Looking your best no longer requires surgery or significant downtime. Minimally-invasive and noninvasive skin treatments have changed the practice of aesthetic medicine, offering impressive results with less discomfort, quicker recovery and fewer risks than traditional surgical approaches.
Despite their popularity, misconceptions about these treatments continue to circulate. At Resurrect Skin MD, we want you to have accurate information so you can make confident decisions about your aesthetic care. Dr. A. Jay Burns, with his decades of clinical experience and leadership in developing many of these technologies, is passionate about setting the record straight.
Let’s tackle five common myths about nonsurgical skin treatments that might be keeping you from experiencing their benefits. If you have questions or concerns that aren’t addressed here, reach out to our team. We’re always happy to help.
Myth #1: These Treatments Are Too Painful to Handle
You might have heard horror stories about painful skin treatments from the past. Some of those tales were probably true, but modern technologies have dramatically improved the comfort level of minimally-invasive and noninvasive procedures.
Comfort Measures
Today’s treatments include sophisticated comfort features. Many devices now have built-in cooling systems that protect your skin’s surface while treating deeper layers. Others use precise energy delivery that minimizes discomfort while maximizing results. Injectable formulations often contain lidocaine.
At RSMD, we enhance your comfort even further with a range of anesthetic options. They take effect while you’re in our numbing room, where you can unwind in a massage chair while watching your favorite show.
What to Expect
Most patients describe the sensation of treatments like radiofrequency microneedling or laser resurfacing as mild pressure, warmth or tingling—nothing close to what they feared before their first appointment. When Dr. Burns undergoes BBL HERO treatments himself, he describes it as merely “a warm pop” feeling, well within most people’s comfort range.
Pain tolerance varies from person to person, but nearly all our patients tell us they’re pleasantly surprised by how comfortable these treatments actually are.
Myth #2: Results From Nonsurgical Treatments Don’t Last
Many people assume that without surgery, results must be fleeting or minimal. This misconception likely stems from the early days of aesthetic medicine when technologies were still evolving. Today’s reality is quite different.
The Beauty of Biology
Many modern minimally-invasive and noninvasive treatments work by stimulating your body’s natural regenerative processes. They encourage collagen production, cellular turnover and tissue remodeling that continues long after you leave our office. While you might see some results right away, the most impressive improvements develop in the weeks and months following treatment as these biological processes unfold.
Results In Action
Consider microneedling. The tiny wounds created during treatment kick off a healing cascade that continues for months. Full results typically appear after three to six months and can last for years with proper maintenance.
One of our favorite treatments at RSMD is BBL. Research from Stanford University has shown that regular BBL treatments actually change gene expression in skin cells, essentially reprogramming aging skin to behave like younger skin at the cellular level.
When we design your treatment plan, we’re not just thinking about making your skin look better temporarily. Our goal is to fundamentally improve its quality and health.
Myth #3: These Treatments Are Only for Aging Skin or Women
Nothing could be further from the truth! Nonsurgical treatments address a wide range of concerns across all ages, genders and skin types.
Just a Number
If you’re in your 20s or 30s, you might seek these treatments as preventative measures (what we call “prejuvenation”). Caring for your skin from an early age helps you maintain healthy collagen levels, protect against environmental damage and potentially delay the need for more aggressive interventions later. Treatments like MOXI laser are perfect for younger patients who want gentle rejuvenation with virtually no downtime.
A Man’s World
Men are a rapidly growing segment of aesthetic patients. At RSMD, we’ve seen a significant increase in male clients seeking treatments for concerns like sun damage, acne scarring and texture issues. Men particularly appreciate the natural results and minimal downtime our treatments offer.
Whoever you are, there’s likely a minimally-invasive or noninvasive treatment that can help you achieve your aesthetic goals safely and effectively.
Myth #4: I’ll Be Hiding at Home for Weeks After Treatment
Downtime is an obvious concern with surgical procedures. And even with nonsurgical options, the fear of walking around with a bright red face for days on end keeps some people from even considering a treatment.
Downtime Debunked
Here’s the reality: many patients squeeze in treatments during lunch breaks or on their way home from work. Nonsurgical treatments are often specifically designed to fit into busy, active lifestyles.
Even our more intensive treatments have come a long way. You might look a bit sunburned for a few days, but it’s nothing a light layer of makeup can’t handle. Compare that to the two to three weeks of social downtime after a deep chemical peel or laser resurfacing from a decade ago!
No Pause Necessary
Dr. Burns has focused much of his career on developing technologies that deliver exceptional results with minimal downtime. He understands you want to look your best without putting your life on hold. That’s why we offer various treatment options with different recovery periods, allowing you to choose what works best for your schedule and goals.
Myth #5: All Med Spas and Providers Offer the Same Quality of Treatment
Perhaps the most dangerous myth is the belief that all aesthetic providers and their technologies are essentially interchangeable. In reality, the quality of your results depends a great deal on who performs your treatment and what technology they use.
Innovative & Vetted
Not all devices or products in the same category deliver equal results. There can be vast differences in effectiveness, comfort and safety between entry-level options and RSMD’s state-of-the-art services. Dr. Burns has spent decades evaluating and helping develop the industry’s leading technologies, and we are confident in every treatment we offer.
Care & Compassion
Technology is only one piece of the puzzle. We can’t ignore the importance of provider expertise. At RSMD, treatments are performed by practitioners with extensive training and experience. Many of our staff have worked with Dr. Burns for over 20 years and have received specialized education beyond their formal qualifications. Dr. Burns personally oversees treatment protocols and regularly teaches his techniques to other physicians through his consistently sold-out training programs.
The Truth About Minimally-Invasive and Noninvasive Treatments
We love watching technology advance, but what keeps us passionate about aesthetics isn’t the fancy gadgets and treatments—it’s seeing what they can do for our patients. They restore confidence. They eliminate daily frustrations. They help you stop focusing on perceived flaws and start living your life.
That’s the real power of today’s minimally-invasive treatments. They solve real problems with solutions that actually work.
If you’ve been curious about what minimally-invasive skin treatments might do for you, we’d love to help. Contact Resurrect Skin MD today at 219-754-6865 to schedule your consultation with our expert team.
