You’ve heard us say “consistency is key” and “medical grade skincare might cost more, but you’re paying for real results.” But what does that really mean? Well, one patient is letting us break down her year long treatment plan combined with consistent use of medical grade skincare to showcase what these phrases mean in practice.
Skincare & Treatment Foundation
Meet our patient, mid-30s, postpartum, cystic acne scarring, self-proclaimed “medium maintenance”, and full time working mom. Before this journey she was purchasing her cleanser and moisturizer over the counter, was only wearing sunscreen in the summer, and did a drug store facial sheet masque every now and then.
Her complaints:
- Dull skin
- Redness
- Acne scaring
- Hollowness around eyes
- Small chin
- Sagging skin
Treatment Plan for Mid-30s
Her treatment plan:
- 5 syringes of filler (yes, 5) in the chin, jaw line, and cheeks
- 3 microneedling treatments (1 with BioRe Peel, 2 with PRF)
- 1 BBL
- 1 Erbium laser
- 100 units of Botox (2x)
She started small, 2 syringes of cheek filler, 100 units of Botox, cleanser, and moisturizer. After a month she came back for 3 more syringes of filler. Later she got microneedling with BioRe Peel and added SkinBetter’s Ampra to her skincare routine. 6+ weeks later received microneedling with PRF, 6+ weeks later she received microneedling and got 100 more units of Botox. She took a few months off before she received BBL in late fall, and about a month later she got her first Erbium treatment.
Skincare Routine & Results
While her results from treatments alone are great, adding in consistent use of a few high quality, medical-grade skincare products allowed her skin to respond even better to treatments, especially microneedling and energy based devices (BBL, Erbium).
Her at home routine:
AM
- ZO Gentle Cleanser
- SkinBetter Trio
- SkinBetter Ampra (depending on the season)
- ColorScience Sunforgettable Total Protect (SPF 50)
- Revision Tinted Youthful Lip or ColorScience Peptide Lip Shine
PM
- ZO Gentle Cleanser
- ZO Cleanser Pads
- SkinBetter Alpharet Peel pads (every other night)
- SkinBetter Even Tone or Mystro (depending on the season)
- Revision Derm Protect
After a year on treatments and intentional use of medical-grade skincare products this patient is enjoying makeup free days, a more even skin texture, less hollowed under eyes, significantly less redness, and a more supported facial structure.
“I didn’t realize how much I avoided looking at myself until I wasn’t avoiding looking at myself anymore. The change has been gradual, I’m still me but now I feel like my skin reflects how I actually feel inside – great!”
All of this happened after she took the first step; sitting down with a provider who listened to her concerns and budget and was able to create a treatment plan and skincare regimen that worked for her goals. She wasn’t recommended treatments just because they were popular that month, she was recommended the treatments that would get her the end result she wanted – in order of what made sense for her skin and the season.
If you’re ready to take the first step, book a consultation to speak with a provider who will give you a practical treatment plan for your skin goals.
