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!

What Is a Facial?

This is one of the most basic and essential of all skin care treatments. It involves a multi-step process, and each step performs a different task so that collectively, this therapy leaves the skin feeling clean, smooth, and refreshed.

But this therapy is not just one treatment. Instead, it is a collection of modalities used together, including masks, peels, exfoliations, cleansers, and skincare products. Additionally, these therapies can be regularly repeated to provide the best results.

Which Choice Is Best for Your Skin?

To answer this question, we must first understand what kind of skin you have. From there, we can select the treatment that is best for you.

Acne

The root cause of acne is clogged pores. The goal of treatment, therefore, is to remove existing pimples and prevent new ones from developing.

• In the Clear: a three-step treatment that detoxifies skin and destroys acne
• Aqua: exfoliates and uses serums for improved skin health
• Chemical peel: fully customizable and provides deep exfoliation
• NeoClear Laser: delivers heat energy to clear bacteria and build collagen

Spots and Hyperpigmentation

Skin tone can diminish for any number of reasons, including aging, sun damage, and acne scars. Treatment, therefore, works to restore a natural glow and improve clarity.

• Illumination: features a hand-picked selection of skin brighteners
• Aqua: features a pigment lightener safe for all patients
• Chemical peel: removes damaged surface layers to eliminate scars
• Illumination Laser: heat energy that seamlessly removes spots and melasma

Sensitive Skin

Under this label falls a mixed bag of conditions, including redness and rosacea. This makes sensitive skin hard to treat, but we can address multiple concerns at once without irritating or drying.

• Red, Red Go Away: employs gentle, soothing products that calm irritation
• Aqua: rebalances sensitive skin with a 3-in1 treatment
• Chemical peel: hydrating ingredients improve acne and stop redness
• Red, Red Go Away Laser: delivers gentle energy to rejuvenate the skin

Dry Skin

Many times, people try to treat dry skin by slathering on thick layers of multiple products. But this can lead to other concerns, including clogged pores, when the real issue was likely imbalanced pH levels.

• Tall Drink of Water: contains hydrating ingredients safe even for sensitive skin
• Aqua: adds hyaluronic acid to the skin to stop dryness
• Chemical peel: soothes redness and sensitivity
• Tall Drink of Water Laser: gently improves redness

How They Work

• Cleansing
• Exfoliation
• Massage
• Mask
• Moisturizer

Right for You

Almost any type of skin – or any combination thereof – can benefit from these treatments. They are completely safe and incorporate products and techniques designed to address your concerns.

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.

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?

Scar treatments can produce visible, effective, and immediate results. Without treatment, these unwanted marks should heal naturally until they almost entirely disappear, but the process can take months or years. Would you like to speed up the process of fading and minimizing the appearance of scars? We can recommend various cosmetic treatment plans at Vibrant Dermatology & Skinbar MD in Dedham, MA. We can help you see a visible difference in your scar so you can be confident in your skin.

How Effective Are Scar Treatments?

It’s not easy to remove scars naturally, but thanks to cosmetic and medical innovations, you can now choose from several effective treatments that can remove, fade, or minimize them. In our practice, we are proud to deliver various services to help you find the best solution that will bring you closer to your aesthetic goals. Most of these treatments require zero downtime. Meanwhile, more invasive treatments, such as surgical operations, will involve a moderate amount of rest.

If you have decided to undergo a scar removal treatment, we usually recommend you to practice adequate sun protection after all treatments. It’s also a good idea to maintain a good skincare routine and avoid excessive sun exposure or stress. By closely following our recovery directions, you can ensure the effectiveness of the treatment and the best possible outcomes.

Laser Therapy

Laser scar treatment is successful at minimizing the presence of wound scars. This treatment option uses concentrated light energy to remove or exfoliate the skin’s outer surface. It induces the development of new, healthier skin cells to cover damaged skin cells or scar tissues. Laser scar treatment may minimize the following skin imperfections:

• Warts
• Age spots
• Wounds and acne scars
• Keloids

Keep note that while laser therapy offers many cosmetic benefits, it does not completely erase a scar or restore the skin’s appearance before the damage or injury. Laser therapy can minimize the development of an elevated scar following surgery and reduce pain and itching in the scar area.

What Type of Scar Is Best for Laser Treatments?

When you suffer from a skin injury or damage, the body will naturally heal the wound or inflammation. On the affected site, a scab grows to shield the wound from germs during the injury. This scab inevitably falls off by the end of the healing process. Most of the time, the skin beneath a scab is often the same color as the rest of the body. However, a scar may develop after a scab falls off, depending on the injury.

