Sydney offers virtual and in-person skincare consultations!
You can schedule a consult with Sydney by visiting the consulting page to choose and pay for your consult.
In-person consults are at Southern Institute of Plastic Surgery in Dothan, Alabama.
334-699-7477
2800 Ross Clark
Dothan, AL 36301
Skincare consultations include daily skincare routines as well as recommendations for monthly and yearly treatments that are typically on the esthetics side of care. Sydney works closely with the estheticians at Spa Novus to help you reach your skincare goals.
An esthetician specializes in analyzing your skin and deciding the appropriate treatments for you. Sydney believes the best skincare is achieved when skincare plans include both the medical side and esthetics sides.
Spa Novus
(334) 699-BODY
Mon - Thur 9-5, Fri 9-2
Laser and microneedling treatments are offered through SIPS (334-699-7477)
Exfoliators remove dead skin cells, brighten skin, even skin tone; also makes you feel amazing!
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘃 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹
Use a physical exfoliator 1-3 times weekly to remove dead skin cells, and gently encourage blackheads and clogged pores to leave your skin. I prefer in shower due to gritty nature.
Physical exfoliators are about texture. Think the sand near the ocean on a beach.
My favorite physical exfoliator for the face: Vasanti BrightenUp! $34
For the body, I love any sea salt scrub.
𝘛𝘪𝘱: use a warm washcloth as a physical exfoliator especially over bumps you want to pop... instead of squeezing 🙂
𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 exfoliators are about active ingredients: alpha-hydroxyl acids (AHAs) or beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs).
AHA = glycolic acid, lactic acid
BHA = salicylic acid
Chemical exfoliators are sometimes mixed with these physical exfoliators or used alone.
Overexfoliating or overdrying skin causes body to produce MORE oil so moisturize and don’t exfoliate too often... Li𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 S𝘬𝘪𝘯
The Obagi Professional-C Exfoliator + Mask is great for hyperpigmentation and not sensitive skin. It have 30% Vitamin C and works for sure. Even with my normal-oily skin I can inly do it about twice monthly.
For sensitive skin, La Roche-Posay is always my recommendation, and see the exfoliator for sensitive skin in the Shop.
My gift to you on Vitamin C Day!
Here’s the scoop:
If you’re taking the time to research and apply a Vitamin C daily PLLEEEAASSEE purchase a quality option.
This is THE FIRST place to spend money for aging gracefully and getting an adult, medical grade skincare routine 👏🏼
It’s one of the only steps that can’t be replicated with less expensive products.
At least, it’s really hard to verify that the ingredients truly are what they advertise. Plus, medical grade vitamin Cs are heavily researched.
I stick mainly to Obagi or SkinCeuticals serums. There are some others with derivatives listed above!
I hope this helps recap info I’ve been giving over the past year!
Much love,
♥️ Sydney
#skincarebysydney #vitaminc #vitamincserum #vitc #vitcserum #skin #sydneyskin #dermpa
Talking sun hats today in stories and also made a highlight!
Here’s the scoop:
☀️Look for UPF 30-50 just like with swimsuits and clothes
(like the @freeflyapparel shirt Jack and I are wearing... great to throw over your swimsuit!)
☀️ do the hold up to the sun test to see if light shines through hopefully none does!
☀️@Tilley and @ericjavits are my favorite brands
I also love @petergrimmhats which have UPF but aren’t all complete physical blockers (meaning some light sneaks through when held up to sunlight).
(@ericjavits is $$$, but I got mine last a year when they had 50% off Labor Day Sale!)
☀️ have safe fun in the sun by making a few, easy tweaks:
- spf 30 before + every 2 hours
- shade available
- hat or hood with UPF (see Jack)
- sunglasses and 😎
#SkincarebySydney #Sun #beachlife #beach #safesun #healthylifestyle #healthyskin #dermatology #dermpa #beauty #beautytips #sydneyskin #sincere te we #beachday #shade
All you need to know about retinoids ➡️swipe through
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Retinoids: one of the most important skincare steps that is also REALLY important to apply the correct way!
I disliked my first tretinoin prescription in college because it was prescribed without any directions about moisturizing. I broke out really really badly, had dry skin, everything was worse when I went to the dermatologist to get better.
