Double board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon, Gregory D. Lewen, M.D., offers medical skin care products for men and women in Miami, Aventura, and the surrounding areas of Florida. Dr. Lewen is one of a select few plastic surgeons who specializes in plastic surgery of the eyes.
What Are Medical Skin Care Products?
Medical skin care products contain ingredients that improve skin health and promote healing after treatments. We carry the best medical-grade skin care available.
SkinMedica®
SkinMedica® is the company that patented the popular TNS product line. TNS products provide some of the highest concentrations of peptides and growth factors to the skin in order to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenation. SkinMedica® offers a complete line of extremely high quality, medical-grade skin care products that utilize proven skin rejuvenators such as vitamins C and E, retinol, tea tree oil, and salicylic acid. Achieve healthier, more youthful skin with the help of SkinMedica®‘s superior formulations.
- Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Helps to improve the appearance of age spots and uneven pigmentation
- Reduces roughness and firms skin texture
- Improves skin resilience and elasticity
- Improves skin tone and replenishes a youthful glow
- Helps to improve photo damage from exposure to UV rays from the sun
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Elta MD®
The EltaMD® skin care line features a complete spectrum of sunscreens and skin care products, one for every individual skin type and unique need. EltaMD® sunscreens focus on providing gentle, yet effective sun protection. Some products also provide effective moisturizing for even the most sensitive skin.
"I just saw Dr. Lewen July 6, 2018. His bedside manner is excellent. He explains all procedures in detail. I was extremely happy with the outcome and I will be going back. He and his staff are super professional and make you feel comfortable. The best part, is that he takes you at your appointment time, no 2 hour waiting ????"
Karen M
"You are in very good hands with Dr. Lewen. Not only is he excellent at what he does, his bedside manner is second to none. His staff are so pleasant and enjoyable to deal with as well. Five stars!"
Joyce K
"What a delightful experience and a fabulous outcome. Besides regaining my peripheral vision, I look ten years younger! Dr. Lewen did beautiful work, leaving the tiniest scars in the most unnoticeable places!!! The office staff, especially Brooke, was so sweet and so helpful."
Judy F
SkinCeuticals®
SkinCeuticals® is a line of medical-grade skin care products best known for their topical antioxidant/Vitamin C serums. When applied as directed, they will start to be absorbed by the skin almost immediately. After these serums are absorbed, they cannot be washed off. These protein antioxidant products were developed as a preventative treatment with the goal of protecting the skin from further environmental damage, and to help prevent environmental free radicals from damaging your collagen and DNA molecules. This helps to prevent the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as preventing the development of skin cancers and precancerous lesions by providing up to eight times the protection of using sunscreen alone!
Vitamin C is necessary for the production of collagen—the major structural protein of the skin—and you may notice a visible difference in skin texture, color, and tone with regular usage. The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles should become less noticeable within a short term as well. Individual results may vary, depending upon the condition of the skin at the time of initial use. The most important benefit of Vitamin C/antioxidant serums is preventative, which is why it is typically applied in the morning immediately after cleansing and toning the skin. SkinCeuticals® also produces a wide variety of cleansers, moisturizer enhancers, eye creams, sunscreens, and other skin care products that are appropriate for specific skin types.
Retinol or Retin-A (aka Tretinoin) compound anti-aging benefits:
- Speeds up the cell cycle to turn over the outer layer of skin cells faster
- Helps to “prime” the skin for cosmetic procedures
- Improves skin texture
- Improves skin tone
- Decreases pore size
- Decreases oil production and the formation of acne
- Helps to build collagen
NOTE: Retinol or Retin-A usage sensitizes the skin and makes you more susceptible to sunburns.
You MUST use sunblock when using Retinol or Retin-A products!
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels involve using a chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture and tone of the facial skin by removing damaged outer layers of skin. It is helpful for those individuals with facial blemishes, acne, wrinkles, acne scarring, and uneven skin pigmentation. There are many different forms of chemical peels, and many solutions contain multiple ingredients. Dr. Lewen will speak to you during your consultation to determine which chemical peel is best for you individually.
At times, chemical peels may be safely performed in conjunction with surgery or other non-surgical treatments.
The effects of a chemical peel will be more pronounced and last longer if you utilize a good skin care regimen in conjunction with your peel. Dr. Lewen will work with you at the time of consultation to build a regimen that best suits your needs and cosmetic goals.
Chemical peels can also be used to remove precancerous skin growths, soften acne facial scars, and can even help control acne.
- Chemical peels can be superficial, medium, or deep. When deeper skin layers are involved, healing time is longer and redness afterwards will be greater. Deeper peels get more substantial results.
- A series of multiple peels may be needed to get the desired results. This depends on the individual patient.
- Everybody who gets a chemical peel MUST use sunblock!
Dr. Lewen offers two types of chemical peels:
- SkinMedica® Vitalize (2nd level superficial peel)
- SkinMedica® Rejuvenize (3rd level superficial peel)
NOTE: Retin-A usage sensitizes the skin and makes you more susceptible to sunburns.
You MUST use sunblock when using Retin-A!
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What Are the Benefits of Medical Skin Care Products?
Medical-grade skin care works in conjunction with other cosmetic treatments to enhance your results, as well as to contribute to the comprehensive aesthetic package. These topical skin care products will properly prepare the skin for laser or resurfacing procedures, and will greatly enhance, maintain, and prolong the results from any treatment. Based on your specific cosmetic needs and desires, Dr. Lewen will work with you individually to build a skin care regimen with appropriate topical products that will leave your skin looking and feeling its very best.
How Much Do Medical Skin Care Products Cost?
The cost of medical-grade skin care depends on the combination of products that you choose. We can best provide this information after your consultation. Our financing options can be used for medical skin care products at our practice.
Dr. Lewen is one of the few plastic surgeons in the Miami and Aventura, Florida area who specializes in plastic surgery of the eyes, including medical skin care products. Contact us today to schedule a comprehensive consultation to learn more about our services.