Aesthetics 101

Are you confused with all of the ever changing products and services n the aesthetic industry? At 1228, we want you to feel that you have an advocate in the industry that wants to back you up not simply sell you. At 1228 we offer you an opportunity. We look forward to executing that goal oriented opportunity with you. 

 Medical-grade means that the products you are purchasing are available from establishments that operate under a physician’s license. This means that there must be a medical director for the retailer to sell these products. Usually the facility offering these products will require a consult to ensure your safety and to address your long term goals. The practice also usually keeps your last medical history in mind as well, to make sure there are no contraindications. Medical- grade skincare may seem more expensive however with medical grade skin care the product is is more concentrated, so you will use less. Using less product will result in a longer lasting product. Therefore the cost/benefit calculation actually makes medical-grade products a better bargain in the long run. 

What is PRF? 

PRF stands for platelet rich fibrin. PRF is a by product of blood that is exceptionally rich in platelets. These platelets release growth factors that stimulate stem cells. These stem cells are a power house and present a variety of treatment options for you. By using your own blood we can:

• accelerate healing
• reduce infection risk
• awake mesenchymal cells( why great in combination with filler)
• restore skin
• assist in autoimmune skin disorders ( psoriasis) 
• Hair restoration
• Improve and restore hair loss from androgenic alopecia    
•  ( polycystic ovarian syndrome and male pattern baldness)
• Improve acne scarring ( excellent with microneedling)
• Joint and bone restoration 
• Improve allergic shiners darkening of eyes

https://youtu.be/ldhcx2bbVLM

PRF filler demonstration

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What is PRP? PRP stands for platelet rich plasma. PRP is also a by product of blood that is exceptionally rich in platelets.PRP is similar to PRF, but PRP does not have as many white blood cells and it does not contain a fibrin sheath. 

( see PRF vs PRP)

We do rotate PRF and PRP in our autologous stem cell membership. 

Simply stated physical sunscreen sits IN the skin and physical sunscreen sits ON the skin. “A chemical sunscreen absorbs harmful UV rays whereas a physical sunblock blocks and reflects the UV rays.. We prefer physical sunscreen at 1228. Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are examples of physical sunscreen..

Both tretinoin and retinol are forms of vitamin A Tretinoin tends to be stronger than Retinol. Tretinoin is best suited for patients that have oily or tolerant skin. Tretinoin is also a fantastic step up from retinol. Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A and it is a bit more suitable for those with sensitive skin. Retinol must be converted into retinoic acid to become active. Biochemically, retinol and retinoids are almost exactly the same thing, however it may just take longer to see results with retinol-based products because they are weaker. Both retinol and tretinoin stimulate collagen, which reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Our retinol is medical grade retinol and when we write prescriptions they are for tretinoin cream or gel and vary in percentage or strength. Ideally you want to work up to using tretinoin each day, but in doing so must use a physical sunscreen and also repair that skin cell turn over with a product that has Vitamin E. 

Both tretinoin and retinol are forms of vitamin A Tretinoin tends to be stronger than Retinol. Tretinoin is best suited for patients that have oily or tolerant skin. Tretinoin is also a fantastic step up from retinol. Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A and it is a bit more suitable for those with sensitive skin. Retinol must be converted into retinoic acid to become active. Biochemically, retinol and retinoids are almost exactly the same thing, however it may just take longer to see results with retinol-based products because they are weaker. Both retinol and tretinoin stimulate collagen, which reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Our retinol is medical grade retinol and when we write precriptions they are for tretinoin cream or gel and vary in percentage or strength. Ideally you want to work up to using tretinoin each day, but in doing so must use a physical sunscreen and also repair that skin cell turn over with a product that has Vitamin E. 

Partial correction is when we correct the underlying concern to its baseline. We work to improve that area but it is not completely achieved to end desired result in that setting. We often perform partial correction with fillers secondary to expense. We also perform partial correction with several follow up visits to delicately stage the transformation. Complete correction is when we perform a multifaceted approach as well as completely transform to baseline desire. 

example: patient presents with shallow midface and would like volume and lift. Her budget is nine hundred dollars. 

We recommend two syringes of filler and midface pdo threads. She decides to proceed with one syringe of filler and schedules sequential visits for that second syringe of filler and then the mid face PDO threads. She understands that by only purchasing one syringe of filler she will obtain an improvement but not a complete correction. She proceeds with a partial correction. Partial correction may also be preventative therapy to maintain a baseline. 

We support you on your journey and educate you on several options available including but not limited to partial or complete correction. Keep in mind we age every day and therefore the answer to the infamous question, "how long does it last" depends on y