Laser resurfacing can be an excellent option for rejuvenating your skin, improving texture, tone, and reducing signs of aging. At the Polacek Center for Plastic Surgery, we offer the Fraxel^® Dual Laser Skin Resurfacing system, known for its ability to target both surface-level and deeper skin concerns for comprehensive results.  When it comes to skin resurfacing, proper aftercare is essential to protect your skin and enhance results. Below, our non-surgical aesthetic care team offers advice…

When it comes to skin rejuvenation, both chemical peels and laser treatments can offer safe, effective results. But how do you choose the best option for your skin? Below, our Providence aesthetic providers outline the differences between the treatment options to help you make a more informed choice. Chemical Peels Chemical peels use pharmaceutical-grade exfoliating solutions to remove dead skin cells, improve skin tone, and address concerns like fine lines, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. Peels…

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight the importance of protecting our skin from harmful UV rays. As we embrace the warmer weather and spend more time outdoors, it’s vital to prioritize our skin health so we can enjoy the sun safely. To help you do just that, our Nurse Practitioner Dezarae has put together essential sunscreen tips in a special video guide. Whether you’re planning a beach day or just…

Spending time in the sun can create a beautiful glow, but after years of excess sun exposure, signs of skin damage can start to show. This is because UV rays can actually speed or worsen the effects of aging, leading to concerns like wrinkles, lines, and sun spots. Sun spots, also known as “age spots” or “liver spots,” look like darkened patches of skin, and they’re caused by an overproduction of melanin as your skin…

There are several factors to consider before determining if a chemical peel is the right cosmetic procedure for you. First, one should know what a chemical peel treatment really is and how it can impact them. Depending on what you are seeking to cosmetically improve about your face, chemical peels may or may not be right for you. Often used as a popular skin care procedure to repair damaged skin, there are three things you…

Hyaluronic acid (or HA) has long been a staple in the aesthetic world. The human body produces this substance to lubricate tissue and promote collagen, thereby keeping the skin hydrated and healthy. An abundance of HA in the skin can create a youthful, rejuvenated appearance; in turn, insufficient HA in the skin tends to make us look more tired. This is because our skin loses collagen as we age, which can lead to a myriad…

Millions of people worldwide have chosen BOTOX^® Cosmetic to help counter signs of facial aging. Individuals looking for ways to smooth facial wrinkles and prevent creases from getting deeper may find BOTOX^® injections to be an ideal solution. The non-surgical process usually only takes a few minutes and results can emerge within 7-14 days. Most patients enjoy their new rejuvenated look for 3-5 months, and sometimes longer with regularly scheduled sessions. Patients often arrange their…

Ah, January! The month of New Year’s resolutions and short-term solutions that include unattended gym memberships, crazy fad diets and more distracting office chatter of how everyone will make this their year to “change.” Change is good and change is inevitable—but we are not the first to tell you that change comes from within! Rather than setting numerous, overwhelming goals that tend to cause anxiety rather than relief, take some time to target the areas…

New England is known for many things. One of the most famous or infamous things, depending on your perspective, is the weather! We are lucky to experience all four seasons: perfectly picturesque fall foliage, endless summer beach days, spring flowers, and yes, lots and lots of snow and cold temperatures! Unlike other parts of the country, New Englanders have to adapt to some unpredictable elements which include adjusting their lifestyles and routines to the varying…

Summer is here!  So, are you going to enjoy it fully or hide indoors?  We have gone from being total sun-worshippers to total sun-phobics!  There has got to be a happy medium. All things in Moderation. With the proper preventative measures and precautions taken, there is no need to be either one or the other. As a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for over 30 years, I have learned that you just can’t tell a client…