The Importance of Visiting Skin Specialists in Wayzata

Wayzata Cosmetic Surgery & Spa is located in the Minnesota town of the same name. A husband-and-wife team of doctors, Mark and Lisa Erhard, are the co-owners and co-directors. Mark is a board-certified cardiologist who concentrates on the male patients and offers them treatments like Male Hormone Optimization. Lisa has earned board certification as both a cosmetic surgeon and an OB-GYN; she has over 20 years of experience. She treats the majority of the female patients and is noted for her prowess in treating women over 40. Call us today to schedule an appointment with one of our skin specialists!

At Wayzata Cosmetic Surgery & Spa, we offer a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments that include the following:

• Body Contouring
• Vaginal Rejuvenation
• Hormone Treatments

We also offer a variety of skin treatments that include:

• BOTOX injections
• Laser skin resurfacing
• Dermal fillers
• Chemical peels
• Laser hair removal
• Microneedling

We also offer a variety of medical grade skin-care products that include those made by Neocutis and Skin Medica. We also provide Latisse, an FDA-approved treatment used to make eyelashes thicker, darker and stronger.

Is There Really a Difference Between Male and Female Skin?

Yes. There are several differences between the skin of men and women, with men’s tendency to grow facial hair being only the most well-known. For example, a man’s skin may be as much as 25 percent thicker than a woman’s. Men also have more collagen in their skin, so they tend to develop wrinkles at a later age than do women. Their skin also tends to be oilier than that of women, so if a man develops acne, it tends to last longer than in a woman. Men also produce more sweat than women do.

Consequently, while men and women can undergo many of the same skin care treatments, we do have to consider our client’s gender when preparing or administering the treatment.

What is the MicroLaserPeel?

The MicroLaserPeel is a technology made by the company Sciton. Dermatologists use it in laser skin resurfacing treatments. It is particularly effective in erasing or reducing acne scars, wrinkles and age spots. The laser removes the topmost layers of damaged to reveal healthy and pristine skin, and it also stimulates collagen production. The laser is also “tunable” or adjustable, so our doctors can control how deeply it penetrates and how hot it gets. Sciton lasers, in general, can be safely used on more skin types than others. Reddened skin is the most common side effect.

A MicroLaserPeel treatment is sometimes called a weekend treatment because it only takes two to four days for the skin can return to its normal color. Our client can thus have their skin resurfaced on Friday and return to work on Monday looking rejuvenated.

A typical laser skin resurfacing treatment takes about 15 to 30 minutes. The face and the neck are the most common treatment sites, but some clients get their chest and/or hands resurfaced. Most patients need two to four sessions to get the desired results. Our doctors will apply a topical anesthetic beforehand to keep the patient comfortable.

If you’re looking for skin specialists in Wayzata, look no further than Wayzata Cosmetic Surgery. We would be happy to assist as your skin specialists. Call us today to schedule an appointment!