Chris Gagnes

Reverse Signs of Aging Using Chemical Peels

The idea of reversing the signs of aging is extremely appealing to many people. As we get older, there are so many things about our appearance that change. For example, the condition of our skin is not what it used to be. In our youth, we have skin that is well-hydrated, firm and plump. As the years go by, this situation dramatically changes. We are left with skin that is dull, damaged and definitely not as firm and hydrated as it used to be. Chemical peels are a great solution that can help you reverse some of the common signs of aging and help you look younger.

Chemical peels have been tested time and again and have consistently produced fantastic results for many types of people with varying skin conditions. Because no two people are exactly alike, we offer many different types of chemical peels. Lighter chemical peels can be used to treat skin issues such as brown spots and fine lines and wrinkles while improving the overall health of your skin.

Deeper problems, however, require deeper treatment. Sun-damaged or more deeply wrinkled skin would benefit more from a phenol or TCA peel. We often recommend these peels for clients who are dealing with more deeply set wrinkles, difficult brown spots and problems with skin texture.

Clients who want to target acne, age spots, melasma and fine lines would benefit from the gentle ReVitalize Peel, while Face-A-New is designed to improve the tone and texture of the skin and promote future healing by kick starting collagen production. Both of these peels can be safely used on almost every skin type.

So why do chemical peels work? For one, they work in the same way that other skin treatments that include exfoliation do. It helps get rid of the outermost layers of skin that mostly consist of dead skin cells, oil and dirt. Once this layer is removed, the more youthful and fresher looking skin underneath is revealed. Next, many chemical peels encourage the skin to start producing more beneficial substances, like collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, all of which help your skin look hydrated and young.

Many have noticed that after just one chemical peel, their fine lines have disappeared. In many cases, these fine lines are simply the result of the top dead layers of skin that are creasing. This is why even lighter peels can do much to improve the appearance of fine lines.

Chemical peels are among the most effective treatments available when it comes to reversing the signs of aging on your skin. Whether you are dealing with fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage or acne, we will likely be able to find a peel that works for you.

The specialists at Facial Aesthetic Concepts are proud to provide many different types of chemical peels for almost any skin concern. Contact us today at any of our three offices in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo or Rancho Santa Margarita to schedule a consultation to learn more about how chemical peels can keep your skin looking its best.

Is Non-Surgical Body Contouring Right for Me?

Non-surgical body contouring has changed the way that medical professionals are able to help individuals remove unwanted fat from their body. It has given people a wide variety of options. However, you may not really know if it is something that is right for you. The following tips can help you when determining if non-surgical body contouring is the right step for your particular circumstances.

The more you learn about non-surgical body contouring treatments, the better. When you understand how they work and why they work, this will not only help you to determine which is the right option for you, but it will also help you to have realistic expectations for what each procedure can do. So take the time to do research online as well as to call our clinic at Facial Aesthetic Concepts and schedule a consultation. Both of these things are going to help you to see what is available and then determine which procedure is best for you.

One of the things that you are going to see right away is that most non-surgical body contouring procedures are designed for individuals who are pretty close to their ideal weight. They are not designed for people who have lots of weight to lose. So if you have more than 40 pounds or so to lose, it is a good idea for you to first use diet and exercise. If you have used diet and exercise for years without getting satisfying results, we can talk to you about other weight loss methods we have available. Eventually, body contouring procedures may be right for you.

How do you feel when you look at yourself in the mirror? Do your eyes immediately go to places on your body where you have unwanted fat? Does this cause you to have low self-esteem? If you are genuinely bothered by these pockets of fat on your body, it would be recommendable for you to do something about it. There is no reason for you to feel bad about your appearance. There are treatments that are available. Not only will removing fat from your body improve your physical health, but it can improve your mental health.

You need to evaluate why you are thinking about having a body contouring procedure done. When you come in for your consultation, we are going to ask you about your goals. We have seen time and again that when people have procedures done in order to impress others, they usually do not feel satisfied with the results. This is something that you should want to do for yourself, not in order to try to impress others.

Each type of non-surgical body contouring procedure that is available has its benefits. Contact Facial Aesthetic Concepts today to learn more about each option. With offices in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita, we will be happy to help you get your ideal body.

Improve Your Overall Appearance with a Facelift

It is true that there are a variety of different non-surgical treatments that can help you look younger and healthier. The vast majority of these treatments are extremely effective. However, for a lot of people out there, there will come a point when non-invasive treatments no longer produce satisfying results. It is usually at this time that a person starts thinking about a facelift procedure.

Having a facelift done is one of the best ways to take years off your appearance. Studies have revealed that an individual can expect to look anywhere from five to 10 years younger after having a facelift performed. However, before you decide if this is the right treatment for you, there are a few things to take into consideration.

Not everyone is familiar with what exactly a facelift will actually be able to treat. So, you may be wondering if you will be able to correct bags under your eyes with this treatment. Facelifts are not designed to specifically address this issue. So, it may be necessary for you to have an eyelid lift performed at the same time. However, a facelift on its own may be able to improve the way under eye bags look because it will improve your overall appearance. You can get more details about this when you come in for your initial consultation.

