Additional Skin Treatments
Demonstrating her commitment to non-surgical solutions for facial rejuvenation, Dr. Michele Koo offers a large number of options for facial rejuvenation that do NOT require surgery. Dr. Koo believes that great results can be achieved with select physician-formulated, medical strength skin products and treatments available in her office that can temporarily rejuvenate the face for a fraction of the cost of surgery.
Dr. Koo offers a wide range of skin products and treatments to treat the individual circumstances of each patient. Since each patient will have varying degrees of skin damage, Dr. Michele Koo will design a personalized procedure plan to address the individual needs of the patient to achieve the best possible result.
Microdermabrasion St. Louis
Microdermabrasion is the process of removing the outermost damaged layer of skin. The procedures is typically used to treat mild to moderate sun damage, scarring, wrinkles and other superficial skin problems. Microdermabrasion uses a steady stream of tiny particles to gently remove damaged skin from the surface. By removing the damaged and uneven layer of skin, the body will naturally stimulate new skin growth. Microdermabrasion has also been found to help thicken collagen, which results in a younger looking complexion. Designed to treat unwanted scarring, discoloration and sun damage, there is even microdermabrasion that has been found to be effective for stretch marks. Microdermabrasion is often combined with other facial treatments including laser treatment and/or chemical peels. Multiple treatments are recommended to fully restore a youthful skin tone and firmness.
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Collagen Injections St. Louis
Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that can be found in the second layer of skin as well as joints, bones and ligaments. Collagen is produced in large amounts at a young age, but production tends to taper off as people age. Collagen injections are used to supplement the body’s natural production of collagen to ensure plump and taut skin. The results of the procedure depend on individual circumstances but generally tend to fade after a few months. Multiple treatments are recommended to ensure results from the procedure continue to appear. Collagen injections do not improve severe wrinkles or deep folds. Patients are often recommended additional procedures to ensure the desired result can be met.
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Retin-A St. Louis
Retinoic Acid or Retin-A is designed to decrease the effects of sun damage on the overall appearance of the face by increasing the speed at which new surface cells generate. Retin-A gently removes the outer layer of skin, causing new skin cells to generate.
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NeoStrata St. Louis
NeoStrata reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and in turn makes the skin appear more youthful and radiant. NeoStrata products are scientifically formulated to contain Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and/or Poly Hydroxy Acid (PHA) which is then used to rejuvenate the appearance of the skin by reducing signs of aging caused by sun damage. NeoStrata offers a wide variety of products to meet the needs of each individual patient and also allows patients to gradually step up in strength to deliver more dramatic results.
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N-Lite Laser St. Louis
Lasers have become much more popular and accepted for facial rejuvenation procedures, and they have become the best alternative to traditional treatments. Lasers can be very precise at targeting specific areas of the skin. Lasers cause a controlled burn that can be used for various procedures.
N-Lite Laser treatments target the 2nd layer of skin (dermis) stimulating new collagen growth. Collagen growth fills in the depressions under wrinkles creating a smooth and firm skin contour. Treatments can be done in as little as 10 minutes and do not require anesthesia. Patients with anxiety about the procedure can request numbing agents for maximum comfort during the procedure, but should feel no more than a slight warming sensation from the treatment. N-Lite Laser treatments do not damage the outer layer of skin and do not require post-operative treatments.