O’Neil Skin Rejuvenation is a Proprietary treatment performed by Dr. O’Neil at the O’Neil Skin and Lipo Medical Center. It is non-surgical and is used to “tighten” and “lift” skin of the face, to remove wrinkles, to improve acne scars, and to improve sun damage problems such as large pores, pigmentation marks and rough skin.

How does it work?

O’Neil Skin Rejuvenation utilizes a chemical formula (peel), ultrasound, and a “cold” laser. These combined technologies cause a sloughing and re-growth of the surface skin. They also stimulate the deep tissues to grow new collagen. This tightens the skin, removing wrinkles, and improving elasticity.

How much younger will I look?

Results vary from patient to patient but most patients look 10-12 years younger following O’Neil Skin Rejuvenation.

How long do the results last?

Because the OSR tightens skin by regenerating new collagen fibers, it lasts much longer than chemical peels. An average patient in their mid 50’s will look 10-15 years younger after the treatment and will remain looking 10-15 years younger than their true age for the rest of their lives.

What are the risks?

As with any medical procedure, usually your biggest risk is infection. We reduce infection risk by providing each patient with a prescription for antibiotic medication to take after the procedure and by using an antibiotic ointment and powder to the skin while it is healing.

What is the healing time?

After the initial 10-11 day stay, your beautiful new skin will be pink. Typically this will fade and disappear in 2 to 3 months.

Can the O’Neil Skin Rejuvenation be done on all skin types?

The OSR is safe and effective for all skin types including Asian or Hispanic skin.

Does it hurt?

Our patients are given intravenous anesthetic during the procedure to sedate them in order to minimize discomfort. After the procedure they move about freely while the healing continues. There is a sunburn like sensation for the first two to three days. Our patients are supplied with a few prescription medications to reduce itching or to help them sleep while at the retreat.

Why do I need to spend 10 days away from home?

The purpose of the retreat is to enhance the safety of the procedure and insure uniform results. The staff is trained to care and monitor each patient.

How does the OSR compare to laser?

Dr. O’Neil became involved in laser peels and found the results from the OSR procedure greater skin tightening, and removed deeper wrinkles and lasted much longer than laser peels. Also, the new skin is much smoother and more natural looking with O’Neil Skin Rejuvenation than with CO2 laser peels.

How does the OSR compare to a facelift?

Cosmetic Surgery on the face reduces redundant skin and pulls it tighter but it cannot remove wrinkles around the mouth and eyes where most of the aging occurs. And, of course, there is no improvement of the aging skin or complexion of the skin. The OSR removes wrinkles in all areas of the face. It gives the skin a younger, pretty look.

Will all of my acne scaring go away?

Dr. O’Neil will be very honest with you on what percentage of the acne scaring will be gone. You can discuss this with Dr. O’Neil at your consultation.

What is the difference between OSR and a Complexion Peel?

A complexion peel, which is also called TCA, is a lighter peel that clears the complexion on the face, neck and check. It addresses age spots, fine lines, lesions, sun damage and brown spots. Typically this procedure is for the younger person, ages 25-40 or a previous OSR patient who needs a light maintenance peel. You would not get the skin tightening or removal of deep wrinkles with the complexion peel as you would with the OSR procedure.