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Are you dreading the holidays because you know everyone will want to take pictures to capture the family memories? With Botox® and fillers on your side, you can look and feel younger, better rested, and more attractive in holiday snaps. At New Image Medical Spa in Fremont, California, Dr. Surinder...
If you could see what’s going on under the surface of your skin, you’d understand exactly why you’re seeing what you do in the mirror. Important proteins, fats, lipids, and pigments all form a complex network that keeps your skin soft, even-toned, and resilient. But when that system breaks down,...
While most chemical peels are relatively shallow and require little downtime, a deeper peel requires a bit more commitment. However, if you’re struggling with issues that penetrate the upper layers of your skin, a deep peel is a great way to shed those flaws and show the world what lies...
Is your skin rough, wrinkled, or uneven? Skin care specialists use therapies like radiofrequency (RF) energy and microneedling to rejuvenate your skin, improving its tone and texture. If you’re looking for fast results from a facial treatment, booking an appointment that delivers both therapies at once could be your best...
There are many medical procedures you can have to take years off of your face, from face-lifts to eyelid surgery to jowl tightening, but not everyone is ready to go under the scalpel to get a younger appearance. Fortunately, there are other, less invasive options that can give you fantastic...
Having large pores can make you feel self-conscious and shy, but slathering on more makeup just clogs them up and makes things worse. Facial skin care treatments that shrink your pores and improve the elasticity and hydration of your skin are always going to be better solutions. At New Image...
It can be challenging to stay hydrated and smooth, especially if you have dry, sensitive skin. While gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and other skin care products can reduce symptoms, regular trips to the spa can help you stay ahead of the problem. Our specialists can evaluate your skin and suggest treatments...
Acne breakouts aren’t just for teens; they can continue well into adulthood, especially if you struggle with acne-prone skin or hormone imbalances. While medications and a customized skin care routine can help you manage your acne, regular visits to a medical spa can further improve your skin. This includes treatments...
Birthmarks are, as their name suggests, marks on your skin that are present from birth. They can range from a faint shadowy mark to a series of blotches across the face, hand, or other part of the body, or even stand out in a dark red or purple raised formation...
It’s common knowledge that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays damages the skin and causes degenerative aging. The importance of sunscreen and other forms of sun protection have been stressed by doctors and aestheticians alike. How do you know when your skin has been damaged by the sun, and what should...
From acne to sun damage, there are many concerns that can be addressed with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. If you’re looking for a treatment option that addresses more than one condition, PRP may provide a significant improvement in multiple areas at once. At New Image Medical Spa in Fremont, California,...
If you’re plagued by small capillaries on your face, calves, or elsewhere on your body showing through your skin and making you feel self-conscious, know that there’s treatment for these so-called spider veins. You don’t have to just live with them or apply layers of makeup to hide them. At...
As microneedling becomes more popular, people are beginning to see new and unique benefits of the treatment. Over time, microneedling can notably improve the health and appearance of your skin, even treating deep skin issues and slowing down the aging process. The best part? Microneedling is one of the most...
A chemical peel rejuvenates the skin by speeding up the shedding process. However, exposing the newer layers of your skin before they’re fully ready can lead to redness, sensitivity, and other side effects. To avoid your downtime overlapping with a social gathering, it’s important to get your chemical peel early...
Even if you’ve done the work and lost the weight, it can be hard to slim out certain areas. This includes the lower abdomen, which is one of the first places your body stores fat. Unfortunately, no amount of exercise is going to burn away belly fat. You’ll need a...
Spider veins are common and not dangerous, but they do mar the appearance of the legs and face, leading many women and men to seek treatment. Fortunately, getting rid of spider veins isn’t that hard. At New Image Medical Spa in Fremont, California, Dr. Surinder Sandhu treats spider veins using...
When fine lines begin appearing, it’s a sign that deeper wrinkles are on the horizon. Lines will eventually turn into creases, which are harder to fill or tighten. This is why you’ll need to be proactive about your anti-aging routine, starting now. With the help of a specialist, you can...
Hyperpigmentation comes in a lot of shades, shapes, and sizes. Depending on its severity, you might have a difficult time getting it to fade away. Luckily, there are numerous minimally invasive solutions for hyperpigmentation, and a specialist can help you find a treatment plan that works for you. At New...
Plenty of people have fat deposits they might not feel confident about. Many of these have certain nicknames, such as muffin tops and love handles. While these areas are easily hidden, a double chin is harder to hide. If you’re struggling to shed submental fat, it might be time to...
