The vast array of professional facial treatments can be an overwhelming minefield of electrical facial machines, enzymes, lights, needles and serums. Previously, the standard facial was a special time out for relaxation, with skin health benefits the side kick. A thorough exfoliation and hydration boost with the treating therapist having the ability to tailor selected skincare products to meet your skin concerns, whilst nurturing you with beautiful massage and treatment masks. These facial treatments still exist and are certainly very popular!
However, with todays advanced facial machine technologies and skincare product developments, facial treatments can also be a comprehensive treatment plan, specifically designed for your skin concerns, using multiple modalities all making biological changes for true skin health intervention and correction.
Ageing, Rosacea, Pigmentation, Melasma, Acne, Capillaries and Poikiloderma ... the skin conditions treatable are extensive and more often than not, with great success. But are advanced facial treatments worth it?
One question I always ask of all facial treatment clients is 'what is the purpose of their visit?' Are they seeking time out and nurturing, or true skin correction and solutions.
Most want a little of both! However, if skin correction is their ultimate goal, this leads me to a second consultation question, 'how much time can they commit to facial treatments?'
The discussions around these questions are significant, as to the treatment outcomes that can be achieved and also in understanding the time and energy that can be invested to reach the desired outcomes.
Reflecting on these ideas will help you to understand if advanced facial treatments are worth it for you, as from experience they absolutely are effective treatment options for skin correction, when a bespoke plan is explained and followed.
The science enabling advanced skin treatments does not lie! However, the skill of the therapist is a vital consideration to explore, as is your skincare support at home.
Whether you are considering Laser, IPL, Skin Needling, Hydra Dermabrasion, Chemical Peels, HIFU, RF Skin Tightening or similar, to boost your treatment outcomes and ensure your skin correction expectations are achieved, embrace the following:
Ensure you are routinely using key active correctives daily for at least 4 weeks before your first advanced facial treatment, for example: Vitamin C in the morning & Vitamin A at night (your treating skin therapist should best advise on what actives will assist your advanced facial treatment plan)
Commit to using an active skincare brand which uses advanced technology delivery systems.
Ask a lot of questions during your consultation to ensure that the skin treatments being recommended meet your expectations, that you understand the plan and the commitment required from you.
Learn what health, diet or lifestyle factors contribute to trigger, worsen or cause your skin concerns and work to rebalance, reduce or eliminate these.
Treat the inside and the outside!
Have a long-term mindset. True skin correction does not happen overnight and certainly not from one professional facial treatment!
Review your skin condition and facial treatment plan after 3 months.
Prevention is always preferred than to cure, this is true for your full body health, including your skin health!
Regular facial treatments are a valid plan to ensure that you are taking preventative measures for your best skin. They also empower you to divert course and correct, if your skin health goes sideways, or when a concern has been left untreated too long and skin problems are escalating for you.
However, it must be noted that although advanced facial treatments are a valuable treatment option for skin health maintenance and correction, the true underlying key to your skin health is what you are doing at home every day.
Get onboard with a superior skincare range, bring in key active ingredients and nurture your skin from within, mastering on point skin focused nutrition! These fundamental daily grind skin rituals are where you cannot drop the ball. The facial treatments, well... they can come and go!
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