When seeking to improve their health, many people focus on vital organs, such as the heart and lungs. However, people often forget the largest organ, the skin. Our largest organ needs a lot of attention to remain healthy, smooth, and beautiful, especially as we age. The skin is tasked with several functions, such as regulating body temperature, reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation, and providing a protective barrier.

As people age, their skin bears the brunt of sun exposure, harsh environmental factors, genetics, and general wear and tear. While there is no such thing as naturally perfect-looking skin, some steps can ensure the skin remains healthy, radiant, and glowing.

One step patients may consider in restoring and protecting their skin is opting for the advanced skin resurfacing services offered at Facial Plastic Surgery of Central Texas. Dr. Charles Guy and his dedicated team in Waco, TX, administer numerous procedures for patients throughout central Texas. Learn more about these procedures and how the team helps patients restore their glow and confidence.

Because the skin is the body’s outermost protective barrier, it is susceptible to cuts, bruises, and other injuries. Scars are a frequent outcome of these injuries. Patients often are self-conscious of their scars, especially when they appear on the face.

Scar revision treatment helps address these concerns by minimizing the appearance of the scar and naturally blending it into the surrounding skin. This surgical procedure is safe and done under locally injected anesthesia at the office.

A mole is a skin growth that develops when pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) grow in groups. They can look like dark marks or bumps. Ranging in different colors, shapes, and sizes, moles often are a cause for concern and can make patients unhappy with their appearance.

While it is difficult to prevent moles, they can be removed. Facial Plastic Surgery of Central Texas offers professional mole removal services to eliminate the lesion safely with minimal scarring.

Acne can be a frustrating skin condition. It often requires advanced treatments to improve acne’s effect on the skin. Unfortunately, even after the skin clears up, damage can linger.

In many cases, acne scars can be more complex than surgical or traumatic scars. Because of this, they might require multimodality treatments. Dr. Guy and the team use advanced methods to achieve the patient’s desired results, providing them with an appearance that makes them proud.

A workhorse laser for the skin, the CO2 laser helps address many skin conditions, including fine lines and wrinkles. Facial Plastic Surgery of Central Texas uses a fractional, ablative CO2 laser that punches tiny holes in the skin and heats the dermal layers. The heat stimulates collagen formation, which can tighten the skin and augment its feel.

Morpheus8 is a non-surgical procedure that uses radiofrequency and microneedling for skin remodeling. Developed to be more effective than other types of microneedling treatments, Morpheus8 targets the dermal and sub-dermal layers of skin and tissue to remodel and stimulate collagen production. The benefits of this procedure include tightening, toning, and resurfacing the skin, making it ideal for patients with fine lines, wrinkles, and small amounts of excess skin.

Chemical peels give the skin a smoother texture and removes the outermost layers of the skin. Facial Plastic Surgery of Central Texas offers patients various depth chemical peels to help treat different skin conditions and concerns. Patients can speak with the team to determine which level of chemical peel best suits them and help achieve the results they desire.

Treat the skin and address concerns with professional microneedling services from Facial Plastic Surgery of Central Texas. This procedure involves using a state-of-the-art device designed to deliver small holes at a controlled depth into the outer layers of the skin. This procedure usually is performed monthly over two to four months. It features minimal downtime and can be a great addition to a healthy skin care regimen.

Dermabrasion procedures mechanically remove the outer layers of skin and stimulate collagen growth, which can tighten the area and improve the fine lines. Much like sanding the skin, dermabrasion can be used around the mouth to repair scars, treat lines or the nose for those with excess growth of sebaceous skin to the tip (rhinophyma). Patients can opt to have this procedure in the operating room (OR) or the office once the area is numbed with local anesthesia.

This technology uses filters to refine the energy output for the treatment of certain areas. This enhances penetration without using excessive energy levels and enables targeting of specific chromophores (skin components that absorb light). The light heats cells in the skin and breaks them down. The body then removes the damaged tissue naturally.

Erbium Yag is a fully ablative and customizable skin resurfacing laser treatment. The Erbium Yag laser stimulates collagen reorganization and fibroblast activation in photoaged skin for the treatment of common skin concerns such as fine lines, scarring, skin texture and hyperpigmentation.

In addition to reliable skin resurfacing services, Facial Plastic Surgery of Central Texas offers patients a line of EltaMD products. This proven selection of sun care products provides patients with the added protection they need to preserve and restore their glowing skin.

ZO® Skin Health believes the only way to achieve skin health is through the power of science. With world-renowned dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi, ZO® Skin Health pushes the boundaries of medical-grade skincare. Combining their 3 Step Approach to skincare, powerful technologies and product education, ZO® challenges you to change your perceptions of traditional skincare.