The Vitality Doctor can make it easy for you by creating a facial/body rejuvenation plan that best fits your aesthetic needs.
Options for Facial, Body Rejuvenation
1. RF: Radiofrequency Treatments – Tempsure or Pelleve RF treatments. This RF technology heats the dermal layer to the correct temperature that induces collagen production, lifts, tightens and plumps the skin. It is best for the full face, neck, arms, belly and thighs. After a series or three to six monthly treatments, it is recommended to be maintained quarterly, or at minimum once yearly, for best results. It is like a hot rock massage and there is no downtime.
2. Dysport- Botox. Botulism toxin is injected into the facial muscles and temporarily minimizes angry lines, crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles and small lines around the mouth/lips. It is more preventative in allowing these lines to become less defined with regular quarterly treatments.
3. Fillers. Hyaluronic acid is injected into spaces of volume loss associated with the aging face. It is best to fill around the nasolabial groove, mouth, cheeks, lips and eye troughs. Most fillers last about six to nine months depending on which type and area treated.
4. PDO Threads: A minimally invasive treatment for lifting the face and neck without surgery. The fact is, PDO threads (polydioxanone) absorbable sutures have been used in surgeries since 1911. They have been utilized in the orthopedic and cardiovascular surgical world through the last three decades. PDO threads have been gaining popularity in the aesthetic world as a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure that shows visible results in lifting and for facial rejuvenation by inducing collagen regeneration. There are several different thread companies that specialize in designing threads used for aesthetic purposes, but few are FDA cleared.
5. MINT. Minimally invasive non-surgical threads are FDA cleared for facial rejuvenation and immediate lifting of the jowls, eyebrows, mid, lower face, neck and some body parts, such as arms and above knees. The PDO threads are placed just under the skin and are designed to lift the tissue. The body creates collagen around the thread that dissolves in six to nine months, with the collagen building results lasting for a year to 18 months. There is little downtime and minimal or no bruising.
6. Micro-needling with Red Light. Micro-needling is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenating procedure that involves the use of an oscillating needle pen. The mechanical action of the pen allows the needles to puncture the skin at a certain therapeutic depth to induce collagen and elastin production in the dermis. Because of the high RPMs of the dermal pen, the skin is parted, not damaged, allowing for the absorption of hyaluronic acid and other quality serums to enhance the rejuvenation process. Micro-needling improves the skin tone by reducing age spots, skin discoloration, pore size and stretch marks. It improves brightness and texture while tightening the skin. A series of monthly or bimonthly treatments may be recommended depending on the area being treated. It is usually recommended to do one treatment per month for a set of four to six treatments to see the best results for areas of the face and neck. Body or scalp treatments may be bimonthly depending on the response to treatments.
Micro-needling stimulates the building of collagen resulting in more supple, tighter skin. It can reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks and can treat acne. It is very beneficial in treating hair loss and has been shown in studies to have better outcomes than Rogaine.
We often combine the micro-needling treatments with red light therapy to better improve the chances to stimulate collagen regeneration and improve the skin quality and laxity. Red light has been shown to benefit fine lines and wrinkles, treats age spots, sun damage or dull skin. It can also aid in fat reduction, reduce inflammation and pain, and promote wound healing and hair growth on the top of the head.
7. Cleansing Internal Systems. Make sure to eat a healthy, clean diet, drink lots of water and focus on keeping your detoxification pathways open to allow your skin to look its best. It is also very important to think about what you are putting on your skin when using in your personal products. Many are laced with toxins. Also, getting enough sleep can keep your skin more refreshed.
8. Get your Hormones Checked. Hormone imbalance of aging can make skin appear thin and less supple. A simple blood test and hormone optimization treatments can help your skin look its best. FBN
By Dr. Christina Kovalik
Dr. Christina Kovalik NMD, LAc, The Vitality Doctor, is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist specializing in hormone optimization, optimal health and vitality. She is a new Flagstaff resident, practicing since 2004, and opened her second location in Doney Park in 2020. For more information, visit thevitalitydoctor.com or call 928-863-6086.