Skip to main content

Blog Archive

4 Signs Your Skin's Been Damaged By the Sun Mar 1st, 2024

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...

6 Skin Complaints PRP Treatment May Help Feb 1st, 2024

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,...

Bothered by Spider Veins? Consider IPL Dec 31st, 2023

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...

4 Little Known Benefits of Microneedling Dec 6th, 2023

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...

How to Time Your Chemical Peel Right Nov 1st, 2023

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...

CoolSculpting for Belly Fat: Are You a Good Candidate? Oct 1st, 2023

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...

What to Expect After Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins Aug 31st, 2023

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...

3 Popular Nonsurgical Treatments for Fine Lines Jul 31st, 2023

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...

What to Do About Bothersome Hyperpigmentation Jul 12th, 2023

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...

Say Yes to Kybella and Goodbye to Your Double Chin Jun 1st, 2023

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...

The Role of Collagen in Your Skin May 8th, 2023

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...

I'm Embarrassed About My Acne Scars Apr 1st, 2023

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,...

6 Problems That a Chemical Peel Resolves Mar 7th, 2023

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...

How Do Microneedling and PRF Work Together? Feb 9th, 2023

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...

Tired of Love Handles? Here's What SculpSure® Can Do Jan 1st, 2023

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...

Why IPL Might Be the Answer to Getting Rid of Your Spider Veins Dec 1st, 2022

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...

Can Laser Hair Removal Free Me from Razors and Waxing Forever? Nov 1st, 2022

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...

Reasons Why You Should Finally Invest in Fillers Oct 9th, 2022

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,...

Struggling With Acne? Chemical Peels Can Help Sep 4th, 2022

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...

Who Can Benefit from Microneedling? Aug 1st, 2022

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...

You, Your Skin, and the Sun: Here's What You Should Know Jul 1st, 2022

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...

Can PRP Therapy Reduce My Wrinkles? Jun 1st, 2022

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...

What Does a Chemical Peel Feel Like? May 1st, 2022

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...

5 Reasons to Consider Nonsurgical Body Sculpting Apr 1st, 2022

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...

How to Get Rid of Spider Veins for Good Mar 1st, 2022

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...

5 Popular Uses for Microneedling Feb 3rd, 2022

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....

All About Lip Fillers: Preparing for Your First Treatment Jan 1st, 2022

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...

Can Anyone Get Laser Hair Removal? Nov 1st, 2021

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,...

Am I a Good Candidate for Body Sculpting? Oct 1st, 2021

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...

5 Skin Benefits of PRP Therapy Sep 27th, 2021

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...

Can Laser Therapy Help My Rosacea? Aug 5th, 2021

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...

5 Reasons to Consider a Chemical Peel Jul 18th, 2021

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...

The Many Uses of Botox® Jun 9th, 2021

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...

6 Areas of Your Body Where You Can Use Laser Hair Removal May 14th, 2021

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...

Do I Just Have to Live With Spider Veins? Apr 6th, 2021

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...

Is PRP Right for Me? Mar 15th, 2021

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...

Heat Stubborn Fat Cells Away with WarmSculpting with SculpSure Feb 18th, 2021

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 ...

5 Essential Tips for Managing Rosacea Flare-ups Jan 1st, 2021

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...

How Can I Get Rid of Spider Veins? Dec 2nd, 2020

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...

Reduce Bothersome Birthmarks and Freckles With IPL Therapy Nov 9th, 2020

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,...

Put Your Best Face Forward With Cosmetic Injectables Oct 1st, 2020

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...

Erase Summer Damage With a Chemical Peel Sep 6th, 2020

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...

The Power of Platelets in Breathing New Life Into Aging Skin Aug 5th, 2020

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...

Give Your Skin a Lift With NovaThreads Jul 19th, 2020

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,...

Kybella: Now You Can Banish That Double Chin Without Surgery Jun 8th, 2020

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®...

5 Tips to Prevent Bruising From Dermal Fillers and Botox Injections May 21st, 2020

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...

How Our Noninvasive Body Sculpting Gets Rid of Unwanted Fat Deposits Apr 28th, 2020

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...

Say Goodbye to Brown Spots, Spider Veins, and Other Pigment Problems With an IPL Photofacial Mar 1st, 2020

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...