Article Overview
- Procedure cocktailing involves combining different skincare treatments to enhance their effectiveness and address multiple skin concerns simultaneously, such as layering a laser treatment with a dermal filler to achieve comprehensive rejuvenation.
- Neurotoxin injectables paired with dermal fillers can help effectively address both dynamic and static wrinkles, smoothing out lines and restoring facial volume.
- Combining laser therapy with RF Microneedling can help target the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and texture irregularities, promoting the appearance of firmer skin.
- To complement the results of these treatment combinations, products like the P-TIOX and the HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan serum can be used post-treatment to enhance and extend the results of the procedures.
The skincare industry is continuously evolving, with new treatments emerging regularly to address a wide range of skin concerns. In the pursuit of achieving optimal skin health and rejuvenation, skincare professionals have discovered the power of combining different treatments, a concept known as "procedure cocktailing." This innovative approach involves strategically layering or alternating various treatments to enhance their effectiveness and target multiple concerns simultaneously.
While the idea of combining treatments may seem unconventional, it's rooted in scientific evidence and years of clinical experience. By carefully selecting complementary procedures and products, skincare professionals can customize treatment plans that address specific skin needs and concerns, leading to more comprehensive and satisfactory results. We spoke to Dr. Cara McDonald, board-certified dermatologist, to discuss common treatment pairings and their benefits.
Benefits of Combining Skincare In-Office Treatments
There are numerous benefits to combining skincare in-office treatments, including:
- Enhanced efficacy: Combining treatments allows skincare professionals to address multiple skin concerns simultaneously, resulting in more comprehensive and effective results. For instance, combining a laser treatment for pigmentation with a dermal filler for volume restoration can provide a more holistic approach to skin rejuvenation.
- Synergistic effects: Certain treatments can complement each other, creating synergistic effects that enhance the overall outcome. For example, combining a chemical peel with an antioxidant serum can boost the skin's ability to protect itself.
- Reduced downtime: By combining treatments, skincare professionals can achieve desired results in fewer sessions, minimizing the total downtime associated with multiple individual treatments.
- Personalized approach: Procedure cocktailing allows skincare professionals to tailor treatment plans to each client's unique skin concerns and goals, ensuring a personalized and effective approach to skincare.
Popular In-Office Treatment Combinations
HA filler injections are typically made from a synthetic form of HA that closely resembles the naturally occurring HA in the skin. When injected, HA fillers bind to water molecules and create a scaffolding that supports the skin's structure. This helps to fill in wrinkles and fine lines, and can also improve skin texture and elasticity.
How Long do Dermal Filler Results Last in Skin?
There are numerous treatment combinations that can be customized to address specific skin concerns. Some of the most popular and effective combinations include:
Neurotoxin Injectables and Dermal Fillers
This combination is ideal for addressing both dynamic wrinkles (caused by muscle movement) and static wrinkles (caused by volume loss). Neurotoxin injectables, such as Botox or Dysport, relax overactive muscles to smooth dynamic wrinkles, while dermal fillers, such as Juvéderm or Restylane, restore volume to correct static wrinkles and enhance facial contours.
Products to Complement Post-Treatment Results
- P-TIOX: This advanced peptide wrinkle modulating serum has been shown in a clinical test to reduce the appearance of 9 types of wrinkles. It is physician-tested to complement neurotoxin injectables in all facial areas, even those harder to inject.
- HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan: This next-generation hyaluronic acid serum plumps and hydrates skin, all while filling fine lines and defining facial contours. It is physician-tested to complement the results of dermal filler injections.
Laser therapy and RF Microneedling
This combination effectively addresses skin concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and texture irregularities. Laser therapy, such as Fraxel or Clear + Brilliant, stimulates collagen production and improves skin texture, while RF microneedling, such as Morpheus8 or Vivace®, delivers radiofrequency energy to the deeper layers of the skin, promoting skin tightening and rejuvenation.
Products to Complement Post-Treatment Results
C E Ferulic®
This award-winning antioxidant serum provides advanced environmental protection and improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration.
A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced
This corrective cream corrects five types of deep wrinkles caused by glycation and collagen decline, and helps to improve skin firmness, elasticity, and overall radiance.
To discover the best hyaluronic acid serum for your unique skin concerns, use our online Routine Finder, visit one of our SkinCeuticals SkinLab locations, or schedule an appointment with a SkinCeuticals Skincare Professional for a one-on-one consultation.
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Dr. Cara McDonald is a highly trained specialist dermatologist and cosmetic injector. Dr. McDonald completed her medical degree at the University of Tasmania, where she was awarded First Class Honours. Her specialist training in Dermatology was completed through St Vincent’s Hospital & The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne as well as in Oxford in the UK. Cara’s special interests in her field include skin cancer prevention and treatment, acne scarring, laser, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.
