The skin is the largest living organ. Unique like a fingerprint, it has its own individual characteristics and should be cared for individually. Our team at Frantz Cosmetic Center will evaluate your skin, perform specialized treatments to address your individual needs, and design a skincare program exclusively for you. At Frantz Cosmetic Center, we offer medical-grade skincare treatments and products scientifically and aesthetically proven to revitalize, rejuvenate, and restore your skin’s youthful look. If your less-than-perfect complexion is causing you stress and could use a pick-me-up, consider one of our skin-nourishing treatments.
Medical-Grade Facials
HydraFacial®
The HydraFacial MD® resurfacing procedure thoroughly cares for your skin, providing cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, and hydration all while Vortex–Fusing™ antioxidants, peptides, and Hyaluronic acid. The HydraFacial MD® is a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure that delivers instant results with no discomfort or downtime. The procedure is soothing, moisturizing, non-irritating and immediately effective.
The HydraFacial MD® serums specifically target your skin issues including sun damage, blackheads and whiteheads, enlarged pores, acne, brown spots, uneven skin tone, and early aging fine lines and wrinkles. The best part – it’s not just a quick-fix-it procedure. HydraFacial MD® improves the quality of your skin, actually helping to make it healthy.
The HydraFacial MD® LED Light Therapy mode provides additional benefits post-treatment. The red LED light is used to improve the appearance of skin firmness and resilience. It also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation, and other signs of aging. The blue LED light is extremely beneficial for people who suffer from oily skin or breakouts.
HydraFacial MD® has been a favorite pre-red carpet treatment for the stars and has also been featured on Fox, NBC, ABC, CBS The Doctors TV show, Allure Magazine, Essence Magazine, InStyle Wedding Magazine, and more.
HydraFacial MD® is a trademark of Edge Systems LLC.
Customized MediSpa Facial
A medi-facial that is results driven and tailored to your specific skin challenges – but we won’t forget to pamper you during the experience! This 75-minute hybrid facial uses medical-grade equipment to restore your skin while you decompress with a relaxing head, neck and shoulder massage.
Power Facial
Vitamin A and C along with growth factors are used throughout this effective, anti-aging facial. Known as the “holy grail” of anti-aging ingredients in the skincare world, Vitamin A and C have been scientifically proven to improve fine lines, stimulate collagen production, reduce pigmentation, and improve texture. Growth factors repair and strengthen damaged skin while increasing skin thickness. This facial is 75 minutes and includes a neck and shoulder massage.
Deep Pore Cleansing Facial
This 75 minute medical facial treatment deeply cleanses the skin to remove dirt and debris that accumulates in the pores. The treatment begins with a deep cleansing followed by an exfoliation suitable for your skin type. Extractions are made using a high frequency current to kill the bacteria and LED to calm the skin’s surface – followed by a treatment mask.
Fire & Ice Red Carpet Facial
A rejuvenating and resurfacing treatment that combines the effectiveness of a facial and a chemical peel with no down time or recovery needed. Referred to as a “red carpet” facial, because it’s the favorite facial of Hollywood stars before a red carpet event. This facial stimulates cellular renewal, reduces fine lines and leaves skin with a hydrated, glowing appearance.
Chemical Peel
We offer the VI Peel as part of our line of skin care products. The VI Peel will benefit anyone who wants younger and healthier looking skin. Each treatment takes less than 20 minutes and is virtually painless. The VI Peel can begin to reverse the effects of:
- Sun damage
- Environmental factors
- Aging skin
- Hyper-pigmentation
- Rosacea
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
We also offer a VI Peel for acne, which will help purify blemish prone skin and clear the scars acne can leave behind. Schedule an appointment, or call the Frantz Cosmetic Center at 239-418-0999.
Microneedling
Microneedling is also known as collagen induction therapy. It is minimally invasive, requires no downtime, and is considered an effective treatment for brightening and firming skin as well as for treating scarring from acne wounds and stretch marks. Microneedling is often used as an anti-aging procedure that increases the production of collagen and other healing proteins. One of the results of aging is a loss of collagen in the skin, so the benefit of increasing the production of collagen through microneedling is that it keeps the skin looking youthful and firm.
In order to maintain the results of your microneedling procedure, quarterly treatments are recommended minimally. Patients who schedule their visits every 4 to 6 weeks achieve the most optimum results.
Microneedling can be combined with a Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment to heal and repair skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as stimulate collagen and elastin renewal in the skin. Often referred to as the “Vampire Facial” when combining these two treatments, a nurse will draw blood from the patient and then use a centrifuge process to separate the plasma from the blood. The patient’s own plasma is then used as the “serum” applied in the microneedling treatment. Leading up to this treatment, patients should avoid excessive sun exposure and regularly apply sunscreen to avoid any unnecessary trauma to the skin.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Autologous PRP (platelet-rich plasma) can be used for skin rejuvenation on the face, neck, hands or other parts of the body. As it is prepared from your own tissue and contains no synthetic products or ingredients, it can be used in virtually any area of your body.
PRP injection contains high concentrations of your own biologic, nutrient-rich cells. Your blood contains life-giving, fundamental protein growth factors that are designed to restore and strengthen your body. When applied on, in, or under your skin, PRP releases these natural building blocks, promoting skin health by stimulating and rebuilding your underlying skin integrity. After several treatments, the skin shows smooth, very natural plumping of the tissues under the skin and underlying tissues.
This is an office procedure and does not require anesthesia or sedation. Topical and/or local anesthesia is sometimes used. After your blood is drawn, your own PRP is safely and quickly prepared in our office, then used for your treatment, all within the same office visit.
How does PRP injection work?
