Dr. Dray from the bottom of my heart thank you so much for being YOU! Before I discovered your videos I was using fragrance-laden products and never wearing sunscreen. Thanks to you I started using a retinol which has dramatically cleared my skin and you helped me realize that fragrance was a big part of the irritation on my face and body. I can’t afford the luxury of a dermatologist but your willingness to be open and honest about skincare has made me feel like I can still look good and feel good on a tight budget. And now I never leave the house without my sunscreen! ❤️❤️
@@colettejaques2559 does that matter? It appears that she’s giving her honest, Professional opinion about products. The products that she endorses, she seems to truly believe in and uses many, If not most of them herself. So what’s the problem? Should she do this for free?
I was part of the trial of this device. It is a very subtle improvement. The worst part is getting the numbing shots before the procedure. I had the procedure over all the face so had to have multiple shots.
Just taking the time to appreciate that you give us the scoop on new procedures available. Stuff we may not know about otherwise, as everyone's lives are busy! I know it's your job to keep up with that stuff anyway, but you're doing a great work for us Dray. God had a great purpose for you and you're doing exceedingly well! ♡♡♡
What a nice surprise finding you. I am actually enrolled in a clinical trial for this. Starting in a couple weeks, I will be participating with a plastic surgeon on my lower face I am 58 and when I met the doctor and smiled, he was very excited to see all my lines. I can’t wait to see what happens. I will report back. Thank you for breaking it down in a positive way. 😊
Very important : always check if they have additional machine to provide cooling air to ur skin during MNRF. It s very cold air with pressure. Pain is much less and the skin is not overheated
I had CO2 laser two years ago, twice and now I have small pores that look like scars. My skin looked refreshed for a few months but as time goes by I notice I have more of these white spots, kinda like filled pores, small scars. I had CO2 to reduce acne scars from the teen years but they never seem to go away completely. Years ago I tried micro needling & used Retinal A as prescribed . I still have very oily skin in my senior years and to my disappointment pits still on my face. Wish I could find something that actually lasted.
Hello, Dr Dray! Thank you for your videos and wisdom, as always. I wanted to share a sunscreen-related story I think you would appreciate from the other day. I am naturally very pale, and live in a very hot and sunny climate. Despite being more prone to getting sunburns, I rarely burn due to sunscreen and other skin protection measures. A women in her wise years remarked that I couldn't possibly be from the area due to my skin. I replied, "Actually, I wear sunscreen every day." She lamented how she wished there was more information about skincare and sunscreen when she was younger to avoid skin damage later in life. So, thank you, Dr Dray on educating us on how to take care of our skin!
I wear a wide brimmed hat whenever I'm outdoors. Yesterday I my face got sunburned on one side even though I was wearing my hat. I don't know whether the rays bounced off the light-colored ground or the sun just hit me at an unlucky angle. But I guess I better start wearing a hat AND sunblock.
HOW EXCITING!!! This is exactly all I want. I have no fine lines or crow's feet, just that slightly saggy jowl. Can't wait to learn more. (BTW, I travel with that pillow -- it's just too sad NOT sleeping with it!)
I am hoping they approve this treatment for other parts of the body. It seems like it could potentially help with loose skin after weight loss or pregnancy.
Hi! Just thought I’d share that I have personally had amazing results for skin laxity and stretch marks w micro-needling RF (specifically the Morpheus 8)! My youngest is 16, so I was skeptical, but it really worked well. I have 1 more treatment scheduled and I’m excited, this problem was something I thought I would just have to live with, but it’s working so why not?! 😃
@@theelletrain4775 thx for sharing that info. Do u happen to have any before and after pix that u would be willing to share with me. If so let me know and we can figure out how u want to share them. Thx Rachel
Was part of a trial for this two treatments. 6 weeks apart My face looked like "hellraiser ". I did not want to get 2nd treatment. Like having a sewing machine on face. Results were small. Skin looked better but still sagged.
