Skin Treatments and Procedures
For many, skin is an unappreciated asset until it begins to show signs of age. Over time, the skin’s appearance changes due to sun exposure, genetics, and lifestyle. Fortunately, Dr. JoAn Monaco offers a variety of treatments to improve the look and feel of your skin!
The choice of treatments procedures depends on the patient’s individual condition and goals. Filler products can help counter wrinkles and loss of suppleness to the face while reducing the appearance of lines, creases and scars. Other procedures use the patient’s own fat for a similar purpose. Chemical peels improve the look of visible skin imperfections. Injection of spider veins reduces the appearance of surface vessels. Laser techniques are available for skin rejuvenation and tattoo or hair removal. Schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Monaco to discuss your needs!
My good friend suggested Dr. Monaco to me. I had commented on how well-rested my friend looked, and learned that my friend might have been rested, but she had some botox and fillers done by Dr. Monaco to soften a few lines. Dr. Monaco’s bedside manner is impecable. Dr. Monaco is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and exercises excellent judgement both medically and aesthetically. I trust Dr. Monaco’s judgement to create a ‘well-rested’ look without going to far. I received excellent care from Dr. Monaco and her staff upon my first visit in 2010, and have been back several times for further treatment and consultation for another procedure. I highly recommend Dr. Monaco.
D.D.
Floral Park, NY
Obagi®
For more than two decades, Obagi® has produced high quality skincare produces. Their diverse product line treats a variety of concerns including:
- fine lines
- wrinkles from sun damage
- premature aging
- uneven skin
- increased pigmentation
- age spots
- freckles
- red marks
- coloration issues
- liver spots (lentigines)
- acne spots
- melasma/choasma
- Rosacea
Obagi® skincare systems contain prescription-strength ingredients and offer popular anti-aging product lines, including:
- Nu-Derm® System
- Obaji-C® Rx Sytem
- Professional-C Serums™ provide a high dose of daily antioxidant protection against free radicals, which works to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
- ELASTIderm® Eye Products use copper zinc malonate and blueberry extracts to help restore the elasticity around your eyes and reduce the appearance of visible fine lines and wrinkles. Their products contain Penetrating Therapeutics™: an Obagi® technology that helps drive the ingredients deeper into the skin.
- Obagi® Tretinoin Cream can reverse signs of aging and photo damage.
These products can increase collagen production and stimulate newer, healthier cells in the skin. They can be used on their own or in conjunction with fillers and injectables.
We are proud to carry Obagi® products in our online Skin Care Shop. Read more about the benefits of Obagi® or contact our NY plastic surgery offices to find out if Obagi® is right for you.
Laser Resurfacing
We offer quick and painless laser techniques or skin rejuvenation, sun damage correction, tattoo removal, and hair removal. Laser resurfacing is also available to:
- help improve the appearance of acne scarring
- correct excess pigmentation from pregnancy or genetics.
- restore a youthful color to the skin while improving the overall texture and appearance
- improve broken blood vessels, photofacials, and skin tightening.
Depending on the type of treatment, more than one treatment session may be required. This is discussed during initial consultation.
To learn more about laser resurfacing, contact our NY plastic surgery offices.
Chemical Peels
Physician-administered chemical peels are designed to improve the overall appearance and health of a patient’s skin. Layers of dead cells are exfoliated and replaced by new, healthy skin. This treatment improves the appearance of visible skin imperfections, including fine lines and wrinkles and pigmentation irregularities. There are various types of chemical peels that Dr Monaco performs. Possible treatments include, Obagi Blue Peel, TCA, Phenol, Glycolic, and Lactic Acid. Each treatment is designed for an individual patient’s needs.
To learn more about chemical peels, contact our NY plastic surgery offices.
Spider Vein Treatment (Sclerotherapy)
Asclera ® Injection of spider veins or sclerotherapy reduces the appearance of surface vessels in the legs or anywhere on the body. The procedure involves injecting a sclerosing solution directly into the vessel, causing it to slowly fade or disappear. Veins typically fade within 7 to 10 days. The final results are often apparent in 2 to 6 weeks.
To learn more about spider vein (sclerotherapy) injection, contact our NY plastic surgery offices.
