Wisdom and experience aren’t the only things that come with time—outward signs of aging on our skin, faces and bodies catch up with all of us at some point. We don’t have to suffer through the signs of aging that affect how we feel about ourselves and our place in the world. If you notice your skin isn’t as tight or smooth in places as it used to be, you have more choices than surgery or just grinning and bearing it. Call Allure Enhancement Center in Lafayette, LA to discuss Ultherapy.

What Is Ultherapy?

This is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment, cleared by the FDA, that uses ultrasound therapy to dramatically improve the appearance of the chin, neck, brows, and chest. Ultrasound energy is directed, at the appropriate temperature, to deep layers of the skin to promote the body’s production of collagen. Collagen is the structural protein that gives youthful skin its smooth, supple and taut appearance.

Unlike surgery and other invasive measures that need to cut or pierce the surface of the skin, Ultherapy uses its energy to bypass the surface, leaving it unharmed, while stimulating collagen production deep within the lower layers of skin. Because this treatment uses ultrasound imaging, it allows your practitioner to see the layers of the tissue they want to target and focus the energy on the exact location that will get the best results.

Micro-focused ultrasound stimulates your collagen production so your skin will lift and tighten. Unlike a facelift that might deliver drastic or jarring results, your results with Ultherapy will be gradual and natural-looking, with zero downtime.

Why Choose Ultherapy?

It’s important to partner with a skilled provider who will take the time to listen to your areas of concern and the results you’d like to see. When you consider other treatments and procedures, there are several factors to contemplate.

Invasiveness

Many people who experience skin laxity, sagging and wrinkles aren’t yet ready for surgical intervention. While no therapy can duplicate the results of a facelift, that surgery requires preparation, significant after-care, and downtime. While surgery is generally safe, it carries with it certain risks not inherent in a non-invasive therapy.

For those clients who have already gotten a facelift, this therapy can help them maintain their results. This therapy completely bypasses the surface of the skin, not requiring a scalpel or needle to get results. This eliminates the risk of surface tissue damage and scarring.

Effectiveness

Unlike other treatments, Ultherapy can reach the very foundation of the skin. Other treatments can only reach shallow layers of the skin, providing superficial results that rarely address skin laxity in any significant way.

Safety

Ultrasound technology has been used in medicine for more than half a century. It has a proven track record of safety and has been cleared by the FDA to provide lifting on the chin, neck, and brow. It’s also been cleared to improve lines and wrinkles on the chest or decolletage.

What to Expect

When you decide this is the treatment you want to achieve your desired results, there is no preparation necessary. You can enjoy your normal work, social and exercise routines right before and immediately after your session. You’ll be asked to leave the area to be treated makeup-free, but even that isn’t necessary if it’s too inconvenient, as your provider will clean the area to remove any excess oil or debris.

An ultrasound gel will be applied and the ultrasound device placed on the treatment area. Your provider will use ultrasound imaging to correctly direct the energy to tissue depths that will provide the best results. Depending on the area to be treated, sessions will last between 30 and 90 minutes.

After your session, you can resume your normal routine with no restrictions. Some clients will schedule their appointments during their workday and go back to work immediately after treatment. You can reapply makeup to the area before heading out.

Results

Because your body’s healing process is kick-started at a deep level, results come on gradually. Clients love this attribute of Ultherapy because it makes them look naturally youthful and not as though they’ve just had “work” done. Results slowly appear over three to four and even up to six months after treatment. When results peak, a firmer profile and appearance are achieved as collagen levels are successfully increased.

How much collagen is produced is based on the individual, and everyone’s levels are different. This also determines how long the results last. This treatment won’t stop your aging process, so many clients choose to have follow-up sessions one to two years down the road.

Most clients only require one treatment, though some will opt for another to get more dramatic results depending on their level of skin laxity and areas being treated. Not only is this a fantastic treatment for clients not wanting to have surgery, but it works well for people who want to extend the results of previous facelifts.

Complementary Anti-Aging Treatments

Your practitioner may recommend other treatments, based on your areas of concern, to maximize your overall results and help you accomplish all your esthetic goals.

Injectables

One of the best treatments to achieve immediate results for moderate-to-severe lines and folds is an injectable. There are two major types: Botulinum toxins and dermal fillers.

Botulinum Toxins

While the name can be off-putting, this is the most performed cosmetic treatment in the world. The most recognizable of this family is BOTOX. Botulinum toxins are neuromodulators, meaning they block impulses from the nerves so they don’t reach the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles.

