Sonoma Oral & Facial Surgery Blog

About 1540 Fractional Laser Peel

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:30:35 +0000

If you are one of those people that has a busy life, and not much time to take off for healing process, this is the laser peel for you! The Fractional laser is a non-ablative peel, quite gentle that will give you a bit of redness and sensitivity for a few hours to a maximum 72 hours, depending on skin sensitivity. The feel from the laser beam is just like a pinch of a rubber band. Very few patients actually have more than 24 hours of sensitivity post peel. The actual procedure doesn’t last more than 20-30min. depending on area that is treated. It is a great anti-aging rejuvenating procedure that compliments all skin types. There are great results for the following conditions: post acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, melasma (hormonal pigmentation) and recently it has been approved to treat stretchmarks. Depending on the targeted area for correction, it may take up to 4 treatments, and after that it is best recommended once or twice per year as a maintaining rejuvenating treatment.

Simona Garbarino LE CMAS CLT

Master Medical Aesthetician

Triple Boost Skin Care Treatment

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:29:52 +0000

As we age and our body metabolism slows down, therefore our cell metabolism slows down as well. Since we can’t stop the aging process, there are still multiple treatments now a days that can tremendously slow down the aging process. At Sonoma MediSPA we formulated a treatment that combines the best ingredients in achieving a high level of hydration, rejuvenation and nourishment: Dermal Repair Echo/ Micro Tx. We like to also call it the triple boost skin care treatment because it contents a combination of Diamond Microdermabrasion with multi-vitamized oxygen infusion and organic Dermal Repair/ Bio Repair serum that regenerates and heals the skin that has been damaged by sun , heat and dry environment.

Why wait? Schedule your apoitment today!

Simona Garbarino

CLT, CMAS, LE

Custom Blend Skin Care

admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:41:13 +0000

At Sonoma MediSPA, we now offer Customized Skincare that can target a patient’s specific skin care needs. Patients will be able to benefit from Custom Blend multi-tasking products, promoting compliance and delivering better results. Products that we will be able to formulate, will adress: Hyperpigmentation, Post procedure -Inflamation, Acne, Rosacea, Post acne scars, Menopause control, also will deliver better Hydration, Moisture and increasing skin density and Firmness.

Please contact us for more info or if any questions.

Simona Garbarino LE, CMAS, CLT

Got pigmentation?

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:55:26 +0000

Isn’t time to get that pigmentation under control? These three products from PCA and our Laser procedures, will do just that:

A & C Synergy Serum, Brightening Therapy with true tone and Pigment Gel. Mix and apply, it will shut pigment down at multiple points of melanogenesis process. With advance active ingredients such as L-ascorbic acid, resorcinol, kojic and azelaic acids that are used in these products, pigmentation doesn’t stand a chance. Also, IPL (Intense Pulse Light) or Photofacials are addressing pigment at deeper level. The Pulsed light is absorbed by the pigment that darkens at first and typically fades away within two weeks. At Sonoma Medi SPA we offer PCA products, IPL treatments and multivitamin O2 infusion (ECHO 2 Plus) combined with Diamond microdermabrasion in our treatment plans, please contact us for more info.

Simona

Medical Aesthetician LE CLT

The Non-Surgical Approach To Stretch Marks You’ve Been Waiting For

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:31:13 +0000

Stretch marks are an unfortunate fact of life for almost every woman. When skin is stretched too far or too fast, such as during pregnacy or weight loss, these unsightly lines appear. Just because stretch marks are normal, that doesn’t mean that you have to live with them. Finnaly there is a treatment for stretch marks that will give you the smooth skin back that you used to have. In just a few simple Fractional Laser treatments, redness can be reduced, stretchmarks can be smoothed, and your skin can be ready to bare. Sessions are fast, typically 30 minutes, yet it can deliver superior, long lasting results. Fractional Laser treatments are effective on all stretch marks, no matter what caused them. Best of all, there is typically no downtime with the treatment.

