I’m 7 months into my 50’s! Honestly it’s not half bad. In fact, it’s pretty freaking liberating in the most positive way.
On the heels of the”big” birthday, I knew my 49 year old skin was primed for a revival. For months, I researched facial treatments. The market is crazy saturated with invasive and non-invasive treatment options that promise massive multiple benefits. My head was spinning with questions. BBL, IPL, Laser, needling, fibroblast???
Before photos untouched filterless photos
After photos filterless untouched
Thankfully, I heard that Glow by the Grove (in Coppell, TX) was offering aesthetics. I booked an appointment immediately with the one and only Dr. Brittany Lob (provider, DNP, APRN, FNP-C) She is a trusted and credentialed doctor, with a women owned business practice which I’m always down to support!
WHAT BOTHERS YOU? This is the major question.
For me it was mainly my under eye creppy skin and loose hooded eye skin. To my surprise Dr. Lob said “I have a focus tip on the Opus Laser that will tighten these areas with visible results in one month and no downtime.” She had me at no downtime & visible results.
Everyone has unique skin, therefore the steady handed and certified anesthetist, Cortney Dennis, is sure to go over skin sensitivity, skin history and test your skin before the procedure!
What is a OPUS?
It’s a LASER treatment. It’s an innovative plasma technology laser for resurfacing the skin. It’s a dramatic non surgercial skin resurfacing procedure. Kate Hudson personally endorsed the treatments and has become a major spokesperson. This and Dr. Lob’s personal before and after pics convinced me to try it!
Precision plasma causes immediate superficial micro trauma to the upper epidermis of the skin. These micro traumas stimulate the healing process for the creation of new tight smooth skin tissue over the next 12 weeks!
Collagen and elastin is the goal.
The actual laser procedure is quick but requires a 30 plus minute numbing cream. The procedure can improve skin for multiple age groups and body parts! The focus tip can do under eye and on the actual eye lid. If your mouth and or forehead bother you most, you can spot treat or fixate on certain parts of your face or body! Yes body, you can target your stomach, neck or hands!
Downside there are few post treatment downsides or possible side effects. The downside is minimal. Meaning you can go on about your day and or wear makeup the next day but…don’t plan to be perfect. Meaning… don’t plan something special for 4-5 days just to be sure all flaking, or swelling and or scabbing will subside as the residual effects begin to work.
What is CLEAR LIFT
Some call it the lunch hour face lift. Facial resurfacing that will take years off of your face. The virtually painless procedure takes less than an hour and best of all there is no “downtime”. I started with Clear Lift to remove capilaries, sun spots and lift the areas around my mouth and eyes. Clear Lift is excellent because it can safely be used on just about any body part that needs attention. Addressing creppy skin, fine lines and much more! Using laser technology, microscopic holes are created under the skin creating short but powerful bursts of light stimulating collagen and breaking up unwanted pigmentation!
I had little to no redness about 30 min post treatment. About an hour after I started to feel a smidge hot in the face which subsided in an hour. The next day I had a few red pimple like bumps on my forehead and in 48 hours all was restored.
The sound of the Clear Lift is loud which can be scary. Once you recognize the sound like a zapping sound, it’s smooth sailing. Post procedure up most importance is to wear the provided SPF and keep the face or area from sun, contaminants and heat.
Benefits : skin firming! Lifting and skin tightening. Regeneration of collagen. Removal of sun/ age spots and capalaries!
My skin needed a lift, tighten,
To date, I have experienced 6 Opus laser treatments on my “full face” and two on my neck. The before and after pics speak volumes. I’m 100 percent satisfied with my results and the time and effort. I’m low key addicted. My skin texture and overall shine improves with each treatment.
Does it hurt? Pain level is minimal but numbing cream is advised. I like to wait 30 min to really let it set in. The Opus laser has different settings but with Dr. Lobs approval, I like to turn it up and go for it. A little tingling and sun burn sensation follows the appointment whick takes less than an hour.
EXPECT to be SWOLE!
While you can wear makeup the next day, your skin may look slightly swolen and or red. Next three days is what I call the sand paper phase. If you look close, you skin has tiny tiny prick scabs that form and fluff up. By day 5-6 all of the shedding is complete and your skin is left feeling tight and bright.
These procedures have been a ground breaking game changer for my skin! I no longer look have red and tired. I look more refreshed and supple. Do I still have fine lines and crepy skin….YES..but its much much better.
AGING PROCESS
The aging process never ends! It’s continual which means it’s important to protect your investment. I bought into the CBD skin care line for two reasons. 1) medical grade products. Less is more and it penetrates deeper and works more effectively.
2) CBD products actually have a SAFE amount of cannabis in the products which aid in redness, reducing inflammation and much more.
No filter !!!
I can honestly say that I’m more confident. Before, Opus laser treatments, I had no vibrance or plumpness to my skin. I was haggered and dry. I despite my efforts on facials and microderms…nothing was helping. UNTIL OPUS! Dr. Lob and her staff are amazing. The conservative approach with REAL RESULTS!
Love, smile tone & glow
Angi
