BOTOX® Cosmetic 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.
Dysport® is an FDA-approved injection used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing facial muscles in the forehead. Similar to BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport is injected directly into the site of wrinkles to prevent the underlying muscles from contracting. Dysport injections are made from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, the same protein used in BOTOX injections.
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.
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.
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.
Juvéderm® Injectable Gel is a safe, effective gel that restores volume to the skin and smoothes away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Juvéderm is the first FDA-approved dermal filler proven safe and effective for persons of color. The Juvéderm gel is made of hyaluronic acid with a smooth consistency, allowing for easy injections and instant, natural-looking results. There is no pre-testing needed for this procedure.
Radiesse is a synthetic injectable filler that has been approved by the FDA to reduce moderate to severe wrinkles, folds and creases around the nose and mouth by stimulating the natural production of collagen in the skin. This product is made of microspheres composed of calcium hydroxylapatite within a water-based gel and is made from minerals similar to what makes up our bones. Radiesse can be injected directly into the skin with no need for pre-testing.
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.
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.
Mohs surgery involves the systematic removal and analysis of thin layers of skin at the tumor site until the last traces of cancerous tissue have been eliminated. The immediate and complete microscopic examination and evaluation of excised tissue is what differentiates Mohs surgery from other cancer removal procedures. Only cancerous tissue is removed, minimizing both post-operative wound size and the chance of regrowth.
Mohs surgery is most commonly used for basal and squamous cell carcinomas, although it can be recommended for the eradication of other cancers such as melanoma. High precision makes Mohs surgery ideal for the elimination of cancers in cosmetically important areas such as the face (nose, eyelids, lips, hairline), hands, feet and genitals.
Scar revision is performed to reduce the appearance of scars caused by injury or previous surgery. Scars are by definition permanent, but surgery can narrow, fade and otherwise reduce the appearance of severe or unattractive scarring, which is especially helpful in areas of cosmetic importance such as the face and hands.
There are many surgical methods of scar revision, only some of which may be appropriate for a particular type of scar or its location. These include surgical excision, skin grafts, flap surgery and Z-plasty (repositioning a scar so that it aligns with the face and is less noticeable). The effectiveness of scar reduction depends on a number of factors, including the nature of the injury, your body's healing mechanism, the size and depth of the wound, how much blood supplies the area and the thickness and color of your skin.
In addition to the above-described procedures, our office also performs other facial surgical procedures.
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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