Abby Borbon-Roaquin is manager and clinician at Ulan Medical Spa in sunny San Diego. Borbon-Roaquin has been a registered nurse for over 14 years, including four years in aesthetic medicine. Here, she explains how special at-home skincare lines work to supplement the in-house procedures provided at a medical spa.
In addition to the in-house treatments we provide, here at Ulan Medical Spa we also offer products for the patient to take home to continue their skincare treatment. We offer Eau Thermale Avene, Glytone, and Prescribed Solutions products.
These are medical-grade skincare lines that can only be carried in doctors’ offices, because they contain ingredients that are more potent than what you could get over the counter. The at-home skincare routine we recommend is designed to enhance and complement the medical spa procedures we provide.
Personally, I like the potency of Eau Thermale Avene and Glytone products – both of these lines are results-oriented, achieving results in treating wrinkles and acne. Our clients are satisfied with them as well.
The great thing about Prescribed Solutions products is that you can customize them as easily as you can add immune boosters to your Jamba Juice. You can add different boosters, such as a hydrating or acne booster, making the treatment unique to your skin type.
We carry several products for each of these lines. Of course, every patient is different, and there is no cookie-cutter formula for which products people should use at home.
In terms of anti-aging treatment, for example, we carry a Prescribed Solutions facial wash that contains 7% glycolic acid and exfoliates the skin, giving you a “mini peel” when you wash your face. With an anti-aging treatment, during the day, you should have an antioxidant vitamin C or E, and at night, we like to give some type of a retinoid, or vitamin A. It is also important to apply a good sunblock or sunscreen with a moisturizer.
For acne treatment, we recommend a salicylic acid toner to take home to treat the acne. They also need a face wash that has glycolic or salicylic acid, and a retinoid. Depending on the severity of the acne, we may also recommend a topical antibiotic.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