Each facelift is going to be designed in order to meet the specific needs of the client. Since no two individuals are exactly the same, no two facelift surgeries are going to be exactly alike either. However, there are general guidelines that are usually followed when it comes to a facelift. It will start by fully sedating the patient. The surgeon may then tighten the muscles, remove excess skin, and reposition fat and tissue. The idea is to leave the most natural-looking results.

If you have found that non-surgical and non-invasive treatments are no longer helping you look your best, a facelift may be the best option for you. Get in touch with us at Facial Aesthetic Concepts in order to learn more.

We would be happy to answer all of your questions and help you determine if this is the right procedure for you.

Facial Aesthetic Concepts has offices in San Clemente, Rancho Santa Margarita and Aliso Viejo. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

Benefits of a Fat Transfer Procedure

Fat transfer procedures have become one of the most popular techniques in the world of cosmetic surgery. This type of procedure allows you to tap into the potential of unwanted fat in your body in order to transform it into something useful. If your face is lacking volume, a fat transfer procedure can do wonders for you. This is a natural approach that can help you to sculpt your facial features in a way that makes you look and feel more attractive.

How Does Fat Transfer Work?

When you choose this procedure, fat is harvested from an area on your body where you have excess fat. Once the fat is removed, it must go through a purification process. The purified fat can then be injected into parts of your face where you are lacking volume or where lines and/or wrinkles are present. It’s a procedure that gets rid of fat where you don’t want it and shifts it to a place where it can enhance your features.

How Can a Fat Transfer Procedure Benefit Me?

If you want to enhance the appearance of your face, you may want to choose fat transfer as the best way to achieve your aesthetic goals. If you are upset by the signs of aging that are written on your face, choose this procedure to remedy the problem. You can fill in hollows and wrinkles with your own fat. You may even use your own fat to plump up your lips.

Is Fat Transfer Right for You?

In order to be considered for this procedure, you must have enough fat to spare. Once you have a fat transfer procedure, the results will last. If you want to pump up the volume more, you can always consider another procedure to enhance your results. This is a natural solution that can help you to make the most of what you already have.

Talk to Our Plastic Surgeon About Fat Transfer

If you are ready to get rid of your excess fat in order to use it to enhance your facial features, a fat transfer procedure at Facial Aesthetic Concepts could be the ideal solution for you. We have offices in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to learn more about this innovative procedure.

Chin Up, Buttercup, With ThermiTight!

Did you know about our non-surgical treatment to address loose neck and jawline tissue. This treatment, ThermiTight, both tightens the lax neck skin as well as remove the fat that gives a full, fatty looking neck. Despite our extensive experience of over 3,000 face and neck lifts, this treatment may be the right fit for you vs. surgery.

What Is ThermiTight

ThermiTight is a safe, effective procedure that works by delivering precisely controlled thermal energy under the skin to the targeted tissue, causing immediate shrinkage.

The Difference Between ThermiTight vs. a Neck Lift

ThermiTight can be combined with simple fat suctioning and in some cases a more traditional neck lift. Traditional neck lifts tighten the underlying fibromuscular layer of the neck while removing excess skin. The ThermiTight system involves the use of a small, blunt probe. This probe is placed under the skin to accurately heat both the fibromuscular layer and the skin by controlling meticulous temperature parameters with internal thermostats and thermal imaging cameras. The result is skin that is stronger with more collagen and elastin as well as a tighter muscle layer.

What To Expect When Getting ThermiTight

The procedure is performed with local anesthesia. The procedure takes 30 minutes and 45 minutes with liposuction. A removable velcro chinstrap is worn for about 2 days after the treatment. The neck tightening begins as early as one week as the mild swelling reduces and the heated tissue contracts. Gradual tightening progresses over 6 months with improvements in some patients continuing for up to a year. Keep in mind that these results last years.

The Advantage Of ThermiTight

Convenience, as ThermiTight is performed in our office. Time-saving, as this treatment takes less than one hour.
Comfortable, as there is minimal discomfort and downtime. You can return to your normal activities in a matter of hours. Lasty, it is long-lasting. Results improve over time, and the effects have been shown to last several years.

Get Rid of Your Double Chin with a Neck Lift

It is very unlikely that you will ever hear a person say that they like their double chin. In fact, there are individuals out there who are so bothered by their double chin that it causes them to feel very self conscience. For some, it even causes them to wear clothing that help hide their double chin. This doesn’t have to be you. A neck lift may be just what you’ve been looking for to eliminate your double chin.

When To Consider A Neck Lift

A neck lift is a perfect way to get rid of a double chin that is the result of excess skin or a mixture of excess skin and excess fat. The vast majority of individuals who have had a neck lift are very happy with the results. They love the way that they look and feel after the procedure is done. They have much more confidence and feel like they are a completely new person. In many cases, they even look younger, since loose skin and also be tightened during the procedure.

