But are these products really helping you achieve the glowing, youthful skin you desire? According to Dr. Kevin Bounds and the team at Plastic Surgery of Virginia Beach, you may be better off looking at medical-grade skin care products. In our experience, the sooner you incorporate medical-grade skin care into your routine, the better. Our products stand out as well for being Paraben-free, cruelty free and do not have artificial fragrances.

The Best Value for Your Money

It is easy to spend a lot of time (and money) on over-the-counter products in pursuit of perfect skin. But OTC products are designed to work on the majority of the population. To avoid irritating overly sensitive skin types, they only contain a small concentration of active ingredient. As such, OTC products simply do not pack much of a punch.

Medical-grade skin care products are formulated with top-quality ingredients and carefully developed to penetrate your skin more deeply. Medical-grade skin care is closely regulated by the FDA, and products must be thoroughly researched and tested. The manufacturers of these products must show scientific evidence that the products deliver on their advertised claims. Since medical-grade products are purer, more potent and developed according to higher standards, you will see better results.

Picked Specifically for Your Skin Type and Goals

It can be overwhelming to sort through the endless skin care options available in drugstores, department stores or online. In a way, it’s a guessing game of self-diagnosing your skin type and selecting random combinations of products you think will address your issues. If you do not know your skin type or which types of products complement each other, you probably will not buy what your skin actually needs.

Medical-grade skin care products are available exclusively through plastic surgeons, dermatologists and other skin care professionals who acutely understand skin health and common skin conditions. Instead of wasting time, money and energy on picking out OTC products, trust in the experience and expertise of our team. We know what is happening to your skin on a cellular level, and we are deeply familiar with our product lines.

You can feel confident in our ability to personalize a product regimen tailored to your individual needs. Additionally, we will explain how to use the products to achieve the best outcomes.

Enhance the Results of Professional Skin Care Treatments

When you invest in a professional skin care treatment like microdermabrasion or surgical procedures like a facelift or z-plasty, you want your results to look as good and last as long as possible. OTC products will not do much to preserve the life of your treatment results, but a curated selection of medical-grade skin care products will.

To learn more about making the switch from over-the-counter products to medical-grade skin care, please contact our office today.

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Removing these aging cells improves wrinkles, lines and discoloration etched onto the surface. Here, Sonya VanGheem, Aesthetic Director at Plastic Surgery of Virginia Beach, describes the process and outlines the remarkable benefits of microdermabrasion. Sonya has over twenty years of experience in the field of dermatology and plastic surgery and has been with Dr. Bounds for twelve years. She has developed specialized skills in skin resurfacing with microdermabrasion.

Sands of Time

Although the technique involved is older than some new cosmetic rejuvenating procedures, such as laser skin resurfacing, it is still one of the most popular and effective ways to restore a youthful glow to facial skin. And although the technique is comfortable for you, it is distressing for skin and tissue, disrupting subdermal layers and tricking your body into marshaling its powerful healing defenses. When this happens, tissue is bathed in collagen and elastin, the revitalizing proteins that give skin its strength, flexibility and healthy appearance.

Record of Success

When you choose microdermabrasion, it is also important that you select a trained professional to administer the treatment. Some day spas and other non-medical providers advertise this procedure, but the results are often disappointing. Sonya has performed hundreds of microdermabrasion treatments, ensuring your satisfaction and success.

Sonya suggests patients consider several microdermabrasion appointments to maximize the restorative benefits of this technology. Every four to six weeks is the course of treatment recommended. After six months, the results will be dramatic, and Sonya can also suggest a home skin care routine that will help maintain your new appearance.

To learn more about microdermabrasion, schedule a personal consultation with Sonya in the Virginia Beach office by calling or emailing today.

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What Is It?

The Age Reverse System is an effective skincare regimen formulated to correct and prevent visible signs of aging. It has been clinically tested and delivers proven results with a combination of medical grade actives and natural ingredients.

