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If you have been frustrated with overgrown facial or body hair, or unsatisfied with the temporary results of the never ending hair removal or epilation methods such as shaving, tweezing, waxing and electrolysis, etc, then Laser IPL hair removal is the answer for you. Wang Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, utilizes the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Laser Hair Removal in Pasadena and Inland Empire area to permanently remove your unwanted hair, leaving your skin soft and smooth without stubbles.
Laser treatments use pulsed light energy to treat various layers or depths of tissue beneath the skin. Dr. Stewart Wang uses the ingenuity of the Cutera CoolGlide™ XEO Laser, with ability to adjust the depth of light penetration based on the condition, color and texture of your skin or hair. To understand more about permanent laser hair removal treatment options in Pasadena or Riverside area, request a consultation online or call our office at (888) 360-6688 today.
What are the common benefits of laser hair removal treatments?
At Wang Plastic Surgery, we utilize the FDA approved Cutera CoolGlide™ XEO Laser to permanently remove unwanted hair for all skin types and skin tones, from light to dark, including tanned patients. Hair follicles are darker than skin, the intense light energy targets and heaths the dark tissue, destroying the hair follicles from the skin surface, while cooling the top layers of skin, preventing any discomfort and without damaging the lighter skin tissues.
Permanent hairremoval by laser can be performed to target facial hair, remove under arm hair, bikini lines, legs, and on other body parts.
How are laser hair removal treatments performed?
Each type of treatment may vary based on your targeted treatment area, skin tone and texture or hair thickness, and your hair's growth cycle of the treated area. Typically, the treatment area is shaved; a topical anesthesia is applied, followed by a cooling gel. The hand piece glides over your skin as the light pulse occurs, while the patient may sense a mild pinch or stinging sensation. Additional cooling gel may be applied as needed for your comfort.
How long do laser hairremoval treatments take?
Laser hairremoval treatments typically take between 15 and 45 minutes; and generally between 3 to 6 treatments are needed. We can easily accommodate scheduling laser treatment appointments for any busy schedule.
What can I expect after laser hair removal treatment?
Most of our patients experience a few hours of redness at the treatment site. The redness is typically gone within 24 hours and normal activities can be resumed the very next day. CoolGlide disables the hair’s active growth phase, at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter this active growth phase at different times, hence 3-6 treatments are required. Dr. Wang will discuss your specific precautionary needs during your consultation at our plastic surgery offices serving Southern California.
Not long ago, doctors had no reliable, minimally-invasive options for treating spider veins. Now, with the help of laser technology, Dr. Wang is able to offer cosmetic improvement for his patients from Pasadena and the Inland Empire. Spider veins can be treated using the Cutera® XEO laser, a non-invasive skin rejuvenation device that also can be used for hair removal, skin resurfacing, and photo-facials.
Pasadena plastic surgeon Dr. Stewart Wang performs spider vein treatments to remove veins on the face and legs. Personalized treatment of your spider veins is possible because the laser device can be adjusted to tailor the amount of light penetrating into the skin. Dr. Wang takes into account the color, texture, and condition of your skin when determining the strength and duration of treatment. The Cutera® XEO laser emits concentrated pulses of light to heat and dissolve the targeted veins while keeping the top layers of skin cool to prevent damage and minimize discomfort.
To learn more about our treatment for spider veins, request a consultation online or call our office at (888) 360-6688 today. Dr. Wang will work closely with you to evaluate your spider veins or other skin blemishes and recommend a treatment plan to achieve your goals. We offer a full line of skin care treatments and cosmetic surgery near Pasadena and the Inland Empire.
What are the common benefits of spider vein treatments?
Many of our patients see dramatic improvement following their treatment at Wang Plastic Surgery, serving Pasadena and the Inland Empire. Spider veins are red, blue, or purple veins in the shape of a spider web just underneath the surface of the skin on the legs and face. Treating them helps improve your skin's appearance, creating a more uniform, unblemished look. The Cutera® XEO laser also can successfully treat minor vascular lesions such as cherry angioma, or the cherry-red to purple clusters of dilated capillaries on the surface of some people's skin.
Is this treatment safe and effective for facial spider veins?
