Sponsored by Oxygenetix Institute
Skin rejuvenating treatments are commonly promoted as no-downtime procedures; however, some may come with healing effects like erythema and tightness that can last for weeks. Fortunately for both patients and physicians, Oxygenetix® Oxygenating Foundation from Oxygenetix Institute (Beverly 
Hills, Calif.), is an innovative and elegant foundation that is both breathable and healing as it conceals the effects of cosmetic procedures.
Oxygenetix is a foundation that was created as a solution for patients to reduce downtime after cosmetic treatments. Originally used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons to accelerate wound healing, this breakthrough formula includes ingredients that are exclusive to Oxygenetix. Together, this synergistic blend improves the health and quality of skin and provides full coverage that can be worn all day.
Jon Grazer, MD, is a board certified plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, Calif., who has been using Oxygenetix since its inception. “Oxygenetix has a number of ingredients like Ceravitae® Complex, which is anti-inflammatory and increases oxygen uptake. It is known as the only makeup that breathes, which is why I use it in all my procedures,” he reported. “It also has a calming effect and camouflages skin tone irregularities.”
Ceravitae is a unique ingredient that helps skin absorb oxygen as it promotes collagen and elastin production. As Christine Ibrahim, MD, founder of Anaphora (Beverly Hills, Calif.) explained, this is the backbone of the product line. “Ceravitae creates a breathable mesh network that allows oxygen to penetrate the skin cells and stimulate collagen production, connective tissue reconstruction, and is an antibacterial platform for your skin,” she advised. “But it also contains aloe vera, which is soothing for the skin, and SPF 30 as titanium dioxide, which creates a physical block for a strong barrier that protects skin from the sun.”
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s a daily foundation to improve skin problems like eczema, rosacea and dryness, and has become an important post-procedure tool for many aesthetic physicians. According to Dr. Grazer, who has performed personal tests against petroleum-based products, Oxygenetix was better at improving the post-op recovery period. “I put Oxygenetix on immediately after surgery and laser resurfacing because silicon copolymers reduce swelling and enhance moisture barriers, while Ceravitae works as an anti-inflammatory to promote healing,” he reported.
Using Oxygenetix as a post-treatment tool seems to be a strategy that works. “One of the biggest concerns for me is superficial skin infections,” Dr. Ibrahim pointed out. “But I have not had to prescribe an oral antibiotic for post-procedure wound care, and I believe it is because of the healing properties of Oxygenetix.”
Dr. Ibrahim also explained how important it is to improve patient comfort after procedures. “Any laser or microneedling procedure creates intentional wounds, leaving the patient’s face very hot and tight. So, immediately after a treatment I apply Oxygenetix to bring quick relief. Consideration of how patients feel post treatment is important because they will not return or refer a friend if they feel miserable and uncomfortable,” she emphasized.
Along with the healing effects, applying Oxygenetix post procedure covers redness, puncture wounds and entry points. The company also boasts a concealer and an acne control foundation with salicylic acid. Dr. Ibrahim summarized the results of these game-changing formulas, “Oxygenetix completely changes the way patients experience cosmetic procedures and it changes the way aesthetic professionals like me sell those procedures.”
With high quality ingredients and impressive results, experts agree that Oxygenetix will continue to improve the lives of cosmetic patients everywhere.
ing an ablative or non-ablative device, the MiXto Pro delivers both modalities in one device via two patented technologies. The new Venezia Lift (unavailable on other CO2 laser platforms) offers a short 15-minute procedure for the periocular area to lessen the appearance of crow’s feet and tighten loose, saggy skin around the eyes, but can also be performed anywhere on or off the face.
According to Thomas Fiala, MD, a plastic surgeon from Altamonte Springs, Fla., and lead author of a study of EON for the flanks, the device uses the well-understood and reliable 1064 nm diode laser, which is safe for all skin types and known for its ability to heat fat deeply and evenly.1 “In a clinical setting, one would treat twice at six-week intervals and see the results develop as the body clears away the fat over the course of about three months,” Dr. Fiala reported. “Each area takes about 20 minutes.”
Regenerative aesthetics is where all this and more is a daily occurrence, and nowhere else is this more evident than with three key regenerative aesthetic solutions.
Invented by JongJu Na, MD, PhD, Sylfirm X Ultimate Edition (manufactured by ViOL, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea) is the first and only dual wave RF microneedle system featuring pulse wave (PW) and continuous wave (CW) RF, penetrating as little as 300 microns into the skin’s surface. This radical approach to RF microneedling features eight different CW and PW bipolar RF delivery modes. Non-insulated bipolar microneedle RF electrodes uniformly treat the entire skin layer, optimizing potential global improvement, with safety and versatility supported by 22 publications.
blemishes to deeper structures, promoting color correction and collagen remodeling while utilizing a single tip. “Dr. Na is a mastermind, he didn’t just settle for good when developing an RF microneedling device, he designed the only RF microneedling device you will ever need,” claimed Renato Saltz, MD, director of Saltz Plastic Surgery (Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah). “It is a smarter device that works and delivers results. Sylfirm X is simple for staff to use, and one treatment tip covers from head to toe. Ergonomic in design, it features the standard traditional adjustable depths of CW but with a patented PW mode and 300-micron depth, harnessing the ‘Na Effect’ which is what really sets it apart from the pack and highlights why it is a leader.
ability to penetrate the stratum corneum. The patented paraben free, steroid free, and hypoallergenic technologies and ingredients are clinically proven to rejuvenate and regenerate the skin and scalp. “Exosomes are a godsend! We now have something that we can do truly amazing things with. Really, when you dive into it the amount of collagen you can stimulate, the amount of elastin, the decrease in inflammation, it is so quick,” Dr. Kwok said.
“What most people don’t understand is that it is highly cost prohibitive for most companies to lyophilize exosomes, thus the reason most companies sell exosomes that require cryogenic freezing,” explained Dr. Goldfarb. “Not all exosomes are created equal; you need to know where they come from, how they were purified including what they were tested for, and what studies have been done on them, along with the type of registration the products have. I use BENEV Exosomes for this reason. I know the quality and trust the product, which is registered with the FDA as a topical cosmetic solution and has both INCI and PCPC registration, not to mention the crucial factor of cost. I have never seen this quality of an exosome product at the price they offer, it is unheard of.”
utologous fat and fillers to occupy a particular niche in her armamentarium, and also uses Elasty Line threads. “I was searching for some kind of injectable implant for a few years before I found MIRACU PDO Threads. They offer outstanding, customizable correction when used for treatments on the face and body. I specifically use the Elasty Line and Forte threads when performing my signature Perky Thread Lift for the breast area, as it provides the lift my patients are looking for without the downtime.”
Jorge A. Perez, MD
