Services Include:
Non-Surgical Procedures
Peels
Chemical Peels
Chemical Peels utilize specific agents such as glycolic, lactic and salicylic acid to effectively exfoliate the skin resulting in brighter and smoother skin. Chemical peels are effective in treating fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage and pigmentation, and acne. Chemical peels vary in strength and are appropriate for almost all skin types depending on the solution chosen. The best peel for your skin type and challenge will be carefully selected by your aesthetician. An initial series of 6 peels 2-3 weeks apart is recommended.
BioMedic MicroPeel
The BioMedic MicroPeel is a safe and effective procedure that involves a three-step process which removes a micro-thin top layer of skin. This micro-thin layer consists of dead skin cells that clog pores and are an obstruction to healthier, more beautiful skin. This treatment will be customized to best address your individual skin needs. For all skin types and challenges.
BioMedic MicroPeel Plus
The BioMedic MicroPeel Plus is a truly effective Salicylic acid based treatment. The MicroPeel Plus is effective at smoothing fine lines and helping to even skin discoloration while reducing acne, acne scarring and environmental damage. Patients may or may not experience light peeling after this procedure as your skin will go through a renewal process and shedd it's dead outer layer.
Vitamin A Booster Treatment
The Vitamin A Booster Treatment is a highly effective yet non-irritating treatment that utilizes glycolic acid, two forms of Vitamin A serums and enzymes to create a beautiful glowing complexion. This peel is effective for all skin types and is especially effective for oily and acne skin. This treatment can also be combined with microdermabrasion for a truly effective treatment that provides dramatic results.
Hydrating Booster Treatment
The Hydrating Booster Treatment is a gentle yet effective treatment for sensitive and dryer skin types. This treatment gently exfoliates with lactic acid then hydrates and nourishes skin with ingredients such as red wine extract, green tea, vitamin E and allantoin. This treatment can also be combined with microdermabrasion for additional skin improvement.
MegaPeel Microdermabrasion
MegaPeel microdermabrasion is a non-chemical skin refining procedure that utilizes crystals to gently resurface superficial layers of the skin safely and evenly resulting in smoother healthier looking skin. MegaPeel Microdermabrasion is effective for all skin types and challenges. The MegaPeel can also be customized into a "Booster Treatment" creating our Precision Peel to dramatically improve the health and look of your skin.
Precision Peel
The Precision Peel is a combination of microdermabrasion and either the Vitamin A Booster Treatment or the Hydrating Booster Treatment resulting in an outstanding skin refining treatment.
Obagi Blue Peel
The Obagi Blue Peel is a unique in-office procedure designed to significantly improve the appearance and health of your skin. This procedure is extremely effective at treating many skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, large pores, skin laxity and more. The unique blue coloring of this peel ensures precise depth of the TCA and helps to ensure consistent results with every patient and with each procedure. Prior to being considered for an Obagi Blue Peel patients must pre-condition their skin with the Obagi NuDerm system for at least 6 weeks to ensure maximum safety and efficacy. More than one Blue Peel may be necessary to achieve the desired results.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic Is a FDA approved purified protein that is a non-surgical treatment used to temporally reduce moderate to severe frown lines in people ages 18-65. It is also used for wrinkles of the forehead and "crows feet". This non invasive procedure is administered by making a few tiny injections into the muscles that cause these wrinkles. The procedure is performed by a licensed professional and you can expect results in a few days and can last up to four months.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a non-chemical skin refining procedure that utilizes crystals to gently resurface superficial layers of the skin safely and evenly resulting in smoother healthier looking skin. If a more aggressive treatment is necessary, vacuum pressure can be increased to evenly penetrated deeper layers of the skin. Microdermabrasion is an effective treatment option for almost all skin types and challenges. When appropriate, your aesthetician may further customize your microdermabrasion by combining either a lactic or glycolic peel to dramatically improve the health and look of your skin.
Injectable Fillers
Soft tissue fillers are used to restore facial contours, reduce the appearance of lines and creases, plump lips, enhance shallow contours, and improve the appearance of recessed scars. This is a non invasive procedure requiring tiny injections into the areas of concern with immediate results that look and feel natural for several months.
Lumenis One
At Bangor Plastic & Hand Surgery we utilize the newest technologies for your procedures. Lumenis One is one of those technologies used for the following conditions.
- Rosacea
- Telangiectasia
- Vascular Lesions
- Hemangiomas
- Port Wine Stains
- Leg Veins
- Solar Lentigines
- Epidermal Pigmented Lesions
- Dermal Pigmented Lesions
- Skin Treatments Using Photorejuvenation
- Wrinkles
- Skin Laxity
- Hair Removal and Permanent Hair Reduction
- Photodynamic Therapy for actinic keratosis and certain facial skin cancers
Rosacea Treatments
Rosacea is a medical condition that is poorly understood and affects approximately 13 million Americans. It generally begins as a "blush" or redness on the face that can progress with the development of pimples (papules), red bumps, and/or pustules (red bumps with white pus on their tops) with subsequent development of severe enlargement of the nose; rhinophyma, a late manifestation of rosacea. The redness or "blush" is caused by an increased amount of blood in the superficial blood vessels. This also causes the symptoms of warmth which is a common complaint. Patients with this condition often fail medical treatments despite compliance as well as the avoidance of the most common triggers such as heat, exercise, stress, alcohol, spicy foods, and hot drinks.
The natural history of rosacea may include episodes of cyclical worsening and improvement despite trigger avoidance and medical therapies.
IPL treatments (intense pulse light) is a gentle, noninvasive treatment which is ideal for any patient with no down time and very low risks and/or side effects.
Using state of the art IPL treatments can improve and treat the "blush" by decreasing the blood vessels. This occurs when the energy is absorbed within the vessels causing them to collapse and breakdown, leaving no visible trace on the skin.
IPL is considered to be the most effective, convenient, and comfortable solution to this common and embarrassing condition. IPL is not a cure, and subsequent re-treatments may be necessary depending upon the individual's response and severity of the condition with their continued compliance with trigger avoidance.
IPL Photo Skin Rejuvenation
Intense pulse light photo facial therapy is a noninvasive, nonablative treatment that uses high intensity pulses and visible light to improve the appearance of the skin. It most commonly is used to treat vascular lesions including spider veins, broken veins, port wine staining, and rosacea, but in addition it will treat freckles, age spots, mild acne and facial wrinkles and fine lines. This procedure helps rejuvenate aging skin and is referred to as the photo rejuvenation or the "nonsurgical face lift" in the lay press. This therapy targets the lower layers of the skin (dermis) without affecting the top layers (epidermis) resulting in a more noticeable overall appearance of the skin.
IPL treatment is associated with minimal down time and a patient can have the procedure done and return to work immediately afterwards.
Laser Hair Removal
We utilize the LightSheer diode laser to effectively remove unwanted hair. The light emitted by the LightSheer is absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicles therefore directly treating the hair. Hair grows in three stages and must be in the anagen phase of growth to effectively be removed and thus multiple treatments will be necessary with an approximate reduction of 10-30% each treatment. The appearance of the treated area will vary from patient to patient depending on the extent of the procedure and skin type. Side effects, if any, are minor. They may include redness and swelling around the hair follicle, which are, in fact desired clinical results and indicate that the follicle has responded to the treatment. We will be happy to tell you more about the treatment, possible side effects and what results you can expect during your consultation.
Customized Skin Treatments
Customized Skin Treatments are clinical skin treatments customized to your specific needs when a peel or microdermabrasion may not be the best option for your skin. These treatments are created and customized by the aesthetician.