Absolutely. With the Cutera® XEO laser, Dr. Wang is able to tailor the depth and duration of treatment based on the condition of your skin. Because the device has three levels of adjustment, your treatment can be personalized to minimize the effects of the laser on surrounding tissue and produce satisfying results for even the most sensitive skin types.
How are spider vein treatments performed?
Before any treatment, Dr. Wang evaluates the condition of your skin around the targeted treatment area to determine what level of treatment is best for you. Next, a topical anesthesia and cooling gel are applied to increase the comfort of the procedure. Once your skin is properly prepared, Dr. Wang glides the Cutera® XEO hand piece over your skin as the device emits light pulses that dissolve the spider veins. Our Pasadena and Riverside area patients sometimes require additional cooling gel for extensive treatment of more pronounced veins.
How long do spider vein treatments take?
Treatment for your spider veins can be completed in as little as 15 minutes at our cosmetic surgery office near Pasadena, with larger or more stubborn veins requiring additional treatment time. In most cases, 2 to 6 treatments are required before the spider veins reveal their final, improved appearance. Requiring minimal downtime, spider vein treatments can be performed for even the busiest women and men in Pasadena and the Inland Empire.
What can I expect after spider vein treatment?
Treatment for spider veins often results in the treated skin remaining red for several hours, with discomfort that may feel like a sunburn. For most patients, this redness lasts less than a day after the treatment. Dr. Wang will instruct you to wear sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight, and you may be given additional precautions depending on your unique needs. If you have questions or concerns after treatment, you can always contact our cosmetic surgery offices near Pasadena and the Inland Empire.
What is the recovery period like?
Most patients resume their normal activities about a day after their treatment. Within a few days the treated veins will begin to fade, and their appearance should steadily diminish as your treatment cycle continues. Plastic surgeon Dr. Wang may recommend you use special skin care products to improve your results. When all your treatments are completed, you can enjoy your younger-looking, blemish-free skin.
Laser technology is leading the way for non-invasive rejuvenating treatments like hair removal, vein therapy, skin resurfacing and photo-facials. Since Dr. Stewart Wang is a champion of new innovative technologies that improve our appearance and our lives without surgical intrusion, Wang Plastic Surgery only uses the state-of-the-art Cutera CoolGlide™ XEO Laser to serve the Pasadena and the Inland Empire. At our Southern California plastic surgery offices, laser treatments are designed to remove unwanted hair from any skin type, to remove veins on the face and legs, to reduce age spot, sunspots and pore size, to reduce blemishes, fine lines and wrinkles, and to improve skin tone and texture. Laser treatments are even more effective when they are combined with other treatments like BOTOX® Cosmetic, Restylane, Radiesse and collagen injections.
Laser treatments use pulsed light energy to treat various layers or depths of tissue beneath the skin. The ingenuity of the Cutera CoolGlide™ XEO Laser is its ability to adjust the depth of light penetration based on the condition, color and texture of your skin or hair. The CoolGlide™ XEO Laser concentrates pulses of light to heat the targeted areas for treatment while cooling the top layers of skin, which prevents discomfort and damage. To understand your treatment options, request a consultation online or call our office at (888) 360-6688 today.
Since there are so many options for laser therapy, it is important that you discuss all of your goals and desires for laser treatment during your consultation. Dr. Wang will be able to determine the best procedure and treatment combinations to achieve your goals with the superior results his patients have come to expect.
What are the common benefits of laser treatments?
At our cosmetic surgery center, laser technology is used to remove unwanted body hair on all skin types and any skin tone, including tanned skin. Our patients also rely on our laser treatments for photo-facials which tighten and smoothes the skin reducing unwanted lines and wrinkles while promoting collagen production beneath the surface giving the face a younger, firmer appearance. Laser treatments are also used to reduce age spots, sun spots, and many other pigmentation problems. The appearance of veins on your face and legs can also be reduced or removed with a few laser treatments at Wang Plastic Surgery, serving the Inland Empire (Riverside) and San Gabriel Valley (Pasadena).
How are laser treatments performed?
Each type of treatment may vary based on your targeted treatment area, skin tone and texture or hair quality. Typically, the treatment area is shaved; a topical anesthesia is applied, followed by a cooling gel. The hand piece glides over your skin as the light pulse occurs. Additional cooling gel may be applied as needed for your comfort.