As we age, the expressions we’ve made our whole lives create wrinkles over the muscles we have used to make those expressions. When injected into the targeted muscles, they relax. As the muscles in your face relax, the skin and wrinkles over them smooth. Most clients see results about a week after treatment, and those results can last up to four months. If the client has a routine of follow-up appointments, their results can be consistently maintained.

If you’ve noticed lines because of smiling, frowning and other facial expressions, talk to your practitioner about botulinum toxins. These injectables can address:

• Frown lines
• Bunny lines on the side of the nose
• Forehead wrinkles
• Crow’s feet

Dermal Fillers

Another popular treatment, this family of injectables offers instant filling of folds and lines on your face and can also address lost volume in your mid-face region. As we age and lose some of our facial structure, our skin falls to fill in the new hollow areas, causing wrinkles, folds, and fallen cheek and temporal areas.

Most fillers are made with a form of hyaluronic acid: a sugar our bodies produce to keep our skin hydrated. As these smooth gels are injected into lines and folds, they instantly plump those areas, resulting in a more youthful smoothness and lifted appearance. Other fillers can restore defined cheekbones and even proportions that have become hollow over time. They restore plumpness to the face, creating a younger profile and overall youthful appearance.

There are many dermal fillers to choose from and only your practitioner can help you decide which specific one is right for you, your areas of concern, and your desired outcomes. Results can last up to two years and are easily maintained through a consistent schedule of follow-up appointments. This family of injectables can address a myriad of concerns like:

• Nasolabial folds
• Marionette lines
• Vertical lip lines
• Thinning lips
• Lost volume in cheeks, cheekbones, and temples
• Chin lines
• Acne scars
• Nose wrinkles

Skin Resurfacing

One of the major causes of a dull and aged appearance is the dead skin cells and debris on the top layers of skin. There are treatments to help your skin regenerate cells by producing more collagen. When that happens, lines are filled in, pigmentation corrected, and the appearance of acne and acne scars diminished.

Microneedling With or Without PRP

Microneedling, or collagen induction therapy, is well established in the esthetic world for successfully resurfacing the skin. A handheld device is passed over the skin, and its hair-thin needles created micro-perforations.

These small pinpricks are micro-channels into deeper layers of the skin. Our bodies see these as small injuries it needs to heal. Collagen production is increased, and new, healthier, and more youthful cells replace the current layers of skin.

PRP

PRP, or platelet rich plasma, can be added to this treatment to enhance results and further increase the effectiveness of this therapy. This powerful serum is derived from a sample of your blood that has been separated in a centrifuge. The plasma is what your body first sends to repair injuries on the skin. When the PRP is applied to the face after microneedling, it signals your body to increase its healing process and produce even more collagen.

These treatments are a fast, easy and comfortable way for you to achieve natural-looking results with no downtime. Microneedling and PRP can address:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Hyperpigmentation
• Acne scarring
• A dull complexion

Chemical Peels

Another popular skin resurfacing option is a chemical peel. These treatments are applied to the skin and gently exfoliate the top layer or layers of skin, depending on the peel chosen. As the dead and dull skin cells slough off, younger-looking, more radiant skin is revealed. Clients can choose from three types of chemical peels:

• Superficial—a mild peel for minor skin discoloration and uneven texture
• Medium—a stronger peel that penetrates deeper layers to address age spots, fine lines, and moderate skin discoloration
• Deep—the strongest peel for the most dramatic results, this treats shallow scars, moderate lines, and defined age spots

Results can be immediate and only get better as a few weeks go by and your body creates more collagen. Clients can enjoy younger-looking, glowing and vibrant skin. While some clients may achieve the look they want after just one treatment, others may choose to have multiple peels done to maximize their results.

Other Treatments

Your provider will discuss all the options available to you and help you pick the one just right for your concerns. Other treatments to discuss with your skincare specialist are:

• Dermaplaning
• Specialized facials
• HydraFacial
• Dermalinfusion
• Kybella
• Sclerotherapy
• Laser services
• Fat treatments
• Permanent hair removal

Schedule a Consultation

The first step to a more youthful, vibrant and confident you is to schedule a consultation with an expert skincare professional. Call Allure Enhancement Center in Lafayette, LA to ensure you’re in the right hands and will achieve the best results. Our qualified and compassionate staff wants to enhance your natural beauty and appearance, not change it. We know you want to look and feel your best, no matter what your age, and we are committed to helping you achieve just that.

