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Facial Rejuvenation

Signs of aging may be more visible on the face than any other area of the body. Facial rejuvenation is a strategy using a variety of treatments to combat a variety of forces at work in an aging face. Here are some of the factors that may accelerate facial aging:
  • Exposure to sun, wind, excessive heat and cold.
  • Chemical and biological pollution.
  • Hormonal changes, depleted collagen production, thinning of the skin due to free radical damage, facial bone changes, and slacked facial ligaments.
  • Improper daily habits in terms of skincare, diet, exercise, and cigarette smoking.
  • Medical conditions including skin disorders, acne, and chicken pox, which may produce scarring.
  • Miscellaneous physiological functions can produce freckling pigmentation spots (lentigos), dry spots (keratoses),  broken capillaries, and hyperpigmentation from hormonal changes (which may be induced by pregnancy or birth control medications).
  • Genetics.

Facial rejuvenation can mean different things to different people. There are non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments and procedures used to improve slight facial imperfections. There are plastic surgery procedures that can dramatically improve the appearance of the face. All of these are forms of facial rejuvenation. The most successful approach may be a combination of procedures and treatments for a comprehensive facial rejuvenation strategy.

 

  

Botox                                                                                                                                

Botox is the number-one cosmetic procedure in the United States, with 3.8 million treatments in 2005. Botox was introduced in the late 1980s by ophthalmologists for treating optic muscle disorders. It was approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in 2002, helping millions of patients get rid of nagging facial lines and wrinkles.

Botox combats wrinkles that are created when nerve cells within the muscles beneath the skin release a chemical called acetylcholine. This chemical triggers a muscle contraction that creates wrinkles. The Botox product, medically known as Botulinum Toxin Type A, is an injectable compound that disrupts the release of acetylcholine which essentially paralyzes the muscle and stops the contraction. Results are fully evident within one week after treatment and remain for a minimum of three months.

Botox injection is performed in the doctor's office, usually without anesthesia. However, a numbing cream may be applied to the treatment area. Patients may experience some minimal discomfort from the needle injection. Depending upon the extent of treatment, the procedure can take a few minutes up to 20 minutes. Generally, patients return home shortly after the treatment is complete.


The selection of injection points is critical to the success of the procedure. The points of injection are first scored with a marking pencil. The doctor may select numerous injection points for each location to be treated. These points may not be located on the wrinkle itself, but at the area where the muscle contracts. Antiseptic is also applied.  The doctor will then determine the amount of Botox to be used for the procedure.  The Botox filler is then injected into the marked points beneath the skin. The toxins in Botox fasten to the muscles' nerve endings, which inhibits the release of the chemical acetylcholine. This will stop the muscle contractions that wrinkle the skin.  Results are usually evident within one week and typically last about three to five months.

 

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To see how BOTOX could work for you, you can go to the Treatment Visualizer.  From this link, you are able to upload your photo to see how you may look after BOTOX Cosmetic treatment.

 

 

Wrinkle Fillers - Juvéderm™                                                                                    


Fillers can be used to reduce the appearance of depressed scars, provide fullness to lips, and smooth deep wrinkles and facial creases. One of the most popular products is called Juvéderm™. This smooth consistency gel dermal filler restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth.  Juvéderm™ treatment provides a smooth, natural look and feel. 

The fillers are injected with a small needle and can be given in a physician’s office. The effects are apparent immediately and can last up to one year. Although there may be some swelling, there is minimal recovery or downtime; you can return to your daily activities immediately. 

 

                 

                                     Before Treatment                                             After Juvéderm™

              

  

              

To see how Juvéderm™ could work for you, you can go to the Treatment Visualizer.  From this link, you are able to upload your photo to see how you may look after Juvéderm™ treatment.

 

 

COSMETIC PRODUCTS

 

NEOCUTIS Product Line.  Exclusive Swiss Technology available through physicians.

 

Timeless beauty begins with the precision of swiss technology.  Discovered through years of medical research conducted for wound healing and burn treatments, PSP®, Processed Skin Cell Proteins, is an exclusive and proprietary skincare ingredient developed by leading Swiss researchers and available exclusively in NEOCUTIS skincare products.  PSP®, is the newest generation of an optimal, naturally balanced blend of proteins which include Human Growth Factors, Cytokines and Interleukins for beautifully ageless skin. 

 

All NEOCUTIS products are formulated with a blend of science and Swiss Technology to enhance skin's natural beauty.  Each product helps diminish the visible signs of skin aging and soothes stressed, irritated skin. 

 

For more information on the product line, visit their website.  

 

 

LATISSE™ An FDA approved eyelash treatment from the makers of Botox.

 

LATISSE™ is the first and only prescription treatment approved by the FDA for inadequate or not having enough eyelashes, growing them longer, fuller and darker.  It is a once-a-day treatment you apply topically to the base of your upper eyelashes. Patients in a clinical trial saw results gradually over time (starting at 4 weeks with full results after 16 weeks).

 

LATISSE™ makes lash growth possible because of its active ingredient: bimatoprost. Although the precise mechanism of action is not known, research suggests that the growth of eyelashes occurs by increasing the percent of hairs in, and the duration of, the anagen (or growth) phase. Lashes can grow longer, thicker and darker because bimatoprost can also prolong this growth phase.

 

While LATISSE™ is a new treatment in eyelash growth, it was developed through years of research by Allergan, a pharmaceutical leader with over 60 years of expertise in prescription eye care products.

Ask our doctors if LATISSE™ solution is right for you.

 

Click here to see before and after photos.