Posted April 25, 2024
Did you know that April is Rosacea Awareness Month? Rosacea effects almost 400 million people worldwide. Today, we’ll be talking about what exactly rosacea is, and how we treat it here at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery. What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by redness in the cheeks and T-zone […]
Read MorePosted March 26, 2024
Facials are a fantastic way to treat the skin, but it’s important to know what type of facial is best for you. The Diamond Glow is a great option for exfoliation and luminous end results but is often compared to the popular HydraFacial. Here at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery, we prefer Diamond Glow […]
Read MorePosted March 04, 2024
Our blog today is focused on a new treatment here at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery: Skinvive! This newcomer to the injectables market is the first and only Hyaluronic Acid microdroplet injectable indicated to improve cheek skin smoothness. What does this mean? Essentially, Skinvive is an injectable form of Hyaluronic Acid, which most people […]
Read MorePosted July 25, 2023
Today, our blog is about one of our most popular procedures here at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery: The Platinum Facial! A Platinum Facial combines both SkinPen micro-needling technology and the power of PRP (Plasma Rich Protein), your body’s own liquid gold, to provide a powerful mixture of rejuvenating, fine-line reducing, and collagen-boosting results. […]
Read MorePosted June 13, 2023
As warmer weather approaches, it is becoming even more important to remember to wear your sunscreen! Below, we bust 5 common misconceptions about SPF, to help you protect your skin. 1) You don’t need to wear sunscreen when it’s cloudy. From the time the sun rises to when it sets, you are being exposed to […]
Read MorePosted April 26, 2023
In recent years, the importance of a good skincare routine has seemingly taken the world by storm. With social-media’s current spotlight on skincare products, it’s becoming more and more common to purchase a new serum or moisturizer when it contains certain buzzwords: things like “vitamin C”, “niacinamide”, “peptides”, and “retinol”. These ingredients and many others […]
Read MorePosted March 22, 2023
Here at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery, we offer several laser treatments to meet our patient’s various needs. Today, our blog focuses in on BBL, or Broad Band Light Laser, designed to target skin concerns such as hyperpigmentation and redness, as well as to help stimulate collagen production. Below, we asked our medical aesthetician […]
Read MorePosted March 09, 2023
In our last post, our blog featured an interview with one of our patients about their experience with the HALO laser treatment. This week, our CANS-certified nurse, Kristi, will be answering some more questions and going further in depth about HALO from a provider’s point of view! Read on to find out more about this […]
Read MorePosted February 23, 2023
Do you deal with dull, aging skin and hyperpigmentation? The HALO laser might be for you! HALO – a hybrid fractional laser – uses a combination of ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to treat both surface level and deeper skin concerns, such as melasma, sun-damage, and signs of aging. Below is an interview with our patient, […]
Read MorePosted February 13, 2023
Have you ever dealt with discomfort and stains on your favorite shirts due to excessive underarm sweating? Want to avoid the hassle of a deodorant that never lasts and leaves unsightly white marks on your clothes? miraDry is the only FDA-approved treatment for reducing excessive perspiration in the underarm area, also known as hyperhidrosis. It […]
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