At Gale Facial Plastics, we want you to be the best version of yourself to receive this new year, so we offer several treatment alternatives to freshen up your look just in time for the upcoming holidays.

• Botox® & Dysport® Injections: These two minimally invasive alternatives are amongst the most popular and effective cosmetic procedures. The injections contain botulinum toxin, an active component that inhibits the neuromodulators that cause muscle contraction. As muscles are relaxed, they have no consequence on the superficial layers of skin, so all the wrinkles and expression lines in the area immediately vanish. This treatment is exceptionally effective for wrinkles on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes.

• Dermal Fillers: Unlike Botox® and Dysport®, dermal fillers have no effect on muscle activity. These injections contain Hyaluronic acid, a substance that adds volume and contour to facial areas that have lost fat and tone. Dermal fillers are mainly used to smoothen signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines, but they can also be applied to enhance facial features. HA injections can plump up the temples and cheeks, volumize lips, correct nose contours, and improve jawline definition.

• Laser Skin Resurfacing: Laser skin resurfacing is another type of non-surgical, rejuvenating skincare treatment. It uses laser light to remove superficial layers of damaged skin, triggering the generation of new cells and skin components. Laser treatment improves skin texture and appearance, and it’s popular among patients with skin discoloration, mild scarring, wrinkles, and loose skin.

• Chemical Peels: A chemical peel is an exfoliating solution that improves the appearance of the skin by improving skin cell turnover. When applied to the skin, it removes dead cells and stimulates the growth of new ones. This facial treatment can help with multiple skin concerns, including alterations in tone and texture, acne spots and scarring, skin hydration, and collagen production.

• Microneedling: Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that helps repair your skin. During this procedure, the aesthetician uses thin needles to make tiny holes in the surface of your skin. This minor damage helps stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, two proteins critical to the skin’s healing process that maintain skin firm and smooth.

• Facials: a facial is a set of non-invasive skincare procedures selected and performed based on your skin needs and condition. Our esthetician first examinates your skin carefully to detect what issues need to be targeted. Then, she performs treatments that aim to exfoliate your skin, remove impurities and dead skin, and, ultimately, recover your glow and radiant appearance.

Glow Again with Facial Treatments in Salt Lake City & Riverton, UT Do you want to shine this New Year’s Eve? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Derrick Gale to learn more about your treatment options. Please do not hesitate to contact our front desk team by calling us at (801) 506-6344 or filling out the online form – they will be happy to help!

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However, many of the procedures require downtime and recovery, which might be at odds with your goals of having plenty of fun in the sun and enjoying the warmer temperatures of spring and summer. For that reason, it’s best to leave some procedures for cooler times of the year. 

Today, we’ll look at which procedures you should avoid this summer and instead plan to have in the cooler, more temperate conditions of autumn or winter. 

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Hyperpigmentation can give rise to sunspots, uneven skin tone, moles, and freckles. Usually appearing on your face and the backs of your hands, these spots generally signify you have spent too long outside without adequate sun protection.

Laser skin resurfacing is highly effective at eliminating uneven skin coloration. However, Dr. Gale points out that most patients are likely to spend more time in the sun during summer, which will defeat the purpose of the procedure.

Instead, he recommends waiting until the fall or winter to have laser treatments, since you will naturally want to be indoors more when it’s chilly and dreary outside. 

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are a favorite among our patients for improving the overall appearance of their skin, particularly on the face, neck, and hands. The process involves applying a chemical solution to the treatment area, which exfoliates dead cells to reveal healthy underlying skin.

The healing process means staying out of the sun until the skin has completely recovered, and any sun exposure can inhibit ideal results. For this reason, we suggest waiting until the cooler months, when there is less temptation to go outside, to get optimal results from a chemical skin peel.

Facelift Surgery

A facelift remains the gold-standard surgery for people who want to turn back the clock on their appearance. If you have significant skin laxity, prominent wrinkles, and issues like jowls or a turkey neck, you may be considering getting a facelift performed to resolve these concerns. While Dr. Gale takes care to make facelift incisions that heal discreetly, sun damage can darken your scars, making them more prominent. That’s why we recommend scheduling your facelift in the fall or winter if it’s your dream procedure.

Summer Procedures in Riverton, UT

Planning any desired cosmetic procedure is paramount for optimal results. That’s why having early consultations about any procedure you might be considering will help you prepare and have realistic expectations.

To discuss the best products and procedures for healthy skin in Riverton, UT, contact Dr. Gale at (801) 506-6344 or fill out this online form today.

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This desire for and ability to produce natural-looking results is part of the reason why more people are choosing to get plastic surgery – as they can enjoy the benefits without obviously having had any work done.

In this article, Dr. Gale discusses 5 of the most popular treatments that complement and enhance your natural beauty.

Rhinoplasty

The nose is the centerpiece of the face and substantially impacts one’s overall appearance. Expert reconstructive and plastic surgeons such as Dr. Gale can use perform a rhinoplasty to change one’s nose in accordance with the rest of their facial features, producing natural-looking results.

Facelift

Wrinkles and sagging skin are part of the aging process. The facelift was one of the first-ever performed forms of plastic surgery, and while the procedure at one time had a negative reputation, the modern facelift can achieve amazing results when performed by an expert. Technological advances, along with changing the procedural technique, mean plastic surgeons can smooth out a patient’s facial skin while retaining their natural beauty and dignified appearance.

Blepharoplasty

The eyes are often a defining characteristic that conveys emotions, youth, health alertness, etc. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is one of the best ways of reducing apparent aging and restoring one’s youthful vibrance in a natural-looking manner. By eliminating excess skin from above the eyes, a more alert, well-rested and timeless aesthetic is restored to the patients’ face.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Removing acne scars, skin blemishes, and sunspots is one of the most popular and effective ways of amplifying one’s natural beauty. Without the need for surgery, laser skin resurfacing removes the damaged outer layers of skin and pigmentation to reveal the young, firm, vibrant underlying layer of skin.

Dermal Fillers

One of the most popular and effective ways of defining and making one’s natural beauty stand out is by using dermal fillers to subtly enhance features of the face, such as the jawline, cheeks, and lips. Doing so gently volumizes one’s natural assets and greatly enhances their appearance and self-confidence.

Plastic Surgery in Riverton, UT

Everyone wants to look their best naturally.

Luckily, advances in medical techniques combined with the artistry of a facial plastic surgeon mean patients can obtain outstanding results that enhance their natural appearance and attractiveness. If you are seeking natural results, contact facial plastic surgeon Dr. Derrick Gale, one of the most advanced surgeons in the field, by calling (801) 506 6344 or filling out this online form today.

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