These scars can fade with time or become lighter. When this type of scarring is treated with laser energy, the outer layer of the affected skin surface may be dissolved and eventually removed. The treatment can effectively smooth the skin to enhance its tone and appearance. Laser treatment may also be used to target and decrease the redness of the scar tissue’s blood vessels. It penetrates the skin surface to stimulate new skin cell development.

Treatment Aftercare

You’ll need to protect your skin from the sun after a laser scar treatment. Recovery times vary, but your skin may take as long as ten days to recover. When your skin suffers from prolonged sun exposure, it’s possible for you to grow another scar.

How Many Laser Treatments Will You Need?

Laser scar therapy does not make a scar disappear. Instead, this treatment is designed to make a scar less visible. We can arrange a set of laser treatments to give you long-lasting results and the most progress. You won’t experience downtime with this type of treatment, but you will still need a number of laser treatments to see the desired effects.

Silicone Dressings

Silicone gel sheets are like soft wound covers made up of polymers. They may be attached to a mesh or cross-linked with a cloth. Silicone dressings may be used to treat hypertrophic and keloid scars by enhancing their appearance and preventing them from forming.

Improperly closed surgical wounds can result in the development of hypertrophic scars. It is also true if you’ve suffered from excessive stress, wound infections, and severe burns in the injured area.

How Effective Are Silicone Dressings for Scar Treatment?

Silicone dressings may penetrate deeper layers of the skin to minimize visible skin scars over time. They require special attention while being used, but they can effectively reduce scars gradually in some cases. Silicone dressings also have the added advantage of healing the scar faster than gels.

Silicone strips, on the other hand, are made of an ultra-thin silicon layer. You will mostly need to wear it 24 hours a day. As advised by your healthcare provider, you can position your silicone strips across the scar formation region. These strips are auto-dried, allowing them to dry on the skin within five minutes of application.

Does It Work for Everyone?

Silicone dressings can effectively help reduce redness, discomfort, and scar tissue development as your skin heals. Ideally, the dressing should match your natural skin contours well so that the items are not too noticeable. However, it is essential to remember that the results and experience you may get from silicone dressings can differ for each individual.

Silicone dressings are most appropriate for high scars. They are also useful for avoiding or treating hypertrophic scars and keloid scars. When using silicone dressings, many people have observed the following benefits:

• Reduction in scar-texture
• Improvement in scar color
• Reduction in height or the elevation of the scars

Dermal Fillers

Many scar filler treatments are available for acne scars on the market. They can suppress and enhance the scar’s appearance after you have suffered from inflammation or skin trauma. Depending on your goals, it’s also possible for you to mix and match numerous scar filler treatments. However, you’ll need to set realistic expectations and understand that you can’t possibly return to perfectly normal skin after treatments.

Dermal fillers with hyaluronic injections are most used for indented scars that heal below the normal skin tissue layer. This treatment option involves almost no downtime and delivers quick results. You may get dermal fillers as scar treatment twice a year.

The Most Popular Types of Dermal Fillers for Scars

Juvederm, Radiesse, and Restylane are the most common dermal fillers for acne scars. These injectable fillers can reduce the presence of a particular type of scar and enhance your skin’s texture. The acne scar filler’s efficacy depends on which part of the skin is treated and its condition.

Restylane acne scar fillers have an efficacy of up to nine months. Meanwhile, Radiesse acne scar fillers are expected to minimize the appearance of scars for up to a year. Lastly, Juvederm’s acne scar filler’s efficacy lasts from roughly nine months up to a year.

What Is Hyaluronic Acid?

Dermal fillers for scar treatment are often made from hyaluronic acid. This substance is naturally occurring in the human body. You can customize your treatment according to your skin conditions after we have conducted a skin assessment. Most of our patients report satisfactory results after dermal filler treatments for scars.

Topical Medications

Topical agents can also be used to treat the appearance of scars that cause redness and discoloration on the skin. They can also be applied to help avoid more outbreaks and scars. Dermatological agents may help to get rid of dark spots and minor acne scars. Mild acne scars can theoretically be treated with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, which are active ingredients in various facial cleansers and gels.

Retinoids

Topical retinoids, also known as retinol, are widely used as a keratolytic agent. This substance is effective in treating dark spots and acne scarring. It works by removing dead skin layers so that healthier, newer skin can resurface. The typical examples of topical retinoids are:

• Tazorac
• Differin
• Tretinoin

Keep note that these substances can negatively affect pregnancy and are thus not recommended for pregnant, breastfeeding, and women trying to conceive.

Tretinoin

Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide are commonly used to treat blemishes and acne scars. For the best results, you should avoid further skin damage when treating acne scars. Many topical drugs, such as topical antibiotics, can minimize breakouts well. As you experience fewer acne breakouts, it will be less likely for you to develop new acne marks.

