Ask The Aesthetique
Debbie Marinucci, RN and Anqelique Mason are both licensed medical aestheticians representing The Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Reston, Virginia.
Both Aestheticians are available to answer any questions you may have in regards to clinical skin care by using the form provided below:
Any information in the publications, messages, postings or articles on this website should not be considered a substitute for consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons to address individual medical needs. Your particular facts and circumstances will determine the plastic surgery treatment which is most appropriate for you.
How is Fraxel Laser different from the Co2 laser? I have had the Co2 done by a prominient Dermatologist and Surgeon, 4 years ago. It was painful and took 2 weeks of healing and hiding out.
Is the Fraxel less of a prep and what is the down time? What is the cost? I would like to get a touch up but maybe a chemical peel would be better?
Debbie Reply:
May 17th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Fraxel is a non-ablative procedure whereas a CO2 laser is ablative and should be performed by a physician only. The Fraxel procedure has minimal to no down time. Please see the manufacturers web site at: http://www.soltamedical.com for specific details.
The Fraxel has various levels of prep if needed, however, we need to evaluate your skin to see what would be most appropriate for you. The cost varies on these procedures. We will be happy to answer any of your questions or concerns at the time of your appointment.
Do you treat sun spots?I have a few sun spots on my face for which I am seeing a dermatologist in a few weeks, but was hoping to get a second opinion from you prior to my appt.
Debbie Reply:
May 17th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Yes we do treat sun spots. Please feel free to make a complimentary consultation so that we may evaulate your skin.
Hi! I saw Angelique’s video on youtube for eyebrow shaping and I was curious if you all allow people to make appointments just for eyebrow tweezing? If not, do you all know someone in the Northern Virginia area that you would recommend? Look forward to hearing back from y’all soon!
Thank you for your time,
Megan
Debbie Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
We do make appointments for eyebrow shaping only. Please feel free to call the office and set up an appointment.
I would like one stop shopping for recommended options to address my nonsurgical concerns, so that by the end of our consultation, I will know exactly what procedures would work best for addressing my concerns.
Are you able to do this yourself, or will I have to have more appointments with others there? My goal is to leave one appointment with recommended procedures, the cost of these procedures, the timeline involved, and the order in which to proceed with them. Thank you.
Debbie Reply:
April 6th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Dear Cindy,
At our Medical Aesthetique, we offer a full range of non-surgical skincare, including Fraxel laser and BroadBand Light treatments. At your Aesthetique consultation, we can provide you with all the information you need, a recommended course of action, and an exact price quote for your recommended procedures.
Botox and Juvederm are performed by our board-certified plastic surgeons only, and you would need to meet with them in a separate appointment if you are interested in these options.
It is possible to schedule both of these appointments on the same day, depending on the doctors’ schedules and the aestheticians’ schedules. Please call us at 703-893-6168 to make your free consultation appointments, and we look forward to seeing you!
I would like to have facial hair removal but it is my understanding that lasers do not work on grey hair. Do you offer electrolysis services?
Angelique Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Hello Pat,
Laser hair removal, unfortunately, does not work on grey hair, red hair, white or blonde hair. A good alternative is electrolysis for a more permanent result, however, there is considerable risk with burning, scarring and hyper-pigmentation.
Please be sure to ask the electrolysis how long they have provided the procedure, how often they perform the procedure (i.e. daily/weekly) and if they have a post treatment protocol.
It is best to find a technician that has been performing the procedure for more than 5 years and on a daily/weekly basis. Also, that the technician has a outline post-treatment protocol and follow-up appointment availability for you.
Angelique
Would I be able to get free consultation at you office? I think I need advice on the type of treatment my face needs.
Thanks
Debbie Reply:
February 15th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Dear Shahnaz,
During your free consultation in our Medical Aesthetique, you will meet with Debbie, a certified plastic surgery nurse, or with Angelique, our licensed medical aesthetician.
Both of us work under the direct supervision of our board-certified plastic surgeons.
I have burn scars. Can laser treatment help fade way the scar? plz help me.
Angelique Reply:
February 15th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Hello Kanan,
It is terrible to sustain a burn and be left with a scar via accident or through another means and I have seen far too many unfortunate cases of the like.
Fortunately, laser treatments can and will help, however, treatments are determined scar to scar. Each and every scar must be evaluated for the correct treatment recommendation. We have several treatment/laser options available to us for use of the betterment of scars such as yours. Please feel free to contact our office for a complementary consultation.