If you suffer from dull skin, you are not alone. Environmental factors, like the sun, can cause our skin to age prematurely, resulting in fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tones. At Allure Enhancement Center, located in Lafayette, LA, we offer dermaplaning and other treatment options to fight off dullness and give you a more youthful appearance.

Exfoliating with dermaplaning is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that aids in the reduction of acne scars, blemishes, dullness, dry skin, fine lines and wrinkles. It can also enhance your skin’s brightness by removing unwanted peach fuzz. If you are looking for a treatment that is easy and effective with no downtime, demaplaning may be right for you.

What Are the Benefits of Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning treatments have many benefits. It is a popular treatment for those looking for smoother skin without invasive treatments or abrasive chemicals. These exfoliating treatments help with dullness, blemishes and bothersome peach fuzz.

Brighter, Smoother Skin

As time goes by, our skin holds on to excess oils, premature aging signs, and dead skin cells that cause blockages and fine lines. By exfoliating the top layers of skin, you will start with a fresh layer of healthier, smoother skin. Once dead skin cells are removed, you are left with a younger, healthier complexion.

Dullness, brought about by sun damage and environmental factors, can make us look older than we are. Dermaplaning can erase those dull signs and give your skin a brighter glow.

Remove Unwanted Peach Fuzz

Peach fuzz, although natural to our faces, can sometimes grow in excess and become an unwanted distraction. Peach fuzz often appears on our face in pictures. It can catch the light and draw attention to itself. It can also ruin makeup routines by providing an uneven base to work with.

Peach fuzz can result in clogged pores, leading to breakouts and blemishes. Oil and dirt often buildup around peach fuzz follicles causing unsightly and uneven blemishes and skin texture.

By removing peach fuzz on a regular basis, our skin is able to breathe more. This helps our skin appear much smoother. It also gives specialized skincare products a better chance to sink in to deeper skin layers and have greater results.

Bothersome peach fuzz commonly shows up along our jawline or around cheekbones. Removing the unwanted peach fuzz is harmless and an easy way to brighten skin and improve texture.

Safe, Effective and Comfortable Treatments

Dermaplaning is safe and effective for almost all skin types. These treatments are easy and quickly performed in our office. The device used by our knowledgeable and trained team members glides over your skin at a 45-degree angle while you are comfortably lying down in one of our specialized chairs. It doesn’t require any harsh chemicals or abrasive tools. It simply removes dead skin cells and peach fuzz, leaving your skin fresh and rejuvenated.

Non-Invasive and Non-Surgical

One major benefit to these treatments, and a top reason why they are so popular, is that the treatments are non-invasive and non-surgical. You don’t have to worry about long recovery times that require extensive healing, or invasive treatments that carry more risk.

No Downtime

Our exfoliating treatments are easy and safe. There is no need for you to stay at home to recover since there is no downtime required. Treatments can even be performed on your lunch break, allowing you to carry on with your day as you had planned. There is nothing easier than improving the appearance of our skin without having to worry about downtime. Our schedules are as busy as ever, and seeking safe, effective treatments that work within our hectic lives is a key component as to why dermaplaning is so popular.

What Can I Expect From Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is a cosmetic treatment that exfoliates the top layers of your skin. This safe treatment can be compared to shaving. During your treatment, one of our highly trained team members will use a device containing a blade to gently skim your face. This process removes dead skin cells, peach fuzz, scar tissues, and other things like dirt and oil, from your skin.

The process of exfoliating leaves your skin feeling fresh and looking much healthier. By removing the peach fuzz, you will notice immediate results, and over time, as your body produces more collagen in response to the treatment, you will continue to notice improvements in your skin’s overall texture and smoothness.

Boosting collagen and elastin production in our bodies gives our skin a more youthful appearance. Collagen helps reduce sun damage, acne scars, and dullness. Collagen is a protein found naturally in bodies. It’s the glue that keeps our skin healthy and firm. This is why treatments that rely on collagen production see great results! We are naturally improving our skin’s texture by boosting something our bodies are already making.

How Should I Take Care of My Skin After Dermaplaning?

Since there is no downtime needed, after your treatment you are fine to continue your day as you normally would. You may want to consider special creams or serums that can help in rejuvenating the newer, healthier skin. It will be important to stay out of the sun immediately after the treatment.

