Archive for January, 2017

For those suffering from acne scarring, rough skin texture, and wrinkles, medical micro-needling offers an effective skin rejuvenation treatment to help skin work at its best. Read on to learn more about the procedure, which is now offered by our award-winning team at Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic.   What is Micro-Needling and How Does it Work? Micro-Needling uses repeated punctures from an ultra-fine needle to create a “perceived injury.” Small, nearly painless punctures make the skin act as though it has been hurt. The skin then sends a host of helpful healing agents to the surface, which can help ameliorate a number of conditions, including acne scarring and wrinkling. The procedure uses a sterilized pen-like tool with circular microscopic needles to glide over the face. It penetrates the outer layer […]

Having an unwanted tattoo successfully removed is a procedure many people wish to have. Now, with cutting-edge laser tattoo removal from our team at Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic, tattoo removal is permanent, relatively painless, and affordable. Read on for more information about the procedure. How The Procedure Works A tattoo is a collection of hundreds to thousands of ink pinpricks in the skin. The procedure works by using a precise, high-energy Cutera laser to break down these small ink deposits. The more a laser is directed at the ink, the more it breaks down into smaller particles that are then absorbed by the skin. This process effectively leaves no scar tissue behind. Our Procedure Before the procedure begins, the area that will be treated is cleansed, and the patient’s eyes […]