Aging affects many bodily processes. Your metabolism slows, your memory gets spottier, your digestive system develops a higher sensitivity, and your joints start to become less flexible. Along with these changes, your skin also slows down the production of proteins like collagen and elastin. Adopting a rigorous skincare routine can...
Teenagers aren’t the only ones who struggle with acne; 25% of women experience acne well into their adult years. To make matters worse, acne scars can linger long after a pimple has popped, making it difficult for your skin to fully recover. At New Image Medical Spa in Fremont, California,...
Your skin constantly renews itself. Yet, as you get older and sun damage takes its toll, this natural cycle of regeneration begins to slow down. To combat this, a chemical peel strips away the uppermost layers of dead and damaged skin cells to reveal the newer, healthier skin underneath. At...
Looking for a minimally invasive way to tighten your skin and reduce signs of aging? Minimally invasive microneedling opens up your pores and prompts your body to rejuvenate your skin. Protein-rich fibrin (PRF) is a topical solution made from your own blood, designed to encourage faster, better healing. Pairing these...
Even if you’ve been unable to get rid of your love handles or other bulges on your body through diet and exercise, non-surgical body contouring can help you achieve the body you’ve always dreamed of. At New Image Medical Spa in Fremont, California, Dr. Surinder Sandhu uses SculpSure® to safely and gently reduce the amount of...
Spider veins are corrupted versions of capillaries, which are the smallest veins in your body. While spider veins can show up anywhere on your body, they are most common and visible on the face and lower legs. At New Image Medical Spa in Fremont, California, Dr. Surinder Sandhu uses intense pulsed light, or IPL, to...
Every year, you probably spend a week’s worth of time trying to get rid of unwanted body hair — maybe more if you just give up during the summer months and let the hair take over. Waxing and shaving can be such a drag… but what if you didn’t have...
Are you spending a fortune on creams and gels to build a comprehensive facial care regimen? It might be time to invest in fillers, which can significantly reduce the appearance of many fine lines and wrinkles and give you the youthful glow you’ve been craving. New Image Medical Spa in Fremont,...
When acne strikes, it can feel like the world is against you. Pimples pop up across your face, chest, neck, or back, and getting rid of them seems like a neverending battle. Don’t give up hope yet! There is a chance that chemical peels might succeed where other methods have failed. You...
Microneedling is a fascinating way to kickstart your body’s natural healing abilities. If you have skin issues and wish you could turn back the clock or somehow repair the damage, you’re in luck. Microneedling could be just the therapy you need to help make your skin look and feel years younger. At New...
Sun damage can take many forms, from hyperpigmentation to wrinkles. While time, genetics, and stress all factor into how you age, sun exposure is arguably the most influential. Without proper protection, your skin can absorb UV rays, speeding up the aging process and putting you at risk for cancer. At New...
Aging slows the production of proteins that keep your skin smooth and supple. Luckily, there are ways to kickstart the process, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Using your own blood, our team can create a healing serum that tightens and refreshes skin, especially when used in tandem with other treatments like...
Masks, peels, exfoliants, moisturizers, serums — the variety of skin care products can seem overwhelming, but knowing the value of each one can help you balance your routine. A chemical peel resurfaces your skin, sloughing off old skin cells to let new, healthy skin shine. While strong peels should be...
Losing weight, working out, eating right, and doing crunch after crunch to try and get rid of stubborn body fat can leave you feeling overworked and underwhelmed. If you’ve almost reached your weight goals but need a little help slimming down those final few bulges, why not give body sculpting...
Spider veins are common and affect men as well as women, showing up as visible, darkened versions of the smallest veins in your body, the capillaries. They can appear anywhere on your body, but the face and lower legs are the most common sites. At New Image Medical Spa in...
The skin on your face is constantly replacing itself, but some issues persist through it all — small imperfections like fine lines, acne scars, and large pores. Microneedling creates micro-injuries on your skin’s surface, which promotes healing and collagen production to improve your complexion. Microneedling’s versatility makes it very popular....
The demographic for lip fillers is massive — young people who want to add to their natural lips and older patients who want to replace lost volume. Regardless of your reason for pursuing lip fillers, it’s important to find a product that fits your needs, and an injector who can...
Unwanted hair can take hours every month to address, whether you shave, wax, or use topical products to remove hair so you have smooth skin. What if you could get all that time back in exchange for an occasional visit to a medspa? At New Image Medical Spa in Fremont,...