Having the right expectations are important. When you meet with our trained professionals during your initial consultation, we will discuss your skincare goals and all the specifics of each treatment option.

Ongoing Care

After your treatments, it’s important to remember that peach fuzz will grow back after a few weeks, so you will most likely want additional treatments or to have an ongoing treatment plan. You may continue to use any skincare products you have.

Healthy Lifestyle

Living a healthy lifestyle before and after treatments is key to achieving the best results. This includes having a positive attitude, eating healthy and wearing sunscreen on a daily basis.

Damage from the sun is one of the biggest factors in pre-mature aging and dull skin. The sun can wreak havoc on your skin’s brightness and smoothness, causing dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. Wearing sunscreen daily will help fight off the sun’s harmful rays and keep your skin looking its best.

Hydration

You should always drink plenty of water before and after any treatments you have to help your skin achieve its best results. Having hydrated skin helps in the healing process and gives skin a more youthful appearance.

Skincare Products

After exfoliating treatments, your skin will be in an optimum state to accept specialized anti-aging skincare products. New skin allows products to reach deep layers of your skin, causing maximum benefit. After treatments may be the right time to add special creams, serums or moisturizers to your skincare regime.

Other Treatments

It may also be a good idea to followup dermaplaning treatments with other treatment options. During your consultation, we can go over other services available to discuss what might work best for you in achieving your skincare goals. Some of the additional treatments we offer are:

• Sclerotherapy
• Microneedling
• Microdermabrasion
• HydraFacial and dermalinfusion
• Chemical peels

Are You a Good Candidate?

Our exfoliating treatments are non-invasive and non-surgical, which makes them great for anyone looking to rejuvenate their skin in a way that won’t require long downtimes or harsh, abrasive chemicals.

As we get older, our bodies produce less collagen, resulting in fine lines and wrinkles. By boosting our skin’s production of collagen, we can benefit from these treatments no matter what age we are.

You will most likely be a good candidate if you are looking to improve your skin from the following:

• Excessive peach fuzz
• Dullness
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Blemishes
• Acne scars

During your initial consultation with our team members, we will help you decide if these treatments are the best option for you and your skin.

Who Benefits From This Treatment?

Those who live a healthy lifestyle and have positive and realistic expectations will benefit the most from these treatments. It’s important to take care of our skin whether or not we are having treatments performed.

Many people will see instant results in their skin’s overall smoothness with the removal of peach fuzz, but over time, as your body produces more collagen, you will notice subtle enhancements.

Exfoliating treatments are great for all skin types and all ages. They are also great for both men and women. Our office can help men who need a refresh in their skin’s health. By removing dead skin cells, we can help your skin breathe and expose new skin below, helping with acne scars, dry or dull skin.

When Should I Receive Treatments?

Since there is no recovery or downtime, treatments can be done at any time. These are not abrasive treatments, and the exfoliation only removes dead cells and peach fuzz. The main healing and rejuvenation of your skin comes from the boost in collagen that your body will naturally create.

Many people like to start a skincare exfoliating treatment well in advance of any special events or vacations. This gives your skin time to rejuvenate and for collagen production to take place before your planned activities.

How Many Treatments Should I Have?

Most likely you will want more than one treatment, but this depends on your skin and your goals. Peach fuzz typically grows back after a few weeks. To achieve the best results from exfoliating treatments, you should continue to do them on a regular schedule. During your initial consultation, a member of our staff will go over a treatment schedule with you and discuss all your options.

What to Consider Before a Treatment?

You should plan to avoid the sun immediately after a treatment. Make sure you are living your best, healthy lifestyle by drinking lots of water and wearing sunscreen on a daily basis.

The treatments are easy and quick and can be done in the middle of the day. You can return to work or your normal daily routine after the treatments.

Next Steps

If you are considering dermaplainging or one of our other skincare treatments to improve your overall appearance and skin health, the next step is to meet with our trained, professional team members. If you are looking for smoother, brighter and fresher skin, or if you have bothersome peach fuzz, you could benefit from our treatments. During your initial consultation, we will discuss any concerns you have and go over a treatment plan that meets your skincare goals.

Schedule Your Consultation Today

We invite you to schedule your initial consultation today at Allure Enhancement Center, located in Lafayette, LA. We are here to answer any questions you may have and discuss all of our treatments and skincare solutions. Don’t wait another day to have healthier, brighter and smoother skin. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!