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Category: Skin Care Treatments

Our Rewards Programs!

Posted May 03, 2024

Do you have an established skincare regimen or are interested in trying something new? No matter the routine, we look for all the deals to support our patient’s aesthetic journey. Allē & ASPIRE are free rewards programs designed to give you points on a variety of brands, products and treatments. Allē is a rewards program […]

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It’s Rosacea Awareness Month!

Posted April 25, 2024

Did you know that April is Rosacea Awareness Month? Rosacea effects almost 400 million people worldwide. Today, we’ll be talking about what exactly rosacea is, and how we treat it here at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery. What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by redness in the cheeks and T-zone […]

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Why You Should Choose Diamond Glow!

Posted March 26, 2024

Facials are a fantastic way to treat the skin, but it’s important to know what type of facial is best for you. The Diamond Glow is a great option for exfoliation and luminous end results but is often compared to the popular HydraFacial. Here at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery, we prefer Diamond Glow […]

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New At The MedSpa: SkinVive!

Posted March 04, 2024

Our blog today is focused on a new treatment here at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery: Skinvive! This newcomer to the injectables market is the first and only Hyaluronic Acid microdroplet injectable indicated to improve cheek skin smoothness. What does this mean? Essentially, Skinvive is an injectable form of Hyaluronic Acid, which most people […]

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Patient Experience: Platinum Facial

Posted July 25, 2023

Today, our blog is about one of our most popular procedures here at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery: The Platinum Facial! A Platinum Facial combines both SkinPen micro-needling technology and the power of PRP (Plasma Rich Protein), your body’s own liquid gold, to provide a powerful mixture of rejuvenating, fine-line reducing, and collagen-boosting results. […]

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5 Common Myths About Sunscreen!

Posted June 13, 2023

As warmer weather approaches, it is becoming even more important to remember to wear your sunscreen! Below, we bust 5 common misconceptions about SPF, to help you protect your skin. 1) You don’t need to wear sunscreen when it’s cloudy. From the time the sun rises to when it sets, you are being exposed to […]

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What Is Medical-Grade Skincare?

Posted April 26, 2023

In recent years, the importance of a good skincare routine has seemingly taken the world by storm. With social-media’s current spotlight on skincare products, it’s becoming more and more common to purchase a new serum or moisturizer when it contains certain buzzwords: things like “vitamin C”, “niacinamide”, “peptides”, and “retinol”. These ingredients and many others […]

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Aesthetician Education – BBL with Carla!

Posted March 22, 2023

Here at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery, we offer several laser treatments to meet our patient’s various needs. Today, our blog focuses in on BBL, or Broad Band Light Laser, designed to target skin concerns such as hyperpigmentation and redness, as well as to help stimulate collagen production. Below, we asked our medical aesthetician […]

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Aesthetician Education – HALO Laser!

Posted March 09, 2023

In our last post, our blog featured an interview with one of our patients about their experience with the HALO laser treatment. This week, our CANS-certified nurse, Kristi, will be answering some more questions and going further in depth about HALO from a provider’s point of view! Read on to find out more about this […]

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My Experience with the HALO Laser – I Got My Glow!

Posted February 23, 2023

Do you deal with dull, aging skin and hyperpigmentation? The HALO laser might be for you! HALO – a hybrid fractional laser – uses a combination of ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to treat both surface level and deeper skin concerns, such as melasma, sun-damage, and signs of aging. Below is an interview with our patient, […]

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