skin care procedures…

There are a variety of different procedures to consider when you visit Paces Skin Spa. The following will help you plan your next visit, or you can contact us to speak confidentially with an experienced professional about the procedures you are evaluating.

Fractional Laser Resurfacing

For patients who can not afford the down time associated with operating room lasers, Paces offers non ablative laser treatments, using the Palomar Starlux 500®, which can improve skin tone and allow a quick recovery. The laser penetrates beneath the skin surface to the dermis where it heats the tissue and initiates a healing process that forms new, healthy tissue. This results in a fresher and more youthful skin tone. The skin may have a pink tone for about a week but generally patients can return to work and other activities without any recovery time. A series of treatments at 3-6 week intervals is usually required to achieve the desired result. Treatments can be directed to most areas of the body including face, neck, arms and hands.

Photofacials

Sun and the natural aging process cause cumulative damage to the skin leading to imperfections such as sunspots, rosacea, and spider veins. Photofacials, using the Palomar Starlux 500® can be an effective way to treat these conditions with the added benefit of no down time. The laser emits light which is absorbed by the pigment in sunspots and blood vessels. The light gets converted to heat which then dissolves the pigmented cells and shrinks the blood vessels. After a series of treatments, there will be a clearing of discoloration, rosacea and vessels, creating a more smooth and even appearance to the skin. Typical treatment areas include the face, arms, chest, back and legs. This procedure is also known as IPL (Intense Pulse Light).

Laser Hair Removal

Our on-site laser, the Palomar Starlux 500®, can permanently reduce or remove unwanted hair which is problematic for both men and women. The laser beam targets the pigment in the hair follicle without damage to the surrounding skin. It can be used on small areas such as chin or upper lip, larger areas like an underarm or bikini region, or even sizable surfaces such as a leg or back. The duration of your individual treatment will depend on the area being treated and typically several sessions are necessary to capture a large portion of the hair follicles at various growth stages. The treatment can be associated with a slight stinging sensation but you may return to work and other daily activities immediately following a treatment.

Facial Peels

Our facial peels remove the superficial layers of skin leaving fresh, renewed skin not yet damaged by the sun. The process also stimulates the skin to produce new collagen for smoother skin texture. In this manner, a facial peel can improve fine lines and skin discoloration caused by the sun. They can also be useful to control acne. Paces offers several types of facial peels and our aesthetician will evaluate your skin to determine which type is best for you. There may be a period of redness and flaking skin for a few days after your peel, and our aestheticians can recommend skin care products and make up to use immediately after your peel as well as long term to maintain results.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is designed to create smoother and healthier skin. It relies on the diamondTome™ Skin Resurfacing System that gently abrade and polish the skin to remove damaged and flaking skin cells and uncover the silky new skin beneath the surface. The process will stimulate circulation, remove impurities and stimulate production of new skin cells and collagen. The treatments take between 30-60 minutes and you can return to normal everyday activity immediately after. It can take multiple treatments to see improvement in skin imperfections, followed by less frequent maintenance visits. Treatments are usually spaced 2-3 weeks apart.

Endermologie

Endermologie is a non-invasive technique for reducing the appearance of cellulite, the LPG Cellu M6® Keymodule machine. Cellulite often shows up as dimpling on the skin, sometimes called the cottage cheese look, even in those who are fit. The look of cellulite does not necessarily diminish with weight loss and liposuction fails to address this top layer of fat under the skin.

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