Med Spa Services

Beautiful skin complements facial plastic surgery results and is an asset in its own right. At Athena Med Spa, Dr. Michael Ablavsky and his experienced aesthetician make it easy to reverse signs of aging and sun damage, enhance facial features, and more with expertly delivered med spa services in San Antonio, TX.

Injectables

BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX and Dysport® are neurotoxins that smooth away dynamic wrinkles caused by facial muscle contractions. Dr. Ablavsky performs these quick and easy injectable treatments to ensure natural-looking results. Results develop gradually in about 3 to 5 days. They address concerns such as: 

• Crow’s feet at the outer corner of the eyes 

• Horizontal forehead lines 

• Frown lines between the eyebrows 

Results: Expressions lines begin to soften in about 5 to 7 days. 

Treatment protocol: Maintenance treatments every 2 to 4 months as needed

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® are versatile, hyaluronic acid (HA) products great for rejuvenating and enhancing facial features. Results are instant, last months and reversible. Benefits include: 

• Softening smile lines and other creases around the mouth 

• Restoring volume to the cheeks, temples, and tear troughs under the eyes 

• Plumping, contouring, and defining the lips 

Results: Immediate volume, but it may take 1 to 2 weeks for the filler to fully integrate with tissue, 

Treatment protocol: Touch-up treatments every 6 to 18 months, depending on individual factors 

Sculptra® Aesthetic 

A poly-L-lactic acid collagen stimulator, not a dermal filler, Sculptra increases collagen production gradually to restore facial volume and improve skin firmness over time.  Benefits include: 

• Restoring volume to the cheeks, temples, and tear troughs under the eyes 

• Correcting fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity 

• Tightening skin along the cheeks and jawline 

• Increasing skin radiance 

Results: Improvements become noticeable in about a month and last for up to 2 years.  

Treatment protocol: 2 to 3 initial treatments, each spaced about 3 to 4 weeks apart 

Laser, Light & Energy Treatments 

Genius® RF Microneedling 

This advanced microneedling technology releases radiofrequency (RF) energy from the tips of tiny needles to reach the skin’s deeper layers and underlying fat. The combination of micro-injuries from the needles and heat from the RF energy effectively remodels tissues and increases collagen production. People choose Genius RF for a variety of improvements, including: 

• Tightening lax skin on the cheeks, neck, and along the jawline 

• Smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles on the face and neck 

• Reducing crepiness  

• Increasing firmness and elasticity 

• Improving the appearance of scars and stretch marks 

Results: Treated areas gradually firm and tighten as new collagen forms. 

Treatment protocol: 2 to 4 treatments, each spaced about 1 month apart 

Lutronic CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing 

This fractional ablative laser removes pinpoint areas of the skin’s damaged layers and stimulates collagen production. Benefits include: 

• Correcting deep lines and wrinkles 

• Improving texture 

• Increasing firmness 

• Softening acne scars and other superficial scars 

• Reducing pore size 

Results: Improvements in texture and tone becomes noticeable within days and increase for 6 to 9 months with the production of new collagen.  

Treatment protocol: 2 to 4 treatments, each spaced about 1 month apart 

Skincare Treatments 

SkinPen® Microneedling 

This collagen-induction therapy, safe for all skin tones, creates tiny, controlled injuries in the skin with fine needles.  Benefits include: 

• Rejuvenating skin tone and texture 

• Reducing enlarged pores 

• Fading acne scars and hyperpigmentation 

Results: Noticeable improvement in about a week that continues to improve for 6 weeks. 

Treatment protocol: 4 to 6 treatments, each spaced about a month apart  

Chemical Peels

At our med spa, these time-tested skin rejuvenation treatments use the latest medical-grade formulations for predictable, satisfying results. Peels remove the outer layers of the skin to encourage cell turnover and reveal a fresh, new layer that looks and feels more youthful. We offer varying strengths, ranging from light peels with minimal downtime to deeper peels for more dramatic results with a week or so of downtime. Benefits include: 

• Improving skin tone and texture 

• Healing acne and reducing breakouts 

• Diminishing fine lines and wrinkles 

• Brightening the complexion  

• Fading dark spots 

• Stimulating collagen for long-term rejuvenation 

Results: Depends on the strength of the chemical peel. Generally, light peels produce results in a few days to a week, medium peels within about a week, and deep peels in about 2 to 3 weeks.  

Treatment protocol: Light peels can usually be performed every month or so. Medium peels may be touched up in 3 to 6 months. A deep peel typically requires only a single treatment. 

Request Your Consultation 

To learn more about med spa services available at Athena Med Spa in San Antonio and develop a personalized treatment plan to help you attain your cosmetic goals, request a consultation[/link] using our online form or call (210) 942-6672 for an appointment.