I think life is all about expectations, and while these are side effects can happen and are not dangerous they can also be minimized greatly and avoided altogether with these steps♥️
##SkinCare #Skin #skincarebysydney #SkinCareTips #SkinCareRoutine #Blue #Beauty #retinoid #retinol #retinoids #retinolskincare #antiaging
Don’t forget to clean your makeup brushes!
Swipe to the end for the lazy way!!
Try to deep clean weekly, but I get it and often only do it every other week.
If you’re breaking out the really commit to this ♥️
P.S. if you clean all of the food off of your dishes before putting in dishwasher then you can throw makeup brushes in there too!
#SkinCareBySydney #SkinCare #MakeUp #makeupbrushes #makeupclean #beauty #makeuptips #beautytips #skincaretips #selfcaresunday
I’ve found most people think they may need to repeat Accutane because they weren’t transitioned to a comprehensive skincare routine after completing treatment.
IMO: Everyone should transition to a topical retinoid unless planning pregnancy.
I see people stay off Accutane when the correct ingredients are combined in the correct order.
This was WITHOUT prescriptions too!
This is a common scenario I’ve seen as a Derm PA and one of the reasons I started Skincare By Sydney and believe in skincare so much.
Accutane has a place (and I love it), but again SKINCARE FOR LIFE is how we maintain results in the long term after treating with the appropriate prescriptions.
“I want to say thank you so much, you are the first person I have worked with that has made a routine perfect for my skin and actually gotten my skin cleared up!! All I have left is scarring now, I haven’t had any active pimples in a few weeks. I am so much more confident thanks to you :). I really can’t thank you enough!” - Anna
#skincarebysydney #skincareroutine #dermpa #dermtips #dermatology #physicianassistant #skin #skincare #skinhealth #healthyskin #dermatologyphysicianassistant #skincareeducator #skineducation #sydneyskin #skinproducts #skincaretips #comprehensiveskincare
ANTIOXIDANTS: Vitamins A-E
To understand your skincare label
We will go more in depth in vitamin A &C in the next few weeks ! Stay tuned
#skincarebysydney #skincareroutine #dermpa #dermtips #dermatology #physicianassistant #skin #skincare #skinhealth #healthyskin #dermatologyphysicianassistant #skincareeducator #skineducation #sydneyskin #skinproducts #skincaretips
October 2020- December 2020
We added glycolic acid, azelaic acid, niacinamide, (oral antibiotic becuase lives in AL) and the appropriate cleanser and moisturizer to hug the skin.
Common story of many past prescription and in-office chemical peel treatments.
When prescriptions AND skincare are tied together 🎀 in the correct order = long term success!
From here, we added at home weekly treatments in the form of exfoliation and peel pads. Recommended 2-3 microneedling as well! Plus skincare alone makes it all appear better and better with time!
“I have always felt like I have struggled with acne. My face was doing okay at the beginning of last year and then all the sudden I started experiencing hormonal acne like never before. I was very insecure about my face and asked my mom what we should do. She told me to give Sydney Givens a try before going on accutane again. I wanted to see if I was able to control my acne without having to be a strong medication again. Sydney Givens truly is my hero and I’m forever grateful for her and her passion in skin care! She is the absolute best!!!” - @greermccallum
#skincarebysydney #skincareroutine #dermpa #dermtips #dermatology #physicianassistant #skin #skincare #skinhealth #healthyskin #dermatologyphysicianassistant #skincareeducator #skineducation #sydneyskin #skinproducts #skincaretips
Sunscreen Lingo
SPF 30 is recommended DAILY all day every day!
If not for preventing skin cancer then do it to prevent aging. UV rays are the #1 culprit of collagen breakdown and skin discoloration in ALL ages.
Physical v Chemical is trivial, but important to know the difference if you’re researching what you’re buying!
☂️Safe Sun Tips
☂️Reapply every 2 hours (cream, spray, brush powder)
☂️have shade plan
☂️UPF hat (@petergrimm or @ericjavits)
☂️UPF clothing
#sunscreen #skincarebysydney #skincareroutine #dermpa #dermtips #dermatology #physicianassistant #skin #skincare #skinhealth #healthyskin #dermatologyphysicianassistant #skincareeducator #skineducation #sydneyskin #skinproducts #skincaretips #spf
References: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/sunscreen/understand-sunscreen-labels
https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/sunscreen-patients/sunscreen-faqs
wondering “Where should I start?”
