We offer a complete line of medical-grade products and services to help you achieve healthy, beautiful skin. Unlike over the counter or spa services, Medical Skin Solutions is under the guidance of a physician, Dr. Alan J. Burke, who is Board Certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and our staff is led by a licensed practical nurse/aesthetician, Tara Ocasio. That means you can rest assured that our offerings are medically sound and proven to make a difference.
Our areas of specialty include skin rejuvenation, rosacea, acne, anti-aging, pigment removal and hyperpigmentation. We can help you achieve your goals through:
In-Office Procedures
Skin Care Products
To make an appointment, please call (804) 484-3739. You may also fill out this skin care questionnaire to bring with you on the day of your visit.
We offer the following in-office procedures:
Laser hair reduction
What good is having great skin if you have unsightly embarrassing facial hair? Laser hair reduction is the most permanent method of hair removal available. This procedure can be performed anywhere on the body, from the upper lip to the toes. Repeated treatments are usually required. After the procedure you may have some mild discomfort. Nonetheless, wouldn't it be nice to never have to shave again?
Chemical peels
A chemcial peel is an acidic solution applied to your skin, which causes your skin to exfoliate. Benefits include diminishing fine lines, improving skin texture and tone, and decreasing discoloration. The exfoliation can sometimes result in peelng or can occur more at the cellular level, where the change will be less noticeable. There are a lot of different types of chemical peels available. The peels we offer are Glycolic Acid and Physicians Choice Peels. Your skin care nurse/aesthetician can determine which type of peel would be best for you.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is similar to a chemical peel in that the purpose is to exfoliate the skin. However, the exfoliation is physical rather than chemical. The nurse/aesthetician has greater control with microdermabrasion because she can concentrate on trouble areas and change settings during treatment. Benefits include dimishing fine lines, improving skin texture and tone, and decreasing discoloration.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments
IPL is a non-invasive procedure that utilizes flourescent pulsed light to diminish skin problems in targeted areas. The treatment consists of numerous "zaps" of bright light over the affected areas of your skin. Afterward, you feel slightly wind burned or like you have been in the sun all day. IPL is used for decreasing facial redness, diminishing broken capillaries, clearing freckles and sunspots, and rebuilding collagen and elasticity.
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We offer the following medical-grade products:
- Cleansers
- Toners
- Hydrators
- Vitamin C lotions
Why should I buy skin care products from the doctors office?
The products we offer are marketed and sold only in physicians' offices. Many of the products offered by retail companies are not backed by science. The products we offer also often contain higher levels of the active ingredients to improve your skin more effectively than the retail versions.
Am I going to have to pay a fortune for products that I buy here?
Our products range in price from $13 to $150, which is comparable to the price range at cosmetic counters. The difference is our products work and there are scientific studies to prove it. If you don't like any product you purchase from us, you may always return it for a full refund.
Do these products require a prescription?
No. The products are considered over-the-counter, however they are only marketed through physicians' offices.
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