This is interesting! I do find it funny that so many dermatologists freak out about exfoliation and the risk of causing micro-tears in your skin, yet there's also this process where you intentionally poke thousands of holes in your skin. 😅
This type is controlled holes/depth, and they are spaced evenly, this allows scar tissue/ healthing to be uniform reducing the risk of creating more skin texture, unlike tearing the skin with scrubs which is likely to create long inconsistent surface tears, and tugs, Making for likely a less uniform and more bumpy healing over time. The difference between smearing something around vs dabbing something down.( smearing is going to be inconsistent, but dabbing is going to be more uniform (of course if the pressure that is applied is the same)
@@brittanystorey9460 thank you for the answer that makes the most sense! I'll buy that this is better for making skin heal evenly. Heck, I might even try it. I'm probably never going to stop laughing about the suggestions that exfoliating is going to kill you though (not sure if Dr. Dray has said that - I've seen other dermatologists say it is a risk due to infection through micro tears - gimme a break).
I had a face & neck lift 5yo & never got the under chin result desired, but due to some anatomical reasons, now I know that some will never achieve that chiselled neck look. I have finally accepted that conclusion. 😂. So 5yrs after my FL I had 4 treatments of RFM done (4.5 mos.ago now) to face & neck hoping to restore a little facial volume (my facial fat transfer 3ya was a fail) & hoping to reduce (just somewhat!) the skin laxity still under my chin. The RFM definitely improved my facial skin (but so has my Omnilux face & neck masks), but it did not improve skin laxity. This new Microneedling core procedure most likely will only give very subtle results so I think only surgery will significantly improve any decent amount of laxity. (Also tried SkinTite….failure too!)
Sounds like if hoping for "just somewhat" said in the beginning, it'd prob would work well. But, if actually hoping for "significantly", said at the end, you're prob right. The results would prob not be enough & feel like another fail.
That shade of pink is flattering on you. Yes, I've had a punch needle biopsy. I have done derma rolling but haven't for over a year & am not going to any more. I've heard your thoughts on it & that's good enough for me ! Thank you! Time to toss that devise.
Can you make a video comparing different sunscreen filters and which are the best for protecting against UVA wavelengths? I know not all sunscreens are created equal and I would love to hear which ones work best for anti-aging as thats my main concern. Ive heard that chemical sunscreens are more protective against UVA than mineral ones.
I would love to see this, too! I've been using mineral sunscreen on my face due to eye and face irritation from chemical sunscreens, so it would be nice to know what we can do to avoid irritation while getting the best protection possible.
She's covered this a bit in her older videos indirectly - but essentially opt for European (Boots, No7, sundance) or a East-Asian sunscreen ideally as they use newer chemical filters that are more effective against multiple wave-lengths and less irritating - while both generally use chemical+physical rather than just one style and type - usually comprising of 3-5 filter types with a one or two being physical and the rest being chemical. Ideally opt for 50spf for these, although 30spf is 'suitable' for low-exposure use.
That pillow that trains you to sleep on your back, looks too high.....Looks like it would encourage the 'back hump' that older people have! I actually made one from the 3" foam pads for mattresses (I used the extra we cut off of a king size cut down to a queen size) ....I removed some layers to make a spot for the back of my head and left the taller layers on each side to gently hold my head.....It works great and I don't wake up with a headache every morning now and my 'starter back hump' has gotten better!
Dr. Dray, love all your content, and thanks for including the risks for people with darker skin tones. You mentioned here that this procedure is less risky as far as hyperpigmentation is concerned, and I have two questions. When hyperpigmentation does occur, does it eventually fade away, or can be hastened by retin-A? Also, to me, more scary is hypopigmentation. Is that a risk with micro-coring? Thank you!
Thank you Dr Dray. I value your opinion. I just had my first of 3 Morpheus8 treatments 13 days ago. I’m 63 and in pretty good shape for my age and degree of sun exposure I’ve had throughout my life. I had the Pearl Fractional treatment laser treatments (3) in my mid to late 40’s which was a game changer for my skin, nasal labial folds, smile limes, tightening my jawline and sun damage / expression lines around the eyes. I think it was similar to the treatment you described in this video. I was 100% pleased with the results which lasted a LONG time and I’m still better off now by having had it. I’ll see how I like the results from the Morpheus8 and decide if I want to try the micro-coring technology you have described. I kinda wished I’d tried that instead!