Skincare School is the answer!
You will complete the gaps in your skincare routine with products recommended for your skin type by me!
Let me be your skincare matchmaker 😃
add 6-8 weeks of doing the routine and your skin will be healthier and happier ✨
There are some spots left for tomorrow’s class ♥️ If you’re feeling overwhelmed I hope you can join.
My goal is to make LEGIT skincare information accessible at all price points.
A Comprehensive skincare Routine is a must
- to prevent skin cancer
- prevent and reverse sun damage
- prevent and treat breakouts
- stay off long term antibiotics
- maintain a healthy skin barrier
- age gracefully
Please stop jumping around from ‘hero’ products and make a long term plan guided by a Dermatology PA.... the added benefit is guidance for when to schedule to discuss prescriptions.
but guess what all skin will always need: Skincare love👏🏼
Check out the link in bio to read more and sign up! or DM me
I’m always here for you♥️
#skincarebysydney #skincareschool #dermpa #bethegirlwhojustwentforit #skincare #skincareroutine #skin #skincaretips #skincareeducation
I create skincare regimens at all price points, which means I continuously try products at all price points. These are some I’ve tried and recommend for different budget options!
Stick to medical grade as much as possible. They will go further thus last longer and give better results!
(don’t buy medical grade brands from Amazon or Overstock, especially if a ridiculously low price).
The medical grade products are linked on sydneygivens.com and the drugstore products should be available at your nearest drugstore or linked to Amazon on my website!
#drugstorevsmedspa #skincarebysydney #skincareroutine #dermpa #dermtips #dermatology #physicianassistant #skin #skincare #skinhealth #healthyskin #dermatologyphysicianassistant #skincareeducator #skineducation #sydneyskin #skinproducts #skincaretips #spf
@brandefy_
ATTENTION 30-50 YEAR OLDs 📣
Basic Routine for Most Skin Types for healthy skin! This is a great starting point! Let’s schedule a consult to go over the different options and price points for the products you should be using. (Don’t forget to click save and keep your skincare routine)
Let me be your skincare matchmaker ♥️
✨ Link To Consults In Bio (click linktr.ee)
30s- add medical grade Vit C serum + retinoid (or retinoid alternative if pregnant or breastfeeding)
40s- add eye cream and growth factor and/or peptide products AND focus time and money on IN-OFFICE Treatments
50s- add thicker moisturizer and DEFINITELY focus time and money on IN-OFFICE Treatments
#skincarebysydney #skincareroutine #dermpa #dermtips #dermatology #physicianassistant #skin #skincare #skinhealth #healthyskin #dermatologyphysicianassistant #skincareeducator #skineducation #sydneyskin #skinproducts #skincaretips #vitaminC
ATTENTION TEENS
Basic Routine for Most Skin Types for healthy skin! This needs to be adjusted if there are special circumstances like extremely sensitive skin or breakouts, etc. The products listed are also ones that work for the majority of skin types. My goal is to offer starting points at different price points for you (and your teenagers!)
I’ll be posting other age groups over the next few days♥️♥️
#teen #teenskincare #teenbreakout #skincarebysydney #skincareroutine #dermpa #dermtips #dermatology #physicianassistant #skin #skincare #skinhealth #healthyskin #dermatologyphysicianassistant #skincareeducator #skineducation #sydneyskin #skinproducts #skincaretips #vitaminC
The next round of skincare zoom classes are out and the goal is to get your routines together ASAP! We will talk about each of these steps and the best brands and options I recommend for your routine.
Swipe to see the dates available ➡️
#skincarebysydneyzoomclass #skincarebysydney #skincareroutine #dermpa #dermtips #dermatology #physicianassistant #skin #skincare #skinhealth #healthyskin #dermatologyphysicianassistant #skincareeducator #skineducation #sydneyskin #skinproducts #skincaretips #vitaminC
Did you know? There are not that many ingredients in skincare.
The marketing and different mixtures = the expansive skincare market.
When I create a #customskincare routine, I’m grouping ingredients in the right concentration and vehicle (serum v moisturizer) for YOU, your skin and goals.
