How to Do a TCA + Dream Peel at Home

Feb 17, 2023 | ,

Hello friends.

In the video below I’ll demonstrate how to do a TCA Peel safely at home. Chemical Peels are a wonderful way to treat hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, skin texture, acne scarring, and improve the look of enlarged pores.

A few things I’d like to stress are starting with a 13% TCA Peel and work your way up to 20%. It’s a process that should not be rushed. I get my TCA Peel from PlatinumSkincare.com – Discount code STACY10.

The TCA Peel can be used alone or combined with Jessners and/or the Vitamin A Dream Peel. In this video I’ve done a combination of 13% TCA and Dream Peel.

Steps

Double cleanse the skin wtih CeraVE SA Cleanser

Alcohol Swab the treatment area twice

Mask any sensitive areas of the skin like the lips and under eyes with Aquaphor or CeraVE Healing Ointment

Saturate a sterile gauze with TCA Peel liquid. Squeeze excess out so the gauze is not dripping. You do NOT want TCA in your eyes.

TCA should be applied in layers. For a new user, 1-2 layers only with five minutes between layers. Do not rinse between layers. Apply the second and subsequent layers on top of the previous. A hand held fan helps cool the skin during the five minutes between layers.

Gradually build up to doing a 13% TCA Peel with five layers. If white blanching or frosting appears, that is an indication that no more layers are needed. Do not over treat the skin. Reminder, set a timer for five minutes between each layer. Start with no more than 2 layers in your first session, three layers the next treatment and so on.

A 2 layer 13% TCA Peels can be repeated after 2 weeks, 3 to 4 layers repeat after 4-5 weeks, and five full layers wait a full 6-8 weeks between treatment. The more layers and the stronger the peel, the longer we allow the skin to fully rejuvenate before repeating treatment. IMPORTANT! Skin damage can accure if caution is not used and treatments are repeated too close together.

Once the desired number of layers are completed, sooth the skin with a cold damp cloth, pressing gently against the treatment area. I like to put my cloth into a bowl of ice water. I do this several times to sooth the skin. Pat the skin gently to dry.

Apply the Vitamin A Dream Peel (optional, but a great combination treatment) Discount code STACY10 gets you 10% off site wide with PlatinumSkincare.com

The Dream Peel is an oily vitamin A and should sit on the skin for 6-8 hours. If done at night, simply sleep with it on, and rinse off in the morning with cool water. If done during the day, rinse with cool water after 6-8 hours. Stay out of the sun or light if you have the Dream Peel on during the day.

After 24 hours, gently wash skin with your fingers and a gentle cleanser like the HadaLabo HA Bubble Cleanser .

It is important to keep the skin moisturized after a chemical peel. I use Cicalfate+ by Avene as my post treatment restorative cream.

The healing time for a chemical peel is dependant on the type, strength and number of layers. In my case with 4 layers and the Dream Peel I expect about a 10 days healing period. Flaking generally appears after 3 days and lasts until day 9 or 10. This varies for everyone. The Dr Jart+ Cicapair is a wonderful color correcting SPF to tone redness and offer sun protection. Sun protection is hugely important following any chemical peel treatment. The skin will be very sensitive for several weeks post peel.

Another wonderful sunscreen for every day use AND for post treatment is CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen – I like the tinted formula, but the clear is great, too.

It’s important not to pick or pull at the skin as it flakes during the healing process. Pulling at the skin can cause scarring. Allow the skin to flake off on it’s own. If skin comes off when making gentle circular motions when cleansing, that’s ok!!

The skin will feel sun burned, tight, and may itch a little bit after a peel. Keeping the skin moisturized several times a day will help.

Here’s the full treatment video!

Thank you so much for watching! If you have any questions please feel free to comment here or over at YouTube. Some Links are Affiliates. Thank you for your support. xo

Perfecting Tox // Rentox

Aug 31, 2022 | , ,

For many of us as we age, tox is a big part of keeping wrinkles at bay. It’s the relaxing of specific muscles that allows us to keep the forehead smooth, prevent crows feet, and get rid of the 11s that develop between the eyebrows from a strong furrowing expression.

Over the years I’ve tried many different toxins from around the world. To date, my favorite tox is Rentox. This product is available at Acecosm.com Discount code STACY10 for 10% off site wide.

This video will outline my most recent “perfected” dosing of Rentox along with mapping, depth and safety considerations.

THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE OR INSTRUCTION. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN THE BEST HANDS WITH A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL.

