Laser vs Microneedling: Which Is Right for Your Skin?
If you have acne scars, uneven skin tone, sun damage or perhaps fine lines or changes in skin texture, you may have come across two popular treatment options: laser skin treatments and microneedling. Both are popular, and both can be beneficial (as they both stimulate the skin’s healing response and support collagen and elastin production), […]
Understanding the Different Ways Skin Boosters Work
The world of skin boosters is advancing and changing rapidly. Only a few years ago, most skin boosters were associated with addressing skin hydration, which, at the time, was exciting new terrain. Today, though, there are many different types of skin boosters available, and while they all aim to address skin quality, they have different […]
Today’s Advanced Skin Boosters: More Than Just Hyaluronic Acid
Many people think of skin boosters as simply a hyaluronic acid filler. But today, ‘skin boosters’ describes a wide range of advanced dermal treatments designed to address skin quality rather than change facial shape or add hydration. And not only are they effective, but they are also popular. With so many cosmetic treatments available, though, […]
Why We’re Loving The Deluxe HydraFacial®
We’ve all been devoted fans of the Hydrafacial here at Samara Aesthetics, but our Deluxe Hydrafacial® really takes things up a notch or three. The Delux Hydrafacial® gives you all the powerfully rejuvenative benefits of the Hydrafacial®, plus a skin booster tailored to your needs and a professional LED light treatment. Here’s how it can […]
Having Laser? Here’s What Happens To Your Skin, & How After-Care With TRPro+™ Helps Healing
If you’re interested in laser treatment this winter, it pays to understand the basics of how lasers work on your skin, what happens during the healing process, and why after-care for your delicate skin is so vital. Plus, as we encourage all our patients to use a tissue repair gel (TR Pro+™) during this time, […]
Micro-Needling: What To Expect, Pre-Care & After-Care
Of all the dermal treatments offered at Samara Aesthetics, micro-needling is among the most popular. Some people receive the treatment on its own, while others combine it with complementary treatments such as Healite or topical skin boosters. So, what exactly is it? Micro-needling (aka collagen induction therapy or skin needling) is a non-invasive treatment that […]
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light): What to Expect, Preparation & After-Care
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a popular non-invasive skin treatment that can improve a variety of concerns, including pigmentation, sun damage, redness and uneven skin tone. IPL works by delivering broad-spectrum light energy into the skin, targeting specific chromophores such as melanin (pigment) and haemoglobin (blood vessels). This process helps break down unwanted pigment and […]
Fraxel Laser: What’s Involved Before, During & After Treatment
If you’re noticing signs of ageing — perhaps some pigmentation or a few more fine lines and wrinkles — winter is an excellent time to take action with laser. And for many (including individuals of all skin tones), Fraxel may be a skin-rejuve treatment worth putting on your radar. Fraxel laser is one of the […]
Polynucleotides: Supporting Tissue Repair, Hydration & Overall Skin Quality
A new trend is emerging in the world of skin rejuvenation. Rather than chasing dramatic changes, people are increasingly seeking treatments that deliver subtle, cumulative changes that actually work to change (and help rejuvenate) the skin. Polynucleotides are a perfect example of this trend; here’s why. Polynucleotides are unlike any other skin treatment. Placed beneath […]
The Benefits of Glutathione For Skin
While it sometimes seems there’s an endless cocktail of serums, lotions and potions that are all “great for the skin!”, some grab more of the spotlight and others. Why so? The reason is simple. Some products do more for the skin than others. And glutathione is proving to be one of those products. Fans of […]