My new skin care adventure: Laser Genesis and Hydrafacial
On October 10, 2019, I started a new round of skincare to stimulate the collagen on my face for more glow, smoothness and to improve the elasticity of my skin. I was starting to notice that my skin was looking and feeling dull and grainy which doesn’t match with my body skin at all and I was starting to get worried because I don’t want to give a bad impression when I go to an event and people see me!!!
The other day I went to this event and met this blogger and I got blinded by the perfection of her skin and that is exactly the kind of reaction I want from people when they see mine, this might sound shallow but here the thing, beautiful skin is a sign of health and self-care.
I was able to finally meet Dr. Ferdouse Sartawi at her Silhouette MD Clinic and right away she got into checking my skin and recommending what type of treatments I would need and being very specific in her explanations. In my case, it was a mix of hydro facials and laser genesis every 15 days. So here I am enjoying the benefits.
HydraFacials are less painful than the hand-extracted ones and Laser Genesis is also less painful than other treatments in the market. Your face only gets a little red for a short period of time after the treatment and you can see right away the glow on your face. So far I am happy and I am just starting this journey.
Dr. Ferdouse Sartawi
HydraFacial:
Only HydraFacial uses patented technology to cleanse, extract, and hydrate. HydraFacial super serums are made with nourishing ingredients that create an instantly gratifying glow in just 3 steps:
CLEANSE + PEEL
Uncover a new layer of skin with gentle exfoliation and relaxing resurfacing.
EXTRACT + HYDRATE
Remove debris from pores with painless suction. Nourish with intense moisturizers that quench skin.
FUSE + PROTECT
Saturate the skin’s surface with antioxidants and peptides to maximize your glow.
What is Laser Genesis?
Laser Genesis is a nonablative laser that kick-starts collagen production to repair signs of aging and sun damage. It uses micropulse technology, firing short bursts of energy so quickly that it doesn’t damage the skin’s surface. In the hands of an experienced provider, it can safely treat fine lines, uneven texture, dullness, redness, rosacea, enlarged pores, and acne scars, all without downtime.
One of the major benefits of this laser treatment is that it is much less likely to trigger hyperpigmentation in patients with dark skin, unlike many other lasers. Laser Genesis can be used to safely treat sun damage anywhere on the face or body. It’s also often combined with other treatments and procedures for better results.
What are the pros and cons of Laser Genesis?
Pros:
Laser Genesis is a very low risk procedure
It is compatible with all skin tones
The treatment is a noninvasive and there is no pain involved
There is no downtime involved, just mild redness that will resolve in a few hours
It has a high patient satisfaction rate (94% on real self)
The laser treats skin conditions such as rosacea and acne with some people reporting life changing results with these issues. It can also help treat fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, uneven skin tone and scars.
Laser Genesis can be combined with many other treatments such facials and peels.
It stimulates collagen production over time which will helps maintain the youthful appearance of the skin.
Cons
Multiple treatments are required (recommendation for initial treatment is 6 sessions followed by monthly maintenance treatments) which can be cost prohibitive for some people.
The treatment does not treat deep wrinkles or severe sun damage. More aggressive laser resurfacing treatments such as Sciton’s Halo are needed for that.
Effects are gradual. since it’s a noninvasive procedure It will take several weeks to see results (although some patients with rosacea and acne will see a difference after as little as one session).
If want t learn more about the treatments you can contact Dr. Sartawi here: fsartawi@smdwellness.com