How long do laser treatments take?
Laser treatments typically take between 15 and 45 minutes. We can easily accommodate scheduling laser treatment appointments for any busy schedule. Generally, between 2 to 6 treatments are needed for photo-facial, hair removal, and vein or pigmentation removal.
What can I expect after laser treatment?
Most of our patients experience a few hours of redness at the treatment site. The redness is typically gone within 24 hours and normal activities can be resumed the very next day. Wearing sunscreen or avoiding direct sunlight is very important during and after treatment. Dr. Wang will discuss your specific precautionary needs during your consultation at our plastic surgery offices serving Southern California.
Chemical peels are a non-invasive way to restore wrinkled, blemished, unevenly pigmented, or sun-damaged facial skin using a chemical solution to peel away the skin's top layers. The new cells that form during the healing process produce smoother, tighter, younger looking skin. Chemical peels can be used on the full face or on specific regions, such as the forehead or the area around the mouth.
If you're ready to treat skin damage, uneven pigment and wrinkles with a chemical peel, it's time to schedule your visit! You can request a consultation online or call Wang Plastic Surgery at (888) 360-6688 today to schedule your appointment.
There are three types of chemical peels: light, medium and deep. Alphahydroxy acid (AHA) peels are the mildest. They are usually performed with glycolic, lactic or fruit acid and remove only the outer layers of the skin. Trichloroacetic acids (TCA) are used during a medium peel to treat skin with moderate sun damage, surface wrinkles, and uneven tone or pigment abnormalities. Phenol acid peels are the deepest peels and are used to treat blotchy, coarsely wrinkled skin. They may also be used to treat skin with pre-cancerous growths.
What are the common benefits of a chemical peel?
Chemical peels give the appearance of smoother, younger looking skin. They can also be used to treat pre-cancerous skin growths.
How is a chemical peel performed?
Prior to the procedure, Dr. Wang will thoroughly cleanse the face. Light and medium peels do not require anesthesia, however a deep peel may require a sedative and pain medication prior to beginning the procedure. After the skin has been cleaned, the acid will be applied for a short time then removed.
How long does a chemical peel take?
Light, medium and small-area deep peels take from 10 to 15 minutes per session, while full-face deep peels may require one to two hours. Light and medium peels are usually repeated within a few weeks or months. Deep peels are only performed once.
What can I expect after a chemical peel?
Most people experience some facial swelling and redness after the procedure. Dr. Wang may ask you to keep your head elevated. After deep peels, the eyes are often swollen shut. Dr. Wang will likely apply a petroleum jelly or waterproof dressing that should be left on for a day or two. You will need to make transportation arrangements after a deep peel since you will be unable to drive.
What is the recovery period like?
The recovery period is different for each type of peel. After a light peel, you may experience some flaking, redness, dryness and irritation, but these symptoms will subside over time. Once healed, the outer layer of skin will fall away. Medium peels may cause significant swelling that should diminish after the first week. You may also experience small whiteheads which should disappear when the skin is washed or Dr. Wang can remove them. After a deep peel, you may require pain medication. Any dressings will be removed within two days, but you will need to cover the area with antiseptic powders several times a day. A scab will form then, within 7 to 10 days, new skin will form. It will be red at first, but will lighten over a few weeks to a month. After any type of peel, it is critical to protect the skin from sun exposure. Like all good Riverside, California plastic surgeons, Dr. Wang can recommend a sun block with both UVA and UVB protection. It should be applied daily. You may also be asked to stop smoking for at least a week since this decreases circulation of the blood in the skin.
How long before I can return to normal activity?
You can usually return to normal activities the day after a light peel. With medium peels, normal activities can be resumed within 7 to 10 days. Deep peels may require a few weeks of recovery before returning to normal activities.
Have you ever wanted to tighten and rejuvenate your skin without surgery, peels, or lasers? Wang Plastic Surgery and MedSpa offers DermaPen®, the award-winning, FDA-approved, nonsurgical treatment that can reduce fine lines and wrinkles as it stimulates the production of collagen also referred to as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), also known as the Vampire Facial.
