Professional Skincare

Professional Skincare treatments in Birmingham are generally very well-tolerated. While you may experience mild sensations like tingling or warmth, our Skincare professionals use strategies to minimize discomfort, ensuring a tolerable experience. Dr. Raggio will provide you with a carefully crafted blend of medications, ranging from oral sedation to topical numbing to nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to maximize your experience and minimize any discomfort. Your comfort is our priority. Note that any uncomfortable sensations related to your treatment are easily tolerated, temporary, and overall well-managed, making the long-term benefits of these treatments worth the investment in achieving a revitalized and radiant complexion.

The number of appointments needed for Professional Skincare varies based on the specific treatment and individual skin goals. While some treatments offer immediate results, others may require a series of sessions for optimal effectiveness. Dr. Raggio will discuss a personalized plan during your consultation, outlining the recommended number of appointments to achieve and maintain your desired Skincare outcomes.

The timeline for visible results after professional Skincare varies depending on the treatment. While some treatments yield immediate improvements, others may require a few weeks for optimal results to manifest. Dr. Raggio will provide you with a realistic expectation of when you can expect to see the transformative effects of your chosen Skincare procedure during your consultation. As we say here at Raggio MD, the path to great skin health is a marathon, not a sprint.

Yes, professional Skincare treatments are often combined with other procedures to create a comprehensive and tailored approach. Dr. Raggio will assess your unique needs during your consultation and discuss the best route to combining treatments for enhanced results. Here are some of the many procedures Dr. Raggio may combine to achieve the absolute best skincare results:

• Radiofrequency microneedling
• PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) Microneedling 
• Botulinum toxin (BOTOX) 
• CO2 laser resurfacing
• Chemical Peels
• Fat Grafting with Nanofat

Like all treatments, Professional Skincare does come with the possibility of risks. Some of those risks may include:

• Temporary redness, swelling, or sensitivity
• Rare risk of infection
• Adverse reactions to specific ingredients 
• Discomfort 
• Potential for uneven results 
• Risk of scarring

While many plastic surgery practices offer treatments in all parts of the body, we take a different approach. At Raggio MD, we offer highly specialized treatments focused exclusively on one area: the face. We believe that this singular, undistracted focus is what creates true mastery of the field. Dr. Raggio’s passion and extensive experience in Facial Plastic Surgery guarantee that we provide unparalleled results. At Raggio MD we focus all of our energy and expertise on facial procedures, ensuring that we do perform them at their highest level. Because Face is all we do, we can honestly say that we do it best.

We give the patient a 100% honest evaluation of their concerns and goals. Having the full range of surgical and non-surgical treatments allows us to develop a plan without the potential for treatment bias. During consultation visits, Dr. Raggio will present his recommendation(s) and arm patients with the necessary knowledge to make an educated decision about their treatment. The theme that permeates every appointment: “The patient comes first.”

Dr. Raggio also serves as an Injectable Trainer (e.g., BOTOX, Facial Filler) for the Beverly Hills Institute of Aesthetic Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. He enjoys sharing his passion and knowledge for all things Facial Plastic Surgery-related, and takes great pride in delivering exceptionally natural results with injectables, BOTOX included.

Raggio MD promises you’ll receive the best Professional Skincare experience in Birmingham without compromise. Dr. Raggio prides himself on being a perfectionist and tailors an individualized treatment plan for each patient. He believes that no two surgical cases are identical and that outstanding results demand precision, attention to detail, and an appreciation for beauty.

1. Skincare is a preventative and preparatory measure that, through consistent use and the careful selection of well-formulated and research-based products, will improve the integrity of your skin. By nourishing and protecting your skin prior to any procedure, the skin’s ability to heal and sustain results will be enhanced. This is the number one reason why we encourage our patients to consider implementing specific pharmaceutical-grade skincare tailored to optimize surgical results. Your treatment will be more effective, healing expedited, and complications reduced.
2. Our passionate team of medical professionals is confident in serving our patients a wide variety of skincare backed by years of extensive clinical research to target various skin concerns directly. Combining skin treatments such as chemical peels, microneedling, and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) facial rejuvenation with skincare, we can target difficult-to-treat skin concerns accumulated over time.

While most surgeries focus on the underlying tissues and structure of your face and may improve skin laxity to a degree, only a few procedures target the innate health of the skin (i.e., fat grafting, PRF, CO2 laser, Chemical Peel, RF Microneedling). After surgery, however, one continues to experience poor skin integrity, often impacted by aging, genetics, sun damage, and diminished collagen and elastin production in the skin.

So, it’s inevitable – once you undergo your surgical journey at Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery, your skin will change over time. Thus, it is in your best interest to maintain your investment by using protective and preventative skincare to maximize the health of your skin by stimulating collagen and elastin and protecting the skin against the sun.