Dr. Claytor and Medical Esthetician Shannon Share Their Skincare Knowledge

Published April 15, 2024 by Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery

Shannon O’Brien joins Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery with over 15 years of experience as a medical esthetician. We know that Shannon’s focus on helping patients achieve beautiful, clear, supple skin with a focus on a luxury experience will be an asset to our patients. Here, Shannon sits down with Dr. Claytor to answer a few frequently asked questions.

Dr. Claytor: Shannon, you have a wealth of experience in skincare. What is your favorite treatment?

Shannon: Everyone always asks that, and it’s one of the hardest questions to answer. I love to customize each client’s treatment according to his or her needs. Would they benefit from an anti-aging treatment and regimen or do they have acne or hyperpigmentation? Each client requires an individualized assessment and treatment plan. But if I were to choose one favorite treatment, it would be microneedling. This treatment helps rejuvenate skin, building collagen and elastin, and clients appreciate the minimal downtime (1 day) and the beautiful results.

Dr. Claytor: I have heard from patients that your facial is, well, unparalleled. Can you share with me what is unique about your facial treatments?

Shannon: I combine luxury with medical grade treatments, so it’s a truly relaxing, rejuvenating experience with medical grade results. My customized treatments and offerings are cumulative over time, providing time reversing results.

Dr. Claytor: How has the esthetic industry changed during your tenure as an esthetician?

Shannon: The esthetic world is constantly changing, and I am constantly evolving and learning with it! There is no status quo, and I love that I have the opportunity to learn new treatments to improve my clients skin clarity and confidence. At Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery, I have many options to help our clients optimize their results, from Morpheus8, Microneedling, Fractional Skin Resurfacing, CO2 Laser, and IPL just to name a few. We also have the top medical grade luxury skincare lines that our clients love to create daily regimens to help them achieve healthy, supple skin. While your patients love their beautiful, natural facelift results, it is important for them to protect that investment by taking good care of their skin! Combining that with a luxurious experience is what I do best.

Dr. Claytor: You mentioned skincare products. The importance of continued medical grade skincare cannot be overstated. Do you have a favorite product?

Shannon: I have several favorite skincare products chosen for their effectiveness in treating particular conditions.

• Valmont Pure Swiss luxury medical grade skincare line – I love the renewing pack which hydrates the skin. Their B-Cellular is incredibly effective protecting against anti-aging and free radicals. They also have a sunscreen that treats damaged elastin and collagen while protecting the skin against harmful rays! Everyone needs to be wearing sunscreen every day.
• Valmont Renewing Pack. Game changers! Give an instant glow and hydrates immediately. I also love the new daily veil. Not only daily spf but a hydrating moisturizer.
• SkinCeuticals AGE Eye Cream redensifies, and brightens under the eyes – and it’s a great anti-aging eye cream!
• Alastin: For post-treatment, I can’t live without Nectar because of the way it nourishes the skin and accelerates healing.
• IS Clinical Pro Heal is an amazing restorative, super antioxidant, reparative serum that protects against environmental stressors and free radical damage.
• SkinBetter Exfoliating Peel Pads. Brightens my skin and a great exfoliation a few times a week.

Dr. Claytor: If I’m new to skincare, how do I go about choosing which products to start with to have the most positive impact?

Shannon: First, come in and I will analyze your skin. I will listen to your needs and concerns, and together we will create a treatment plan to achieve those goals. If you have an event coming up, leave yourself time to achieve healthy, glowing skin. You may start with a facial and/or a medical grade peel. I may add a product or two into your existing regimen. You may want to address brown spots with IPL or fine lines and wrinkles with microneedling or a laser treatment. I want to move slowly, assessing each treatment and its results as we move forward.

Dr. Claytor: We are so honored that you chose to join our team. You bring such a wealth of knowledge and experience to our patients. What brought you to Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery?

Shannon: Our family recently moved back to the area from Philadelphia, and when I met you and the team here, it felt like the stars were aligned, and that this was the right fit. I I wanted to work in a more medically driven environment with the advantages of being able to offer luxury treatments and products. Your reputation, expertise and your rapport with both your patients and your team made me realize that I could continue to develop my expertise and practice in this positive environment.

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• Silhouette InstaLift vs a Facelift: Which One is Right for Your Facial Rejuvenation Needs?