Are You a Candidate for Microdermabrasion?

Posted on by Dr. Y Anthony Nakamura

Microdermabrasion is a popular non-invasive treatment that can rejuvenate your skin by removing dead skin cells and impurities. At Accent on You in Arlington, TX, we offer this treatment to help you achieve a smoother and more radiant complexion.

Skin Conditions Treated by Microdermabrasion

This treatment is particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with a variety of skin conditions, including those looking to improve:

Sun-Damaged Skin

Microdermabrasion can help reduce the appearance of sunspots and uneven skin tone caused by prolonged sun exposure.

Fine Lines and Wrinkles

The procedure can smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, giving the skin a more youthful appearance.

Acne and Mild Acne Scars

By unclogging pores and removing dead skin cells, microdermabrasion can help reduce acne and the appearance of mild acne scars.

Uneven Skin Texture and Tone

Microdermabrasion is effective in treating uneven skin tone and texture, making the skin appear smoother and more even.

Melasma and Hyperpigmentation

Microdermabrasion can help lighten areas of hyperpigmentation and melasma, leading to a more uniform complexion.

Who is Not a Candidate for Microdermabrasion?

Ideal candidates are those without recent sun exposure or tanned skin, as these factors can affect the treatment’s effectiveness. Additionally, individuals should avoid using photo-sensitizing products or prescriptions for two weeks before and after the procedure to ensure optimal results.

Why Choose Accent on You?

At Accent on You, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized care and exceptional results. Our team, led by Dr. Y. Anthony Nakamura, is dedicated to ensuring patients’ comfort and satisfaction throughout their cosmetic journey. We serve the Arlington, TX area and are committed to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals with the utmost professionalism and care.

Schedule a Consultation Today

If you’re considering microdermabrasion and want to find out if you’re a suitable candidate, we invite you to schedule a consultation with us. At Accent on You, we offer complimentary consultations to discuss your skin care needs and develop a personalized treatment plan. Contact us today to take the first step towards healthier, more beautiful skin. Serving Arlington, TX, and the surrounding areas, we are here to help you look and feel your best.

The Salt Facial vs. Microdermabrasion: Which is Right for Me?

Posted on by Dr. Y Anthony Nakamura

Is your skin losing its luster and vitality? Salt Facials and microdermabrasion stand out as powerful skin rejuvenation treatments, and at Accent On You, we offer both. But how do you know which to choose? Both therapies have unique advantages, so it’s critical to know the differences to determine which one will meet your needs.

Let’s take a look at the two treatments so you can make the right decision for you.

What Is A Salt Facial?

The Salt Facial is a three-step procedure used to rejuvenate the skin. It combines natural sea salt, ultrasonic laser energy, and LED phototherapy. It starts with the application of pure sea salt to the skin. As it’s gently blasted across the face, it will remove any debris and dead skin cells and address acne and congested pores.

Next, ultrasonic energy increases blood circulation and nourishes the skin with nutrients, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants.

Lastly, LED phototherapy is used to rejuvenate skin cells, further improve circulation, and provide you with glowing radiant skin. It also targets acne-causing bacteria and increases collagen production.

The treatment can work to address issues like acne scarring, stretch marks, enlarged pores, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven texture, uneven pigment, and sun damage.

What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a specialized procedure that removes excess sebum and contaminants from the environment from the skin. The process starts with a gentle cleansing and then a second cleanser with an exfoliating scrub. A light lactic acid is then applied to the skin and allowed to dry. From there, a diamond-tip microdermabrasion wand exfoliates the top layer of dead skin and removes excess sebum. Specific skincare products are then applied to the skin along with sunscreen.

The Differences Between Salt Facial and Microdermabrasion

There are a number of differences between a Salt Facial and microdermabrasion. While they may address similar skin issues, they are two very different skin treatments.

Exfoliation method

Salt Facial

The salt facial uses pure sea salt that is gently blasted over the skin to exfoliate it. The treatment helps address acne and congested skin by efficiently eliminating dead skin cells and surface debris and cleaning out clogged pores.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion uses a diamond-tip wand to exfoliate the top layer of dead skin. It removes excess sebum and environmental contaminants and cleans out clogged pores.

Nourishment and Replenishment

Salt Facial

The Salt Facial uses ultrasonic energy to provide minerals and antioxidants to the face. The treatment also improves the efficacy of any skincare products you’re using.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion does not include a unique phase for supplying the skin with extra nutrients or antioxidants.

Collagen Stimulation

Salt Facial

The Salt Facial uses LED Phototherapy to treat numerous skin issues and signs of aging while encouraging collagen production in the skin.

Microdermabrasion

While microdermabrasion does not include LED phototherapy, the process does stimulate collagen production and improves and increases elastin in the skin.

