Posted January 05, 2023
We all know it can be difficult to drink the recommended amount of water every day. We get busy, we quench our thirst with ice coffee or a cold soda, and sometimes, we just forget! However, making sure you are properly hydrated is a keystone to having and maintaining healthy, glowing skin. (Many esthetic procedures, […]
Read MorePosted December 28, 2022
Winter can be a challenging season for our skin. With cold temperatures, dry air, and harsh winds, our skin can be left feeling parched and uncomfortable, and the busy holiday season can leave us looking tired and dull. Fortunately, at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery, we have several treatments and products available to help! […]
Read MorePosted October 19, 2022
What is Halo? HALO is a hybrid fractional laser, which uses both ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to target the top-most layer of your skin as well as the deeper tissue underneath the surface. The laser provides a powerful, rejuvenating treatment for patients of all skin tones, and can be used on the face, neck, chest […]
Read MorePosted October 03, 2022
What are PRF Injectables? Platelet Rich Fibrin – also known as “liquid gold” – is a serum created from a sample of a patients’ own blood. This PRF serum is used the same way we use regular filler injections, to increase volume and decrease the appearance of fine lines. To create PRF, the blood sample […]
Read MorePosted July 20, 2022
What Is miraDry? miraDry is a non-invasive procedure that targets the sweat glands under your arms, with a goal of reducing both sweat production and odor. miraDry is the first and only FDA approved procedure to permanently reduce excessive sweating under the arms. The miraDry System uses thermal energy to target and eliminate the sweat […]
Read MorePosted June 21, 2022
What Is Laser Hair Reduction? Laser Hair Reduction – often referred to as Laser Hair Removal, or LHR, is a cosmetic treatment which aims to reduce the growth of hair in a specified area. Laser Hair Reduction uses a process called selective photothermolysis to target and damage the hair follicle. Heat from a laser will […]
Read MorePosted February 18, 2022
In the aesthetics industry, laser season is a real thing. We consider fall and winter the seasons for laser procedures because the laser recovery process will feel more comfortable. Exposure to intense summer temperatures and extended UV rays are less likely because people are back from vacations and pool time. Laser treatments are safest and […]
Read MorePosted November 22, 2021
Wake Plastic Surgery is excited to announce that we are officially adding PRP treatments to our MedSpa services! PRP combined with micro needling creates our WPS Platinum Facial. This treatment is commonly known as a vampire facial. If you have seen the trend of celebrities getting PRP vampire facials, you know it can look a […]
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