We are so excited to announce the addition of a new skin tightening treatment here at Coastal Collective called Forma. Experts have deemed it a facelift without the surgery and its effectiveness is without question. In fact, one of our patients is so thrilled with her results after one treatment, she’s written this month’s blog to tell everyone about her experience.

By Susan Sellers- Coastal Collective Patient

“In March I’ll be turning 50! I’m actually good with it, mainly because the tools in our beauty toolbox these days are better than ever… Botox, lasers, fillers and body shaping technology just to name a few. As I grow older, one of my biggest issues seems to be sagging skin on my face. This is a tough one to fix, and results in all kinds of unwanted conditions such as jowls and the dreaded turkey gobbler under the chin. I’ve tried to tackle this issue from several angles including Ultherapy which was in a word PAINFUL! And the results were minimal at best. I also tried Morpheus which is actually very effective at tightening but again, this treatment can be a bit uncomfortable. So far, the one I absolutely love is called Forma. It’s a non-invasive skin procedure that uses heat and radiofrequency to increase collagen production in your face, therefore lifting, tightening, and contouring your skin. In layman's terms: A heated wand is rubbed up and down your face, giving the feeling that your skin is being ironed… in a good way! In fact, you’ll have the sensation of a hot stone massage on your face. What’s even better is there’s no downtime at all and the results are immediate. So far I’ve only had one Forma treatment and you can see by my before and after shots that this thing works! My hat’s off to April Cannon Nius, owner of Coastal Collective. She makes it a priority to seek out the best and most advanced treatment options to help women (and men) look younger and most importantly, age well. You simply can’t put a price on this! Thank you April, and I’ll definitely be back for more treatments in the future!”

It’s almost summer which means sun, sun and more sun. This is great for getting in your Vitamin D, but as we all know, can wreak havoc on your skin. Many people with medium to dark skin tones, mainly women, suffer with a skin condition called Melasma. This is a common pigmentation disorder that causes brown or gray patches to appear on the skin, primarily the face. Some common triggers for Melasma include:

• Changes in hormones during pregnancy, hormone treatment, or while taking birth control pills

• Sun and heat exposure

So how can we get rid of this pesky problem? Here at Coastal Collective, we have some tricks up our sleeve to help your skin stay gorgeous even if you battle Melasma. The first item in our arsenal is Hydroquinone which is available over the counter, but we can also prescribe a stronger version. Hydroquinone works by lightening the color of the skin patches. You’ll want to pair Hydroquinone with a strong topical vitamin C serum which will provide antioxidants, great sun protectors and can help lighten the skin. Also consider our new VI precision plus peel which combats pigmentation with a Lighten Booster and fast acting Brightening Booster. And for a final step, get one of our glutathione IV’s which brightens pigment on the face by working as a powerful antioxidant. Of course Sunscreen is always a must! Check out our online store for some great Vitamin C and sunscreen options.

If you still aren’t seeing the improvements you want with topical products, it’s time to pull out our secret weapon, the amazing and spectacular, CO2 laser! This laser gets rid of melasma, sun damage, fine lines and it also tightens by removing top layers of skin and allowing new skin to regenerate. Most importantly, it’s scientifically proven to reverse and prevent skin cancer.  Downtime is only a few days, but staying out of the sun is a must, so do this treatment NOW before the summer months are upon us! (Cost: Face- $1000, Chest $1000, Neck $800).

We know melasma is super frustrating but with our help, you’ll have clear, beautiful skin in no time! If you have questions or need an appointment call (843) 609-2291 or book online.