What's the difference between facials, PRP Microneedling, Botox, Synthetic Fillers, and PPP Filler?1/21/2024 Let’s talk about the treatment options like facials, microneedling, PRP injections, PPP injections, synthetic fillers, and Botox. These are all in-office procedures that target various skin concerns.
What is the difference between all these and which ones might you need? Here's a brief overview of each: 1. Facials: - Description: Facials are skincare treatments performed by a licensed esthetician. They typically involve cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, massage, and the application of various skincare products. - Purpose: Facials aim to improve the overall health and appearance of the skin by addressing issues such as acne, dryness, and uneven texture. 2. PRP Microneedling: - Description: PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) microneedling involves the use of a device with tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the skin. Platelet-rich plasma, derived from the patient's blood, is then applied to stimulate the healing process. - Purpose: This procedure promotes collagen production, helps move lymph, improves skin tone and texture, and can be used to address fine lines, wrinkles, and scars. This treatment especially shines for the treatment of acne scars. 3. Botox Injections: - Description: Botox is a neurotoxin that is injected into specific muscles to temporarily relax them. It is commonly used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines caused by repetitive muscle movements. - Purpose: Botox injections are primarily used for cosmetic purposes to smooth out dynamic/superficial wrinkles like forehead lines, crow’s feet, and “elevens” (glabellar lines). 4. Synthetic Fillers: - Description: Synthetic fillers, such as hyaluronic acid-based fillers, are injected into specific areas of the face to add volume and reduce the appearance of deeper wrinkles. - Purpose: Fillers are used to restore volume, plump lips, and soften facial lines. They can also be used for contouring and enhancing specific facial features. (Please note: At this time, we are not offering synthetic fillers at Elevated Natural Health.) 5. PPP Fillers: - Description: PPP (Platelet Poor Plasma) fillers are autologous fillers made similar to PRP (by collecting a sample of blood from the patient) and then heating it to denature the albumin protein in the blood. This converts the plasma into a thick, viscous gel-like substance (made entirely of one’s own blood). This substance is then injected into the deeper wrinkles or areas of deficit on the face (hollowing). Once injected, it dissolves over a period of several week, but, in it’s place, new collagen forms. This effect can look more natural than that of synthetic fillers - Purpose: PPP Filler is a more natural option compared to synthetic fillers. It does not cause as significant of a change in volume the way synthetic fillers can. The bottom line is that it's important to note that the choice of procedure depends on individual needs, preferences, and the specific concerns being addressed. Consultation with a qualified and experienced medical professional is crucial to determine the most suitable treatment for each person.
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by Dr. Jessica Corbeille Harris, ND If you’ve been in for a visit with me, chances are we’ve discussed ozone at some point. Ozone is a type of oxygen – a “super oxygen”, if you will. Oxygen exists in nature as O2, but ozone is oxygen as O3 (three oxygen molecules bound together). O3 is not very stable, but while it is in this form, it can do all kinds of cool things in this world. Most people know of ozone for its sanitation purposes. Ozone has been used for a long time in America for sewer treatment processes and in air purification devices. Ozone is also that familiar smell when it starts to rain after a lightning storm (the lightning creates ozone gas naturally). Did you know ozone gas can also be infused into an oil and then applied topically to the skin? Yes. It’s true. Ozone is one of my favorite topical remedies for….well, almost everything. I commonly recommend topical ozone for things like acne, psoriasis, eczema, and even everyday scrapes and scratches. How does it work? The ozone gas helps to oxygenate our cells which brings about more healing to the tissue. Cells also require oxygen to replicate and stay “young” thus keeping the skin supple and youthful-looking as well. What else do we do with ozone? All kinds of things! Ozone can be helpful for sinus issues, cardiovascular health, viral infections, fungal infections, digestive issues, a common cold, bug bites, ear pain/infection, sore or arthritic joints, and more. We also use it in our PRP Facials and Hair Regeneration treatments as well as some of our Pain Treatments at Elevated Natural Health! It’s been safely used for decades in other countries with few (if any) side effects when administered properly. If you haven’t tried it yet, be sure to grab a jar of ozone oil at your next visit with me. Otherwise, stop by the office any Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday to grab a jar of your own to start today!! In health, Dr. Corbeille P.S. If you do try it topically on a skin lesion, be sure to take "before" and "after" pictures! You’ll be shocked – I promise! by Dr. Jessica Corbeille Harris, ND
I’ve been getting the question a lot lately – “Why does PRP work for healing my joints and also for treating my sagging skin?” So, I thought I’d share a little more about Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. For a PRP treatment, we collect a sample of the patient's own blood, process it to collect growth factors, combine it with nutrients and ozone gas, and then inject it into the damaged tissues (tendons, ligaments, bone, skin, etc.). PRP is loaded with concentrated growth factors from your body’s own immune system which is really the magic in the medicine. The healthier a patient is to begin with, the “better” their PRP product is, which means the better results they will get from a PRP treatment. In the case of joint pain, the growth factors in the PRP help the body to heal and regenerate soft tissues (like tendons and ligaments) which helps to stabilize the joint and therefore decrease the pain. Often, people think they have sore and/or tight muscles which is causing their pain. In reality, the muscles have become sore and tight to compensate for weak tendons and ligaments. So, by treating the damaged tendons and ligaments to stabilize the joint, we can actually treat the pain! With wrinkled and sagging skin, there is a similar loss of soft tissue – collagen, in this case. The growth factors from the PRP are injected here to support the collagen matrix under the skin, thus providing more of a scaffold for the top layer of the skin to hold on to. This ultimately decreases the wrinkles, “sagging”, scaring, and the dreaded “bags” under the eyes. For hair regeneration, the growth factors in the PRP work to help the hair follicles regenerate thus promoting hair growth in areas where the hair follicle had degenerated. The injections themselves also work to improve circulation to the area which naturally increases hair growth as well. PRP, although wonderful and capable of dramatic results, is an advanced technique requiring special equipment and training by the practitioner. Always consult with your practitioner about their specific methods, ingredients, training and other details of the procedure to gain a full understanding of how their product and method can help you. If you're interested in getting started with PRP treatments today, send us an inquiry from our Contact page today or give us a call at 206-566-7225. |
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