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Facial & Skin Balancing Swan Medical Los Gatos or Danville

Facial and skin balancing is an approach in aesthetic medicine aimed at achieving a balanced and harmonious appearance of the skin, face, and body. This is done by making personalized changes to enhance a patient’s natural symmetries and proportions. The main goal of these treatments is to create a pleasing aesthetic look without drastically changing their unique features.

Balancing is what our Aesthetic Director, Carlos Sandoval, does best. He has extensive experience in non-invasive and non-surgical treatments such as neurotoxins or wrinkle relaxer procedures, hyaluronic acid fillers, biostimulators, PRP, PRF, PDO thread lifting, microneedling, laser resurfacing, and energy devices.

At Swan Medical, we understand that the desire for aesthetic refinement can stem from various reasons. Aging processes like wrinkle development, skin laxity, or simply nature’s genetic inheritance can all prompt individuals to seek out solutions for facial enhancements.

If you are ready to learn more about how facial and skin balancing can enhance your look, contact our Los Gatos or Danville office at (925) 905 9922 or fill out a simple online form to get started.

About Facial & Skin Balancing

Facial and skin balancing is designed to help restore superior harmony and proportion in the human face. This approach considers not only the aesthetics of each feature but also their relation to every other aspect of one’s visage.

Common concerns patients experience as they begin to see signs of aging include: (1)

  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Redness
  • Loss of collagen, elastin fibers, and fat pads

This may also present as:

  • Wrinkles at rest
  • Loss of skin elastic and hydration
  • Enlarged pores
  • Fewer supplements to the skin

Patients may not be able to identify what is happening but when they look in the mirror, they see themselves looking tired, sad, or angry, even when they may not necessarily be feeling that way. That’s where facial and skin balancing comes in!

In addition to these concerns, some patients also struggle with skin diseases such as melasma, atopic dermatitis, acne, rosacea, sun damage, and even hair loss. Carlos’ past work in medical dermatology allows him to help his patients achieve balance both medically and aesthetically.

Benefits of Facial & Skin Balancing

Facial and skin balancing offers numerous advantages for patients pursuing a more youthful appearance:

  • Reduction of Wrinkles: Balancing treatments allow greater smoothing, giving skin further youthfulness.
  • Improved Skin Texture: Treatments facilitate a smoother surface, removing unwanted fine lines and uneven texture.
  • Enhanced Youthfulness: Collagen-inducing treatments combat common signs of aging, making you look visibly younger.
  • Less Invasive Treatment Options: Less downtime is required compared to traditional surgical options, leading to swifter comfort and recovery.
  • Customizable Solutions: Various treatment choices let practitioners tailor the procedure precisely to client needs, ensuring effective outcomes.
  • Lasting Improvements: Results tend to be long-lasting—especially with ongoing maintenance—allowing longer enjoyment of aesthetic adjustments.

Candidates

Ideal candidates for facial and skin balancing procedures include:

  • Individuals with visible signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines
  • Those experiencing volume loss in specific facial regions
  • People concerned about an uneven skin tone or texture imperfections
  • Individuals seeking enhancement while maintaining a natural look
  • Those who are not ready for surgical intervention

Skin Care

Medical-Grade Skin Care

Medical-grade skin care refers to specialized skin care products and treatments that are formulated with high-quality ingredients, often only available through licensed medical professionals. These products typically contain a higher concentration of active ingredients than over-the-counter options, enabling them to treat various skin conditions and enhance overall skin health more effectively.

As self-care and skin health awareness has skyrocketed, many individuals have begun to understand the traditional “beauty” industry’s limitations. Medical-grade products bridge that gap by focusing on evidence-based results.

Injectables

Neurotoxin/Wrinkle Relaxers

Neuromodulators like Botox and Dysport are medical treatments that help people reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. They work by temporarily relaxing the muscles that cause dynamic lines and creases, smoothing out the skin in the process. (2) Many patients seek neuromodulator treatment to achieve a more youthful, refreshed look without undergoing invasive surgery.

Botox was the first and most recognized neuromodulator and is approved by the FDA for use in treating forehead lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines between the brows. Similar to Botox but with slightly faster diffusion properties, Dysport is effective for larger areas such as the forehead.

Dermal Fillers: Hyaluronic Acid

Dermal fillers are a popular non-surgical treatment designed to rejuvenate the face by restoring volume, reducing wrinkles, and enhancing features like lips and cheeks. These cosmetic injections use hyaluronic acid to provide hydration and plumpness to the skin. Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule that occurs naturally in our bodies, particularly within the spaces between our skin cells. It plays an important role in skin hydration by attracting moisture and keeping the skin plump. As we age, natural levels of hyaluronic acid decrease, leading to a loss of volume and increased wrinkles. (3) Thus, hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm and Restylane provide a powerful solution for replenishing moisture stores and achieving a youthful appearance.

Dermal Fillers: Biostimulators

Biostimulatory fillers are innovative non-surgical treatments designed to enhance facial structure while stimulating collagen production within the skin. These injectable treatments, which include brands like Sculptra and Radiesse, can restore volume, improve skin elasticity, and promote a more youthful appearance without the invasiveness of surgery.

Collagen depletion can lead to wrinkles, sagging skin, and an overall tired look. Biostimulatory fillers offer an effective solution for those wishing to combat these age-related changes with aesthetic treatments that bolster the skin’s own regenerative powers.

Regenerative Treatments

Regenerative treatments utilize the body’s natural healing processes to restore and rejuvenate tissues. These innovative therapies aim to enhance cell growth, promote tissue repair, and improve overall physical function.

  • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): PRP is a treatment derived from your own blood, which is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets and growth factors. These elements are injected into any areas requiring rejuvenation or healing, promoting regeneration of tissues and aiding wound healing. (4)
  • Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF): Similar to PRP, PRF involves a second centrifugation process that allows for a fibrin matrix formation. This semi-solid gel enhances healing responses further when applied in different surgical contexts.
  • eZPRF Gel: EZPRF Gel is an advanced form of PRF that integrates other biologics to enhance the healing process, especially in soft tissue augmentation.
  • Exosomes: Exosomes are tiny extracellular vesicles – little packages of information released by cells. They contain bioactive molecules such as proteins, lipids, and RNAs that help regulate various processes, including inflammation reduction, growth factor stimulation, collagen production, and wound healing.

Collagen Induction: Microneedling

SkinPen Microneedling

Facial & Skin Balancing Swan Medical Los Gatos or Danville

SkinPen microneedling is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that utilizes fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating the body’s natural healing processes. This minimally invasive therapy enhances collagen and elastin production and promotes overall skin rejuvenation. (5) It is especially effective for improving the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and uneven skin texture.

During a microneedling session, tiny channels are created through controlled dermal penetration, encouraging the body to produce new collagen. Over time, as collagen regenerates, patients notice a significant improvement in skin elasticity and firmness, reviving a more youthful complexion.

Laser & Light Therapies

Light-Based Treatments

Light therapy for skin rejuvenation is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment designed to improve the appearance of your skin using various types of light. This advanced technique involves utilizing specific wavelengths of light to enhance skin texture, treat pigmentation issues, and promote overall radiance. By enhancing collagen synthesis, light therapy helps maintain the skin’s firmness and resiliency, combating visible signs of aging. Our light-based treatment options include:

  • Forever Young BBL: Combats the effects of aging and UV damage
  • BBL HEROic: Broadband light therapy for age spots, sun damage, and freckles
  • LED light treatments: Effective for acne, uneven texture, and sun damage

Laser Resurfacing

Laser resurfacing works by using advanced laser technology to remove unwanted layers of skin, promoting new and healthier skin growth underneath. (6) This process can help with various skin concerns such as wrinkles, acne scars, pigmentation issues, and uneven skin texture. Many people seek laser skin resurfacing for its ability to provide rejuvenating effects while requiring minimal recovery time compared to traditional surgeries. Our laser treatment options include:

  • Moxi: Preventative laser treatment for initial signs of sun damage, mild textural issues, and uneven skin tone
  • HALO: Hybrid fractional laser for comprehensive skin rejuvenation, including fine lines, wrinkles, skin discoloration, sunspots, and enlarged pores
  • ProFractional: Specialized laser technology that evens skin tone and addresses signs of aging, as well as hard-to-treat conditions like melasma and acne scarring
  • Contour TRL: Fractional laser treatments to improve overall skin texture, reduce wrinkles, and address pigmentation issues
  • Nano and Micro Laser Peels: Remove the outermost layers of the skin, promoting epidermal rejuvenation to enhance skin texture and tone, reduce fine lines, improve acne scars, and correct uneven pigmentation

Non-Surgical Lifting

PDO Thread Lifting

The PDO thread lift is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that can lift and tighten sagging skin on the face and neck without traditional surgery. This innovative technique uses PDO (polydioxanone) threads to subtly enhance facial contours through a process that naturally stimulates collagen production in the skin, promoting rejuvenation and elasticity. Many people consider PDO thread lifting when they notice signs of aging, such as drooping skin, fine lines, or loss of volume.

Personal Consultation

Your journey begins with a personal consultation at Swan Medical. During this meeting, our experienced aesthetic director Carlos Sandoval will cover the following:

  • Clinical photography
  • Review of past medical history
  • Review of past aesthetic history
  • Review of current skincare
  • Physical and full assessment
  • Patient education
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Creation of a sustainable treatment plan

Each facial and skin-balancing treatment plan is unique to the individual. A consultation at Swan Medical will help clarify your eligibility and establish the most suitable plan for your needs.

Cost of Facial Balancing Treatments in Danville

Factors such as the types of procedures, and the number of procedures performed contribute to total cost. After your initial consultation, we will provide an accurate estimate for your facial and skin-balancing treatment plan.

Ready to consider the possibilities? Call Swan Medical today at (925) 905 9922 to learn more and schedule your personalized consultation at our Los Gatos or Danville location!

References

  1. Li K, Meng F, Li YR, et al. Application of Nonsurgical Modalities in Improving Facial Aging. International Journal of Dentistry. 2022;2022:8332631. doi:https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/8332631
  2. Satriyasa BK. Botulinum toxin (Botox) A for reducing the appearance of facial wrinkles: a literature review of clinical use and pharmacological aspect. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 2019;Volume 12(12):223-228. doi:https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s202919
  3. Papakonstantinou E, Roth M, Karakiulakis G. Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging. Dermato-Endocrinology. 2012;4(3):253-258. doi:https://doi.org/10.4161/derm.21923
  4. Banihashemi M, Zabolinejad N, Salehi M, Hamidi Alamdari D, Nakhaizadeh S. Platelet-rich Plasma use for facial rejuvenation: a clinical trial and review of current literature. Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis. 2021;92(2):e2021187. doi:https://doi.org/10.23750/abm.v92i2.9687
  5. Iriarte C, Awosika O, Rengifo-Pardo M, Ehrlich A. Review of applications of microneedling in dermatology. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 2017;Volume 10(10):289-298. doi:https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s142450
  6. Verma N, Yumeen S, Raggio BS. Ablative Laser Resurfacing. PubMed. Published 2020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557474/