Skincare Blog

by Samantha Pozza, NP Everyone KNOWS they need to apply sunscreen to keep their skin safe from UV harm, but do you know that the type of product used can make a massive difference in your overall skin’s health? Read on for a crash-course on all things SPF. What’s the difference between Mineral and Chemical… Read more »

About Face Aesthetics is excited to introduce AviClear, the first and only FDA-cleared laser treatment for the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe acne. What is AviClear? AviClear is a laser treatment that can safely and effectively treat all skin types and can be used on all acne severities. How does AviClear work? AviClear targets… Read more »

About Face is thrilled to announce the addition of Cutera’s ground-breaking AVICLEAR acne device to our treatment lineup. We are the first boutique aesthetics practice in Philadelphia to bring this to you, and we believe it’s an absolute perfect fit based on our clientele, our acne background, and the acne-focused providers on staff. For those… Read more »

At About Face Skin Care we will always strive to be as transparent as possible when it comes to treatment recommendations. “How much dermal-filler will I need?” is a frequently heard question in our office, and below is the AVERAGE number of syringes used per area per patient, per visit: LIPS 0.5-1 SYRINGES NOSE 0.5-1… Read more »

After your Morpheus8 treatment, you should do the following things: Face Cleaning: Clean your face with a soothing cleanser or warm water, then lightly pat dry until treated skin heals. When touching the area to be treated, always make sure your hands are clean. Hydrate: Use a mild moisturizer or healing ointment on the area… Read more »

We think Pro-Nox is going to be an absolute game changer for a lot of our treatments BECAUSE you can now get better results, quicker and easier than ever before: Pro-Nox is a compact little device that mixes nitrous oxide and oxygen, and makes it accessible through a breathing port YOU control. After a few… Read more »

Every year, the Botox Day offer sells out *likethat* and every year Allergan has to reconfigure their servers to accommodate all the traffic coming their way so that BOTOX DAY DOES NOT BREAK THE INTERNET. AGAIN.   Join in the Botox chaos, and score a great deal too!  Once a year on Botox Day, Allergan… Read more »

Beauty Week: November 14 – 18, 2022  ~ Price $550.00 ~   *Limited Time Availability!* Choose either option below for a comprehensive skincare experience designed to help you feel and look your best just in time for the holidays! Option 1: Three Course Face-Plan ($858.00 value)   Starter: Dermaplaning | $99.00 value All surface dead-skin cells… Read more »

Quick Injection-Interview with Lauren Green: Aesthetic Injector  Why are you interested in aesthetics?  In college I worked at a beauty counter, and I loved the ability I had to make people feel beautiful. It satisfied the care-giver in me, and the artist in me. When I then decided to become a nurse, aesthetic injecting seemed like… Read more »

Local pros offer their at-home tips and treatments, including DIY face masks and scrubs. by GIANA LONGO   For going on three years, our faces have been at the forefront of our daily lives. With so much attention on our skin (hello, masks and Zoom calls), it might feel like it’s time to give it a… Read more »