BioMedic Clinical Care's C.E.O. and founder, Christina Carlino, has combined her years of experience as a licensed paramedical aesthetician with the expertise of her staff biochemists to produce highly advanced skin care procedures and products. One of Christina's most treasured developments, and probably the key to BioMedic Clinical Care's success, is the innovative "MicroPeel". Available only through plastic surgeons and dermatologists, the BioMedic MicroPeel Procedure™ treats the surface of the skin with physical exfoliation, high percentages of alpha hydroxy acids and cryogenic therapy. Consequently, the MicroPeel removes old, damaged cells thus triggering the skin to renew itself and release impacted debree from clogged pores in a much more expeditious fashion than most other skin treatments on the market today. Furthermore, the MicroPeel process is a safer and less intensive alternative to traditional chemical peels and enables patients to decrease their expenses, risks and recovery time.

The BioMedic MicroPeel Procedure™ targets five different skin conditions and has a program designed for each specific ailment. Within each program, BioMedic's state-of-the-art products are used for both pre- and post-peel home care. The non-prescription skin care formulas work in conjunction with the physician administered procedures and are sensitive to any prescription medications, such as Retin-A, that the patient may be using. In addition, BioMedic products are all fragrance free, color free, and paba-free.

The BioMedic techniques offer patients a painless revolutionary procedure for correcting problem skin, while at the same time bridging the gap between medical and aesthetic facial treatments. It is because of BioMedic's techniques that physicians are able to diversify their practices and offer a more thorough range of skin enhancement alternatives to their patients. That is why today over 200 of the nation's top plastic surgeons and dermatologists have endorsed the BioMedic procedures and products as an alternative solution to problem skin.

The epidermis-the visible layer of your skin- is a mere 1/1000 of an inch thick. Just think, your whole appearance depends on the visible condition of less than a millimeter of skin. The epidermis is in a constant state of renewal completly replacing itself every 28 days. The miracle starts in the lower layers of the epidermis, where new cells are continually forming. As they mature, they slowly work their way to the surface, where after becoming depleted of moisture, are sloughed off.

BioMedic's Skin Classification System includes 5 different skin types, as shown below and various subcategories that include oily, normal, dry, thick, thin, and ethnic.

Environmentally Damaged Skin

When Your Skin is Environmentally Damaged... Environmentally damaged skin is usually the result of too much sun exposure. Add smoking, alcohol, pollution, medications, stress and extreme weather conditions and the result is a dull, dry, discolored and lined complexion. In more profound cases pre-cancerous lesions are present.

Symptoms:

•Your dry, fine lines are beginning to deepen.

•Your skin feels thinner and is showing "spider veins" on the face and chest.

•Your natural coloring has become uneven and brown spots are beginning to appear on your face, hands and arms.

•Your skin is no longer firm and elastic.

•Your skin, chronologically, looks older than you are.

•Your skin shows the effects of many years spent in the sun pursuing a golden suntan.

The BioMedic MicroPeel Procedure will help rejuvenate your skin and increase cellular turnover. The BioMedic Home treatment Program will give your skin a lovely, youthful looking glow.

Hyperpigmentaion

Hyperpigmented skin is usually the result of photo-sensitizing agents or hormonal changes in the body such as pregnancy and menopause. Excessive sun exposure and lack of sun protection always make this condition worse. Although not all pigmentary problems can be corrected, particularly those that are genetic and positioned deep in the dermis, a great deal of improvement can be accomplished provided the pigmentation is situated in the upper layer of the epidermis.

Symptoms:

•You have an ethic skin type.

•You recently were pregnant or you have been on birth control pills.

•You have had excessive sun exposure while taking certain medications (antibiotics, tranquilizers, diuretics).

•You use fragranced skin products.

•You regularly use perfumes on your neck and chest and those areas are now pigmented.

•You have been using facial depilatories, bleaches, or waxing procedures to remove hair.

•You have been using over-the-counter acne preparations.

•You do not use sunblocks when engaging in outdoor activities.