Lasers, IPL, and Hair Removal
Lasers and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) are the most innovative techniques for rejuvenating the appearance of a patient’s skin. We provide various laser and IPL treatments to our patients for skin tightening, improvement in the appearance of broken blood vessels and capillaries, and improvement in the appearance of sun spots or areas of sun damage.
Photofacials are a fantastic treatment to help improve the overall appearance of a patient’s skin using the latest in pulsed light technology. They require almost no downtime or recovery. IPL can help improve redness, flushing and uneven skin tones.
We also offer hair removal treatments using laser technology and intense pulsed light systems. Our IPL system is FDA-approved for hair removal. It is safe and practically painless for all areas of unwanted hair.
To learn more about lasers, IPL, and hair removal, contact our NY plastic surgery offices.
Thermage
Thermage is a radio frequency skin tightening technique to rejuvenate the face and body. Dr. Monaco uses thermage to help smooth imperfections and give better definition to facial features, such as at the eyes, jawline or neck. After one treatment, the skin is stimulated to grow new collagen to smooth the skin over time.
Treatments can be tailored for the eye area, jowls, or even abdomen or thighs after weight loss or pregnancy. Thermage is clinically proven to be safe and fits into an active lifestyle. It’s a good option for someone who doesn’t want or need surgery, but just a small amount of tightening. Thermage is non-invasive and has minimal recovery time.
To learn more about thermage, contact our NY plastic surgery offices.
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a doctor-administered technique for skin rejuvenation. The procedure scrapes away the superficial layer of skin to help treat fine wrinkles and superficial discolorations, creating a smoother appearance.
Only a physician can perform dermabrasion. The patient typically receives local anesthesia for dermabrasion alone, but it can be done in combination with a facelift or other form of surgery or laser treatment. Afterward, the skin needs some time to recover. During the recovery period, the skin will be red and will act dry, needing moisture from a reliable moisturizer. After recovery, the skin looks refreshed and rejuvenated, and the fine lines are noticeably smoother with an overall more youthful appearance.
To learn more about dermabrasion, contact our NY plastic surgery offices.
Sun Damage and Broken Capillary Correction
Both men and women can experience sun damage and broken capillaries from repeated sun exposure. Even with routine sunscreen use, the skin will develop damage over the years from aging and the environment that can make it look dull, spotty and uneven. Broken capillaries can appear around the nose, cheeks, or chin. They are difficult to conceal and give the skin an aged appearance.
Using the latest in laser technology, Dr Monaco can create an individualized treatment plan to help reverse some of the signs of aging. Photofacials or laser treatments can target pigmented lesions, skin spots, and broken capillaries. Depending on the amount of sun damage, more than one treatment may be necessary, but downtime is minimal, and the results are worthwhile.
To learn more about Sun Damage and Broken Capillary Correction, contact our NY plastic surgery offices.
Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a medical term for sweating that exceeds the need to regulate body temperature. It is a chronic condition of excess sweating that can cause dehydration and secondary skin infections from routinely wet skin. Patients who suffer from this medical condition often need to change their clothing several times a day. This condition often does not improve with powders and ointments.
Electrical stimulation (iontophoresis) is a technique that is sometimes used by other doctors where an electrical current is passed through the eccrine gland to decrease sweat production. Unfortunately, the effects of this type of procedure are very temporary, sometimes only lasting a few hours. By contrast, Botox® is an FDA-approved treatment for hyperhidrosis which can last several months. The median duration of this treatment is 6.5 months, but it depends on the individual patient.
To learn more about hyperhidrosis treatment with Botox®, contact our NY plastic surgery offices.
Treatment of Scars
Dr. Monaco frequently treats patients with scars from previous trauma or past surgery, such as c-sections. There are many options for treating old and new scars with thousands of products on the market. Dr. Monaco tailors scar treatment regimens to a patient’s individual needs, depending on the type, age, and location of the scar. Very often, scars improve in appearance with simple treatments, like physician-dispensed products or silicone sheeting.
For more challenging scars, Dr. Monaco uses laser therapy to help fade the appearance of scars. Typically, it’s best to begin with non-invasive treatments before considering surgery to improve a scar. Schedule your consultation today to see how your scar can be improved!
To learn more about treatment of scars, contact our NY plastic surgery offices.
