Laser Skin Resurfacing

Also known as "laser peel," laser skin resurfacing usually takes less than one hour depending on the size of the area being treated.  The procedure the "Intermittent Pulsed Dye Laser" (IPL) which is the most current technology available in laser wrinkle treatment.  The procedure removes areas of damaged or wrinkled skin often caused by prolonged sun exposure and stimulates the patient's own collagen formation to fill the areas of wrinkling.  Laser resurfacing can minimize the appearance of fine lines around the mouth and the eyes and is also effective in treating facial scars and skin areas with uneven pigmentation.

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Chemical Skin Resurfacing

All chemical resurfacing treatments work essentially the same way -- the outer layers of damaged skin are stripped away and new cells form during the  healing process.  These new skin cells provide smoother, tighter and younger-looking skin.

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Chemical Peels

Chemical peels using alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic, lactic or fruit acids are the mildest of the peel formulas.  They can provide smoother, brighter-looking skin and are used to treat fine wrinkles, dryness, uneven pigmentation and acne.

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BOTOX®

BOTOX® is a protein that weakens muscles that wrinkle the skin.  It is injected under the skin into areas surrounding the eyes, forehead and mouth to reduce "worry lines", "crow's feet" and "frown lines".  The procedure is quick and usually done in an examination room.

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Restylane

Recently FDA approved for use in the United States, Restylane is an Injectable material like Collagen.  Used in Europe and Canada for nearly a decade, it appears that it is both longer lasting than other materials and causes less hypersensitivity reactions.  Restylane, a naturally occurring biodegradable polysaccharide, is a hyaluronic acid produced by fermentation and metabolized by the body.   Restylane is used to smoothen skin in the lower face, particularly around the mouth, cheeks and lips. Restylane requires no prior skin testing and lasts between 6-12 months.

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Hylaform

Hylaform is a non-permanent filler that will be absorbed by the body over time. It is a modified, non-bacterial form of hyaluronan, a substance that occurs naturally throughout the body and is an important component of youthful, supple, elastic skin. As skin ages, the hyaluronan support layer breaks down resulting in sagging, wrinkles and overall loss of elasticity. When it's injected just beneath the surface of the skin, Hylaform replenishes the natural support.

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Other Facial Surgical Procedures and Skin Treatments

In addition to the above-described procedures, our office also performs other facial surgical procedures. 

• Birthmarks & Moles
• Surgery for Facial Scars
• Repair of Split Earlobes

We also carry a complete line of medically based skin care products to help extend the benefits of some procedures.  Many of these products can help improve the signs of aging without the need for a surgical procedure at this time. 

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