Beyond the “Buff n’ Puff”

February 1, 2011 at 7:40 am, Category: Plastic Surgeon

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Facials come in all shapes and sizes, from over-the-counter creams and cleansers to medical-grade spa treatments. Sometimes it seems like you can get a facial anywhere and still receive the same results no matter where you go. But, after watching this video from projectbeauty.com about medical-grade facials, you might want to consider what a thoroughly trained esthetician (skin care specialist) can do for your complexion.

The Benefits of a Medical-Grade Facial

What makes a medical-grade facial better than an at-home facial? Among other reasons, the results are just better when you go to visit a trained esthetician, like one of the estheticians at the Stevens Institute. But here are a few other reasons to choose a medical-grade facial:

An esthetician performs the facial:

You can count on your esthetician’s training and experience. Every esthetician is licensed by the state he or she works in and must complete hundreds of hours of training on how to perform massage, apply cleanser and exfoliate your skin until it radiates with freshness.

No hocus pocus, just quality products:

There are no “magic” ingredients here – every product your esthetician uses is scientifically proven to work and is custom-matched for your particular skin concerns.

Advice you can’t find anywhere else:

Let’s be honest; generic advice just doesn’t cut it. When you see an esthetician, you will not only feel great after, your esthetician will give you take-home advice for keeping up a healthy skin-care regimen.

Total relaxation:

As you may have noticed in the video, getting a facial isn’t just about your face. Your esthetician will massage your arms, hands and feet on top of treating your skin. Meanwhile, you just sit and relax while someone else takes care of you for once.

You don’t have to have a facial every month to see great results, but scheduling a few throughout the year isn’t a bad idea either. Stop into the Stevens Institute at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates or contact your plastic surgeon in Los Angeles to see if he or she offers medical-grade facials. I can almost guarantee you won’t regret the experience or your fresh new skin!