is short-lived. It is only recommended that you wear sunscreen for a few days following a session, avoiding sunlight when possible, but not a requirement to do so.

What If This Isn’t the Right Treatment for Me?

We offer a wide variety of treatments and services that are designed to fit every need for all patients. If one of our specialized cosmetic treatments is not right for you, perhaps one of our medical dermatology services will be. Our entire practice specializes in customized skincare to help you achieve great skin health and well-being.

How Do I Find Out More?

If you’re ready to give your skin the revitalization it deserves, contact us at Vibrant Dermatology & Skinbar MD in Dedham, MA to schedule an appointment today, or speak with one of our professionals to see if this fantastic advancement in skincare treatment is right for you. Together we can get you the healthy, beautiful skin you crave!

Male pattern baldness is a condition that causes your hair to become thinner and less abundant. If you have this condition, you are likely to develop bald patches on your head or a receding hairline. At Vibrant Dermatology & Skinbar MD in Dedham, Massachusetts, we can use several different hair regrowth techniques to treat your hair loss.

If you live in or around Boston, Dedham, Westwood, Norwood, Milton, Walpole, Canton, Sharon, Foxboro, or Needham, read on to learn how our hair loss treatments can benefit you.

Can You Reverse Male Balding?

Male pattern baldness, which scientists call androgenetic alopecia, is one of the most common causes of hair loss. In fact, the majority of men in the United States will develop issues with hair loss at some point in their adulthood.

Since we can use cosmetic techniques to reverse male balding, your hair loss doesn’t have to be permanent. One of the best hair regrowth treatments is platelet-rich plasma therapy, commonly known as PRP therapy. In addition to improving hair loss, this innovative treatment is used to heal muscles, joints, and ligaments.

How Can PRP Therapy Improve My Male Pattern Baldness?

PRP therapy uses growth factors in your blood to improve your hair loss. After we have collected a small amount of your blood, we will purify this sample by putting it into a centrifuge for about ten minutes. This process will allow us to isolate the platelets in your blood. Next, we will use a syringe to inject the PRP substance into the locations where you are experiencing hair loss.

We will instruct you to avoid using harsh shampoos and conditioners for a few days after your appointment. Aside from treating your hair gently for a couple of days, you’ll be able to follow your usual routine.

Can I Use Other Techniques to Address My Hair Loss?

In addition to using PRP therapy, we have a wide variety of other hair regrowth techniques. These treatments include taking topical and oral medications, using supplements, and receiving laser light treatments. Depending on the condition of your hair, we may use a combination of these techniques to improve your look.

Who Is an Appropriate Candidate for These Hair Loss Treatments?

If your hairline has begun to recede or you have bald spots on the top of your head, you are likely to be suffering from male pattern baldness. If this issue bothers you, you should consider receiving a hair restoration treatment.

To craft an appropriate hair regrowth plan for you, we will conduct a thorough examination of your hair and scalp during your initial meeting with us. We may also order blood work or tell you to receive a scalp biopsy. Once we have determined the cause of your hair loss, we will set up a customized hair regrowth plan for you.

Regain Your Hair

Losing your hair can damage your self-esteem and cause you to feel older and less attractive. Fortunately, hair regrowth treatments will address this issue by reversing your male pattern baldness. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!

Whether it’s minor or severe, dealing with acne is never fun, especially when it doesn’t seem like anything you do can manage to control repeated breakouts and flare-ups. If over-the-counter products and treatments have failed you, then you may be searching for a way to save your skin before acne leaves a permanent mark on your skin. At Vibrant Dermatology & Skinbar MD in Dedham, MA we’re confident that we have an acne treatment that will work for you, such as Aerolase.

What Is Aerolase?

Aerolase is a gentle skin rejuvenating laser treatment ideal for the correction of multiple appearance-related concerns. As a non-ablative laser, this treatment can be used for both mild and moderate skin issues, as well as on multiple skin types and tones. In addition to acne-related skin concerns, this treatment can also correct fine lines, mild skin laxity, uneven skin tone, uneven skin texture, and sun damage.

What Kind of Acne Does Aerolase Treat?