Weight loss and body toning can be different for everyone, but some people find that no matter how hard they work, stubborn fat pockets just don’t disappear. This is completely normal and not your fault! At New Image Medical Spa in Fremont, California, Dr. Surinder Sandhu offers body sculpting options...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has become popular due to its versatility. The procedure uses a blood sample to create a serum that can be injected or applied to boost healing. The concept might sound too good to be true, but PRP therapy can provide many skin benefits, especially when used...
An estimated 16 million Americans suffer from rosacea, and plenty of other people around the world experience it, too. Millions of dollars have been spent trying to find solutions for this common skin condition. One highly effective treatment is the laser-based photofacial, which uses light to break up imperfections in...
Are excess sun exposure, aging, or skin conditions like acne making you feel down about your skin? Don’t worry. You could be on the road to rejuvenated, youthful-looking, and soft, supple skin in no time. A professional chemical peel can resolve many issues and give you back your self-confidence. There...
According to the latest statistics, Botox® is still the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedure, along with other injections like dermal fillers. If you’re looking for a way to refresh your face and smooth out lines and wrinkles, Botox has proven to be a reliable alternative to surgical cosmetic procedures...
Laser hair removal can give you back hours of your life by removing hair from problem areas permanently. In this post, we discuss this popular procedure, explain why different types of lasers are better for different skin types, and help you discover the areas of your body where you can...
While large, bulging, rope-like varicose veins can be a sign of a serious venous insufficiency, and can lead to rare but life-threatening conditions, spider veins affect the smallest veins in the body known as capillaries, and their failure leads to mere cosmetic irritations. Even though spider veins are harmless, you...
As you age, your skin loses collagen and elastin, leading to wrinkles, sagging skin, and a generally dull or uneven skin tone. If you want to restore your smooth, youthful skin, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments could be the answer. PRP is a type of regenerative medicine. That means it stimulates...
Diet and exercise can become frustrating when you don’t have the results that you want. After all of your discipline and commitment to your wellness and fitness, body sculpting may be the missing piece of your weight-loss and toning journey. While it’s not a replacement for portion control and consistent ...
Rosacea is unpredictable. You never know how your skin will look in the morning or how long it will take for your next flare-up to go away. Although rosacea isn’t life-threatening, a National Rosacea Society article based on a survey showed a link between lower self-esteem and rosacea flare-ups. But...
Tiny blue and purple squiggles on your legs are typically called spider veins. If you’ve noticed them and they bother you, you may be thinking about ways to cover up your calves and thighs so no one can see these marks. Did you know there’s a way to get rid...
As you get older, it’s likely that you’re seeing signs of aging, such as brown spots or areas of hyperpigmentation. Developing over time after repeated exposure to the sun, they can range in size and color but are most often up to the size of a dime and are brown,...
It’s discouraging to look in the mirror and see signs of aging like crow’s feet, forehead burrows, smile lines, or a double chin. It seems that skin creams and serums are only mildly helpful, yet you aren’t interested in surgery. Consider rejuvenating your face with injectable dermal fillers, like more...
As summer comes to an end, all of that sun exposure may have taken a toll on your skin. As your tan fades, you may notice areas of spotting, freckling, and wrinkling. For a minimally invasive makeover in a short amount of time, a chemical peel is the way to...
There are dozens of ways to rejuvenate your appearance and minimize fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, freckles, and lifeless skin on your face. Our team here at New Image Medical Spa uses chemical peels, BOTOX® and fillers, and intense pulsed light (IPL) to tighten and tone your skin’s imperfections. As...
If you’re concerned about saggy, loose skin on your face, but you don’t want to get a facelift, you may be interested in an innovative procedure called a thread lift. Yes, you can give your skin a lift without surgery. At New Image Med Spa, our knowledgeable double board-certified physician,...
The pouch of extra fat and skin you have under your chin is known in the medical world as submental fat. Whether yours is because of weight gain, genetics, or the aging process, we can help you blast the fat once and for all with a series of nonsurgical Kybella®...
While cosmetic procedures like Botox® and dermal fillers are some of the most popular beauty treatments in use today, they can and often do cause mild bruising. In fact, some studies show as many as 68% of those who received the injections also experienced discoloration and bruising. At New Image...
You’ve been diligent to eat right and exercise, and you’ve lost some extra pounds, but you’re still frustrated about those last few stubborn deposits of fat that won’t budge no matter what you do. We understand. That’s why at New Image Medical Spa in Fremont, California, we help our patients...
As you age, your body changes. Everything from your skin, bones, and teeth changes with age. Your skin also takes in everything from the air to the sun over the years, so skin changes with age and with your surroundings. It’s natural for some aging skin to develop hyperpigmentation, or...