FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many sessions are required to see results?

Laser Hair removal must be done once per month to get the optimal results . Results vary from person to person. You will see some results with one service but the best results occur after 8 -12 sessions.

Can I shave or wax before my laser hair removal session?

You must shave all the hair in the area you are getting treated . If you wax it’s required to wait at least two weeks in order for the hair follicle to come back in.

Chemical peels - What to expect?

Chemical peels help improve discolored skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and scarring while improving your overall skin complexion. We can combine chemical peels with other cosmetic treatments to give you optimal results. 

Chemical peels - How is it done?

Using a brush, we will gently apply the solution containing glycolic acid or salicylic acid.

Chemical peels - Any downtime?

Depending on which chemical peel is used, you will experience dry and mild irritated skin over 7-10 days. We will also recommend skin care post-treatment to ensure optimal results 

Chemical peels - Improvement?

You will notice improvements in both skin tone and texture, giving you a radiant and glowing appearance. 

What is Dermaplaning Treatment?

Dermaplaning is a  skin rejuvenation treatment that uses a surgical scalpel to remove dead skin cells and lift away vellus hair from the face. A cosmetic physician or medical esthetician gently glides the scalpel across the skin’s surface to scrape away this outermost layer of dulling, dry skin cells.

What Are Some Dermaplaning Benefits?

The dermaplaning procedure was originally intended to be used as a method for removing hair and exfoliating the face but it also has many other benefits including:

  • Removes vellus hair
  • Soften fine lines
  • Soften wrinkles
  • Ease hyper pigmentation (uneven skin tone)
  • Treat deep acne scars.
  • Can be used on any skin type

What happens when you get Dermaplaning?

SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics medical aestheticians will clean your face with a medical grade cleanser and use a scalpel tool which looks like a razor gently sliding back-and-forth to scrape off the top layer of the dead skin. The exfoliation and hair removal can leave your skin brighter and smoother . The treatment may soften fine lines and wrinkles and ease hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone. Dermaplaning also is used to treat deep acne scars.

What does the Dermaplaning aftercare involve?

here’s no downtime needed to let your skin heal SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics medical aestheticians will recommend using a broad-spectrum sunscreen of the least SPF 30 in the moisturizer afterwards. You can receive Dermaplaning every 3 to 4 weeks it’s important to remember dermaplaning can be combined with microneedling and chemical peels.

Difference Between Dermaplaning and Shaving?

Another question we get here at SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics is:  Do dermaplaning and shaving produce the same results?  

The short answer is no.   Dermaplaning is a surgical procedure that uses a scalpel to remove dead skin cells and vellus hair Shaving, on the other hand, only trims away hair at skin’s surface. If you want to look like you just had your brows done and remove the top layer of dulling, dry skin cells dermaplaning is a better option than shaving 

What can I expect when getting Dermaplaning?

You can expect dermaplaning to take about 20 minutes. You will feel nothing but a gentle scraping sensation. It is a quick, non-invasive treatment that will leave your skin looking and feeling smooth. You can resume all normal activities after dermaplaning .

How Much Does Dermaplaning Cost?

The cost of dermaplaning treatment varies depending on which area of the face it is being performed, if other procedures are being combined with dermaplaning , and your specific skincare needs. Please contact SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics for more information about dermaplaning costs.

Why Choose SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics for Dermaplaning?

SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics is a state-of-the-art, fully equipped aesthetic center that offers non-surgical cosmetic treatments to help you look and feel your best. We offer laser hair removal treatments, HydraFacial, chemical peels, skin tightening treatments, microneedling injections and dermaplaning for beautiful exfoliation. Our team of experts can also provide other popular services including hair restoration PRP treatment with Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy. If you are looking for the best in non-surgical cosmetic procedures near Sandy Springs GA., come see us at SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics!

What is Microdermabrasion?

It’s common to experience dryness, itchiness, and flaking due to aging. These symptoms are all too familiar for people who take steps to fight the signs of aging. Microdermabrasion is an effective way of removing layers of skin that have become damaged or dead due to external irritants. Our team at Executive Skin Solutions offers anti-aging treatments that are safe to use.

What does Microdermabrasion Do?

During diamond microdermabrasion in Sandy Springs, GA, the physician will remove the top layer of skin using a tool with tiny diamond particles. This process stimulates collagen production and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Our team offers many other rejuvenation spa treatments as well such as chemical peels.

How much does Microdermabrasion Cost?

The price will vary depending on the provider. Executive Skin Solutions offers affordable prices for anti-aging treatments. Contact us to know more abouut costs. Our physicians are highly knowledgeable and work closely with our team to ensure that we provide you with the right treatments for your individual needs.

