We're all familiar with the signs of an aging face: wrinkles, bags under the eyes, hollow cheeks, and loose, sagging skin. Any of these symptoms of aging can be traced back to two main factors: the decrease of collagen present in the skin over time, and the gradual loss of tissue volume that occurs as we age. Collagen gives the skin its structure and firmness, so as it decreases, our skin begins to sag and wrinkle, losing the tightness of youth. As we lose fat and tissue volume, the facial features are no longer as "full" or plump as they were in our earlier years, accentuating a loose, droopy effect.

Because these two factors together are responsible for the signs of aging in the face area, the majority of nonsurgical treatments to target wrinkles and loose skin are aimed at strengthening collagen and/or replacing lost volume. By combining a San Francisco Fraxel laser treatment to stimulate collagen growth with a nano fat transfer to replace lost volume, you can address both factors that lead to a wrinkled, aging face for long-lasting, dramatic improvements. Dr. Sheena Kong offers this effective, signature combination at her med spa in San Francisco. Make sure to ask her about this combination during your consultation if you are looking to erase signs of aging.

Fraxel Laser Technology

Fraxel treatments utilize an extremely precise laser to specifically target microscopic areas of damaged skin, allowing the lasers to pinpoint the old, damaged skin cells while leaving healthy ones unharmed. In the areas targeted, heat from the laser stimulates new collagen growth and the regeneration of new, younger skin at every level. Some patients notice an almost immediate improvement in their skin, but the most significant results will appear in the weeks following the treatment, as the deepest layers of the skin regenerate and regrow.

The recovery experience following a Fraxel laser treatment is fairly comfortable, with immediate after-effects often described as comparable to a mild sunburn. Any redness and discomfort will dissipate over the course of the next few days.

Nano Fat Transfer to Restore Facial Volume

With a nano fat transfer in San Francisco, small amounts of fat are harvested from one area of the body and processed and purified with special technique to be reinjected into another area. Common harvesting sites include the abdomen, knees and flanks. Like any dermal filler, the fat is injected into the face to restore lost volume, smoothing wrinkles and returning the skin to a fuller, fresher, more youthful appearance.

The added benefit of a nano fat transfer is that the results will be truly natural and long term, as the procedure doesn't involve the introduction of a foreign or synthetic substance into the body. While other dermal fillers seek to imitate the movement and appearance of the body's natural fat, a nano fat transfer actually uses the body's own fat for a smooth, natural look every time. Dr. Sheena Kong seeks even better outcomes by infusing the harvested fat with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) to optimize the rate of fat cell survival and aid with the fat's integration into the body. In addition, nano fat transfer also provides regenerative improvements to the skin. When nano fat is combined with Fraxel Laser (Nano Fraxel), nano fat augments the effect of laser in the areas of collagen and neovascular synthesis, with a much shorter and easier recovery.

One-On-One Treatment in the Bay Area

When you choose Dr. Sheena Kong to help you achieve your aesthetic goals, you will be working directly with her, one-on-one, at every step: no nurse practitioners or interns, just the doctor's undivided attention and care.