Sarah Overmoyer PA​​
Sciton Broadband Light (BBL), Vascular Laser (Yag), Fractional Resurfacing (CO2), Skinpen Microneedling
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DIY Mini Medical Skincare Treatments Information
Microneedling and Peels
Stronger, in-office, treatments with more downtime, pain, and expense could be every 3 months for maximum collagen stimulation.
These milder treatments I would do once every 2-4 weeks, regularly.
If you enjoy one more than the other, do that. Mix it up and alternate if you like. It is up to you.
These treatments do a little bit more than the daily skincare to wake up cells to encourage more collagen and reduce signs of skin aging and sun damage.
This is an ongoing process, like going to the gym. If skincare treatments are done along with optimized daily skincare regimens (C serum, Retinol, SPF daily), it will make a big difference in the skin quality in the long run.
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1. Derma Roller microneedling 0.5 mm:
Roll over surface of clean, just washed, skin in different directions back and forth for several passes each area. I just do my face, not my neck, because it makes my neck itch later, but it’s o.k. to try there too. The whole thing should only take a few minutes. The skin may get a little pink and you can feel the pressure from the very short (0.5 mm) needles that break the stratum corneum (top dead layer of skin).
After derma rolling the skin reads the pokes as “injury” and cells begin to repair/heal. Injury/Repair is how all cosmetic skin treatments induce collagen production and reverse signs of skin aging and photodamage. The skin is also more receptive to any topicals applied within the next 24 hours.
Immediately after derma rolling treatment apply
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This is nice and mild. If you don’t have this or you don’t want to buy it, Aquaphor is o.k.
Aquaphor
The next time you wash your face, use something mild such as
Cera Ve Foaming Face Wash
Pat dry and apply the hyaluronic acid serum again, and mild moisturizer such as Cera Ve Cream over that.
Cera Ve Cream
If you will be going out, apply SPF moisturizer over that and also makeup if you like.
After 24 hours your normal skincare regimen may be resumed, but Retinols and AHA’s or Glycolic Acid type topicals may penetrate more and dry more. Wait 4-5 days if this is an issue.
I personally use Factor Five Serum in place of Hyaluronic Acid Serum. This has human derived growth factors in it. It is available through my office $160 plus tax and shipping included. Venmo accepted.
This may be used twice a day year round. It is always applied as the first layer.
The roller may be used several times. Dip it in 91% rubbing alcohol after treatment and allow to dry. Re-dip before and rinse in water before use. Keep Alcohol in a screw top jar to make this easier.
91% Rubbing Alcohol
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2. 40% Mandelic Acid Peel
Mandelic acid is natural and derived from bitter almonds. It is a large molecule, so it penetrates the skin evenly and slowly. It has anti-inflammatory properties that may calm even rosacea and acne. Larger, flaking peeling will not occur. Generally there is no peeling but a little flaking a few days later may occur. These qualities make it an excellent at home peel.
Peels cause a controlled injury to skin cells, which triggers the rejuvenation process.
Dip 2 q-tips in the bottle and apply to skin by swiping over skin. Re-dip and continue until surface of skin is covered. Use a well lit mirror. Avoid the eyes. but crows feet area should be treated.
Set a timer for 10 minutes. At 10 minutes splash water on face and neck to neutralize. Some stinging is usually felt at this point. Pat dry and apply
Cera Ve Cream
Continue Mild cleanser and Cera Ve cream twice a day for a few days before resuming your usual skincare products.
The skin may be a little pink afterwards and there can be a slight pink glow for a few days. :)