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Thank you so much for watching! xoxo

Links on this website may be affiliate links. Thank you for the support! xo Stacy

Cheek thread Lift // Mono, PLLA & Triple Threads

Jun 20, 2022 | , ,

Hey friends.

Many of you know that I’m a huge fan of thread lifts for a number of reasons. It’s relatively safe, cost effective, and easy to do if you are comfortable with needles. Unlike dermal filler, there is no risk of vascular occlusion with threads.

Let me break down the different thread types. You’ll hear me reference them in the video below and in other blog posts.

PDO – Polydioxanone – Break down in the skin in about 9 months leaving your own natural collagen behind. PDO is a monofilament suture that has a long duration of absorbability, and high tensile strength, with the additional advantage of maintaining its integrity in the face. PDO is the material used for dissolvable sutures.

PLLA – poly-L-lactic acid – PLLA breaks down in the skin in about 12 months. Poly-L-lactic acid is an absorbable, semi-permanent, injectable implant that can be used to gradually restore volume and stimulate collagen formation. 

PCL – Polycaprolactone – PCL threads are the latest monofilament suspension threads of synthetic origin (caprolactone). They regenerate collagen for a longer period than PDO and PLLA threads. PCL threads last in the skin for up to 1.5 years.

PDO threads tend to be the most used thread in the medical community. It’s my personal preference, although I’ve used both PLLA and PCL. All threads, regardless of type, tend to feel the same in the face. I’ve not noticed any difference in the way they feel once placed in the skin.

Here’s my DIY essentials list

Vendor: Acecosm.com

Discount Code: STACY10

Great threads to use are 30g 25mm Mono, 30g 25mm screw, 30g 25mm Triple. I like to keep lengths of 19mm to 60mm on hand for different areas of the face. All thread types can be mixed and matched. If you use PDO, you can also use PLLA and PCL.

Have you tried threads? What were your thoughts? I’d love to hear from you in the comments. xo

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Thread Layering // Marionette Lines & Nasolabial Fold Thread Lift // Screw & Mono

Jun 16, 2022 | , ,

Hello friends.

I’m healing up nicely from my recent jaw thread lift. Not much bruising to speak of, however there is some tenderness and inflammation, which does make it slightly difficult to open the mouth wide. It’s important to rest and try to avoid over animation of the face.

The video below is treatment of the Marionette Lines and Nasolabial Fold area using both Screw and Mono threads.

You can find a full list of basic supplies here!

Topical Numbing Cream – Acecosm – Discount code STACY10

Screw Threads 30g 20mm – Acecosm – Discount code STACY10

Mono Threads 30g 25mm – Acecosm – Discount Code STACY10

THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE OR INSTRUCTION. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN THE BEST HANDS WITH A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL!

Let us know in the comment section if you’ve tried threads and what type of results you’ve had. I find threads to be a staple in my anti aging arsenal!

Some links are affiliate links! Thank you for your support. xoxo

Jawline Thread Lift // Triple, Screw, and Spring Threads

Jun 16, 2022 | , ,

Hey friends!!!

Many of you know that I’m a little obsessed with threads. They really are a quick, relatively easy, and effective way to build your own natural collagen. Not to mention much safer than dermal filler. Threads do a wonderful job at creating lift, reducing wrinkles, and restoring support for the skin. As an alternative to filler, threads can be very effective in many areas of the face. (Video Below)

This will be the first video in a series that will cover jawline, nasal labial folds, marionette lines, cheek lift, brow lift, and temporal hollows. If you aren’t already subscribed to my YouTube channel, you can check it out here. I’d love you to be a part of the Gorgeously Aging community.

Here is the list of supplies used for the PDO Jawline Thread Lift:

Caviwipes for sanitation

Gloves and other essential supplies here

Topical Numbing Cream – Acecosm – Discount Code STACY10

Triple Threads 26g 38mm – Acecosm- Discount Code STACY10

Spring Thread 26g 60mm -Glamcosm – Discount Code STACY10

Screw Threads 30g 20mm – Acecosm – Discount Code STACY10

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE OR INSTRUCTION! YOU ARE ALWAYS IN THE BEST HANDS WITH A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.

Some links in this blog post are affiliates. Thank you for your support! xoxo

Profhilo vs. Ejal 40 // Let’s Compare!

May 5, 2022 | , , ,

As of the date of this post, Profhilo is at the top of my list for at home facial rejuvenation treatments. Not only because it’s extremely effective at bringing incredible hydration and wrinkle smoothing results with both High andLow molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid; it’s an extremely safe treatment (not cross linked) when done properly.

