FAC Centers for Aesthetic Medicine

Sculptra or filler? It depends on what you want to improve. ✨

Hyaluronic acid fillers add volume directly and can help define features or soften certain folds, with changes often visible right away.

Sculptra works gradually by stimulating your skin’s collagen production to help restore facial fullness over time.

One isn’t automatically better than the other—and sometimes they’re used together. The right approach depends on your anatomy, goals, and the area being treated.

Watch as we break down the difference. What questions do you have about Sculptra or filler? Leave them below. 👇

Patient Case: Fine lines + enlarged pores

If Sara were treating this patient, which treatment would she choose?

Mia is 45, Fitzpatrick Type II, and her biggest concerns are fine lines, enlarged pores, and makeup that just isn’t sitting right on her skin.

But treating those concerns isn’t as simple as picking the most popular treatment on the menu.

Sara looks at the patient as a whole, skin type, concerns, texture, goals and what’s actually contributing to the way the skin looks and behaves.

In this case, Sara breaks down exactly what she would choose for Mia, and, more importantly, why.

Because two people can walk in with “fine lines and pores” and need completely different treatment approaches.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The treatment should fit the skin, not the other way around.

Would you have picked the same treatment for Mia? 👀

Okay, but the real question is… what would Sara actually choose? 👀

We put her on the spot and gave her a rapid-fire round No overthinking. No carefully curated answers. Just “pick one.”

Because sometimes the most interesting part isn’t what treatment someone chooses, it’s why.

Now we need to know…

Which ones would YOU pick? 👇

And yes, we’re absolutely judging your answer. 😂

“Microneedling creates giant holes in your face.” 😳

Okay… no. Let’s talk about what’s actually happening.

Microneedling uses tiny, controlled needles to create microscopic channels in the skin. Your skin then kicks its natural repair process into gear, which can stimulate collagen and elastin production.

Those channels aren’t giant holes left behind in your face. 😂

And that temporary redness you see afterward? That’s part of the skin’s normal response to the treatment.

The real goal isn’t to damage your skin.
It’s to strategically stimulate it.

So if you’ve been avoiding microneedling because you pictured your face looking like Swiss cheese afterward… consider this your sign to stop believing everything you hear on the internet. 😂

Have another skincare myth you want us to bust? Drop it below. 👇

Here’s what we’re not afraid to tell you:

👉🏻 CO₂ fractional laser isn’t just about getting a “glow.”

It’s a skin resurfacing treatment designed to address concerns that can be difficult to treat with skincare alone.

CO₂ fractional laser can help improve the appearance of:

• Fine lines + wrinkles
• Sun damage
• Uneven pigmentation
• Acne scars
• Skin texture
• Enlarged pores
• Signs of collagen loss

The goal? Smoother, more even, healthier-looking skin, not an overdone look.

At FAC, we customize your treatment based on your skin, concerns and desired results. Because your skin deserves more than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Ready to find out whether CO₂ fractional laser is right for you? Book a consultation with FAC at one of our 3 locations in Southern California.

Patient Case: 32-year-old with dullness + sun damage ☀️

If Sara were treating this patient, what would she choose?

For this 32-year-old, the goal isn’t to completely change the skin, it’s to restore brightness, improve texture, and address visible sun damage while keeping the skin looking healthy and natural.

Sara walks through the treatment she would choose for this patient and, more importantly, why.

Because great skincare isn’t about throwing every treatment at the skin. It’s about understanding what the skin needs and choosing the right tools to get there.

Would you have guessed her treatment choice?

Patient Case: Brown spots + uneven texture 🤎

If Sara were treating this patient, which treatment would she choose?

When brown spots and texture are both concerns, it’s not just about treating what you can see on the surface. Sara looks at the overall condition of the skin and chooses a treatment that addresses the concerns while supporting healthier-looking skin.

In this case, Sara breaks down exactly what she would choose for this
patient and why.
Because there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment. The best results start with knowing what your skin actually needs.

Would you have picked the same treatment?

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is basically your post‑summer reset button.

It targets sun spots, uneven pigment, and that “I lived outside all season” skin while breaking up discoloration and bringing back a clearer, brighter look. After summer, when sun damage shows up the most, IPL is one of the easiest ways to get your skin back on track.

FAC uses IPL to fade spots, even tone, and boost overall radiance so your skin looks refreshed heading into fall.

👉 Book your IPL treatment and start undoing what summer left behind.