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Botox The most requested cosmetic procedure in the world relaxes facial muscles and temporarily smoothes facial wrinkles. Botox® Cosmetic is a FDA approved treatment for the temporary reduction of moderate to severe dynamic wrinkles. Botox® can eliminate that "always angry" look or that "tired" appearance caused by dynamic wrinkles. Botox® is also used to reduce underarm sweating, and to treat hyperhydrosis of the hands and feet..
Botox® is a simple, non-surgical procedure that smoothes the deep, persistent lines between your brows and the corner of the eyes that develop over time.
One 10-minute treatment -- a few tiny injections -- relaxes the muscles that cause those lines to form and keeps them relaxed up to 4 months. The results are dramatic and visible within days.
Mesotherapy Mesotherapy, pioneered in the 1950s by French physician Dr. Michel Pistor, is the painless delivery of vitamins, minerals, medications, and amino acids placed topically and delivered through the skin. Mesotherapy, now done without any needles, has a variety of applications including weight loss, cellulite reduction and face and neck rejuvenation. Therefore, the solution is individually prepared depending on its purpose.
Unlike other medical treatments, mesotherapy is administered directly to the desired area. This limits side-effects, reduces the possibility of drug interactions, and allows for a substantial reduction in the amount of medicine utilized for each procedure. Needle-less mesotherapy is also used to contour the abdomen, arms, back, legs and hands. Vitamins and amino acids are used to tighten sagging skin while other agents are used to remove areas of fat, restoring a more youthful and athletic appearance to the body's contours.
With an average of four to six treatments and minimal side effects because there are no injections required, this treatment is a favorite among patients. The procedure generally takes 30 minutes and requires no preparation or recovery time. Furthermore, no heavy bandages or girdles are used. Some patients see desired results after one treatment session while others may take four to five sessions to see good results. Treatment areas will remain free of unwanted fat as long as the patient maintains a healthy diet and exercise.
Cosmetic Fillers This simple and effective procedure adds fullness to areas like the lips. They are also often used to soften facial lines such as the nasal-labial folds. Fillers are materials that are placed into deeper lines and wrinkles. Filler agents typically are used for those wrinkles that are too deep to be treated with lasers. Most commonly filler agents are used for smile lines wrinkles, between the eyebrows, sagging cheekbones or to enhance the appearance of upper and lower lips. Acne, chicken pox and other depressed scars can also be improved.
Among the newer filler agents are those containing hyaluronic acid, a sugar like material, highly popular in Europe and Canada. There are now a variety of popular hyaluronic acids The more popular materials are Restylane®, Captique® and Juvederm®. Generally skin tests are not required. The material is soft and is very popular for the treatment of smile lines. Results typically last 3-8 months.
Filler agents are ideally combined with BOTOX® injections that are used for wrinkles caused by too much muscle tone. Wrinkles such as frown lines, crow's feet, marionette lines and vertical lip lines are better treated with BOTOX® than a filler agent. Ideally anti-aging skin treatments will include not only filler agents and BOTOX®, but also skin collagen improvement lunch time non-surgical skin tightening treatments available in our office.
Lipoplasty is an office-based outpatient procedure that is typically performed on the abdomen, inner and outer thighs, flanks (love handles), arms and neck using a local anesthetic. Individuals having the procedure typically return to work in 3 days.
Lipoplasty is particularly well suited for men and women who are of relatively normal weight, but have isolated pockets of fat that cause certain areas of the body to appear disproportionate. These localized fat deposits are sometimes inherited and typically do not respond to dieting and exercise.
While it is possible to undergo liposuction at almost any age, you will obtain the best results if your skin still has enough elasticity to achieve a smooth contour following fat removal. When skin is inelastic, as in some older patients, it may not redrape well and a skin tightening procedure may be necessary.
Fat is removed by first inserting a small, hollow tube, called a cannula, through one or more tiny incisions near the area to be suctioned. Incisions are usually 1.5 to 2.0 mm in diameter and are placed as inconspicuously as possible, often within skin folds or contour lines. The cannula is connected by tubing to a vacuum pressure unit. Guided by the surgeon, the suction device literally vacuums away the unwanted fat.
Liposuction surgery will reduce those areas of fatty deposits that previously created unflattering bulges and perhaps made it difficult to feel comfortable in your clothing or caused self-consciousness. Factors such as fluid retention following surgery and prolonged swelling may delay the appearance of your new, slimmer contour. The healing process is gradual, so you should expect to wait a while before fully enjoying the results of your liposuction.
The results of liposuction will be permanent, as long as you maintain your postoperative weight. Even if you gain a few extra pounds, you may find that the weight is distributed more evenly instead of accumulating in the areas that were problematic for you in the past.
To be a good candidate for liposuction, you must have realistic expectations about what the procedure can do for you. It's important to understand that liposuction can enhance your appearance and self confidence, but it won't necessarily change your looks to match your ideal or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon.