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Achieve a Brighter, Healthier Complexion With Medical-Grade Skincare

Achieving and maintaining an impeccable complexion requires more than just good genetics. As we age, our skin undergoes changes influenced by factors such as lifestyle, sun exposure, diet, heredity, and skincare habits. Our Walnut Creek practice understands that superior skincare goes beyond surface-level solutions. That’s why we specialize in medical grade skincare in Walnut Creek, combining medical expertise with advanced, clinically proven treatments to help you achieve healthy, youthful-looking skin that lasts.

Prevention is Key

Preventive care is essential for preserving the health and beauty of your skin. Our Walnut Creek location offers a wide range of skincare programs designed to protect your skin from damage before it occurs. By investing in preventive skincare, you not only maintain a youthful appearance but also enhance the effectiveness of any future treatments, including surgical facial rejuvenation.

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Personalized Medical-Grade Skincare Treatments in Walnut Creek

Much like our approach to surgical procedures, the skincare treatments in Walnut Creek are personalized to meet each patient's unique needs. We begin with a comprehensive analysis of your skin type, concerns, lifestyle, and overall health to design a treatment plan tailored to your specific goals. Here are some of the advanced skincare services we offer to help you achieve your best skin:

Obagi Skincare Systems

Obagi is the most prescribed skincare system worldwide, known for its effectiveness in minimizing the appearance of aging, sun damage, acne, and hyperpigmentation. These pharmaceutical-grade products contain prescription-strength ingredients like hydroquinone, tretinoin, and high-concentration vitamin C that deliver dramatic skin transformation.
Because these products require medical oversight, a consultation with our licensed esthetician or provider is essential to determine the most suitable Obagi products for your skin type. Our experts will guide you in selecting a regimen that addresses your specific concerns—whether treating melasma, reversing photodamage, reducing acne, or achieving overall skin rejuvenation. Obagi systems work at the cellular level to normalize skin function, increase cell turnover, and reveal healthier, more youthful skin.

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Latisse® for Eyelash Enhancement

Latisse® is an FDA-approved prescription treatment specifically designed to address hypotrichosis, a condition characterized by inadequate eyelash growth. With regular nightly application, Latisse® promotes longer, fuller, and darker eyelashes, enhancing the natural beauty of your eyes and creating a more youthful, wide-awake appearance.
The active ingredient, bimatoprost, extends the growth phase of eyelashes, allowing them to grow longer and thicker over time. Most patients notice improvement within 8 weeks, with full results visible at 16 weeks. Our team will provide personalized guidance on proper application technique and answer any questions to ensure you achieve the best possible results safely and effectively.

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Cosmelan MD Depigmentation System

Cosmelan MD is a powerful two-part system that includes an in-office mask peel and a customized at-home skincare regimen. This treatment is highly effective in addressing hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, sun damage, age spots, acne scars, and melasma. By suppressing melanin overproduction at the cellular level, Cosmelan MD creates a more even, luminous, and radiant complexion.

Our Walnut Creek practice offers a prescription-strength version of Cosmelan MD that includes hydroquinone and tretinoin for enhanced results. The treatment involves two mask-peel sessions performed one month apart, with noticeable improvements after 4-5 weeks and full results visible after six months. Cosmelan MD is particularly effective for patients with stubborn pigmentation that hasn't responded to other treatments, delivering dramatic brightening and evenness of skin tone.

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Additional Medical-Grade Product Lines

Beyond our signature systems, we offer carefully curated medical-grade skincare lines, including:

  • SkinCeuticals: Advanced antioxidant formulations and corrective treatments.
  • Revision Skincare: Peptide-rich products for anti-aging and skin repair.
  • EltaMD: Medical-grade sun protection for all skin types.
  • Alastin Skincare: TriHex Technology® to support skin's natural repair process.
  • ZO Skin Health: Comprehensive treatment protocols for various skin concerns.
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Developing Your Customized Skincare Regimen

Initial Skin Analysis

Your medical-grade skincare journey begins with a thorough consultation and skin analysis where your provider will:

  • Examine your skin using advanced diagnostic tools to assess texture, tone, pigmentation, and underlying damage
  • Discuss your primary concerns, skincare goals, and any previous products or treatments tried
  • Review your medical history, medications, and any conditions affecting your skin
  • Analyze lifestyle factors, including sun exposure, diet, stress levels, and current skincare routine
  • Photograph your skin to track progress and measure improvement over time
  • Determine which medical-grade products and systems will most effectively address your needs

Building Your Regimen

Medical-grade skincare regimens typically include:

Morning Protocol:

  • Gentle cleanser appropriate for your skin type
  • Antioxidant serum (typically vitamin C) to protect against environmental damage
  • Targeted treatment products for specific concerns
  • Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen (non-negotiable for results and protection)

Building Your Regimen

Evening Protocol:

  • Thorough cleansing to remove makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup
  • Prescription-strength treatment products (retinoids, hydroquinone, etc.)
  • Targeted serums addressing specific concerns
  • Rich moisturizer to support overnight repair

Your provider will introduce products gradually, starting with foundational items and adding treatment products as your skin builds tolerance. This strategic approach minimizes irritation while maximizing results.