Think of PRP as a regenerative medicine that causes aesthetic improvement when introduced into or under your skin. Your own concentration of healing cells works within your body to naturally promote a “structure and signals” process for new tissue and collagen growth.
When will I see results?
After the treatment(s), patients often notice fine lines and wrinkles have softened and deeper wrinkled areas (such as nasolabial folds) may look more plump and smoother. The main goal of treatment is to stimulate fibroblasts and develop long-term collagen formation in the dermis. Plumping in the treated areas may slowly be integrated into the dermis, creating a platform for stronger skin and a more healthy appearance. Overall, results are gradual and will vary from person to person, based on health, age, and genetic make-up. Most patients enjoy quantifiable improvements in skin complexion, texture, and tone, usually within three to five weeks. Subtle improvements can continue for up to one year, particularly with multiple treatments.
What areas can be treated with platelet-rich plasma?
PRP is completely your own tissue and contains no synthetic products or ingredients. Therefore, virtually any area of the body can be treated, such as the face, neck, chest, hands, scars, etc. PRP is sometimes applied topically (after skin treatments, either with needles or lasers). Injected beneath the skin, PRP may act as both a volume enhancer and agent of skin rejuvenation.
What does “autologous” mean?
When your own tissue is grafted on you or given back to you, it is called an autologous graft, by far the safest and longest lasting-type of tissue graft. Placing your own fat on the face, breasts, or hands is autologous grafting. You may think of it as a graft from “me to me.”
When will I be able to return to work?
There is some swelling and redness for several hours after the treatment. You should be able to return to work the next day.
How many treatments will I need?
The basic strategy for a PRP injection program can range from one to four treatments spaced at least four to six weeks apart. Once you discuss the primary priorities of your skin needs with your physicians, the number of treatments may vary.
Are there any side effects?
Because all of the components in PRP are from you and you alone (autologous in origin) there is virtually no risk of an allergic reaction or intolerance. Nevertheless (before the treatment) you need to disclose all medications you are taking (including herbs) to your doctor.
How will I take care of my skin after the treatment?
In order to enjoy a maximum response to your PRP injection treatment, you should eat right, drink lots of water and incorporate the facial skin care recommended by your physician.
Enhancements
Dermaplaning
A safe and effective physical exfoliation using a medical-grade sterile blade. This treatment removes the top-most layers of dead skin along with fine, vellus hair (aka peach fuzz). Dermaplaning leaves your skin feeling healthy and smooth with no downtown. This can be a stand-alone treatment, or a perfect addition to most facial treatments, chemical peels and laser treatments.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is an easy, safe, and effective anti-aging treatment with many benefits! It softens fine lines and wrinkles, helps to smooth coarsely textured skin, decreases the appearance of shallow scars, and reduces superficial hyper-pigmentation – also known as age spots. The process of microdermabrasion also makes it easier for high-tech serums and skin care products to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and helps build collagen – giving skin a plump, youthful appearance.
Permanent Makeup Artistry
Our medical aesthetician, Lauri Brolund, is also a licensed tattoo artist specializing in permanent makeup. The age range of permanent makeup clients is broad, but universally, most clients make this decision because cosmetic tattoos can be a tremendous time saver. The most common permanent makeup (aka micropigmentation) choices are eyebrows and eyeliner; however, some individuals choose to add pigment to their lips as well. Cosmetic tattoos can also be used to add freckling or to reduce the appearance of scars. There is minimal or no downtime, and very little risk of infection and/or allergic reactions. Clients should see the final results in four to six weeks (giving time for any swelling to subside); results typically last three to five years before color begins to fade.
Eyebrow/Lip Waxing
Frantz Cosmetic Center provides this service for a nominal fee. Our aesthetician will remove unruly brow hair while creating or maintaining your desired eyebrow shape and/or smooth lips appearance.
Skin Care Products
ZO Skin Health
Under the guidance of Dr. Zein Obagi, ZO Skin Health, Inc. developed a wide spectrum of therapeutic treatments, as well as daily and preventative solutions for creating and maintaining healthy skin. The products deliver clinically proven results to maintain healthy skin that is strong, smooth and firm, evenly toned, and fully hydrated.
ZO Skin Health includes a wide range of delivery systems that maximize the effectiveness of vitamin A (retinol) to reduce the signs of aging – fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, and age spots. Retinol is one of the few substances with small enough molecules to penetrate the epidermis and reach skin receptors to stimulate the natural production of collagen and elastin, which are the core building blocks of healthy skin.
This skin care line is designed for all skin types, genders, and ages to treat such skin conditions as:
- Aging
- Hyperpigmentation
- Inflammation
- Rosacea
- Sun Damage
- Acne
Environ Skin Care
Environ Skin Care was formulated from the vision of Dr. Des Fernandes when he was unable to treat the melanoma of two 23-year old patients who both passed away from their cancer. He began in-depth research – studying the mechanisms of skin cancer and the topical treatment of vitamins, in particular, Vitamin A – and Environ was a result of that research. Based on the essentials: Vitamin A, and anti-oxidants C, E, beta-carotene, and alpha hydroxy acids, Environ products set the gold standard for the field of skin care.
Environ is a 3-Fundamental Feature System (Vitamin A, Activity & Access):
- Ultra-high potency levels of Vitamin A
- Environ skin care products are formulated for maximum “ingredient activity” and are manufactured and packaged free from light and oxygen
- The skin’s access to the active ingredients in Environ is increase through microneedling as well as other methods such as Iontophoresis and Sonophoresis
A passionate foundation combined with quality ingredients, industry-leading research, and detailed manufacturing processes makes Environ the benchmark for skin care products in the beauty and health industry.