A REVOLUTIONARY NONSURGICAL TREATMENT

The revolutionary Profound® nonsurgical treatment offered by The Skin Center by Charlotte Plastic Surgery can lift sagging jowls, treat facial wrinkles and smooth cellulite. To book your free Profound® consultation, call Charlotte Plastic Surgery at 704-372-6846.

Did you know there’s a revolutionary treatment for skin tightening, sagging jowls, wrinkles and cellulite that’s an alternative to injections and surgery?

It’s called Profound® and it’s now being offered by The Skin Center by Charlotte Plastic Surgery, a nationally renowned plastic surgery and skincare practice.

WHY IT’S A GAME-CHANGER

Profound has a 100 percent response rate for facial wrinkles and a 94 percent response rate for cellulite — statistics that were previously unheard of. It’s the first device to target all three skin fundamentals: collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. These are the major skin building blocks that work together to create and build back dermal volume, something we begin to lose in our early 30s.

“Facial volume loss and other signs of aging are some of the most common issues our patients seek treatment for,” says Dr. Stephan Finical, a board-certified plastic surgeon and Charlotte Plastic Surgery partner. “Profound allows us to offer a nonsurgical option to treating this common issue in one treatment as an alternative to injections and surgery. Charlotte Plastic Surgery has more than 68 years of experience and we pride ourselves on offering our patients treatments that are proven to provide results.”

HOW IT WORKS

Elastin is a protein that coils and recoils like a spring within the elastic fibers of connective tissue in the body, such as your skin. Elastin is what makes your skin, heart, lungs and many other tissues elastic so that they can snap back into shape after stretching or contracting.

As we age, elastin begins to break down and becomes less elastic. (Think of a lumpy mattress as the springs become old and lose their ability to recoil.) In order to build new elastin, you need to cause a certain amount of damage to the skin, by heating for example, so that the elastin starts to break down. Then a healing process can begin to build new elastin.

Profound is clinically proven to build elastin by carefully heating the skin’s elastin and collagen to an exact temperature for an exact amount to time. New elastin and collagen are created to repair aging skin.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Profound has a proven safety record. A treatment usually takes 60 minutes or so, depending on the treatment area. It begins with PRO-NOX™ and local numbing to manage comfort. The device then delivers energy to the deeper skin’s layers exactly where treatment is most beneficial.

The beauty of Profound is that you will only need one treatment to rejuvenate your skin. There is no need to schedule multiple office visits in order to achieve optimal results.

After the treatment, you can expect to return to normal activities the next day. Any redness, swelling or bruising resulting from treatment can typically be covered with makeup within 48 hours.

Most patients report seeing improvement in 6-8 weeks post treatment. Because new elastin and collagen require time to fully develop, optimal results will not be observed for at least 3-6 months after treatment. There are a number of factors that will determine how long you can expect the results to last including your health, age, and how you care for your skin after the treatment.

To book your free Profound consultation, call Charlotte Plastic Surgery at 704-372-6846.

THE STARR OF CHARLOTTE PLASTIC SURGERY'S NEW BRILLIANT BAR

You can find superstar aesthetic consultant Jacob Starr at Charlotte Plastic Surgery’s sleek new Brilliant Bar. To book a free consultation, call 704-372-6846.

Jacob Starr, an Aesthetic Consultant with Charlotte Plastic Surgery, is perfectly named because he’s considered to be a superstar by beauty insiders and his clients.

“Whether it’s doing a Visia analysis —or listening to their concerns and then recommending products and procedures — Jacob is just amazing,” says Janit Pike, Chief Operating Officer of Charlotte Plastic Surgery.

Jacob’s mother had a career in dermatology, so he grew up learning how to take care of his skin. And as an Art major in college, he’s always had an interest in aesthetics. Combine that with his passion for helping others become the best versions of themselves possible and it’s clear why he’s a sought-after source for advice.

You can find Jacob at Charlotte Plastic Surgery’s sleek new Brilliant Bar at its Randolph Road location. To book a free consultation, call 704-372-6846.

“I’m a people person so I love meeting with clients,” Jacob says. “I listen to any concerns they have about their skin in general. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution.”

Depending on what the client wants to work on, Jacob may recommend products alone, or products used in conjunction with a noninvasive option such as lasers or fillers.

The O Report asked Jacob to share his favorite products and procedures for women 50 and up. (To see his list for men, click here).

TNS ESSENTIAL SERUM

“This is our biggest seller. It’s liquid gold. It’s the best all-in-one product out there. It helps with skin tone, texture and fine lines. If you’re doing injectables, this will be an added boost. But it’s a stand alone product that helps improve your skin’s overall appearance. It’s a pricer item, but some people will use 6 or 7 other products and not come close to what this one product can do, so it’s really worth it. And you save money through our Brilliant Distinctions rewards program. I will warn you that it’s one of our most addictive products because of the results. Once you start using it you will not want to stop.”

HA5

“This adds instant hydration to the skin. It helps smooth out fine line and wrinkles. It replaces skin’s hyaluronic acid because as you get older your hyaluronic acid dissipates. With this product you’ll have much more of a hydrated look.”

DERMAL REPAIR

“I especially recommend this for those with dryer skin. It repairs, moisturizes and smooths out the skin. It has an ultra rich, luxurious feel and can be used year round.”

NONSURGICAL PROCEDURES

Profound: “It’s a heat treatment that is awesome. It tightens the skin while increasing the collagen and elastin. It’s a one-time treatment and it’s 100 percent effective. it’s a great if you’re not a candidate for a facelift and there’s not a lot of recovery time.”

AquaGold Micro Botox: “It delivers a cocktail of different ingredients including Botox and hyaluronic acid. You’re in and out in 30 minutes. It’s great for enlarged pores and scars. It gives you an overall more youthful, glowing appearance. There’s no discomfort. It’s pressed into the skin.”

CoolSculpting: “It’s the best nonsurgical fat reduction for stubborn fat. It’s noninvasive, it can be done on a lunch break and there’s no down time.”