Acne has many causes and symptoms that make it frustrating to treat. Often times, it seems like once you get one symptom under control, another symptom pops up to literally take its place. In particular, this treatment is proving to be a powerful solution for a wide variety of acne-related superficial skin concerns, including:

• Blemishes
• Whiteheads and blackheads
• Pimples
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Dark spots
• Enlarged pores
• Scarring

How Does Treatment Work?

This is a non-ablative laser, which means that it does not cause damage to the skin. Instead, this laser treatment utilizes light and energy pulses that seep beneath the surface layer of skin to stimulate the body’s natural regenerative abilities within the sub-dermal layers of skin. This laser treatment is unique to other laser treatments as well, as it targets multiple causes of skin-related issues including melanin, hemoglobin, and water. Each of these factors contributes to the condition and appearance of skin.

The treatment itself involves a few steps, including:

Step One: Prep for Treatment

Because this is a non-ablative laser treatment, you will not feel any discomfort during the treatment. However, you will still have to prepare your skin for treatment, which means arriving at your appointment with a fresh face clean of make-up, lotion, and sun-screen.

Step Two: Global Treatment

Your Aerolase Treatment will first include a global treatment, which is where one of our aesthetic professionals will apply the laser treatment to your entire face. This is done for two reasons; first, the global treatment destroys all acne-causing bacteria on the skin surface that may contribute to future breakouts, and second, the global treatment will ensure the results of your treatment are cohesive.

Step Three: Spot Treatment

The laser device will then be passed over your skin a second time to focus on particular areas of concern, such as current flare-ups, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, redness, enlarged pores, and clogged pores.

What Are Results Like?

Results for this treatment will address all major skin concerns at once. For acne-prone skin, this treatment will help control acne-causing bacteria, minimize breakouts, and resolve blemishes more quickly. Those who have scarring caused by long struggles with breakouts, this treatment will also smooth the appearance of the skin by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, which will smooth and restore skin to an even texture. Enlarged pores can also be shrunk with this treatment, which may also prevent future breakouts.

How Long Do Results Last?

The results for this treatment can last a long time, sometimes for several months at a time. How long your results last will depend on your particular skin type, age, and the severity of your skin condition. Some people will experience results that last for nearly a year, while others may find that results only last for six or so months.

Other FAQ About Aerolase

1. How Do You Prepare for Aerolase Treatment?

Although this is a non-invasive and non-ablative treatment, there may still be some things you need to do to prepare so you can make sure you get the best possible results. We may provide you with pre-treatment instructions before your appointment so you can prep your skin. These pre-treatment instructions may include:

• Do not use exfoliating treatments or products
• Avoid using retinol products
• Do not wear make-up or other face products to appointment

2. What Are Post-Treatment Instructions?

Laser treatments typically involve a few follow-up rules while your skin is still vulnerable in the seven to 10 days following your treatment. We may provide you with post-treatment instructions to follow during this time. Some of these post-treatment instructions may include:

• No direct sunlight and unprotected sun exposure
• Avoid excess heat and sweating
• Use gentle cleansers
• Do not use skin-irritating products
• Do not exfoliate or use retinol products
• Do not use heavy moisturizers
• Always wear lightweight SPF 30 or higher

3. How Many Treatments Will You Need Before You Can See Results?

The number of treatments you will need will depend on your exact skin condition and your appearance-related goals. For the treatment of acne-prone skin, it’s typical to expect about four to six sessions spaced several weeks apart to attain desired appearance goals. You may require fewer or more treatments based on the severity of your acne-related issues.

In general, most people will see initial results from treatment after about a month following the first appointment. It may take a total of six months to fully resolve skin issues and achieve the desired results; this is because the results of this treatment appear gradually as collagen production builds over time and acne-causing bacteria are continually controlled or eliminated.

4. Will You Need Follow-Up Treatments?

Yes, you may require follow-up treatments after your initial treatments are completed. The follow-up treatments will help manage any breakouts before they start, which will protect your results. It’s common for follow-up treatments to occur once every few months. We will help you determine the frequency of your treatment to maintain your results.