If you have sensitive skin, it’s essential that you take special care when using topical medications. The wrong dosage and use of these items can cause dry, unhealthy skin. If we prescribe these for your benefit, we’ll also suggest that you use oil-free moisturizers to prevent skin dryness.

Surgical Treatments

Plastic surgeons are also experts when it comes to the treatment of scars. By using modern techniques and reconstructive treatments, it’s now possible for you to enhance or minimize the appearance of scars. Surgery can be used to remove excess scar tissue, repair the underlying skin and other soft tissues, and reduce their development after an operation.

Scar Revision

Scar revision operations can effectively reduce the presence of a scar and help the skin blend with it. When a surgical incision heals, stitches or sutures may alter the appearance of a wound scar. Wounds forming after an injury can cure unevenly, causing the formation of elevated and bulging scar tissue.

Scar Removal

Keloids that far exceed the original injury margins may be removed through surgical scar removal. In this way, we can rebuild the surrounding skin and tissues while restoring the underlying structure as much as possible. We can also remove a sizable hypertrophic scar, a thickened, broad, often raised scar. We may also repair the incision with special cosmetic treatments during the operation, contributing to a smaller, less visible scar.

For wounds covering large areas of skin, like burn scars, for example, you may choose to have a reconstructive surgical treatment, such as skin expansion. In the skin expansion, we first insert a tiny ball under the skin next to the scar. We then use the extended skin to replace the damaged or burned skin while conducting surgery. The fresh skin naturally heals, and you’ll get to enjoy the appearance of a more natural skin texture and even tone.

Effectively Eliminate Unsightly Scars

While the development of scars is usually normal and inevitable, many people still find them inconvenient and bothersome. Do you prefer to remove them entirely or at least minimize their appearance? Contact Vibrant Dermatology and Skinbar MD in Dedham, MA today to explore the possible treatment options for your scar. Scars are a natural part of healing, but it doesn’t mean that you must live with scar tissue that brings nothing but frustration or discomfort.

Having more than one aesthetic concern is perfectly normal, but it can make finding the right treatment a little more difficult if you want to address all of your aesthetic concerns at once. At Vibrant Dermatology & Skinbar MD in Dedham, MA, we are proud to offer IPL treatment for a variety of aesthetic concerns to anyone in the Boston, Dedham, Westood, Norwood, Canton, Sharon, Milton, Walpole, Foxboro, or Needham areas.

What Is IPL Treatment?

Intense pulsed light is a type of laser-based treatment that is revolutionizing what laser treatments can do. At our clinic, we use Spectrum, which is more flexible and versatile than many other laser treatments on the market. Spectrum can treat a wide variety of aesthetic concerns, including:

Hair Removal

Hair removal treatments are those that significantly reduce the amount of hair grown by hair follicles on virtually any area of the body, such as the face, underarms, chest, stomach, back, and legs.

Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Laser treatments for anti-aging have the ability to stimulate the production of collagen within the dermis to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on most areas of the face, as well as greatly reducing skin laxity on the cheeks, chin, and neck.

Acne and Acne Scarring

Light pulsed technology is capable of both killing acne-causing bacteria at the source, as well as breaking up old scar tissue from previous acne break-outs to smooth the skin surface, close enlarged pores, and reduce post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Vascular Reduction

Vascular reduction refers to the correction of visible spider veins, varicose veins, and broken capillaries visible on the skin surface. This works because the laser energy heats the damaged blood vessel and causes it to collapse over time.

Pigmentation

Pigmentation on the skin is a superficial concern that refers to dark spots and sun damage associated with aging.

Tattoo Removal

Intense pulsed light can also remove tattoos from the surface of the skin to painlessly return skin to a blank canvas.

How It Works

Intense pulsed light is laser technology that works by generating thermal heat, which penetrates the sub-dermal layers of skin to heat tissues and stimulates the body’s natural regenerative response, including the acceleration of wound healing and the production of collagen.

Spectrum technology is also diverse enough to injure hair follicles to slow the growth of hair and gently heat pigment in tattoos to aid in their removal. This non-ablative laser can also correct vascular issues on the face and body.

Are You a Good Candidate?

Good candidates for this unique laser treatment include anyone who has one or more of the aesthetic concerns listed above. If you want to perfect the surface of your skin, reduce visible signs of aging, correct vascular issues, slow hair growth, or remove tattoos, then this treatment is likely right for you.

Take Advantage of the Diversity of IPL Treatments

Whether you only have one aesthetic concern or you have multiple, treatments with Spectrum can be your all-in-one solution too all of your superficial appearance concerns.