What is
Skin Resurfacing?

Skin resurfacing is the use of a precise and controlled medical-grade laser as well as pin-point needles to re-texturize the skin. Skin resurfacing allows new collagen and elastin fibers to become activated and provide skin hydration, smoothness, and a brighter complexion. The use of skin resurfacing promotes skin cell turnover, which allows new skin cells to surface. 

Skin resurfacing is optimal for clients wishing to improve skin texture and tone, diminish the superficial appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and brighten evident sunspots and pigmented areas.

If you’re looking for a treatment that delivers the benefits of Skin Resurfacing, we’re happy to announce that Urban Beauty Bar now offers Morpheus8, Fractora, Microneedling, and Mesotherapy as skin resurfacing options.

Types Of Skin Resurfacing Treatments

Fractora

Our Fractora treatment remolds your skin’s collagen levels and elasticity to help restore your skin to its youthful appearance. This treatment actively tightens the skin, smooths and reduces the appearance of wrinkles while minimizing pigmentation and uneven skin textures. Fractora utilizes radio frequency that emits heat along with a controlled needle headpiece to penetrate deep into the dermis and induce collagen production.

FRACTORA PRE-CARE:

  • Avoid excessive sun exposure for two weeks prior.
  • Avoid sun tanning, sunless tans and tanning beds for two weeks prior.
  • Avoid taking NSAIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.) Vitamin E, Fish oil, Gingko Biloba and Ginseng for one week prior to reduce your risk of bruising and swelling.
  • Avoid any active ingredients (Retinols, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Vitamin C, etc.) for 10 days prior.
  • Avoid alcohol and smoking 48 hours prior to the appointment.
  • Avoid dermal fillers or any form of injectables for a minimum of 2 weeks prior.
  • Avoid IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure, or sunburn for at least 2 weeks prior to your procedure.
  • No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis to the area being treated for 5-7 days prior. 
  • Do not shave the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation. If there’s dense hair present in the treatment area, shave the day before you arrive for your appointment.

FRACTORA TREATMENT DAY:

  • Arrive to your appointment with clean skin. Refrain from applying heavy creams, lotions, or makeup on the day of your appointment.
  • Be sure to notify your provider if there have been any changes to your health or your medications since your last visit. Some medications may cause you to be more sensitive to the treatment and may result in burns or an allergic reaction.
  • Notify your provider of any cold sores, rashes, or open wounds ANYWHERE on your body (not just in the treatment area).
  • Notify the provider if you have any cosmetic tattooing on or near the area to be treated.

FRACTORA POST-CARE:

  • Refrain from touching the treatment area for at least 12 hours.
  • Patients may experience swelling, bruising, itchiness, redness, or sensitized skin for up to 5-7days post treatment.
  • Refrain from consuming alcohol or smoking for 48 hours.
  • Avoid taking NSAIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.) Vitamin E, Fish oil, Gingko Biloba and Ginseng for four days post to reduce your risk of bruising and swelling.
  • Regular skin care routine including the use of active ingredients can be resumed one week post treatment
  • For 10-14 days post treatment, refrain from direct sun exposure.
  • Refrain from any strenuous activity as well as gyms, saunas, or pools for at least 24-48 hours post treatment.
  • Refrain from using makeup 48 hours post treatment.
  • You may use an SPF 48-72 hours post-treatment.

Microneedling

Microneedling is a skin therapy treatment actively targeting the reduction of fine lines, the removal of existing acne scars while improving your skin’s texture, tone, and color. Microneedling uses micro needles to puncture the skin in a controlled manner while infusing the skin with a Hyaluronic Acid serum. Hyaluronic Acid is naturally occuring within our body and contributes in providing our skin with moisture. 

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is a skin therapy treatment that punctures the skin to penetrate natural nutrients and vitamins into the skin’s layers. The penetration of these natural serums boosts your skin’s ability to increase its collagen and elastin turnover.

Lumecca IPL

Our Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment is utilized to treat pigmentation and vascular lesions which help brighten and clarify your skin’s complexion. The light radiating from this treatment targets harmful bacteria, while reducing apparent redness and inflammation.

Lumecca IPL Treatment at Urban Beauty Bar! That’s right we offer Lumecca IPL skin rejuvenation near you. IPL stands for “intense pulsed light.” It’s a light therapy that helps treat wrinkles, spots, and unwanted hair on the face, neck, and body.

Pigment cells in your skin absorb the intense pulsed light, which is converted into heat. The heat destroys the unwanted pigment in the case of sunspots and freckles. In the case of unwanted hair, IPL destroys hair follicles to prevent the hair from growing again.

