As summer approaches, skin health and protection against the sun become paramount.
Emily Greb, nurse practitioner and clinic director of Face First Medical Aesthetics and Wellness, offers expert advice on how to protect and rejuvenate skin during the warmer months.
Start with preventative care
With summer on the horizon, many are eager to embrace the sun, making preventative measures like skin protection essential.
Greb recommends the regular use of high-SPF sunscreen, advising clients to choose products that won't clog pores or cause acne. She stresses the importance of covering often neglected areas such as the neck, chest, and the backs of hands.
"Always, always, always, use sunscreen," Greb emphasizes.
Face First is gearing up for its summer promotions, mainly focusing on sunscreen products, ensuring clients can maintain skin health under the sun's intense rays.
Greb delves into the ABCDEs of skin lesions, a guide used in her clinic to help identify potential skin cancers or other abnormalities. This method encourages clients to monitor changes in their skin and seek professional advice if they notice asymmetry, irregular borders, unusual colours, larger diameters, or elevated spots on their skin.
Tailor your summer treatments
Beyond preventive measures, Face First Medical Aesthetics offers a variety of treatments tailored for summer skin care.
Greb highlights the benefits of chemical peels and microneedling, which are effective and safe during summer months when sun exposure is inevitable.
These treatments complement the use of high-quality, medical-grade skincare products available at the clinic, which Greb points out are just as affordable as luxury brands but with proven efficacy.
The clinic addresses more than just facial skin. It also offers solutions for hyperhidrosis, commonly known as excessive sweating, using Botox injections in areas like the armpits, hands, and feet. This treatment can significantly reduce sweating and associated odour, providing relief during the hot summer months.
You can also schedule laser procedures like hair removal for less exposed areas (such as underarms and bikini lines) during the summer due to the need to avoid sun exposure post-treatment.
Sculpt your summer body in one month
Lastly, for those looking to enhance their appearance in summer attire, Face First offers the EMSCULPT NEO, a body contouring treatment that firms up targeted body parts. This treatment is perfect for those wanting to look their best in swimsuits and summer dresses.
EMSCULPT NEO is a noninvasive body-shaping technology that reduces fat and builds muscle, achieving more effective results in less time than other treatments.
The treatment involves a warm-up phase where muscle temperature increases, followed by intense muscle contractions and targeted fat breakdown, leading to fat reduction and muscle growth post-treatment.
Face First Medical Aesthetics and Wellness not only offers a range of treatments to prepare and protect skin for summer but also provides expert consultations to personalize skincare routines. As the sunny days draw near, taking care of your skin is as important as enjoying the warmth and beauty of the season.
Call 705-418-2903, email [email protected] or stop by 21 Matchedash St. S, Orillia, to make an appointment today.