SKIN OF COLOR

Medspa Treatments

Skincare is not one-size-fits-all. This is especially true for skin of color medspa treatments. At DaVida Medical & Aesthetics, we know a lot about the differences and similarities in ethnic skin compared to everyone else. For example, there are so many factors that go into caring for your skin, such as sensitivity, skin tone, age, skin type and more. As such, we are on a mission to educate and provide quality products and services for darker skin types. We know what works best for the issues that African Americans have regarding their skin.
Skin of Color Medspa Treatments | DaVida Medical & Aesthetics

SKIN OF COLOR SKIN CONCERNS:

  • Uneven skin or dark patches
  • Acne scarring or dark spots
  • Losing hair or eyebrow shape
  • Ongoing acne issues
  • Large pore size
  • Unwelcome facial hair (chin)
  • Keloid scarring
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HOW SKIN OF COLOR IS UNIQUE

  • Experience ingrown hairs due to hair texture
  • Susceptible to darkening of skin
  • Specific types of marks and raised flaws
  • Darker skin is more sensitive to cosmetic treatments

WHERE DOES TREATMENT TAKE PLACE?

All of our skin of color medspa treatments are performed at the luxurious DaVida Medical & Aesthetics in San Antonio, Texas. With skin of color (SOC), we understand that cultural competency is essential to patient satisfaction and positive outcomes. You will find our med spa to be a safe place, as well as a place of renewal.

Our experienced skin of color skincare providers waits your arrival to ensure your complete satisfaction with your procedure from start to finish. If there is anything special that you require, please just ask!

Skin of Color Medspa Treatments San Antonio

WHERE DOES TREATMENT TAKE PLACE?

All of our skin of color medspa treatments are performed at the luxurious DaVida Medical & Aesthetics in San Antonio, Texas. With skin of color (SOC), we understand that cultural competency is essential to patient satisfaction and positive outcomes. You will find our med spa to be a safe place, as well as a place of renewal.

Our experienced skin of color skincare providers waits your arrival to ensure your complete satisfaction with your procedure from start to finish. If there is anything special that you require, please just ask!

SKIN OF COLOR MEDSPA TREATMENTS Q&A

Skin of color (SOC) refers to the broad grouping of individuals with pigmented skin which can include many different ethnic groups and cultures. Patients with SOC often experience unique cosmetic concerns. DaVida Medical & Aesthetics skin of color medspa treatments play an important role in addressing patients’ aesthetic goals while balancing expectations.

A thorough understanding of skin of color (SOC) is absolutely essential when formulating a cosmetic treatment plan. There is no cookie-cutter approach. For example, a treatment plan for laser hair removal for light skin is entirely different from a treatment plan for dark skin. Laser is not simple; it is actually very complex and involves a lot of physics. Understanding the principles of how lasers work and affect different skin colors is key to safe and effective laser treatment.

Similarly, when introducing any physical medium – including cryotherapy or heat – to the skin, there are considerations. There is a greater risk of dyspigmentation in darker skin.

Skin of Color is more susceptible to acne because it tends to contain more sebaceous glands that are larger and produce more oil. It also typically has more skin shedding, increasing the likelihood of clogged pores. Acne is an inflammatory condition of the skin. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation usually follows as a result of having acne.
Whether darker skin tones can have chemical peels and/or microneedling has caused many misconceptions. So, to clear up these misconceptions and myths, the answer is YES, but with caution. One of the primary concerns for skin of color (SOC) when having any skin treatments is the potential to develop post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. For this reason, and many others, it crucial to have an experienced and skill skincare provider perform all SOC treatments and procedures.
When performed with caution, chemical peels can be a safe option for evening out skin discoloration and improving texture. And wearing tinted sunscreen is crucial for skin of color. Applying SPF is the best way to protect yourself against pigmentation issues, UV damage, and premature aging.
Skin care products, especially for the face, should have more water-holding ingredients than oil-holding. Hyaluronic acid containing products work extremely well because they hold water many times its weight. Glycolic acid is another great example of a product. Especially as a cleanser, it helps balance the water to oil ratio on the skin surface. This is particularly important for people with pigmented skin who will be more likely to hyper-secrete oil on the face.

WHICH TREATMENTS
FOR SKIN OF COLOR?

No two people’s skin are alike. This is particularly true when it comes to skin of color. At DaVida Medical & Aesthetics, our skin of color medspa treatments are uniquely formulated and personalized for optimal results.
It’s important to realize that richly pigmented skin is sensitive to many common dermatological treatments that work for other skin types. This is one of the main reasons we devise a personalized skincare plan for each patient.

SKIN OF COLOR BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

The best way to gauge a med spa’s skill is to view their past work. Please browse our before and after gallery, to see for yourself the dramatic results you can expect to achieve from treatments formulated for skin of color.