Ongoing Support and Adjustments

Medical-grade skincare isn't a set-it-and-forget-it approach. Your skin's needs change with seasons, hormones, age, and other factors. We schedule regular follow-up appointments to:

  • Assess your progress and measure improvement
  • Adjust product concentrations or formulations as needed
  • Add new products to address emerging concerns
  • Provide professional treatments that complement your home regimen
  • Answer questions and troubleshoot any challenges

This ongoing partnership ensures you consistently achieve your best possible skin outcomes.

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Who Benefits From Medical-Grade Skincare?

Medical-grade skincare is appropriate for virtually anyone seeking to improve their skin health and appearance, including patients who want to:

  • Address signs of aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness
  • Treat stubborn hyperpigmentation, melasma, or sun damage
  • Manage acne, breakouts, or acne scarring
  • Improve overall skin texture, tone, and clarity
  • Prepare skin for cosmetic procedures or surgery
  • Maintain and extend results from injectables, lasers, or surgical treatments
  • Prevent premature aging and protect skin health long-term
  • Replace ineffective over-the-counter products with proven solutions

Whether you're in your 20s beginning preventative care or in your 60s addressing accumulated damage, medical-grade skincare delivers measurable results at any age.

Why Choose Aesthetx for Medical-Grade Skincare in Walnut Creek?

Choosing our Walnut Creek practice for your medical-grade skincare treatments means entrusting your skin to a team of highly skilled professionals who combine medical expertise with aesthetic excellence. Our practice is dedicated to delivering personalized care that meets your individual needs and goals.

We use the latest advancements in skincare technology and pharmaceutical-grade products to ensure you receive treatments that are both safe and effective. Our providers and estheticians complete extensive training in cosmetic dermatology, advanced skincare chemistry, and the latest treatment protocols to provide expert-level guidance.

Schedule Your Skincare Consultation

Ready to transform your skin with expert guidance and medical-grade skincare in Walnut Creek? Contact our Walnut Creek practice to schedule your comprehensive skincare consultation. 

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FAQ's

What makes medical-grade skincare different from department store or drugstore products?

Can I use medical-grade skincare if I have sensitive skin?

How long does it take to see results from medical-grade skincare?

Will my skin purge when I start using prescription-strength products?

Do I really need to wear sunscreen every day, even indoors?

Can I continue using my current products while adding medical-grade treatments?

Are medical-grade skincare products safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

What makes medical-grade skincare different from department store or drugstore products?

Medical-grade skincare contains higher concentrations of active ingredients designed to penetrate deeper into the skin, reaching the dermis where meaningful change occurs. These pharmaceutical-grade formulations undergo rigorous clinical testing and require professional guidance to ensure they are used safely and effectively.

Can I use medical-grade skincare if I have sensitive skin?

Yes. Medical-grade skincare can be tailored for sensitive skin through careful product selection and gradual introduction. Providers typically begin with gentler formulations, lower concentrations, and slower usage schedules to help your skin build tolerance over time.

How long does it take to see results from medical-grade skincare?

Many patients notice improvements in skin texture and radiance within 2–4 weeks. More significant changes in pigmentation, fine lines, and overall skin quality usually appear within 8–12 weeks. Optimal results develop with long-term, consistent use, as benefits build cumulatively over time.

Will my skin purge when I start using prescription-strength products?

Some patients experience a temporary increase in breakouts as skin cell turnover accelerates and pores clear from within. This adjustment period, often referred to as purging, typically lasts 2–4 weeks and can indicate the products are working, though not everyone experiences it.

Do I really need to wear sunscreen every day, even indoors?

Yes. Daily use of a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen is essential. UV rays can penetrate windows and cause cumulative skin damage, which can counteract treatment results. Additionally, many prescription skincare ingredients increase sun sensitivity.

Can I continue using my current products while adding medical-grade treatments?

Your provider will evaluate your existing skincare products to determine which can be safely incorporated and which should be discontinued. A personalized transition plan helps phase out ineffective products while introducing medical-grade options in the correct order.

Are medical-grade skincare products safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Some medical-grade ingredients, such as retinoids and hydroquinone, are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, there are pregnancy-safe alternatives available, including vitamin C serums and certain exfoliating acids, that support skin health without contraindicated ingredients.

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