I was part of the trial of this device. It is a very subtle improvement. The worst part is getting the numbing shots before the procedure. I had the procedure over all over the face so had to have multiple shots.
Thank you so incredibly much- always so informative. And I MUST get one of those pillows!! Especially since your skin is absolutely glowing! May I ask, would you be able to do a video on how hormones can effect hyperpigmentation- not just estrogen & progesterone, also cortisol etc & how it & stress influences hyperpigmentation ( NOT by causing pimples resulting in pih ). Would love to see a video about how starvation etc effects the skin & can also cause pigmentation. Incredibly sorry for the long request!
I’m still young but there is something sunscreen and laser won’t help: jowls. My mom and grandma have bad ones and I’m in that path. Maybe I should start with something like in the next years instead of waiting till my forties for a lift.
I called the company about 2 months ago and it was not on the market yet. The Ellacore rep said that there was one office in Florida?? where it was in use. Dallas had clinical trials in 2019. I am not sure what is holding up the release. I've heard price range is $1500. 2500.00 per treatment. Thanks
Sleeping on your back may be better for skin but horrible for your body. The healthiest sleeping position is sleeping on your side, especially sleeping on your left side. Research this.
I recently watched a video on Micro coring with before and after pics. Gotta say I wasn't impressed or convinced " yet". 😅 I'd stick to Microneedling and RF for now.
I think it's very little skin removed. Too conservative. "Up to 8%" is not a lot. They're looking for FDA approval, so they make it weak so no one gets hurt. Meanwhile it's 3k and you probably don't get a whole lot of improvement. I'm thinking if you find a place to give you like a package of 3-5 treatments for a discounted price that could be worth it.
I've been so curious about this procedure and I think it might be right for my slight skin laxity. I've also been considering Sculptra, but this seems like more of a sure thing for the results I seek. Thank you for covering it.
I've been considering Sculptra too and would like to try it in the next few months as a boost. No concerns about wrinkles, laxity, or sagging though. I've heard from a few folks it worked well for their laxity and added overall boosts for treatments & skincasre.
@@Luvanmusiq it's 4 types of laser treatment. You need a series of 3 treatments $800.00 each. I have not tried it. I am just not sure about fillers unless it's fat.
I posted this same question before I saw your post :) let me know if she responds as I have acne scars and would be really interested in this treatment
what happens when you microcore a part of the skin that had fillers? how does that heal? can you use it on the wrinkles on the forehead? I want to try this but I work at an infectious unit, I will need to heal before going back to work.
This sounds so interesting and promising. It looks like needling but reviews I read were talking about a long downtime with long redness like months, plus it seems to dissolve filler. I am waiting for more reviews.
Why just lower face.... why not places like chest or stomach? Mainly stomach coz there are no veins or nerve endings like the jawline. I think it's an ignored space. I know that cold sculpt thing is there but body should be easier to get FDA clearance for than face
I recently saw a rather horrifying TikTok advertising something called a phenol peel. It looked like it turned the person's face into a big scab that would flake off in big pieces. But damn, the skin it revealed looked incredible in the before and afters! It looks painful and like it could be dangerous, but with very good results after just one treatment. It seems to be pretty new (at least, its very new to me), and I was wondering what your opinion of it is.
Wow. In theory this, a less involved skintightening procedure, sounds amazing! Itll be interesting to witness real life experiences and not least, understand the costs. Im wondering about the mechanism that reliably guarantees the machine to never clog up. I wonder how the engineers solved this problem.
@@behuman5725Likely some kind of suction is involved In collecting the cores? But what I was thinking was that if despite these efforts, any of these funnels ever clogged, the consequences for the patients skin would be quite unpredictable? So they have had to come up with a good design for that. I just wonder what that looks like exactly. ;)
Interesting that you post this now, I've been considering this option for a while now. I've tried other laser procedures...Vivace, etc, waste of money. Planning to make an appt for this next week.