DermaPen® harnesses the skin’s own repair processes to reinvigorate damaged and aging skin and improve stretch marks and scars — including notoriously resistant acne scars. Multiple treatments are most effective and DermaPen® can be used in conjunction with other modalities, including our very own Laser Genesis.
If you're ready to improve skin texture, uneven pigment, wrinkles and shrink pores with a vampire facial in Pasadena or the Inland Empire, it's time to schedule your visit! You can request a consultation online or call Wang Plastic Surgery at (888) 360-6688 today to schedule your appointment.
What can DermaPen be used for?
- Lip wrinkles
- Skin Texture / Tone
- Pore appearance
- Increase product absorption
- Superficial facial wrinkles
- Skin texture of the neck and decollete
- Acne Scarring / Trauma Scarring
- Melasma and Pigmentation
- Stretch marks
How many Dermapen treatments are necessary to achieve a good results?
Improvement is seen with each treatment but a series of treatments is best to achieve optimal results. Dr.Wang can provide you with a treatment plan to achieve your desired results.
Is Dermapen or Vampire Facial painful?
Pain levels vary for each patient, based upon tolerance to pain, areas being treated, and other factors. For light treatments, the sensation is compared to a tickling sensation. For deeper treatments, in order to minimize pain, Dr. Wang or his assistants can apply a numbing anesthetic cream to the area being treated prior to the procedure.
Is there any downtime?
On the day of treatment, the treated area will be red and very mildly sore. You will look like you have a sunburn. The same day post-treatment, you will be able to apply make-up as usual and your skin will appear slightly pink. Some people have mild peeling of sloughed dead skin 3-4 days after the treatment.
How long does a treatment take?
Although the actual Dermapen® treatment takes only a few minutes, we schedule you for a one hour appointment time so that we can comfortably numb the area prior to treatment and answer any questions you may have.
What precautions do I need to take after treatment?
Like all good Riverside, California plastic surgeons, Dr. Wang will give you post-treatment instructions to follow. Specific instructions may vary based on your skin type, and the condition being treated.
Wrinkle buster, gravity fighter, all natural self-filler, growth factor release, vampire facelift, liquid gold facial treatment, these are the major hypes in the press and the web about PRP and PRFM! Apparently, within your own body there lies the power to heal and regenerate collagen in your skin. It’s all from your own blood, so there is no risk for infection or allergic reaction! Growth factors in the platelets from your blood stimulate a stem cell response, which repairs and regenerates damaged skin, improves the appearance of scars, stimulate hair growth, and slows & reverses the signs of aging.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is harvested by taking your existing blood, spin it in a centrifuge at high speed to separate the platelets from the rest of your blood. The platelets are packed with healing properties that can assist stem cells to trigger reproduction. The two growth factors FGF and PDGF, promote cell growth, tissue repair and the production of new collagen. In the past, PRP injections have been used for years in sports medicine to help athletes heal faster from injury. At Wang Plastic Surgery, we couple PRP with Dermapen, restoring the PRP into the skin tissue during the micro-needling procedure, so our patients receive much more enhanced results from the PRP technology, resulting a much faster healing and better collagen growth, creating a much richer, smoother looking skin.
PRP is a therapy that’s been widely used to treat all sorts of conditions such as musculoskeletal injuries (including tendinitis and nerve injuries). But PRP has been most popularized for its positive effects in hair restoration and facial rejuvenation. The platelets are packed with healing properties and assist stem cells to trigger reproduction. Schedule consultation online or call Wang Plastic Surgery at (888) 360-6688 today to schedule your appointment to find our if you are a good candidate for PRP and Dermapen.
Taking this one step further, the left over PRP from your PRP micro-needling session can be combined with a calcium chloride to cause fibrin polymerization, forming a filler-like gel or PRFM (Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix). By using your body's platelet rich plasma (PRP), Wang Plastic Surgery can create a personalized and truly organic filler product (PRFM) that can be injected into areas of collagen loss such as the cheeks, temples, nasolabial folds or smile lines, lips, and even into the backs of the hands. This truly is a natural filler! This can also be performed in isolation without micro-needling, if desired.