What To Expect

It is important to emphasize that a neck lift is a surgical procedure. For one thing, this means that you need to have good overall health in order to qualify for the treatment. When you come in for your initial consultation, we are going to ask you a lot of questions about your health and any medications you may take. We also want to be sure that you are fully aware of what the procedure can really do for you. Some individuals have surgical procedures done in order to improve their appearance for others. When they do not get the positive reaction that they expected, they feel disappointed. So, you must also have good psychological health in order to qualify for a neck lift.

Next Steps

The more you can learn about a neck lift, the better. This is going to help you to understand how you will look after treatment and what you can do in order to put yourself in the best position to heal afterward. During a consultation at Facial Aesthetic Concepts, our team can address whatever questions or concerns you may have about this procedure as they determine if it is right for you. We have offices in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. Contact us today to schedule an appointment to learn more!

CoolSculpting + Athletes

Are you athletic and active, but have certain areas of your body with a little extra fat (thighs, hips, love handles, abs or those irritating armpit puffs)? An area where no matter what you do, exercise or diet, it will just not go away or firm up? Have you considered CoolSculpting, but thought you would be cheating your workout efforts? As frustrating as it can be, even fit people accumulate unwanted fat in certain areas of the body. Even more so as we get older. For the most part, active people are considered to have low body fat. Although that may be true, it does not mean they are immune to unwanted fat deposits.

As we get older, some fat cells can become resistant to diet and exercise. This often results in fat build up in areas of the body (thighs, hips, love handles, abs or those irritating armpit puffs) which fortunately are all treatable with CoolSculpting.

This amazing treatment works by permanently reducing the fat cells in the targeted area through a process called cryolipolysis. Cryolipolysis is the non-invasive reduction of fat deposits to reshape body contours. The exposure to cooling (“fat freezing”) destroys fat cells.

How Does CoolSculpting Work?

As we describe how the process works, imagine the following with me. Think of a glass of water which is still fluid whether in a refrigerator or sitting out in room temperature, unlike butter, which gets firm in the fridge and softens when sitting out. Butter = fat cells. Fat cells freeze into a hard-ish mass when in colder temperatures. Water based tissue (muscle and skin) can handle the cold better than fat which then allows the CoolSculpting treatment to freeze fat cells without damaging the surrounding tissue.

The CoolSculpting applicator is applied to the desired area for 45-75 minutes (depending on area) causing the fat cells to crystalize and die. This results in a permanent reduction of about 25% of the fat cells in the area. Over the next three months, the body disposes of the dead fat cells naturally through our lymphatic system, some seeing dramatic changes in as little as 4 weeks.

CoolSculpting is non-invasive with no downtime! You can return to your active lifestyle immediately. The best part is that the fat cells that were eliminated will not regenerate! As always, keeping a healthy diet and regular exercise routine helps maintain your weight, and CoolSculpting is not a weight loss treatment.

No surgery
Zero needles
No discomfort
Zero downtime

Call us today to schedule your complimentary consultation!

ThermiVa – Time to Feel Restored

Let’s have an honest conversation, ladies. Life and aging doesn’t just affect our faces, it impacts our entire bodies – including down there. Crow’s feet might crease your makeup, but vaginal changes can impact our lifestyle, ability to participate in activities, confidence and even our relationships. With that said, we want to introduce you to Thermiva, the first and only temperature-controlled radio frequency system to treat vaginal laxity, dryness and stress induced incontinence. This treatment is a new noninvasive, non-surgical, in-office vaginal rejuvenation treatment that has no downtime. On top of all that, it is painless.

Who Should Consider ThermiVa?!

ThermiVa uses controlled therapeutic, radiofrequency energy to contract and tighten the labia and vaginal wall which lifts the ligament that can cause stress-induced incontinence. It also stimulates collagen that helps in tissue and nerve healing as well as increases moisture. During the treatment, a small temperature monitored probe gently heats the internal and external tissue to a desired temperature to ensure optimal results and safety. The best part, ThermiVa only takes 30 minutes! No pain, no downtime! You just go back to life as usual feeling more CONFIDENT!

When choosing ThermiVa, we do recommend a 3-treatment series package that is spaced one month apart. Although, many patients have been satisfied with one or two treatments. You will most likely see and feel the effects of your treatment right away, and the effects can last up to a year! ThermiVa is very safe with little to no side effects.

What sets ThermiVa apart compared to other feminine rejuvenation treatments?

No stinging or discharge
It is non-ablative
No pain or downtime
Affordable
Instant Results

It’s time to Reclaim -> Revive -> Restore

“ThermiVa was terrific! I have already noticed a difference in the appearance and texture. I had some incontinence issues and I have already noticed improvements after one treatment!” – Actual ThermiVa Patient

More Information

For optimal results, a series of three treatments is recommended for all patients, followed by a treatment every 6-12 months depending on your personal goals. Click here to see testimonials.

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