@@jm7174 1000 euro per procedure (face+neck) in Spain if I recall it correctly. Or maybe it was 700 and then 300 for IPR with growth factor to apply directly after MNRF But it did was expensive
I'm going to have to try that back sleep training pillow, I have the chest creases!!! No point in trying to improve the look of them unless I can sleep on my back!
I wear a bra to bed. It is not uncomfortable if it is the right size and fit. I am used to it anyway. I always wear a "spacer" bra, which doesn't flatten or smoosh the breasts together. I sleep on my back, using a small convex triangle "knee" pillow behind my neck & head (meant for side sleepers). I use a pure silk pillowcase too. If you do wear a bra to bed and sleep on your side, you can just tuck something like a foam hair roller/cotton sockette etc. in the cleavage (to stop the upper breast dragging over to sit on the breast closest to the mattress). The other omportant thing is sunscreen on the chest everyday! UV rays can go through your regular day clothes and cause wrinkles, crepeyness and collagen depletion and sagginess on the neck, chest and breast area. I did buy a Sleep & Glow pillow for my sister when she was recovering from dental work. She loves it. 👱♀️❤
A person with paper thin skin could not do this. I can literally see a large vein in my face through my aging skin. Its so visible its hard to cover up with makeup. What do you recommend for people with thin skin? Thanks for all of your hard work.
Thank you for the never ending informative videos! Was curious to know if you’ve ever covered fordyce spots on the lips and how to treat them! I’ve always had them and can’t find much about treatment!
Like using biscuit cutter to make biscuits, sometimes a biscuit may be stubborn to release from the dough or cutter, will there be “like” concerns between needles and skin? A concern when cut piece is left on site unreleased?
Well I thought she said there was no date showing that sleeping cause wrinkles. Now you need a super expensive pillow to avoid it.. I don’t get people do whatever for money
I've heard about this procedure from several sources. While I dread the thought of getting nerve blockers, I'm very interested in having this done. I'd be a good candidate, except for being poor. :0)
Remember your breast examinations ladies! Yesterday I recieved my reminder to make a breast screen appointment. Don't let "being busy" stop you from getting regular checks. It's too important. If you are in between your clinic checks, still check at home. Look at a reputable website (hospital, cancer organisation) on how to do a home check correctly. Anything even slightly abnormal, see your doctor immediately. 👱♀️❤
I think I will stay away from too many laser treatments. I took several for my acne scars . It did work to reduce the appearance of scars. But it made my skin so thick that it sags more than usual. My dentist was trying to inject anesthetic for my dental treatment and he said I need twice the dose because he has never seen such thick skin.
@@butterflybe2230 whoa! I have never heard this!! This esthetician was trying to tell me I can come in once a month for laser, too. I feel like my skin is pretty thick as well; in my teen years my doc/PCP wrongly prescribed me a strong steroid face cream to use to combat acne and hyperpig. I used it for a long time until someone I knew told me to immediately stop.
Greetings Dr Dray hope u r well n 🖐Hello Every1 n Happy Friday😀n what a Wonderful Vid…. thanks n This is Gonna B Interesting🔥👍n Continued Blessings to All💜….
Dear Dr. Dray, thank you so much for the information you continue to provide. I haven't come across any videos from you regarding the controversy surrounding potential facial fat loss with some non-invasive procedures, such as radiofrequency, ultherapy, etc. I had Ultherapy more than a decade ago, I believe with noticeable benefit. Since then, I've had a couple of Thermage treatments within the space of a few years; I feel I noticed benefit and no negatives. I've prepaid my next Thermage treatment to get a good deal, and some Botox. I was considering having those treatments in the coming months. However, I've been using an at home red light therapy device, which seems to be having some amazing results. Are there contraindications to going ahead with the prepaid Thermage and Botox now, should I hold off on using the redlight device around the time of the other treatments, will I have different Thermage results this time due to the changes that have recently been made to my face with the redlight device? Thanking you in advance.
