Medical Skin Care at Prevention First in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas

The skin is the largest organ in the body. It also is our primary source of protection from our environment. Many new technologies are now available to reverse and prevent the effects of skin aging. Prevention First is on the leading of edge of providing these technologies for our patients. Trends in skin care are moving away from invasive treatments like skin ablation toward gentler, aesthetic treatments that are painless and involve minimal side effects.

Skin aging produces the following effects:
Thickening of the epidermis. The epidermis is the outer layer of the skin. It is composed of dead skin cells. When we are 18 year old, this layer is 0.3 millimeters thick. By the time we are 50-60 years old, it is 0.9 mm thick. This results in our skin appearing dull and scaly.

Thinning of the dermis. This is the inner supporting layer of the skin. The dermis is composed primarily of collagen. Collagen gives of skin its elasticity and texture. Loss of collagen results in loose skin and wrinkles.

Uneven pigmentation. The pigment in our skin develops brown and dark spots. Sun damage is the primary cause. This can be seen as the brown spots commonly known as age spots. We can also see it as uneven skin color.

Changes in blood vessel size. This results in skin redness and “spider veins.”

Prevention First provides technologies to address these skin aging issues. Prevention First’s skin care services also provide other important treatments. These include:

Acne treatment
Acoustic Wave Therapy for Cellulite
SmartLipo for Cellulite
Rosacea treatment
Hair removal
Scar revision
Stretch mark reduction
Profect camera to visualize photoaging
Thermage® Monopolar Radio-frequency Skin Tightening

Laser Aging Prevention and Wrinkle Reduction
Aramis laser treatments stimulate collagen renewal and remodeling in the living layer of the skin called the dermis. Loss of collagen is one of the primary causes of wrinkles and aging skin.
Reversal – 4 treatments
Maintenance – every 6-12 months
(Repeated maintenance helps prevent further effects of aging skin.)

Laser-Active Acne Treatment
Aramis laser treatments shrink sebaceous glands and reduce skin oiliness. Mild and moderate acne can be effectively treated without the side effects of drugs such as Accutane.
Reversal – 6 treatments
Maintenance – every 3-12 months

Acne Scar Reduction
(Includes Laser & Medical Microdermabrasion)
Aramis laser treatments combined with microdermabrasion can improve the appearance of acne scars. Building collagen at the base of the scars improves their appearance. Even old scars respond well. Chemical peels are often added to enhance the effect. Many other scars also respond well to this treatment.
Reversal – 4-6 treatments
Maintenance – usually not necessary

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Photofacial – Spots & Spider Vein Removal
Intense pulsed light (IPL) evens out the color and tone of skin. By targeting hemoglobin and melanin, IPL removes brown and red spots. Small spider veins and flat “age spots” also respond well. The procedure provides the best results when followed up with microdermabrasion after about a week.
Reversal – 4 treatments
Maintenance – 12-36 months

Youth-Capturing Injectables
Injectables contain safe and proven medical products to enhance the appearance of skin and reduce wrinkles. They can also greatly reverse the appearance of aging on skin. Wrinkles on the forehead and eye areas respond well to BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. The effects last 3-6 months. Deeper wrinkles and those on the lower face and mouth respond well to filler injections such as Restylane, whcih lasts 9-12 months.

Complete Skin Fitness Package
Prevention First’s Signature Service - Includes microdermabrasion, Aramis laser and photofacial. Optional BOTOX® Cosmetic injections can enhance the effect. The skin fitness package does for the skin what exercise, weight and cholesterol control can do for your heart. The program reverses many of the effects of aging and maintains good skin health. BOTOX® Cosmetic is an optional complementary treatment that can provide immediate improvement and enhance results.
Reversal – 4 treatments
Maintenance – every 6 months

Stretch Mark Reduction
Aramis laser combined with microdermabrasion builds collagen at the base of stretch marks and improves their appearance. Even old stretch marks respond well.
Reversal – 4 treatments
Maintenance – usually not necessary

Medical Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion utilizes small particles to smooth the skin’s surface and equalize skin tone. Medical-grade skin peels are often added to enhance the effects. Prevention First has well-trained skin care professionals for the best results.
Reversal package – 4 treatments
Acne scars – 4-6 treatments
Maintenance – every 2-3 months

Medical-Grade Facial Peels
Facial peels remove the outer, “dead” layers of the skin or epidermis. This allows the epidermis to become more permeable to nutrients. In addition, peels help reduce fine lines, smooth the skin, reduce the appearance of scars, and give a softer, suppler appearance to skin. They also reduce uneven pigmentation. Medical peels are only available under physician supervision.
Reversal – 4 treatments
Maintenance – every 6 months

Laser Hair Reduction
The MeDioStar laser can perform permanent hair reduction on all skin types and body areas. Darker hairs respond better. Since each hair follicle contains 3-7 hairs, multiple treatments are necessary for optimal results. Medical evaluation is important for unusual hair growth patterns.
Removal – 6 treatments
Maintenance – not necessary

Medical-Grade Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetics
Moisturizers, cleansers, facial peels and sunscreens available from physicians can provide a greater effect than those from spas or salons. Prescription-level products are available, and Prevention First carries a complete line. We also carry the complete line of Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics.

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