Collagen stimulation treatments activate your skin’s natural healing process to improve firmness, smoothness, and elasticity for a youthful, radiant look.
Collagen is a protein in our skin that helps keep it firm and youthful. As we age, our skin naturally produces less collagen, leading to wrinkles and sagging. At Davis Dermatology, we offer several treatments that stimulate collagen to help you age more slowly and maintain healthy, youthful skin.
Our VirtueRF Platform is the only microneedling RF platform available. It combines three great treatments into one powerful, customizable system:
It features three unique handpieces—SMART RF, DEEP RF, and EXACT RF—making it one of the most advanced microneedling RF systems available. These allow for customized settings that can deliver stronger, more effective treatments than Vivace and other microneedling devices for optimal collagen stimulation.
The SMART RF handpiece is indicated for most treatment areas and offers balanced, effective collagen induction therapy.
Recommended areas include the following:
For patients needing more significant skin tightening, the DEEP RF handpiece delivers deeper radiofrequency energy and is especially suited to larger or more lax areas.
The following are ideal treatment zones:
EXACT RF is designed for precision collagen stimulation in delicate or highly targeted areas. It allows the provider to focus energy exactly where it’s needed.
Common uses include:
Patients typically tolerate VirtueRF treatments well after topical numbing.
For more enhanced results, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can be applied after microneedling RF. PRP is isolated from the patient’s blood, from a blood sample taken at the time of treatment. The PRP contains growth factors that allow the skin to respond to the microneedling treatment faster and better.
We offer two types of ablative laser treatments: fractionated and fully ablative. Fractionated laser resurfacing treats some of the skin while leaving some surrounding areas intact for faster healing. These treatments are great for mild to moderate fine lines, texture irregularities, and sun damage. The depth of tissue removal is shallower compared to fully ablative lasers, allowing for a faster recovery, usually one week or less.
Fully ablative laser resurfacing is our office's most aggressive laser treatment. We utilize an erbium laser to remove the entire outer layer (epidermis) and part of the underlying layer (dermis). This is a very effective treatment for deep wrinkles and pigment. Results are dramatic. Nerve blocks are utilized, and recovery is two weeks.
Red Light Therapy, or low-level red light therapy (LLLT), is a non-invasive anti-aging treatment that involves exposing the skin to red light. Red Light Therapy activates a series of cellular processes that stimulate fibroblasts to make collagen. Treatments are quick, painless, and have no downtime. It is a great add-on after laser or microneedling treatments because it speeds up the healing process.
SaltFacial MD is a three-step treatment that renews, replenishes, and rejuvenates the skin. It is a hidden gem in the realm of anti-aging and acne treatments.
Using a proprietary system, salt, a natural exfoliant, is used to remove dead skin cells. Salt also contains minerals that nourish the skin and have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Replenishing products are applied to the skin with the assistance of ultrasound. With ultrasound assistance, products can reach twice as deep.
The final step is a medical-grade red light treatment for collagen stimulation or a blue light treatment for acne.
Please note that SaltFacial is not a relaxing facial, but a medical-grade anti-aging/anti-acne facial. It will leave your skin feeling renewed and refreshed. Topical numbing is available. Patients may experience 2-3 days of redness.
At Davis Dermatology, we are committed to providing personalized care to each of our patients, using the most advanced technology available. Under the guidance of our board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Noll, our team of knowledgeable skin care professionals strives to provide the highest quality of care in a welcoming, friendly environment. During your consultation for collagen stimulation in the Sacramento & Davis, CA, area, we will listen to your specific concerns, evaluate your condition, and design an individualized treatment plan that is customized to your needs.
Want to know more about Dr. Noll? See below “Getting to know Dr. Noll.”
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