THE SKIN CENTER MEDICAL SPA PITTSBURGH, PA / COLUMBUS, OH
If you’ve been considering taking more control over the aging process, chances are that you have skin care questions. That’s why we end each of our Beauty Blog topics with a link to Schedule your free consultation today! At your complimentary skin care consultation at The Skin Center Medical Spa in Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH, you can explore your skin treatment options based on your anti aging skin care needs, lifestyle and finances. The comment we hear most often from our clients after a consult is, “I wish I had done this sooner!”
At the tender age of 50, I was long overdue for my own anti aging skin care consult with a Skin Center professional. Here’s what I learned—and how you can benefit most from your own skin treatment consultation.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SKIN TREATMENT CONSULTATION
Know your goals. At the Skin Center, we do complimentary anti aging skin care consultations for face, body and veins. To direct you to the most appropriate specialist, have your goals in mind when you schedule your appointment. We will be focusing on your face first, unless you specify an area of the body or a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure you’d like to discuss — such as body contouring, breast enhancement or varicose vein treatments.
Before meeting with a Skin Center professional, sit in front of the mirror and take notes. You’ll be asked what bothers you most about your skin and overall facial appearance. Fine lines and wrinkles? Sun damage or freckles? Scars? Under eye bags or dark circles? Don’t leave anything out. (You won’t want to forget to mention any sagging skin or those little frown lines we call “the elevens” at the bridge of your nose if they bother you.)
Find out if you are mistreating your skin. According to Kim, my new Skin Center esthetician, a whopping 50% of all first-time clients are using the wrong anti aging skin care products! So, bring a list of all the current skin care products you are using and the order in which you are using them. You’ll find out if you’ve been unknowingly compounding problematic skin. For instance, if think your skin is oily, you may be overdoing the exfoliating products causing your skin to overcompensate by producing more oil.
Some common skin care mistakes:
• Misdiagnosing Your Skin Type – Your winter “dry skin” may actually become “combination or oily skin” come summertime. Know your skin type, year round. (link to skin type blog)
• Using The Wrong Skin Treatment Products Or The Applying Right Skin Treatment Products In The Wrong Order – We’ve all got the “junk” drawer for skin care treatment products we think aren’t doing the job. Find out if the problem is the skin care treatment product or the way you are applying it. Some skin care treatment products won’t absorb well if you layer them improperly.
• Using The Same Skin Care Treatment Products For Too Long – Like your hair, your skin can become dull from being too accustomed to certain antiaging skin care products. It may be time to shake up your regimen to wake your skin up.
• Not Sticking To A Skin Care Treatment Routine – Don’t bail on a new skincare routine too soon! Your skin may take time to adapt to a new skin care treatment product. It’s not unusual to expect flaking or mild irritation as your new anti aging skin care products start to work. That being said, some people react to some skin care treatment products better than others. Please call us with any concerns you may have before you decide any skin care treatment product is not working for you. We may fine tune your routine accordingly.
Mention any special occasions coming up. If you have a wedding, class reunion or any other special occasion coming up, let your consultant know. We have certain skin care treatments to give you that special healthy glow for the occasion. It also may be best to wait on using certain anti aging skin care products, laser skin rejuvenation treatments or exfoliating chemical facial peels to ensure you won’t be flaking at the wrong time.
Consider your options and ask questions. At my own appointment, Kim recommended Retin-A and a skin lightener (two of the most advanced corrective products available for home use) to combat my skin’s obvious sun damage. I admitted that until recently, I hadn’t been using sunscreen properly. What I previously thought was “freckling” I now know is seriously self-induced case of “hyperpigmentation.” I asked Kim which skin rejuvenation treatments might be appropriate to help accelerate that correction. She suggested a series of three VI Peel™ light chemical facial peels for the fastest removal of years of sun damage. She also suggested a Vitamin C/Ferulic acid product to prevent years of hidden sun damage from surfacing. When I pointed out my forehead creases, my “elevens” and my slightly sagging jowl line. Kim suggested Botox® Cosmetic injections for my forehead, frown lines and crow’s feet and a Thermage™ Non Surgical Face Lift for my lower face.
After asking questions about those anti aging skin care treatments, I felt that I was prepared to formulate my ideal skin treatment plan based on the upcoming holidays. It was refreshing to know that I wasn’t being pushed into making any decisions right away. It’s also nice to know that there is Care Credit Interest-Free Financing available for easy monthly payment plans, if I choose to spend a little more money on a laser skin rejuvenation treatment.
With the holidays approaching it’s time to get your own glow started! Make your appointment at one of our Pittsburgh, PA or Columbus, OH. Call 1-800-428-1151 now!
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