Our Aesthetician Shelby Reveals Her Top 5 Favorite Treatments

Apr 26, 2024 by Plastic Surgery Services

Woman touching glowing skin after med spa treatments

Have you ever wondered which treatments the pros prefer? Here, our medical aesthetician Shelby, shares her top 5 favorite treatments at our Hagerstown med spa, plus what conditions she recommends each treatment for and how often you may need them to achieve the best results. No matter your concern, Shelby has the skincare knowledge and treatment experience to help you achieve your skin’s full potential.

Dermaplaning for immediate smoothness

Dermaplaning gently sloughs off dead skin cells and peach fuzz (vellus hair) that can dull your complexion and exaggerate your natural skin texture. After dermaplaning, your skin will look smoother and brighter.

When I recommend dermaplaning

I recommend dermaplaning for my patients who want to improve skin texture and tone quickly without any downtime. It’s a great treatment to get right before an event for a silky smooth makeup application or to add to your routine medspa treatments. To maintain your results, we suggest scheduling a session every 4 weeks. You can also request dermaplaning as an add-on treatment before any other treatment on this list for stronger results, as debris-free skin allows for better product absorption and helps highlight results.

If you have moderate acne or other raised blemishes, I may recommend alternative treatments to help brighten your complexion. Dermaplaning uses a very thin scalpel blade to swipe across the skin, so it’s not ideal if you have large areas of blemishes above the skin’s surface.

DiamondGlow to hydrate, decongest, and illuminate your skin

Aesthetician Shelby at Plastic Surgery Services in Hagerstown, Maryland performing a DiamondGlow treatment

DiamondGlow® takes a traditional facial to the next level for more thorough skin resurfacing. The treatment combines exfoliation, extraction, and infusion of condition-specific serums to refresh the skin, unclog pores, and target your skincare concerns without stripping the skin.

When I recommend DiamondGlow

If you have acne, blackheads, whiteheads, or sebaceous filaments, DiamondGlow is the way to go. I’ll also recommend this treatment to nourish dry skin, revive a dull, uneven complexion, and improve the look of minor signs of aging, including dark spots and fine lines. A DiamondGlow treatment every 4-6 weeks helps maintain the skin’s health and radiance over time. This is also another perfect treatment to smooth skin before an event or vacay.

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VI Peels for a total skin refresh

VI Peels are a type of chemical peel that uses a custom solution to remove the top layers of damaged skin. These peels come in different treatment depths—light, medium, and deep—for a customized treatment that works by increasing cellular turnover and stimulating collagen production.

When I recommend VI Peels

I recommend VI Peels for my patients who want more significant improvement in their skin concerns such as large pores, rough skin texture, fine lines, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and acne. The depth of the peel determines how often you should schedule a treatment: Some patients dive in head-first and receive 1-2 medium or deep peels every 2-3+ months (with some social downtime required), while other patients prefer a series of 3-4 light peels (with no downtime needed) every 4-6 weeks.

Once your skin reaches a healthy baseline, maintenance peels as needed can help keep your skin in prime condition and combat skincare concerns as they arise for healthy, confident aging.

Microneedling to refine the skin’s health and appearance

Microneedling, or collagen induction therapy, uses fine needles to create micro-punctures in the skin to trigger the body’s natural healing process for boosted collagen and elastin production. This process is key to correct both superficial and deeper skin concerns.

When I recommend microneedling

Microneedling is particularly effective for reducing the appearance of scars, large pores, stretch marks, and wrinkles. I also recommend microneedling to help correct pigmentation irregularities and improve mild skin laxity. The best results with microneedling typically take a short series of 3-6 treatments about every 1-2 months. It takes between 4-12 weeks to grow new collagen layers; however, a little bit of patience pays off. After your initial treatment series, your skin will be healthier with highly visible improvements across most common skin concerns.

Over time, our bodies produce less collagen, eventually letting signs of aging and other imperfections take over. These medspa treatments in Hagerstown, particularly VI Peels and microneedling, help renew collagen production for a long-term boost in your skin’s health and appearance.

Custom facials for regular skin and self-care

Our custom facials are designed to address both your immediate skincare needs and proactively address future concerns. Depending on your unique skin needs, we tailor our deep cleansing, exfoliation, and hydration techniques to best suit your skin.

When I recommend custom facials

Ideally, a personalized facial should be a part of your normal skincare routine. A professional facial cleanses much deeper than what at-home routines can achieve, making it beneficial for everyone! Plus, the pampering a facial provides is a much-needed (and deserved!) respite for you and your skin—stress has been shown to accelerate aging, among other concerns.

For continuous improvement and upkeep, a monthly facial is ideal. Part of a facial includes a professional assessment of your skin’s needs at that time. Regular facials allow me to spot and target emerging skin concerns and tailor other treatments you receive based on your skin’s improvement of existing concerns.

Pro tip: Swapping drugstore products for medical-grade skincare can significantly enhance and extend the results of surgical and non-surgical skin rejuvenation. Ask us about the products that will best complement your treatments!

For better skin, trust our experts

Board-certified Frederick plastic surgeon Dr. Henry Garazo oversees our physician-led medical spa, located within Plastic Surgery Services, ensuring you receive high-quality, safe, and personalized care. We invite you to schedule a consultation with our expert Hagerstown aesthetician to learn more about these treatments. Shelby would be delighted to help you select the ideal treatment(s) for your skincare goals. Please call 301-791-1800 or fill out our patient form at the top of this page to schedule your appointment.