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Patient Experience: Platinum Facial

Posted 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. […]

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Staff Favorites – Skincare Products!

Posted July 12, 2023

This week, we have asked our Wake Plastic Surgery team to tell us about some of their favorite products here at the MedSpa! We carry several medical-grade skincare lines here at our office, and our staff can never seem to get enough. Read on to find out more about some of our star skincare products, […]

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5 Common Myths About Sunscreen!

Posted 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 […]

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Aesthetician Education – Lip Filler with Emily!

Posted May 09, 2023

The following is an interview with our Nurse Injector, Emily, about one of our most popular injectable procedures: lip filler! Read on to find out more, or check out our informational page on filler, here! What is lip filler? Lip filler is a gel-like substance that, when injected into the lips, will add volume and […]

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What Is Medical-Grade Skincare?

Posted 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 […]

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Aesthetician Education – HALO Laser!

Posted 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 […]

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My Experience with the HALO Laser – I Got My Glow!

Posted 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, […]

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Patient Interview: miraDry Experience

Posted 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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Patient Interview: Submental Liposuction Experience

Posted January 30, 2023

Have you ever wanted to do something about that stubborn pocket of fat beneath your chin, but find losing weight hasn’t gotten you the desired effect? The submental area (under the chin) is nearly impossible to target with diet and exercise alone. Below is an interview with one of our patients who received liposuction to […]

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FAQ: Smooth PDO Threads with Emily!

Posted January 18, 2023

Here at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery, we are constantly searching for new techniques and services to bring to our patients. One of the most recent additions to our menu are Smooth PDO Threads – to learn more about this new treatment at our MedSpa, we asked our Nurse Injector Emily to answer some […]

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