{"id":3683,"date":"2017-08-08T08:00:32","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T08:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drkotis.com\/?p=3683"},"modified":"2024-03-12T18:16:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T18:16:45","slug":"need-monthly-facial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drkotis.com\/blog\/need-monthly-facial\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need a Monthly Facial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3684 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drkotis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/monthly-facial.jpg\" alt=\"Facial, Dr. John A. Kotis, Arlington, Chicago, IL\" width=\"394\" height=\"262\" \/>Have you tried every cream, serum and potion under the sun but still struggle with getting the skin you desire?\u00a0 It may be time to start a routine of <a href=\"\/medspa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medspa <\/a>treatments.\u00a0 Plenty of over the counter skincare like scrubs, peels, and masks are available, but sometimes your skin needs the kind of TLC that can only be provided by a professional.\u00a0 Professionals have the tools and knowledge to properly diagnose your skin, taking the guesswork out of what products and <a href=\"\/medspa\/facials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facials<\/a> are right for you.<\/p>\n<p>No one is immune to acne like pimples, blackheads and whiteheads.\u00a0 Getting rid of these annoyances is difficult, and popping them yourself can lead to scarring, infection, and spread bacteria.\u00a0 Instead of trying to take care of acne on your own, professional extractions use special equipment to safely clear your acne with methods that prevent pores from re-clogging.<\/p>\n<p>Besides treating acne, facials have in-numerous other benefits like specializing cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing.\u00a0 Facials use special techniques and equipment for treatments that go beyond basic cleansing.\u00a0 Some facials use steam to open up pores and soften skin.\u00a0 Microdermabrasion deeply exfoliates your skin, stimulating collagen growth for younger looking skin.\u00a0 <a href=\"\/medspa\/chemical-peels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chemical peels<\/a> can help reverse damage caused by sun damage.\u00a0 No matter what problems your skin faces, there are specific facials available to treat your skin.<\/p>\n<p>Facials have fantastic results, leaving you with brighter, clearer, skin.\u00a0 However, without upkeep, the results don\u2019t last because skin cells go through a new life cycle every 30 days.\u00a0 Your skin will look and feel great after a facial, but it won\u2019t stay that way forever.\u00a0 Some skin conditions, like acne, clogged pores and brown spots simply won\u2019t go away with just one facial.\u00a0 However, a monthly facial will maintain your skin\u2019s improvements, keeping it glowing and healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready for healthier, rejuvenated skin?\u00a0 Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kotis, a board certified plastic surgeon serving the Chicago and Arlington areas.<\/p>\n<p>Call (847)-250-0350 for the Chicago office and (847)-241-4323 for the Arlington office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you tried every cream, serum and potion under the sun but still struggle with getting the skin you desire?\u00a0 It may be time to start a routine of medspa treatments.\u00a0 Plenty of over the counter skincare like scrubs, peels, and masks are available, but sometimes your skin needs the kind of TLC that can &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkotis.com\/blog\/need-monthly-facial\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Why You Need a Monthly Facial<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why You Need a Monthly Facial - Dr. John A. 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