What is Platelet- Rich Plasma?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is blood plasma that has been enriched with platelets. Platelets contain growth factors; when applied to the skin, they can stimulate the growth of collagen. Collagen plumps the skin, giving it a youthful and supple appearance. PRP for facial rejuvenation can be used with wrinkles and areas around the eyes, mouth, cheeks, neck, and jawline, and hair growth.
What is Platelet-Rich Plasma Fibrin Matrix (PRFM)?
The next generation of PRP, produces ultra-pure PRP using a fibrin matrix which serves to protect and preserve the platelets. Ultra Pure PRFM also known as the Liquid Gold for facial rejuvenation. Experience the power of platelets with cell growth, new generation and repair of blood vessels, and collagen production.
What can PRFM be used for?
- Powerful wrinkle removal: PRFM is enriched with variety of growth factors, injected into the superficial dermis, can effectively stimulate collagen to achieve smoothening of the skin, removing forehead wrinkles, crow's feet, fine lines around the eyes, nasolabial folds, lip lines, neck lines
- Scar fillers: When injected into the skin, PRFM powerful growth factors will promote tissue regeneration, to fill the acne scars or any depressed scars, but also can be used to fill the loss of lip tissue
- Optimize the skin: active factors can accelerate and promote the establishment of skin microcirculation, thereby accelerating metabolism, improve the overall quality and color, give the original blemished skin a lighter complexion and a a healthy glow; it can also improve bags under the eyes and dark circles
- Deep anti-aging: PRFM can promote the growth skin tissue to achieve a comprehensive upgrade of the skin condition and continue to delay the aging process
- Skin lightening: to improve skin metabolism and effectively improve pigmentation, melasma and other discoloration
- Safety and Allergy: Continued use of PRFM for treatment will alter the original stress response system of the skin and improve the sensitivity of the skin
What to expect during your PRP or PRFM treatment?
During a short office visit, a small amount of your own blood is drawn into a vacuum collection tube containing a cell separator gel. The tube is then placed into a centrifuge and spun for six minutes to separate the blood into a supernatant plasma/platelet suspension. The red and white blood cells are located below the cell separator gel, creating ULTRA-PURE PRP. The platelets and plasma are then transferred in a closed system to a second vacuum tube containing a small amount of calcium chloride solution which forms the fiber matrix of PRFM. Once your genetically-specialized PRFM solution has been created, it is ready to be applied to skin with Dermapen. This micro-needling makes tiny “wounds” in the skin which accept the PRP serum and begins the process of collagen creation along with the tissue enhancement from growth factors found in the plasma serum.
Is there downtime associated with the PRP or PRFM Facial treatments?
There is little to no downtime after the treatments. You can expect slight redness and sensitivity for about 24 to 48 hours after the treatment.
Is the treatment painful?
A topical numbing medication can be applied prior to treatment to reduce discomfort. Most patients find the treatment slightly uncomfortable, but tolerable.
How many treatments are required for the best result?
Wang Plastic Surgery recommends minimum of 3 treatments, once every 4 weeks to achieve optimal results. PRFM treatments offer the most dramatic result with quarterly maintenance. We offer package specials to provide the affordable optimal result.
If you're ready to activate the fountain of youth within your own body to improve skin texture, uneven skin pigmentation, wrinkles and lines, shrink pores with a vampire facelift, or a PRP + PRFM + Dermapen treatment in Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley, or the Inland Empire, it's time to schedule your visit to Wang Plastic Surgery! Please request a consultation online or call Wang Plastic Surgery at (888) 360-6688 today to schedule your appointment.
Anti-aging is no longer just for the face! ThermiVA™ is the non-surgical procedure that will help you look and feel 20 years younger down there in 30 minutes!
You know that as a woman age, you lose collagen on your face and skin throughout your body, but did you know that you also lose collagen in your labia and vagina too? While it’s true that childbirth can cause noticeable vaginal laxity, the loss of collagen is the main culprit causing problems in your intimacy department and other embarrassing issues that you may not even want to discuss with your closest girlfriends. No worries, ThermiVA™, the non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation procedure can fix diverse feminine issues using advanced radio frequency, and the professional medical team at Wang Plastic Surgery in Pasadena will be your new best friends to discuss the solutions to your private issues discretely.
