Which Facial Treatment Is For You? | Facials Cincinnati

Learn about available facials in Cincinnati and get tips for getting glowing this fall.

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Chloe Hegge, RN BSN: “It’s never too early to start a retinoid! Retinoids help with cell turn over which helps keep the skin looking young. Some benefits include helping to treat active acne as well as help with acne scarring, improving discoloration, as well as overall texture of the skin. I suggest starting with a pea sized amount two to three times weekly and increasing to nightly as tolerated. If your skin seems irritated, try mixing with a moisturizer to help decrease the irritation. Starting a retinol is not a sprint, it’s a marathon so be patient and keep pushing through the ‘retinol blues’, you won’t regret it!”
Amanda Schmidt, LME: “Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! Wearing a daily facial sunscreen is the most important thing for your skin’s health. The sun is the number one cause of premature aging, wrinkles, fine lines, brown spots, and skin cancer. I recommend a broad spectrum sunscreen with an spf above 30. Broad spectrum sunscreens are pretty much the standard in sunscreens now, but double check that yours says so. This type of sunscreen protects against both UVB and UVA rays which penetrate deeper and cause long term sun damage. The wonderful thing about facial sunscreens now is that they are not thick and greasy feeling, so you don’t have to worry about them causing breakouts or feeling heavy on your face. My favorite sunscreen has a slight tint to it so I can just throw it on and still feel like I have some coverage without wearing makeup.”
Kylee Finn, RN BSN: “Anyone can benefit from adding antioxidants into their skin care routine. Antioxidants are an umbrella term for different vitamins such as vitamin C, Vitamin E, Niacinamide and more. Antioxidants have many benefits to your skin but the main benefits are to keep your skin cells healthy by helping repair damage from the sun, preventing cellular damage and calming inflammation. When your skin cells are functioning properly your skin cell cycle can run smoothly, making it easier to produce collagen and elastin. By simply adding this topical into your skin care routine you can correct signs of aging, prevent sun damage, and overall brighten your skin!”

Facials in Cincinnati

Diamond Glow

Diamond Glow exfoliates, extracts, and infuses customized serums all at the same time to plump skin by up to 70%. This no-downtime treatment is appropriate for all skin types.

Choose from 5 targeted treatments including Anti-Aging TNS Advanced+, Hydrating HA5 Hyaluronic Acid, Skin Brightening, Vitamin C Antioxidant, and Pore Clarifying
Treat: Dull Skin, Acne, Complexion, Dry Skin, Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Whether you have rosacea, sensitive skin, or just want to look refreshed before an important event, the Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial is a great choice. It is like giving your skin a big drink of water

Treat: Dry Skin, Redness, Rosacea
Benefits: Relaxing, No downtime, Great for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels range from gentler treatments that will refresh your skin and cause no peeling at all to deeper peels that will improve more advanced concerns. Your provider will help choose the treatment that is right for you.

Treat: Texture, Sun Damage, Fine Lines, Acne Scarring, Brown Spots
Benefits: Can treat all skin types, Great for skin maintenance and aging prevention

Glacial Rx Gloss

Glacial Rx is the first and only facial treatment that uses precision cooling to treat redness, melasma, and brown spots. Fight inflammation, exfoliate skin and normalize melanin, with this relaxing and soothing facial that helps to brighten your skin.

Treat: Redness, Melasma, Brown Spots
Benefits: Minimal to no downtime, Fight disorders of inflammation, Cooling and soothing treatment

HydroJelly Mask

These next-generation peel-off masks are made primarily from seaweed and kelp algae combined with the latest in electrolyte technology. Each of the potent electrolyte formulations balance skin to combat dryness, fatigue and irritation.

Treat: Dryness, Skin Fatigue, Irritation
Benefits: Gentle & soothing, Immediate results, Free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and talc

Microneedling

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy (CIT), rejuvenates skin, treats fine lines and wrinkles, and improves acne, scars, and stretch marks.

Treat: Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Scarring
Benefits: Stimulate collagen & elastin production, Minimal downtime, Great for skin maintenance

Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is a very popular no-downtime procedure in which your provider gently exfoliates your skin to reveal a smooth texture.

Treat: Dull skin, dead skin
Benefits: Enhances other procedures such as peels or facials, Improves absorption of skincare products, Makeup will apply more smoothly

LED Light Therapy

Use the power of blue LED light to treat acne by regulating oil production in the sebaceous glands and killing acne-causing bacteria.

Treat: Acne
Benefits: Painless with no downtime, Safe for all skin colors and types, Can be added on to other treatments

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Holiday Skin Tips

The holidays are coming up fast. With all the festive parties and get-togethers on your calendar, you want your skin looking its best. However, the dry winter air can make it difficult to keep your face hydrated and all that running around gift shopping doesn’t leave you with much time for skincare. The providers at Mona Dermatology share their holiday skin tips for feeling your best during the holiday season so you can make the most of time with family and friends.