Treatment Frequency

Salt Facial

How often you should have a Salt Facial varies depending on the skin’s needs and concerns, but it’s recommended to receive the treatment at least once a month.

Microdermabrasion

How often you get microdermabrasion treatment depends on your skin, your goals,  and what your provider advises, but the typical recommendation is to get microdermabrasion every four to six weeks for three to six sessions.

Who is a Candidate for Salt Facial or Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion candidates are people over 18 years old who haven’t recently been exposed to the sun or who don’t have tanned skin. We also recommend avoiding the use of photosensitive cosmetics or prescriptions for two weeks before and two weeks following your microdermabrasion treatment.

Salt Facial candidates are any individuals with early signs of aging, acne scars, stretch marks, uneven tone or texture, or age spots.

Schedule a Consultation

Still unsure which one is right for you? Schedule a consultation at Accent For You today, and our med spa staff can help you determine the right skin treatments for you and your skin concerns. Call us at our Arlington, TX office at 817-417-7200 or use our online contact form. We can’t wait to help you achieve your aesthetic goals!

Med Spa Offerings at Accent On You

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Are you looking for a non-surgical solution for your dull or aging complexion? If so, we have a large selection of med spa treatments available at Accent On You in Arlington, TX to help you look and feel your best! Read on to learn more about these treatments and how they can benefit you.

Facials and Chemical Peels

When you look in the mirror, are you pleased with your complexion? If your answer is “no”, then it may be time to try out a facial or a chemical peel. At our office, the Accent On You Signature Facial is our most popular choice, with a variety of specialized cleansers, masques, vitamins, steam, and more to help address your skin needs. We also perform dermaplaning and extractions to remove any dead skin cells, unwanted peach fuzz, and clogged pores for a radiant complexion.

Individuals who are particularly unhappy with the appearance of sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, or a dull complexion can benefit from a chemical peel. We offer a selection of chemical peels to address your skin goals, including TCA Peels to treat sun damaged skin, and MicroPeels to address fine lines and wrinkles, dullness, acne breakouts, and more.

Injectable Treatments

Injectable treatments are an effective solution to many signs of aging such as lines and wrinkles, loss of facial volume, and thinning lips. At Accent On You, we offer many different injectable treatment options to combat unwanted signs of aging. Our selection includes:

  • Juvéderm®: This hyaluronic acid-based filler is injected under the skin to smooth out lines and wrinkles and folds in the midface.  It can also be used to restore lost volume in the midface and augment the lips. Depending on the treatment area, results can last for one year.
  • Restylane®: Restylane® is also a hyaluronic acid filler that is formulated to restore volume in the nasolabial area as well as add fullness to the lips. Results can last up to six months.
  • Restylane® Silk: This formula was created specifically for sensitive areas such as the undereye troughs, acne scarring, and cheek depressions. It can also be used to augment the lips.
  • Botox®: Botox® is a neuromodulator and works by temporary relaxing the treated muscles so that they cannot contract and cause lines to form. The most common areas treated with Botox® include the forehead, crow’s feet, and frown lines. Results can last from 3-6 months.
  • Dysport®: Dysport® is also a neuromodulator and works similarly to Botox®. Results can last 3-6 months.
  • Voluma®: Voluma® is a dermal filler in the Juvéderm® family that can effectively restore age-related volume loss in areas like the cheeks while also augmenting the lips. Results can last up to two years depending on the area treated.
  • AquaGold® Fine Touch™: This treatment creates controlled wounds in the skin to kickstart the collagen response while also delivering injectable treatments into the deeper layers of the skin for more complete results.

Microneedling

Microneedling is a treatment performed to address lines and wrinkles, scars, sun damage, and other aging concerns. During treatment, a special tool equipped with many small needles will be used to create micro-wounds in the skin. This will stimulate collagen production to help soften signs of aging and create a radiant complexion.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion works by promoting new cells to regenerate quickly, resulting in firmer, more toned, and youthful-looking skin. This procedure can address wrinkles, stretch marks, uneven skin tone, scarring, hyperpigmentation, and more. During treatment, a diamond-tip microdermabrasion wand will be used to exfoliate the top layer of dead skin. Specific skin care products will then be applied to protect your skin.

DiamondGlow

DiamondGlow treatments utilize microdermabrasion using a diamond-tip applicator to gently remove dead, dull skin cells. Following this step, SkinMedica serums are applied. The newly-exfoliated skin allows for deeper and more effective absorption of these serums and improved hydration and other key benefits.

Skincare Products

At our office, we provide a number of dermatologist-approved skincare products to help you maintain a beautiful complexion at home. Our skincare products include Zo® Skin Health, SkinCeuticals®, and ISDIN. To learn more about these products, please contact our office today.

Reach Out Today

Are you ready to take the first step toward a more confident you? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Nakamura at Accent On You today! We will be happy to answer any questions regarding treatment that you may have so that you are confident in your treatment choice.