To treat hyperpigmentation, it is absolutely necessary that you eliminate sun exposure completely. The BioMedic MicroPeel Procedure® will help rejuvenate the skin and restore natural and even coloring. The BioMedic Home Treatment Progr am® will encourage fine texture and even pigment.

Acne-prone Skin

Acne prone skin is basically good skin that is out of balance,and it knows no age boundary. The sebaceous oil glands become overactive from internal factors such as the hormonal surge commonly signaling PMS, stress and diet, or external factors like pollution and sun exposure. When this happens, the sebaceous glands pumps too much oil which creates shine, attracts dirt and provides an ideal environment for bacteria to thrive in. This results in sudden breakouts, bumps under the skin, and enlarged pores.

Symptoms:

•Your skin often looks shiny.

•You have many undefined bumps under your skin.

•Your pores are visible.

•You get sudden break-outs for no apparent reason.

•Your face often feels unclean and greasy.

•Your skin is never totally clear.

The BioMedic MicroPeel Procedure™ will help to rejuvenate the skin while controlling oil, clogged pores, and sudden break-outs. The BioMedic Home Treatment Program™ will give you the bright, healthy glow and smooth skin texture that says beautiful.

Active Acne Skin

Acne is genetic. The following are contributing factors to hyperkeratosis:

•Shedding Dysfunction

•Oil Irregularity

•Environmental Factors

•Stress/Hormones

•Personal Habits

The Good News:

While the predisposition to acne is inevitable, the good news is that acne is very treatable. Under treatment, however, compliance is absolutely essential to insure good results and long term maintenance. Picking or touching acne-damaged skin will only cause further scarring which cannot be cured at this time.

The BioMedic MicroPeel Procedure will help reduce and control active acne. The Home Treatment Program will help heal your skin and give you a bright, healthy glow that looks and feels wonderful.

Hypersesitive Skin

Hypersensitive skin generally is thin and easily traumatized. Environmental conditions such as wind, pollution, cold, sun, medications, and stress often cause symptoms including redness, irritation and blotchiness. Add to the fact that Hypersensitive skin is often dry and the result is a complexion that looks less than perfect.

Symptoms:

•Your skin is fragile.

•You have a history of chronic inflammation and skin rashes.

•A few minutes of sun exposure will turn you red.

•Your skin is sensitive to temperature change.

•Your skin gets very red from spicy foods, exercise or anger.

•Certain fabrics make your skin itch.

•Both skin care products and cosmetics have caused blotching, break-outs and rashes.

The BioMedic MicroPeel Procedure will help rejuvenate your skin while minimizing its hypersensitivity. The BioMedic Home Treatment Program is a thorough and gentle way to a calm, loving complexion.

Here is a list of some of the other BioMedic products we carry:

Purifying Cleanser with Retinyl Palmitate, Beta 1,3 Glucan and Glycolic Acid

Purifying cleanser is a bio-active, pH correct cleanser that is designed for all skin types. This special formula deep cleanses the pores and gently exfoliates dry, rough skin. Purifying Cleanser aids in the natural skin rejuvenation process without drying the complexion.

Extra Mild Protection (environmentally damaged / hyperpigmented skin)

Extra Mild Protection provides an oil-free barrier designed so the skin is better equipped to handle topical treatment and cosmetics. Light and greaseless, this formula contains agents that soothe all skin types. Extra Mild Protection bonds instantly with the skin and softens imperfections leaving an elegant, no makeup look.

Facial Shield SPF20*

Facial Shield SPF20 is an oil-free, antioxidant-rich, daily sun block formulated with absorbent micro-particles to remove oil. Choose this product for a matte finish sunblock with state-of-the-art benefits.

Hydro Active Emulsion

Hydro Active Emulsion is the ultimate, under-makeup moisturizer that is light, greaseless and penetrates on contact. Specifically formulated for sun damaged skin, Hydro Active Emulsion delivers low levels of Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A ), Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E) and Beta 1 , 3 to maintain a vital, healthy glow in the skin.\

For further information on all of our skin care products please call us for a free consult and skin evaluation.