 Peter T. Pacik, M.D., F.A.C.S
Medical Director, SkinCare-MD
Medical Director, Plastic Surgery Professional Association
What is an Advanced Skin Care Program?
An advanced skin care program incorporates a variety of physician strength products that are not available over the counter, in beauty salons or in spas. When the various products are used as a daily skin care regimen, the expected end results in healthier, more radiant skin that maintains its moisture and improves many of the signs of facial aging.
Improving Sun Damaged, Aging Skin
SkinCare-MD's Advanced Skin Care Programs can reduce the effects of sun damage,
as well as wrinkling, dryness and blotchy pigmentation that are often part of
the natural aging process. Early treatment can also help eliminate the
progression to more destructive skin problems. In addition, advanced skin care
is effective in treating teenagers with acne and those with adult-onset
complexion problems. Our Advanced Skin Care Programs can revitalize the skin of
men, women and children of any age of any skin type.
Benefits of an Advanced Skin Care Program
- Improved sun damaged skinDecreases the appearance of fine lines and wrinklesDiminishes pigment changes, such as age spots, sunspots, and red or blotchy patchesProduces smoother, softer skin better able to hold moistureReduces acneUnclogs poresNormalizes oil production
- Improves skin color
Getting Started With an Advanced Skin Care Program
Proper skin care can be very confusing. Many products and many brands are available, both over-the-counter and stronger products available only through a physician's office. If one understands how and why the products work, this will be a big step in eliminating some of the confusion.
Which Skincare Program Should I use?
SkinCare-MD offers 4 complete skin care programs. MD Forte, Kinerase and Obagi-C Rx are milder effective programs, whereas the Obagi Nu-Derm system is a more aggressive proggram. To help you understand which products are right for you, we provide the following chart. Which person are you?
| Regimen Name |
Initial Skin Condition |
Program Goals |
Program Results |
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| MD Forte |
| · |
Mild aging |
| · |
Mild sun damage |
| · |
Problem prone skin |
| · |
Dry, rough skin |
| · |
Uneven pigmentation |
|
| · |
Improve skin's overall tone and texture |
| · |
Soften fine lines and wrinkles |
| · |
Increase skin's hydration and suppleness |
| · |
Improve exfoliation process |
|
| · |
Healthier, softer, smoother skin |
| · |
Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles |
| · |
Better penetration of skincare products |
| · |
Improvement in oily/acne prone skin |
|
|
| Kinerase |
| · |
Mild aging |
| · |
Mild sun damage |
| · |
Sensitive skin |
| · |
Retinoid intolerance |
|
| · |
Improve skin's overall tone and texture |
| · |
Soften fine lines and wrinkles |
| · |
Increase skin's hydration and suppleness |
|
| · |
Smoother, more hydrated skin |
| · |
Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles |
|
|
| Obagi-C Rx |
| · |
Early photodamage (fine lines, hyper-pigmentation) |
| · |
Minimal wrinkles |
| · |
Lack of skin radiance |
|
| · |
Achieve brighter skin |
| · |
Prevent future aging |
| · |
More effective skin care products |
| · |
A simple and easy to use skin care program |
|
| · |
Brighter skin with measurable radiance |
| · |
More even skin tone |
| · |
Smoother, more hydrated skin |
|
|
| Obagi Nu-Derm |
| · |
Mild to severe photodamage |
| · |
Hyperpigmentation (dark spots) |
| · |
Fine lines, wrinkles |
| · |
Laxity of skin (loss of firmness) |
| · |
Possible acne |
|
| · |
Look younger |
| · |
Smoother skin |
| · |
Smaller pores |
| · |
Even skin tone and reduce sun spots |
|
| · |
Increased cell turnover resulting in younger and healthier skin |
| · |
More even skin tone and reduced sun spots |
| · |
Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles |
| · |
Reduced acne (if originally present) |
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