We offer a wide range of both medical and aesthetic dermatology services to address all of your skin care needs. Contact us to schedule a consultation and begin your journey to healthy, radiant skin with our aesthetic dermatology services.
BOTOX®
BOTOX® is one of the most popular aesthetic treatments available today. This injectable has been approved for cosmetic use in 78 countries around the world and has been the subject of 417 peer-reviewed articles and studies. Since its FDA approval in 2002, over 10 million vials of BOTOX® have been sold in the U.S. alone.
BOTOX® has enjoyed such a wide-ranging popularity because it is a product that delivers both consistent and effective results. It can be used to soften the appearance of a wide range of fine lines and wrinkles, including:
While the development of wrinkles is complicated and caused by a variety of different factors, one of the most common causes of these lines is facial movement. While facial expressions are a normal part of everyday interactions, these repeated muscle movements can lead to wrinkling around the eyes, forehead, brows, and mouth. BOTOX® works by targeting these underlying muscle contractions using small amounts of botulinum toxin. Once injected into the muscles, this substance temporarily relaxes them, allowing the wrinkles above them time to soften.
While BOTOX® injections are never entirely comfortable or easy to undergo, each injection period typically lasts no more than 20 minutes. Significant results manifest themselves within two days of treatment, and usually last for about four full months. After this amount of time, additional injections will need to be undergone to maintain any positive improvements.
BOTOX® features virtually no downtime or recovery period. While side effects like rashes, itching, neck or back pain, muscle stiffness, swelling, and bruising are possible, these usually subside within a few days of treatment.
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Laser Hair Reduction
Specifically aimed points of light to kill hair follicles and prevent future hair growth. It does this by targeting the areas in the skin where hair grows. Because the laser is so accurate, it can be used on virtually any part of the body. Popular places to get hair removal are:
The two main benefits to laser hair reduction are speed and accuracy. Because the laser can target multiple hair follicles at one time, laser treatments can be completed in as little as 15 minutes, while the accuracy of the lasers ensures that only the appropriate areas are targeted while the rest of the skin remains relatively unharmed.
Once you have scheduled your appointment, avoid waxing, electrolysis, and plucking leading up to the procedure. Avoid prolonged sun exposure as well.
During the procedure, you will be given a cooling gel which will help the process be more effective to the hair follicles. Once the laser treatment begins, it may last anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour.
There is no recovery period for laser hair reduction, and side effects have been described as closely related to having a sunburn. Aloe gel and cold compresses may need to be used in the hours following treatment.