Diamond Microdermabrasion Benefits?

Microdermabrasion is an effective rejuvenating treatment that works on the face, neck, and other body parts. Following are some benefits:

  • Enlarge pores
  • Deep Acne Scars
  • Uneven skin tone
  • Fine lines
  • Sun damage
  • Melasma
  • Brown spots
  • Age spots
  • Texture
  • Blackheads
  • Wrinkles
  • Old Stretch marks

What happens when you get Diamond Microdermabrasion?

Our team will prepare you for the treatment. You may have to remove makeup before or wear a protective eye mask during the procedure. A topical numbing cream can also be applied if your doctor deems it necessary.

SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics diamond microdermabrasion gently exfoliates dead skin cells off your face and body using a diamond tipped hand tool. At the same time vacuuming the dead skin cells off your face .

 The diamond tips together with strong suction make it possible to exfoliate the skin more truly than other procedures. Our Diamond Microdermabrasion gives us the flexibility of using different suction levels and tips to get into the smallest and largest areas of the face and body to increases blood flow to the skin and that in turn helps to produce collagen.

What does the Diamond Microdermabrasion aftercare involve?

After reeiving your Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion treatment you may experience mild tenderness, swelling and redness which generally go away within a few hours after treatment . SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics medical aestheticians will advise to use a moisturizer to maintain minimize dry and flaky skin. After treatment you may experience minor bruising this is mostly caused by the suction process during the treatment . After treatment you will be able to resume your daily activities immediately. Our medical Aestheticians will advise you to avoid using topical acne medications for at least one day after treatment.

Why Microdermabrasion in Sandy Springs, GA?

SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics is a state-of-the-art, fully equipped aesthetic center that offers non-surgical cosmetic treatments to help you look and feel your best. We offer laser hair removal treatments, HydraFacial, chemical peels, skin tightening treatments, microneedling injections and dermaplaning for beautiful exfoliation. Our team of experts can also provide other popular services including hair restoration PRP treatment with Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy. If you are looking for the best in non-surgical cosmetic procedures near Sandy Springs GA., come see us at SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics!

What is PRP Microneedling?

Micro needling is a skin rejuvenation procedure and method of treatment that creates hundreds of microscopic channels in the surface layer of the skin.

Many people are familiar with platelet rich plasma or PRP, which is becoming more popular for microneedling in Sandy Springs at SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics. Blood can be drawn and spun to obtain the desired results. This is an FDA approved process that helps to improve skin rejuvenation. When your blood is put into a centrifuge it separates out into layers. The red blood cells settle to the bottom and platelets, which have small amounts of growth factor, settle above the red blood cells

Microneedling Benefits?

The microneedling benefits of this treatment include:

  • Dark spots or patches on your skin (hyperpigmentation)
  • Large pores
  • Reduce skin elasticity
  • Scars
  • Stretch marks
  • Sun damage
  • Fine lines and wrinkles

What happens when you get Microneedling?

Our microneedling Aethetician will clean your face and apply numbing cream so you cant feel the needle pricks . The Aesthetician will move a pin shaped tool with tiny needles around your face these needles make small cuts into your skin . The goal of the procedure is to start your body‘s healing process by sending collagen and elastin to patch up the tiny injuries. Collagen helps fill in and smooth out wrinkles . Most people get micro needling on the face, but it can also be done on other parts of the body such as your stomach and thighs to remove stretch marks.

What does the Microneedling aftercare involve?

Because micro needling can make your skin red and sensitive, SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics aestheticians recommend that our patients use the broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunblock, a gentle cleanser and a rich moisturizer during the first 24 hours after treatment.

Our aestheticians would advise you on making sure you also keep your skin hydrated by applying a mild hydrating serum and using a mild cleanser taking care to avoid exfoliating scrub and the days immediately following the session.

Best Microneedling in Sandy Springs, GA

At SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics, we provide you with the best microneedling treatments in Sandy Springs at affordable rates. We also offer free consultations so you can learn more about microneedling and ask any questions you may have. If microneedling treatments in Sandy Springs sounds like the right choice for you, contact SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics today!

SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics is a state-of-the-art, fully equipped aesthetic center that offers non-surgical cosmetic treatments to help you look and feel your best. We offer laser hair removal treatments, HydraFacial, chemical peels, skin tightening treatments, microneedling injections and dermaplaning for beautiful exfoliation. Our team of experts can also provide other popular services including hair restoration PRP treatment with Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy. If you are looking for the best in non-surgical cosmetic procedures near Sandy Springs GA., come see us at SkinMed Laser Center & Aesthetics!