IPL can be used anywhere on your body, but it may not work as well on uneven areas. For example, IPL isn’t recommended for people prone to getting thick, raised keloid scars or those who have darker skin tones. It’s also not as effective on light-colored hair as it is on darker hair

LUMECCA IPL PRE-CARE:

  • Avoid excessive sun exposure for two weeks prior.
  • Avoid sun tanning, sunless tans and tanning beds for 3-4 weeks prior.
  • Avoid dermal fillers or any form of injectables for a minimum of 2 weeks prior.
  • No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis to the area being treated for 5-7 days prior. 
  • Do not shave the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation. If there’s dense hair present in the treatment area, shave the day before you arrive for your appointment.
  • Avoid any active ingredients (Retinols, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Vitamin C, etc.) for 10 days prior

LUMECCA IPL TREATMENT DAY:

  • Arrive to your appointment with clean skin.
  • Refrain from applying heavy creams, lotions, or makeup on the day of your appointment.
  • Be sure to notify your provider if there have been any changes to your health or your medications since your last visit. Some medications may cause you to be more sensitive to the treatment and may result in burns or an allergic reaction.
  • Notify your provider of any cold sores, rashes, or open wounds ANYWHERE on your body (not just in the treatment area).
  • Notify the provider if you have any cosmetic tattooing on or near the area to be treated.

LUMECCA IPL POST-CARE:

  • Refrain from touching the treatment area for at least 12 hours.
  • Patients may experience swelling, bruising, itchiness, redness, or sensitized skin for up to 3-5 days post treatment.
  • Regular skin care routine including the use of active ingredients can be resumed one week post treatment
  • For 14-21 days post treatment, refrain from direct sun exposure or sunless tanning.
  • Refrain from any strenuous activity as well as gyms, saunas, or pools for at least 24-48 hours post treatment.
  • You may use an SPF post-treatment.
  • Makeup can be applied after four hours if the skin does not have any cuts or lesions.

Does Facial Rejuvenation require multiple treatments?

Facial Resurfacing treatments typically require nine months of treatment. During this time, you’ll need three to six treatments spaced out every four to six weeks to see full results. The exact number of treatments will vary by skin type and skin concern.

Forma Skin Tightening
Post-Care

Because laser skin resurfacing involves removing the top layer of your skin, redness and swelling will be inevitable right after your procedure. All you need to do is follow our customized pre-care instructions so you can significantly decrease the chances of dramatic swelling. 

First off, if you are taking medications such as Ibuprofen, aspirin, or Vitamin E, you must not take any for at least 7 days prior to your procedure. In addition, we also encourage clients who smoke to refrain from doing so for at least two weeks before they are set to receive the treatment. 

In terms of skincare treatment prior to your appointment, please refrain from using topical treatments in the meantime. While you can certainly cleanse and moisturize your skin as usual, anything strong like retinol should be avoided. 

Before you come in for your appointment, we’ll provide you with more detailed pre-care recommendations.

Is it Safe

Skin resurfacing is a safe procedure that is performed by our highly trained medical aestheticians at Urban Beauty Bar. We apply a topical anesthetic to minimize discomfort. After the treatment, we provide clients with a full post-treatment protocol to ensure the fastest, safest, and most effective healing process.

Benefits

The following benefits can be achieved through skin resurfacing:

  • Brightening and lightening of acne scars, dark spots, and sun spots.
  • Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Skin tightening
  •  Smoother  complexion.
  • Promotes the production of collagen and elastin.
  • Re-texturizes the skin to decrease the appearance of enlarged pores.
Facial Rejuvenation Treatments

Don’t Miss This Opportunity to
Look and Feel Younger

Looking and feeling your best doesn’t have to be complicated. With Forma, we can make your skin tighter, plumper, and visibly more youthful with a quick and non-invasive procedure. All it takes is some heat and radiofrequency applied under the supervision of a professional, and you’ll walk out of our offices looking visibly more youthful and vibrant. Experience the difference that skin tightening treatments from Urban Beauty Bar can leave on your skin, and you’ll be thanking yourself later for deciding to book an appointment with us.

Facial Treatments
that will make you feel beautiful!

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Extend your beauty routine at home! To get the best results from our treatments and to extend such results for as long as possible, you need a solid beauty and skincare routine to follow at home. Our consultants can help you choose the best products for your needs from among the top-quality skincare lines available at Urban Beauty Bar. We’d be happy to help you choose your new favorite from our wide selection of products.