Put on a Good Face : A Full-Face Plan Leads to Happier Outcomes | by Dr . Tahl Humes
frown . This patient is likely experiencing uneven skin tone as well .
As clinicians , it is our job to ask the right questions and listen to the answers . a regular facial schedule and a home skincare regimen . Combining these treatments yields excellent results and can be life-changing for a patient , and equally rewarding for the clinician .
Healthy , Youthful Skin
A desire for a more youthful appearance is very general , but a common request addressed at a first appointment . Patients look in the mirror and aren ’ t happy , but they don ’ t know exactly why . An educated clinician can identify the aging culprits and develop a plan for a healthier , more youthful look .
A patient with this sentiment often has volume loss in the midface , where the tear trough looks hollow and the cheeks appear as though they are sagging . Also , they might have crepey skin and wrinkles around the eyes , as well as lips that have lost volume and result in a resting
While there is no single treatment option that can take care of all these issues in one setting , clinicians can combine treatment modalities , such as an injectable and laser combination or injectable and peel blend to achieve excellent results .
A sample treatment plan for a patient who needs combination therapy to address wrinkles , redness , pigment , and volume loss would include :
• A series of laser , microneedling , or radio-frequency needling treatments will address the fine lines . A series of chemical peels or lasers every 4 to 6 weeks addresses the pigment . A bonus is that the peels can address the fine lines and texture in addition to the pigment .
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