My choice is to use the intended BAP Technique. I’ll include a video on that in this post.

Products Mentioned

Profhilo

Ejal 40

Available at AestheticMaison.com – Discount Code STACY15 for 15% off site wide.

Please be aware that this is not medical advice or instruction. You are always in the best hands with a trained medical professional. If you are on your own DIY journey, use this information as a jumping off point for your own research. xoxo Stacy

Some links are affiliates!

Fat Dissolving Week 3 – Jaw Line & Jowl Contouring

Apr 1, 2022 | ,

This is the third fat dissolving video in a four week series using a new protocol that alternates weekly treatments between Kabelline and diluted Liporase to amp up fat dissolving, and Dr. Lipo V. In this video I do things slightly different than week 1 by injecting more of the diluted Liporase (in equal parts to the Kabelline) to enhance fat dissolving. The Liporase essentially allows for more permeability of the fat dissolving ingredient dioxycholic acid which in turn improves efficacy. (Video below)

Vendor: Acecosm.com (This is a trusted vendor that supplies directly from manufacturer)

Discount Code: STACY10 for 10% off site wide.

Numbing Cream

Kabelline

Liporase

Sterile Saline

Gloves

Alcohol

Sterile Gauze Pads

Comfortox .5ml needles

5cc sterile luer lock syringe

3cc steril luer lock syringe

4mm 32g meso needles

8mm 30 g needle

syringe connector

Arnica Gel

Red LED Light table unit

PLEASE NOTE: This is not medical advice or instruction. You are always in the best hands with a medical professional.

links in this blog posts are affiliate shopping links. When you shop from my links I get a small commission. Thank you for supporting Gorgeously Aging. xoxo Stacy

Fat Dissolving Series Treatment 2 – Dr. Lipo V

Mar 7, 2022 | , ,

Jowls! The thing that I fight most in my aging journey. Fat dissolving treatments are an excellent way to achieve a youthful jawline.

This is the second of a four week fat dissolving treatment series with the goal of a more defined jaw line. In this video I used Dr. Lipo V from Acecosm.com. The code STACY10 can be used for 10% off site wide. After placing your order with Acecosm, you will receive an email with payment instructions. Acecosm uses Wise (also called Transferwise) which is a very secure way of making payment for international transactions. You can learn more about how safe and easy Wise is here!

Please note, this is not medical advice or instruction. Please use this video as a jumping off point for your own research.

Progress after the first week of this protocol. Products used week 1 were Liporase and Kabelline from Acecosm.com. You can see last weeks treatment here.
Links in this blog post are affiliates. Thank you for supporting Gorgeously Aging. xo

Growth Factors & Vitamin Microneedling – Sappire S Tox

Mar 1, 2022 | ,

With so many skin boosters and beauty products on the market, it’s difficult to know which ones to choose, and where you’ll get the most bang for your buck. I test many and I always love boosters that infuse the skin with growth factors for their regenerative properties.

Microneedling in and of itself, regardless of booster product used, yields wonderful results for the skin. With consistency, and the use of quality boosters, microneedling is impressively rejuvenating.

In this video you’ll learn more about Sappire S Tox and the HydraPen. This treatment can certainly be done with any microneedling pen you already have at home. The Hydrapen is available at Acecosm.com – Discount code STACY10.

Vendor: AetheticMaison.com

Discount Code: STACY15

Product: Sappire S Tox

The links in this video are affiliate shopping links. Thank you for your support of Gorgeously Aging. xo Please note that this is not medical or advice or instruction.

Tox Series – Two Week Assessment – What Went Wrong?

Feb 27, 2022 | ,

This video is the two week post tox assessment. What worked well and what went wrong? Let’s explore.

Vendor: Acecosm.com

Discount Code: STACY10

Please note that this is not medical advice or instruction. You are always in the best hands with a medical professional. Links are affiliates. Thank you for supporting Gorgeously Aging. xoxo Stacy

Fat Dissolving Series – New Protocol – Week 1

Feb 25, 2022 | ,

This fat dissolving series will feature the use of Liporase as a booster prior to injecting the actual fat dissolving product. Hyaluronadaise, most commonly known as a filler dissolver, is also useful in boosting fat dissolving efficacy.

Vendor: Acecosm.com

Discount Code: STACY10

Products used: Liporase, Kabelline, Dr. Lipo V, Topical Lidocaine (Pink Tub)

Protocol

Week 1 – 2ml Liporase followed by 5ml of Kabelline in the submental fat area and the jawline (see video)

Week 2 – 5m of Dr. Lipo V in submental fat and Jawline area (video coming next week)

Week 3 – Repeat week 1

Week 4 – Repeat week 2

This video is not medical advice or instruction. Please use it as a jumping off point for your own research.

This blog post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Gorgeously Aging. xoxo Stacy

Tox Series Episode 1 – Dilution of Rentox, Syringes & Practical Tips for Success

Feb 11, 2022 | , ,

Product Featured: Rentox

Vendor: Acecosm.com

Discount Code: STACY10

For more support on your DIY journey, I’d love to see you at the Gorgeously Aging Advanced private group here!

Please note that this blog post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Gorgeously Aging! xo

THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE OR INSTRUCTION. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN THE BEST HANDS WITH A TRAINED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL!

Tox Series Episode 2 – Smoothing the Forehead & 11’s

Feb 11, 2022 | , ,

I’ve relied on Botox for years to treat my deep horizontal forehead wrinkles. It was the first “big” anti aging treatment I tried. For me, with an incredibly strong frontalis muscle, it was a game changer. Here’s the truth, Rentox out performs Botox and Dysport based on my experience and kicks in much faster. It’s the best tox I’ve tried, and I’ve tried at least a dozen different toxins.

One of the first complaints I hear from women regarding their appearance is their concern for the forehead wrinkles and the 11’s between the eyes. This video will showcase how tox is used to smooth those areas and turn back the hands of time.

Featured Product: Rentox

Vendor: Acecosm.com

Discount Code: STACY10 for 10% off site wide

Please note that this video does not represent medical advice or instruction. You are always in the best hands with a trained medical professional.


Please note that this blog post contains affiliate links.

Acecosm Unboxing & Threads I Recommend

Feb 8, 2022 | , ,

Vendor: Acecosm.com

Discount Code: STACY10

Treads in this unboxing

  • Mono 30g x 19mm
  • Mono 29g x 25mm
  • Mono 26g x 38mm
  • N Series Cog 25g x 38mm (great for lift)
  • PCL 19g x 50mm

What I’m loving from Acecosm lately: BIENPEEL This peel is the bomb! Great results with zero down time. Less discomfort and really easy to use. I got improved results from microneedling it. You can find that video here!

My favorite Tox is Rentox, which kicks in incredibly fast (2-3 days) however Toxta is a close second and also kicks in quite quickly.

Please keep in mind that this is not medical advice or instruction. You are always in the best hands with trained medical professionals. Use this blog post and all materials from Gorgeously Aging as entertainment and research.

Find more information on your learning journey at Patreon.com/GorgeouslyAging

This blog post contains affiliate links.

BIENPEEL 35% TCA Peel – Treatment 2 with Microneedling

Jan 27, 2022 | , ,

Bienpeel is available at Acecosm.com Discocunt code STACY10 for 10% off site wide.

Other products used in this video:

  • Dr. Pen M8 https://amzn.to/3AGlhpl – I used a 16 pin needle at .25 depth
  • Dream Peel from PlatinumSkincare.com (Code STACY10)
  • Timeless Squalene Oil https://amzn.to/3r5xHE7
  • Avene Cicalfate https://amzn.to/3AGlvNd
  • Version Hand Held Fan https://amzn.to/3AzHuFG

Have you tried BIENPEEL? Please share your experience in the comments. xoxo Stacy

Links in this post are affiliate links.

Skin Tightening that Works

Jan 25, 2022 | , , , ,

Loose skin that lacks elasticity is an unfortunate part of aging, but there are ways to prevent skin laxity and tighten sagging skin. This video will go into more detail about the modalities I use for skin tightening that have been the most successful.

My favorite threads for skin tightening are these PDO mono threads in 29g 25mm length from Acecosm.com (Code STACY10) for 10% off site wide.

The Boost LED Mask is another tried and true anti-aging device backed by science. When used regularly this device delivers results.

For Radio Frequency I’ve moved to using the MLAY Professional RF Device. It’s a bit more robust than the previous RF devices I’ve used, but it definitely seems more powerful.

Another great option for improve skin tone, texture and elasticity is regular microneedling. I use the Dr. Pen M8, which I love.

Have you used any of these devices or modalities to improve your skin? Let me know what has (or hasn’t) worked for you!

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