Megan, PA-C

“Leading up to a special event, I ideally plan botox about 1 month prior and I love a medical grade chemical peel about 2 weeks prior. In addition, drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep should not be overlooked. My favorite products to keep up with include TNS A+ and Latisse eyelash serum. If I am planning a tropical holiday getaway, I also try to schedule a few Emsculpt Neo treatments to help tone and feel confident!”

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Taylor, CNP

“The fall and winter are my favorite times to address unwanted pigmentation. It’s the perfect time for an IPL or Fraxel laser to address all the stubborn pigment that popped up in the summertime. Don’t forget to pair these treatments with Lytera and TNS A+ to keep those great results long term! As always, don’t forget your daily SPF, even in the cold winter months.”

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Anna, CNP

“As the cold and dry weather approaches, make sure to have a high quality moisturizer to hydrate your skin! My favorite is SkinMedica Rejuvenative Moisturizer. You can also boost your skin’s own moisture by pairing it with a Hyaluronic Acid serum such as SkinMedica’s HA5! Also, always remember to target the face, neck and chest.”

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Jessica, PA-C

“If I only have a little time to prep for holiday parties or gatherings, my favorite options with essentially no downtime are a sprinkle of Botox, IPL to reduce brown spots, and an Aquagold facial or Diamond Glow facial to cap it off. Plus, these can even be done on the same day!”

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Mona, M.D. MHS FAAD

“Before the holidays I love to do either a Diamond Glow or an Intraceutical Oxygen facial to freshen up my skin with no downtime. To soften lines and give yourself a pick me up, who doesn’t love a little Botox? Finally, to look yourself by the New Year with no down time, why not try a newer no down time procedure such as Emface to lift and tighten, or Glacial Rx to decrease redness and brown spots.”

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Botox: What Is It?

Doctors have used onabotulinum toxin A (or better known as “Botox”) since 1978 when it first received FDA approval to treat crossed eyes in the ophthalmology community. It was not until 1992 that reports of cosmetic use appeared. Botox has since become a household name with nearly 4 million people receiving cosmetic Botox treatments each year.

Why is this such a popular treatment and why are more and more people doing it? Botox and other neurotoxins are quick, no-downtime procedures that work by stopping muscle movement. They help to prevent lines and wrinkles from forming and are a popular way to prevent aging. Although the most common areas patients treat are the lines between your brow, your forehead lines, and your crows feet, providers also use neurotoxins to enhance lips, lift up marionette lines, soften your neck lines, and treat a host of other areas.

Although there are several brands of neurotoxins on the market, Botox Cosmetic is the most well-known and has the longest track record with FDA-approved since 2002! Recently, the medical community has introduced a new product that can last longer than other neurotoxins. Daxxify has a patented peptide technology that allows it to set in faster and last longer than traditional toxins. Mona Dermatology is proud to be the first Dermatologist in Cincinnati to offer Daxxify.

When deciding if neurotoxins are right for you, it is important to choose a licensed and trained medical professional who understands facial anatomy, such as a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. In the hands of the right injector, you can achieve beautiful, natural results.

If you are interested in learning more about anti-aging injections such as Botox & Daxxify, schedule a consultation with the board-certified team at Mona Dermatology by visiting monadermatology.com.

Botox Fast Facts

BOTOX Cosmetic lasts up to 3-4 months
Daxxify lasts 6-9 months in the glabella
Neurotoxins start taking effect in 3-14 days
Minimal to no downtime

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Glacial Rx: Melasma and Rosacea Treatment

Mona Dermatology in Kenwood is the first practice in Ohio to offer a revolutionary new treatment, Glacial Rx, for melasma and rosacea. This patented technology harnesses the power of cold to reduce redness, accelerate exfoliation, fight inflammation, brighten skin, and decrease hyperpigmentation.

“I am so excited to offer our patients the first and only treatment that can actually decrease inflammation to treat concerns such as rosacea and melasma. My first GlacialRx treatment was such a soothing and calming experience that I was looking forward to my next one and I know that you will love it too.” – Dr. Mona

How does it work? Glacial Rx improves your skin both on the surface level and deep into your cells. At the surface, the treatment will exfoliate to clear away dead skin and promote the generation of new skin. But below the surface, the cooling technology within the treatment helps to both fight inflammation and decrease stubborn pigment. In our skin, we have proteins that “tell” (or signal) our cells to either create or reduce inflammation. The Glacial Rx works by actually reducing the inflammatory signals and increasing the anti-inflammatory signals within our skin. In addition, the treatment also prevents the production of melanin, which produces pigment that causes the sun spots on our skin we begin to see as we get older. The combination of these two actions results in reduced redness and brown spots, as well as overall brighter and younger-looking skin.

Patients will begin to see improvements in their skin after just one treatment with progressively improving results over one to two months. Dr. Mona recommends a series of 3 treatments for best results. To learn more about Glacial Rx for melasma and rosacea, visit monadermatology.com or call 513.984.4801.

Fast Facts:

92% of patients saw improvement in their skin
100% of patients rated the treatment as “worth it” (via RealSelf)
87% spots removed at 3 months

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