ThermiVA™ is a premier option for improving vulvovaginal health for women at different ages in life, for young women, after childbirth, peri- and post-menopause aging women experiencing dryness. Most patients say they feel like a new woman after treatment, many enjoying better sexual satisfaction than ever before.
How does ThermiVA™ work?
ThermiVA™ can be performed in 30 minutes, in the office. Neither anesthetic nor numbing cream is required, as the procedure is painless.
ThermiVA™ targets the interior vaginal walls and external labia majora/labia minora by utilizing radiofrequency technology. Patients can see and feel dramatic improvement after just one visit, however a series of three treatments within 3 months are recommended. Thermal regulation induces collagen production, invigorates blood flow, and revitalizes muscle contractions, resulting in noticeable improvement.
Does ThermiVA™ utilize radio frequency or laser technology? What’s the advantage?
ThermiVA™ uses RF (Radio Frequency) whereas the other feminine tightening procedures uses CO2 laser. Both cause rejuvenation effects to the vaginal area. The difference is that ThermiVa can also be used on the labia and clitoral area and is not painful.
ThermiVA is the non-surgical options for both labialplasty or vaginoplasty.
What are the benefits of ThermiVA™?
- Promotes new collagen formation, tightens and smoothens skin for labia and vaginal canal
- Improved blood flow producing more moisture and improving sensitivity
- Labia reduction with noticeably softer and smoother skin
- Labial irritation reduction
- Helps reduce urinary incontinence
- Improvement of vaginal muscular strength of squeeze
- Improves orgasms (Clitoral and G-Spot)
Is there any downtime to ThermiVA™ procedure?
There’s absolutely not downtime. Patients could go to the gym on the same day, and even having sexual activities on the same day, already noticing a huge difference.
How long will the ThermiVA™ results last?
Treatment effects last 9-12 months.
Although these changes are natural, they can affect a women’s sexual well-being, overall self-confidence, and relationship. You may be a candidate for the non-surgical ThermiVA™ in Pasadena and Inland Empire if you've experienced any of the following changes as the result of vaginal birth or aging:
- Dissatisfied in the change in the shape, size, or volume of your labia
- Vaginal dryness, even when sexually aroused
- Occasional urinary incontinence or leakage, especially during activities such as laughing or sneezing
- Suffer from a pelvic prolapse, such as fallen bladder or rectum
- Experience orgasmic problems or sexual dissatisfaction
If you are located near Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, San Marino, Arcadia, in Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley and would like to receive consultation regarding ThermiVA™, please contact Wang Plastic Surgery Pasadena Office. Wang Plastic Surgery Upland also receives ThermiVA™ therapy patients from Claremont, Rancho Cucamonga, Montclair, Riverside, and Chino in the San Bernardino County. Request a consultation online or call us at (888) 360-6688 today to schedule your appointment.
Dermabrasion is a highly sophisticated, controlled scraping of the facial skin that is used to smooth fine wrinkles, especially around the mouth, and scars left by acne or previous non-aesthetic surgery. It softens the sharp edges of irregularities in the outermost layer of skin so that they become less apparent and blend with other facial tissues for smoother-looking skin. Dermabrasion is also used to remove precancerous lesions that result from too much exposure to the sun.
If you're ready to treat skin damage and wrinkles with dermabrasion, it's time to schedule your consultation! You can request a consultation online or call Wang Plastic Surgery at (888) 360-6688 today for your appointment.
Dermabrasion is best for healthy individuals who do not have active acne, have not had a previous chemical peel, severe sunburn or radiation treatment, who have not taken Accutane, and who can avoid exposure to direct sunlight for several weeks after the procedure. The outcome of dermabrasion depends on the condition of the skin, skin tone, and the depth of wrinkles and other imperfections.
What are the common benefits of dermabrasion?
Dermabrasion can produce smoother skin texture by removing skin damaged by wrinkles, scarring and acne. It can also be used to treat liver (age) spots and some skin lesions, as well as pre-cancerous growths.
How is dermabrasion performed?
Prior to treatment, Dr. Wang, an Inland Empire plastic surgeon will cover your eyes and hair. He will then numb your skin with an anesthesia or spray it with a refrigerant after applying a cold pack to numb the area. He may also give you a sedative. During the procedure, damaged skin will be scraped from the face using a handheld, motorized device to create an area where a new layer of skin may form.
