by ELLEN DEROSSET BASSETT
Is your skin looking a little dry and dull after the summer? Maybe you’re seeing some brown spots and more fine lines and wrinkles? Well, here’s some good news – fall is the start of laser and peel season, and both are excellent for getting your facial skin, neck and chest area back on track.
Dr. Leslie Branch, one of the board certified plastic surgeons at Forsyth Plastic Surgery, says “November is the perfect time for a peel or laser treatment. You’re most likely spending less time in full sun and your skin will have time to heal and look refreshed and renewed before holiday parties come up.”
Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Andy Schneider agrees. He says, “The fall is a great time to do a laser or a peel on your face to rejuvenate the skin. The skin is like any organ in your body, it needs exercise and a little refreshing every once in a while. So, think of a peel or laser treatment as exercise for the skin. It rejuvenates and freshens the skin and gives you a healthier look and revitalized glow.”
Kinsley Nix, one of the licensed medical aestheticians at The VISTA (Forsyth Plastic Surgery’s award winning MedSpa) says, “Peels are great for the fall to clean up the damage that we get from the summer, especially pigmentation issues. They’re also great for pores, textures, fine lines and wrinkles. If someone has a concern about deeper fine lines and wrinkles, a laser might be better suited for them.” Kinsley notes that lasers can really help target new collagen production and can be used to treat the face, neck and chest.
Gina Racca, head aesthetician at The VISTA, says she loves recommending a peel as a nice way to start your fall skincare reboot. She says, “I love our Pumpkin Peel and our Perfect Peel. The pumpkin peel is very light and smells delicious. The Perfect Peel is a medium depth peel and will have more visible peeling.” Gina adds, “Both are great for brightening up the skin, especially if you have an event to go to. Give them at least two to three weeks prior to your party to make sure your skin is healed and rehydrated.”
Gina offers one caution on peeling – don’t pick at peeling skin! She says, “While it’s tempting, don’t pick at your skin while it’s peeling because you can hyper pigment or scar that area. The skin tissue needs to release on its own, so you have a nice clean finish and beautiful, fresh glow.”
Dr. George Lawson, another board certified plastic surgeon at Forsyth Plastic Surgery, recommends patients do their research when choosing where to have their peel or laser treatments performed. He says, “Our med spa, The VISTA, was a natural extension of our plastic surgery practice. We offer the best service and treatment options, highly qualified and experienced aestheticians and we have four board certified plastic surgeons on staff who can help guide and direct patients. You’re going to get excellent care and excellent results.”
Looking to do more than just treat fine lines and wrinkles with a peel or laser? Dr. Gil Kingman, a board certified plastic surgeon at the practice says, “If you feel like you’re ready to talk about a facelift, eyelift, neck lift, Botox or other injectable treatment, we’d love to meet with you. All four of the doctors at our practice are board certified in plastic surgery. There’s so much we can do to help you achieve the natural, beautiful results you’re looking for.”
For more information on Forsyth Plastic Surgery or The VISTA, please visit the practice’s website at forsythplasticsurgery.com. Consultations with a plastic surgeon are $125. Beauty consultations with Gina and Kinsley are free. To make an appointment, call 336.765.8620.