Please call for more info,

Simona Garbarino LE CLT CMAS

Laser Hair Removal and VANIQA

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 17:19:22 +0000

Clinical studies have shown that VANIQA improves the effectiveness of laser hair removal. Laser Hair Removal is a non-surgical procedure, performed in a physician’s office or medical SPA, to achieve long term reduction of unwanted hair. During laser hair reduction, beams of concentrated light are penetrating into the hair follicle and destroy the hair within that follicle. Hair follicles have enzymes that cause hair to grow, VANIQA blocks the enzymes to slow down the hair growth. By combining VANIQA with Laser hair reduction we’ll have a double approach in hair removal. In general, laser facial hair removal works best in those with with dark hair on lighter skin, however, newer technologies have made the procedure safe and effective in those with darker skin as well. Blonde, red, or gray hairs are generally less responsive to laser hair removal treatment. Coarse hair (terminal hair) responds much better to laser hair removal treatment than fine hair or “peach fuzz” (vellus hair). Most people require a series of 4-6 laser hair removal treatments over time to gradually remove unwanted facial hair. Some people may experience some re-growth, even after multiple treatments. Touch up’s might be needed.

We are now offering VANIQA, the only FDA approved prescription cream to reduce the growth of unwanted hair, recommended in conjunction with our Palomar Laser Hair Reduction.

Contact me if any questions, or to schedule a FREE consultation.

Simona

Medical Aesthetician

Can We Slow Down The Aging Process?

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:21:41 +0000

Yes, we can! Nobody likes to wake up in the morning and notice those wrinkles and sagging skin sneaking up on us. As we age, our collagen production diminishes, leaving the skin with a loss of elasticity and a poor texture overall. I have good news however! Palomar Deep IR skin tightening laser treatments will help you turn time around. This procedure targets collagen molecules by safely heating the dermis of the skin. Deep IR laser is a non-invasive procedure that does not require any down time for healing purposes. During this procedure, existing collagen contracts and tightens while over time new collagen is produced, resulting in plump, firm skin. This treatment benefits not just the facial area but the knees and abdomen as well. For example, this is a great procedure to be combined with a weight loss program, or immediately after, to prevent a loss of skin elasticity. It can also be combined with Fractional laser treatments on the abdomen for reducing stretch marks.

At Sonoma Medi SPA, we formulated a treatment with an all around nourishing approach on the skin. We promote the collagen production with Palomar Deep IR in the dermis of the skin and topically we infuse the skin with multivitamins, liquid minerals and amino acids under the pressure of oxygen. Introducing:

Deep IR Skin Tightening/ ECHO 2 Plus Anti Aging Treatment

Schedule your FREE consultation today to determine if this treatment will best fit your needs, or contact me if any questions.

Simona

Medical Aesthetician

Acne problems?

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:43:47 +0000

Acne is a pathogenic bacteria growing in and on the corneum layer of the skin. At Sonoma Medi SPA we offer Oxyceutical Oxygen Acne Treatment by ECHO 2 Plus. Topical oxygen therapy affects the epidermis and works to eliminate bacteria that causes acne pustules. Oxygen is well documented as an anti-bacterial agent for infections and bacteria and also helps eliminate toxins trapped within the skin. These treatments work best if proper skin care regimen is followed at home. We offer the simplest acne home regimen system by Skin Medica. More detailed info stop by for a consult or contact me.

Simona

LE, CLT, CMAS

New Treatments with the New Year!

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:04:07 +0000

We formulated three ECHO 2 Plus Oxygen treatments at Sonoma Medi SPA for your skin to indulge!

1) O2 Anti-aging Treatment (60min)/ perfect for dry, devitalized skin. With the help of oxygen, your skin will be infused with a blend of micelated vitamins, amine acids and minerals to condition, calm and stimulate elastin and collagen production. Amazing improving will be noticed immediately after this treatment but a series of 4-6 treatments on by weekly basis are recommended to start with. Add a microderm with this treatment for skin rejuvenation and have even better results!!!

2) O2 Acne Treatment (45min) : Special medicated solutions under the pressure of oxygen will address bacteria and prevent future breakouts, but also making sure that we keep skin hydra balanced. Depending on the acne condition, weekly treatments are recommended.

3) Last but not least, Our 20min pre/post surgery oxygen treatments will prep the skin before the surgery making the healing process after the surgery much easier drastically cutting the redness and sensitivity, bypassing the scabbing stage and therefore preventing tissue scaring and pigmentation.

Happy to hear from you with any questions you might have, or to schedule a FREE consultation for more info!

Simona

LE, CLT, CMAS