I don’t get excited about a product until I turn it around and check out the active ingredients👏🏼
#skincare #skincareroutine #skincaretips #skincareingredients #skincarebysydney #dermpa #healthyskin #beautiful
This is 6 months of a personalized, comprehensive skincare routine! No in office treatments were possible due to Covid.
This is the result of adding antioxidants + exfoliation + adequate hydration/moisturization= HEALTHY SKIN.
….and healthy skin glows🌟
To me success is when a patient feels 100% confident in their skin with a tinted SPF only💖
The second picture shows the melasma that we will continue to work on to prevent and improve. Key changes were adding a sunscreen with IR (infrared radiation/heat) protection because hot yoga and hair drying are melasma instigators too!
#skincarebysydney #skincareroutine #dermpa #dermtips #dermatology #physicianassistant #skin #skincare #skinhealth #healthyskin #dermatologyphysicianassistant #skincareeducator #skineducation #sydneyskin #skinproducts #skincaretips
Going Live tonight at 8:30pm CST with @pixibu_apparel to do a Q&A about skincare.
#skincarebysydney #skincareroutine #dermpa #dermtips #dermatology #physicianassistant #skin #skincare #skinhealth #healthyskin #dermatologyphysicianassistant #skincareeducator #skineducation #sydneyskin #skinproducts #skincaretips
Skincare By Age
Cleanse + Moisturize is a given for all!
General trends in skin as we age:
Produce less hyaluronic acid (less plumpness and hydration)
Drier skin due to less HA and decreasing estrogen levels
Collagen breakdown by UVA rays (fine lines)
20s
1. Daily SPF 30
2. glycolic acid in cleanser or toner for exfoliation and bright skin!
3. schedule to discuss treatment for any specific skin issues (acne, rosacea, etc)
Products you should be using by age 30
1. Vitamin C serum
2. Retinoid (if not pregnant or breastfeeding)
3. Daily SPF 30
4. chemical/physical exfoliation
+
Use all products on neck and chest
By age 40:
ADD Growth Factor Serum + peptides
Add Eye cream
Consider neck cream and thicker PM moisturizer
Invest in in-office treatments (microneedling, BBL/IPL, botox, etc)
+
Vitamin C serum, Retinoid, Daily SPF 30
chemical/physical exfoliation
Use all products on neck and chest
By age 50-60:
ADD Thicker PM moisturizer
ADD hyaluronic acid serum
+
Vitamin C serum, Retinoid, Daily SPF 30
Eye cream
Use all products on neck and chest
Growth Factor Serum + peptides
in office treatments (microneeding, BBL/IPL, botox, etc)
#skincarebysydney #skincareroutine #dermpa #dermtips #dermatology #physicianassistant #skin #skincare #skinhealth #healthyskin #dermatologyphysicianassistant #skincareeducator #skineducation #sydneyskin #skinproducts #skincaretips
This is also advice for breakout prone skin, in general, but I’ve gotten this question a lot lately and have been experiencing it too!
I truly believe #toningpads are the most efficient skincare product. The ingredients and texture prevent and treat breakouts and hyperpigmentation.
They are a must for teenagers... and everyone IMO!
Let me know if you have any other questions below 👇🏼 or products that help you!!
#skincarebysydney #skincare #skin #bodyacne #acne #breakout #workoutskincare #dermpa #skintips #skincaretips #dermatology #dermatologypa #dermatologytips
Today’s goal: make everyone you encounter feel seen, worthy, and respected💗
Repeat, and make it a daily habit.
The @rakfoundation is a nonprofit with the goal of making kindness the norm, and the belief that kindness can be taught. They offer resources and classroom curriculum too!
I’m really thankful @thriveglobal brought this official day to my attention. For some positivity, check out the full article… there’s a quote from yours truly:
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/random-acts-of-kindness-day-how-to-celebrate-this-month-and-always/
⤷ I can’t go without thanking you for the kindness you show me here. There have been many timely messages throughout the last year that served as pick-me-ups on hard days.
You remind me that KINDNESS is CONTAGIOUS.
#bekind #skincarebysydney #skincareroutine #dermpa #dermtips #dermatology #makekindnessthenorm #physicianassistant #skin #skincare #skinhealth #healthyskin #dermatologyphysicianassistant #skincareeducator #skineducation #sydneyskin #skinproducts #skincaretips
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