How long does dermabrasion take?
Dermabrasion usually takes from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the condition of the skin.
What can I expect after dermabrasion?
After dermabrasion, Dr. Wang may cover the treated area with an ointment or a wet, waxy or dry covering. A few days after the procedure, the skin will usually swell, and look and feel as if it has been scraped in a fall. A scab will usually form 24 to 48 hours after the procedure.
What is the recovery period like?
After several days, the outer layer of skin, as well as any scabs will begin to fall off, revealing pink skin. The pinkness usually fades in about three to six weeks. Special soaps and cosmetics may be used during this time. Strenuous physical activity, as well as shaving (men) should be avoided during this period. Exposure to sunlight should also be avoided for several weeks.
How long before I can return to normal activity?
Most patients return to work in about two weeks.
Wang Plastic Surgery in Pasadena and the Inland Empire offer several lines of skin care products to help our patients maintain their fresh looks and protect their skin from environmental and sun damage. Dr. Wang and his experienced staff will evaluate your face, address your concerns, and formulate a personalized regimen based on your skin type and problem areas. Each product has been hand-selected for effectiveness and continued patient satisfaction.
If you'd like to know more about our professional skin care product offerings, call toll-free (888) 360-6688 or contact us and we'll be happy to help you select a skin care program tailored for your needs.
Obagi®
Aging and environmental damage can dull the skin and thicken outer skin layers, causing uneven moisturizing that leads to wrinkling and sagging. In addition, daily exposure to the sun's rays can lead to development of uneven skin tone, with freckles and age spots beginning to form. To battle all these changes to your outer layers of skin, you need a product that will renew the skin from within.
Obagi® System skin care products transform your skin at the cellular level so that your skin both looks and acts younger and healthier. Popular Obagi® products include Obagi-C Rx System, Professional-C Serums, CLENZIderm M.D., and the Obagi Nu-Derm System, which accelerates cellular turnover for skin with moderate to severe sun damage and prepares the skin for Obagi Blue Peel, performed in our office.
NIA24™
This topical niacin-based skin therapy product offers continuous skin protection through the steady release of micro-nutrients that enrich your deepest skin layers and provide an invisible protective barrier from the elements. Not only is your skin protected, but this product line also can dramatically reduce many signs of damage, keeping your skin smooth and youthful.
The patented formula in NIA 24™ products improves skin tone and texture for both men and women concerned with premature signs of aging, dark spots, and lines and wrinkles. We offer a complete line of NIA 24™ products, including Recovery Complex, Strengthening Complex, Mineral Sunscreen, Cleansing Scrub, and Cleansing Cream.
Exuviance
This dermatologist-created skincare product line is the only one to offer an exclusive Polyhydroxy acid that is specially developed for even the most sensitive skin. Exuviance products are safe for all skin types, and have been allergy tested for effectiveness without adverse reactions. These products are not tested on animals, contain broad-spectrum sunscreen, and most have been shown to be non-comedogenic.
The Exuviance line includes products specially formulated to smooth and soften skin, diminish the appearance of wrinkles, brighten skin tone, and balance out dry or oily skin. The sophisticated product formulations contain natural fruit extracts that leave the skin both feeling and smelling fresh.
Environ®
For those who believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, Environ® offers a product line that protects the skin before visible signs of aging and photodamage begin to show. This cosmetic manufacturing company, based in Cape Town, South Africa, was founded in 1990 and manufactures all of its skin care products in a laboratory setting.
Environ® products nourish, protect, and maintain beautiful skin. With a full skin care range of more than 40 products, most containing no animal extracts, fragrances, preservatives, or artificial colors, Environ® is dedicated to treating the skin naturally. Many of the company's products offered at Wang Plastic Surgery use high levels of vitamin A to protect skin from sun damage while combating the effects of pollution, stress, and poor diet on the skin.
BENEV®
For long-lasting health and beauty, BENEV uses advanced biotechnology in its line of products that have earned patient trust worldwide. BENEV is at the forefront of research and development, with a complete product line of exfoliators, moisturizers, sun protection, corrective products, and cleansers. Every product uses the purest ingredients possible, and is fragrance-free to minimize the risk of irritation for patients with allergies.