Clinical Results

Patients ages 37 to 75, with Fitzpatrick skin types II-IV, were enrolled in a clinical study. They applied the three Age Reversal Products to their faces as directed by a physician.

Patient’s skin was documented at baseline, and improvement in visible aging signs were assessed with the following results after four weeks:

•    87% of users experienced improvement in the appearance of lines and wrinkles
•    80% saw an evening of skin tone and improvement in brown spots
•    93% noticed improvement in skin texture
•    87% saw lessening of redness

Call our office today and we would be happy to schedule a time for you to come in and review the system with one of our staff. Also, check out our specials for special pricing on our Age Reverse System!

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Beautiful skin is the foundation for any surgical or non-surgical procedure. Keeping your skin healthy and glowing is a goal in and of itself, as well as a complement to any of the surgical and non-surgical procedures we offer at Plastic Surgery of Virginia Beach.

Whether treating a patient with Botox®, fillers or performing a facelift or eyelid procedure, good skin is the foundation for a beautiful result.

We are happy to be able to offer a complete line of medical grade skincare products that can enhance your beauty.

There are a number of good products available to our patients and here is some information on the three we are offering in our Fall Into Beauty Giveaway.

#1: Advanced Retinol

Advanced Retinol is a concentrated anti-aging serum with retinol, phospholipids, and glycolipids.  The serum visibly firms the skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and pores. It helps to fade age spots and even out skin tone.  Lipids work to help restore the moisture barrier.

Advanced Retinol Serum is 0.5% retinol is the number one dermatologist recommended ingredient for UV-damaged and aging skin. Retinol helps to improve visible signs of aging such as lines and wrinkles, irregular pigmentation, loss of elasticity and enlarged pores. Other important ingredients in the serum are the Phospholipids and Glycolipids which are found in the top layer of the skin and help protect the skin’s moisture content and help keep it from becoming dry and irritated.

To increase your results use the Advanced Retinol as part of a complete skincare regimen. Start with a medical grade cleaner such as the Salicylic Face and Body Wash or Lavender Creamy Cleanser and follow with a good moisturizer. When using this product apply SPF in the morning.

#2: C-Stem

The second product that is part of the Giveaway is C-Stem, a concentrated anti-aging serum with lilac stem cells, Vitamin C and marine extracts.  With consistent use one will see a dramatic improvement in deep lines, skin brightness, and texture.

Lilac Stem Cells are part of the C-Stem formula. The cells help decrease inflammation, reduce breakouts, improve pore appearance, shield against free radicals and even out pigmentation with tyrosinase inhibition.  Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps reverse and prevent sun damage. It helps brighten the skin and shield against UVA and UVB rays. Also found in C-Stem is Marine Algae Extract which modulates genes to decrease the skin’s level of Progerin (a protein that causes accelerated aging in the body).  Finally, the ingredient Undaria Algae Extract works to reactivate genes responsible for the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid which are the skin’s natural fillers and firming components that decrease as we age.

To increase the benefits you will see with the C-Stem use one of our cleaners and follow with the Vita-Soothe.

#3: Vitamin C Spray

Finally, the Vitamin C Spray finishes the trio of products in our Fall Into Beauty Giveaway. The spray refreshes and hydrates the skin while serving as a make-up setter when applied after makeup.

Found in the spray is Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate a water stable form of Vitamin C, which increases the skin’s hydration levels and improves its elasticity. Geranium Extract and Algae are also ingredients in the spray and add moisturizing and replenishing components. Laboratory testing has demonstrated that the topical application of Algae Extract results in the formation of new collagen as well as an immediate and long-term increase in skin hydration.

A complete skincare regime will enhance your beauty by keeping your skin looking more youthful and healthy.  Please accept our invitation to come in for a complimentary skincare analysis with Sonya, our Skincare Expert. Also, learn more about our Fall Into Beauty Giveaway on our Specials page. Ready to schedule your skincare analysis? Contact us today.

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