5. How Can You Maintain Results?

Other than follow-up treatments, there are certain changes you can make and habits you can instill to maintain your results. Some of these methods include:

Skincare Products and Routine

Using the right skincare products is absolutely essential to controlling acne-causing bacteria and preventing flare-ups before they happen. Those with acne-prone skin might consider using medical-grade skincare products that contain ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or retinoids. If you are interested in using skincare products to maintain results, please let us know so we can help you find the product that works best for your skin type.

Your skincare routine is also essential to maintain results. Those with normal, oily, and combination skin may want to adopt a skincare routine that includes washing the face twice a day, using a toner, and a moisturizer; those with sensitive skin may only need to wash their face once a day, use a toner, and a light-weight moisturizer.

Topical or Prescription Medication

If you have particularly stubborn or severe breakouts, you may consider using topical or prescription medication to treat your skin and control flare-ups. We can prescribe medication that will work for your skin-type and acne-related condition.

Hydration

Drinking enough water each day helps your body filter out toxins, including acne-causing bacteria. Adults should drink at least 48 to 72 oz of water each day for adequate hydration.

Regular Sleep

A regular sleep cycle may also help manage breakouts, as will regularly changing your pillowcase, which may retain acne-causing bacteria. Getting enough sleep allows the body to regulate hormones and the skin to have normal shedding cycles.

Low Stress

Some people have stress-related acne flare-ups which are generally caused by stress hormones that interfere with the normal microbiome of the skin and may cause blemishes to appear, particularly on the forehead and cheeks. Managing your stress may also help you manage your skin.

Hormones

Both women and men can have hormonal acne, which is generally caused by fluctuations in hormones that change the normal behavior of the skin and cause breakouts. For example, it’s common for women to have acne-related issues during the premenstrual cycle. Hormone regulation may help manage your breakouts.

6. Can You Enhance Results With Other Cosmetic Treatments?

Absolutely. You can enhance the results of this non-ablative laser treatment with several other cosmetic treatments that can help control acne-prone skin, as well as help reduce scarring, uneven skin tone, and uneven skin texture. Some cosmetic treatments you might consider include facials, chemical fills, certain dermal fillers, and even manual acne extractions.

7. Is This Treatment Safe?

Yes. This treatment is not painful and does not harm the skin.

8. Can All Skin Types and Tones Use This Treatment?

Yes. Unlike some laser treatments that can only be used on certain skin types and tones, this laser treatment can be safely used on all skin. In fact, the light-pulse energy used for this treatment is one of the only laser technologies that can be used on medium and darker complexions.

9. Is There a Best Time for Treatment?

No. You can have this treatment during any time of the year without fear of complications. As long as you follow the post-treatment instructions to avoid sunlight and excessive heat during your skin’s recovery period, there is no reason why you cannot have this treatment throughout the year.

10. Will You Need a Consultation?

Yes, you will need to attend a consultation appointment before you can have this treatment. The consultation appointment allows us to examine your skin condition, particularly your acne-related issues, to determine if you are eligible for the treatment.

Your consultation will involve a discussion about how the treatment works, reasonable expectations for the treatment, and your overall appearance-related goals. We may discuss any previous treatments you have tried for your acne, including prescription medication, over-the-counter skincare products, and other cosmetic treatments for your acne-related issues. We may also ask for details about your acne-prone skin, such as when your breakouts began and if there is any pattern to your flare-ups.

11. Who Is This Treatment For?

This treatment is for all people who have acne-prone skin, regardless of age, gender, skin type, and skin tone. This is an ideal treatment to address all acne-related skin concerns, as well as other superficial skin concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, dryness, and skin laxity. This treatment may be right for you if you want to:

• Control breakouts
• Prevent flare-ups
• Destroy acne-causing bacteria
• Correct scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Shrink enlarged pores
• Eliminate blemishes

Perfect Acne-Prone Skin With Aerolase

Living with acne-prone skin can be both frustrating and disheartening when it seems like no treatments are working to manage breakouts. One of the best treatment options to address all acne-related skin concerns is Aerolase Acne, a gentle non-ablative laser energy treatment that is compatible with all skin types and skin tones. This treatment can help control flare-ups and perfect acne-prone skin – even acne-prone skin that has resisted all other treatments.