The BENEV laboratory specializes in developing unique product formulations grounded on the latest studies of functional and high performance ingredients. The company uses innovative technologies and most advanced raw materials from around the world, making its products a natural choice for Wang Plastic Surgery.
Physicians Complex®
These state-of-the-art cosmeceutical products have been specially developed to address common skin concerns such as wrinkles, sun damage, and adult acne. The company's medically-oriented skin care philosophy takes shape through six sub-specialty product lines: anti-aging and wrinkle treatments, cleansers and acne treatments, skin rejuvenation, lip enhancers, moisturizers, and sun protection. The products contain high quality pharmaceutical ingredients such as alpha and beta hydroxy acids, antioxidant vitamins A, C, E, beta carotene, and super oxide dismutase.
Physicians Complex is a family-owned company run by experts with dermatological, nursing, and cosmeceutical backgrounds. This comprehensive knowledge helps the company develop high-grade skin protection and restoration treatments that are safe and effective on a variety of skin types.
Prevage® MD
These anti-aging treatments, available exclusively through a physician, contain powerful antioxidants that protect the skin from environmental stresses such as sun exposure, ozone, smoke, and other contaminants. In a clinical study, the active ingredient in Prevage® MD (1% Idebenone) was shown to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and skin roughness, leaving a younger-looking complexion behind. In fact, Idebenone was found to be more effective than other antioxidants commonly used in skin care products, such as kinetin, coenzyme Q10, lipoic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E. This dual role of both prevention and correction has made Prevage® MD a popular choice with our skin care patients.
Electrology is the scientifically proven method of permanent hair removal. Known since 1857 and recognized as safe and effective. At W Med Spa, Electrolysis is done by licensed practitioners specifically trained and educated in the theory and practice of electrology.
Unwanted hair growth is usually hereditary or caused by unbalanced hormones during puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and polycystic ovaries. Other factors are thyroid conditions, stress, medication like Cortisone and birth control. Tweezing, waxing and threading also can lead to excess hair growth due to increased blood supply to skin and hair follicle.
A fine sterile needle is inserted into the hair follicle opening. A small amount of electrical energy is applied to destroy the area that nourishes the hair. Treating each hair individually makes the treatment effective. The number of treatments necessary varies from person to person. Finer hairs are permanently removed relatively fast where coarse hairs requires several sessions. The length of the treatment depends on area, amount of hair, coarseness, sensitivity of skin and client tolerance. Most clients return weekly or every two weeks. The treatments are most concentrated in the beginning. Once the hair growth is under control, less visits are needed.
The cost varies on length of treatment. It can be from a minimum of 15 minutes to 2 hours if needed. It is important to realize that time, commitment, and patience are necessary to overcome a problem that did not occur overnight. Any area on the face can be treated. Other recommended areas are abdomen and breast.
Most people handle the treatment with very little discomfort. There are no side effects, expect slight redness or swelling depending on the area that was treated. Occasionally, small white heads may appear at the follicle opening followed by scabbing. Scabbing is part of the normal healing process and should not be picked off. The use of cosmetics and frequent touching of the area is discouraged for at least 24 hours after treatment. Exposure to sun or tanning devices should be eliminated for several days. To understand more about the different hair removal treatment options in Pasadena or San Gabriel Valley, request a consultation online or call our office at (888) 360-6688 today.
Besides electrolysis or laser IPL hair removal, there are many different hair removal methods. But none are permanent with no side effects.
Waxing
- Causes irritation and breakouts
- Causes ingrown hairs
- Causes unnecessary removal of fine hairs, not just the unwanted ones
- Some people can be allergic to product
- You need to wait for full hair growth
Threading/Tweezing
- Causes ingrown hairs that lead to scarring
Depilatories
- Contain irritating chemicals
Home use machines
- Unsafe, and very often can do more harm than good since they are not operated by professionals.
The aestheticians at Pasadena W Med Spa have been successfully practicing electrolysis for 30 years and have helped thousands of people regain their confidence and look wonderful. Electrolysis is a long term solution to a temporary problem. Unlike waxing, tweezing and threading that are a temporary fix for a long term problem.
