What does a skin care program achieve?

The goal of our skin care program is to improve skin texture and smoothness, fade brown spots and discoloration, reduce fine wrinkles, and reduce pore size. Such a balanced skin care program is initiated and monitored by Dr. Awada and a skin care technician who will evaluate your skin and outline a program suited to fit your needs. A comprehensive skin care program will be geared toward four goals: exfoliation, stimulation, medication, and protection. These goals will usually be achieved through daily home application of cleansers, retin-A, bleaching agents, sun screen, and moisturizers. Your skin care program will be individually tailored to your skin type, complexion diagnosis, and skin reaction. Many people also choose to incorporate Chemical Peels, Dermabrasion, and Intense Pulse Light Photo rejuvenation (also known as photofacial) into further refining their skin.

What are the key components in a skin care regimen?

• Exfoliation: Cleansers remove dead skin cells so that other agents can penetrate.
• Stimulation: AHA's and retin-A enhance new skin growth and turnover.
• Medication: Bleaching agents treat and prevent discoloration for those at risk.
• Protection: Moisturizers and sun screen protect your skin from further damage.

What are the effects of various agents?

Mild cleansers: You will begin skin care each day with a mild cleanser, which lifts off dead superficial skin cells. This process of exfoliation facilitates penetration of stimulants such as alpha hydroxy acid and retin-A.
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA's): Alpha hydroxy acids are naturally occurring fruit acids which stimulate growth and turnover of skin cells. The most commonly used AHA is glycolic acid. AHA's work by thickening the deep layers of your skin, resulting in improved skin texture, complexion, smoothness, and appearance. The effects of AHA's are enhanced by concurrent use of retin-A.
Retin-A: Retin-A is short for retinoic acid, also called tretinoin. Retin-A stimulates circulation to your skin and facilitates skin cell growth and turnover. It thickens the deep layers of your skin, leading to a brighter, healthier complexion with smoother texture.
Bleaching agents: Bleaching agents, such as hydroquinone, can be helpful in the prevention and treatment of blotchy, discolored skin. Bleaching agents do not actually bleach skin, but they can improve or prevent dark discoloration by suppressing activity of pigment producing cells.
Moisturizers: Moisturizers will keep your skin healthy and soft while your superficial, unhealthy skin layers are shed. They will also help you tolerate the drying effects of retin-A.
Sun screen: Sun screen is essential to the success of a balanced skin care program. Your skin care program should heighten your awareness of the damaging effects of the sun and should make you eager to protect yourself from further damage.

What is the recovery period?

Skin care requires no recovery time. You may apply makeup immediately following application of your skin care products. Skin care will maintain your skin vitality and smoothness as long as you maintain your regimen.
Because of its simplicity, effectiveness, safety, low cost, and advantage of home application, satisfaction is immense. Every woman is encouraged to participate in a physician supervised skin care program. The improvement in skin appearance is reliable, and the cost is affordable.

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