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Description:

HydraFacial MD® is an invigorating treatment that can be given in as little as 30 minutes. It delivers long-term skin health and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of all skin types.

Indications and Treatment:

HydraFacial MD® can improve the appearance of:

• Wrinkles
• Congested and enlarged pores (e.g., blackheads)
• Oily or acne-prone skin
• Hyperpigmentation (i.e. brown age spots)

Post Care:

Avoid use of topical and oral Retinols, AHAs, BHAs, and Benzoyl Peroxides one week prior and post treatment (oral Retinols should be stopped 6 months in advance)

Avoid strenuous activity the day of your treatment (including yoga)

Continue your skin care regimen as instructed by your provider

Description:

Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures in the U.S. It beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorb the light. That destroys the hair.

Indications and Treatment:

Laser Hair Removal can remove unwanted hair. This method of hair removal is precise, speedy and predictable causing permanent hair loss in as little as 6 treatments.

Post Care:

• Avoid shaving, waxing, plucking, or depilatories 4-5 weeks prior to treatment, or during the duration of your treatment series
• Avoid direct sunlight for 7-14 days post treatment
• A cold compress or ice pack can be used to soothe especially warm areas of treatment
• Contact office if skin is broken or blistered following treatment, in rare cases hives have been reported following treatment. You may take Benadryl.

Description:

A brow lift reverses the effects of gravity and tightens the soft tissues of the forehead to restore a more youthful contour to your forehead skin, upper eyelids and eyebrows.

Indications and Treatment:

Brow lift can improve the appearance of:

• Sagging or low eyebrow position creates a tired, sad or grumpy appearance
• Deep horizontal creases across the forehead
• Frown lines or furrows between the eyebrows or across the top of your nose
• Excess skin or fatty tissue hanging over your eyes

Description:

BBL™ broadband light innovative technology sets new standards for the treatment of skin conditions associated with aging, active life-styles and sun damage. BBL broadband light energy allows your physician to precisely treat fine wrinkles, age & sun spots, small facial veins and several other skin blemishes.

Indications and Treatment:

BBL can improve the appearance of:

• Benign Pigmented Lesions
• Cutaneous Lesions
• Cutaneous Vascular Lesions (cherry angiomas, rosacea)
• Hair Reduction (via Laser Hair reduction filter)
• Acne
• Skin Firming (via Skin Tyte filter)
• Photo Damage

Postcare:

BBL: Forever Young, Acne, or SkinTyte:

• Avoid swimming pools and hot tubs with multiple chemicals/chlorine following treatment
• Avoid direct sunlight for 7-14 days post treatment
• Apply broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher every 2 hours
• Skin may appear red and swollen, with sunburnt sensation post treatment
• Ice packs may be used for first 24 hours to minimize swelling
• Applying Avene’s Thermal Spring Water may provide a soothing effect to areas treated
• Freckles and sunspots may turn darker and then flake off within 7-14 days of treatment
• Makeup may be applied immediately after treatment
• Contact office should you notice skin is broken or blistered in treatment areas

Description:

NanoLaserPeel from Sciton has the precision to work at just the right depth, creating beautifully smooth, luminous skin and leave your skin feeling smoother and younger-looking.

Indications and Treatment:

NanoLaser Peel can improve the appearance of:

• Texture
• Mild wrinkles
• Scars
• Sun Damage
• Keratosis
• Dull skin

Postcare:

• Redness normally persists for 24 hours – 5 days depending upon the depth of the peel.
• Swelling is typically a short-term response. Use of a cold compress or ice packs will help to relieve the swelling. To avoid further swelling, you may choose to sleep in an upright position the first night after the treatment.
• If an antiviral was prescribed for you, continue to take as directed.
• Post treatment discomfort may be relieved by oral pain relievers; i.e. Extra Strength Tylenol.
• A cold compress or an ice pack can be used to provide comfort if the treated area is especially warm. This is typically only needed within the first 12 hours after the treatment.
• Cleanse the skin two times a day with plain, lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser; (i.e. Cetaphil) beginning the morning after the treatment. Use your hands to gently apply the cleanser and water and finish by patting dry with a soft cloth. Be careful not to rub the treated area.
• After cleansing your face, reapply the occlusive barrier, (i.e. Aquaphor) taking care to cover all treated areas. The occlusive barrier is needed to provide a protective barrier that will hold moisture into the skin and provide protection to the skin from pollutants in the air as the skin heals. As a rule of thumb, the occlusive barrier is needed 1 day per 10 microns of skin treated or once skin has re-epithelized. For example: a 20 micron MLP = 2 days of wearing the occlusive barrier. Reapply the occlusive barrier as needed. Do not allow the treated area to dry out.
• Peeling and flaking generally occur within 24 hours post treatment and should be allowed to come off naturally. DO NOT PICK, RUB, OR FORCE OFF ANY SKIN DURING THE HEALING PROCESS. THIS COULD RESULT IN SCARRING AND INFECTION! Gently washing the skin more frequently will help to promote the peeling process.
• Avoid direct sunlight for up to 2 months post treatment.
• Once skin has healed (no longer wearing the occlusive barrier) you may begin to wear makeup. If you are able to wear makeup, a sunblock should be worn on a daily basis to help prevent any hyperpigmentation issues that could be caused by direct and indirect sunlight.
• When showering, be sure to wash your hair behind you to avoid getting shampoo directly on the treated area.
• Avoid strenuous exercise and sweating until after skin has healed.
• Contact office if swelling is abnormal, drainage, increased warmth of treated area, or fever of 101.5 or greater

Description:

KYBELLA® is a prescription medicine used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called “double chin.” It is not known if KYBELLA® is safe and effective for use outside of the submental area.

Indications and Treatment:

KYBELLA® can improve the appearance of:

• Submental fat below the chin (“double chin”)

Description:

Skin needling, also called microneedling therapy, collagen induction therapy (CIT), and percutaneous collagen induction (PCI), is a minimally invasive skin-rejuvenation procedure that involves the use of a device that contains fine needles. The needles are used to puncture the skin to create a controlled skin injury. Each puncture creates a channel that triggers the body to fill these microscopic wounds by producing new collagen and elastin. Through the process of neovascularization and neocollagenesis, there is improvement in skin texture and firmness, as well as reduction in scars, pore size, and stretch marks.

Indications and Treatment:

Microneedling can improve the appearance of:

• Sun damage
• Hyperpigmentation
• Scars
• Wrinkles
• Uneven skin tone
• Lax skin
• Thin skin
• Large pores

Postcare:

• Avoid use of topical Retinols for 48 hours prior to treatment
• Do not apply any make-up for 13 hours following treatment
• Avoid strenuous activity the day of your treatment (including yoga)
• Waxing should be done 2-3 days prior to treatment, and 5 days post treatment
• Treatment specific post care products are available for purchase, otherwise you may use a gentle cleanser, moisturizer that aids in keeping the skin’s barrier intact, and broad spectrum SPF for a week following treatment

Description:

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of both moderate to severe crow’s feet lines and frown lines between the eyebrows in adults.

Indications and Treatment:

Botox can improve the appearance of:

• Fine lines
• Wrinkles

Contraindications:

• Pregnant or Breast-feeding
• History of autoimmune, neuromuscular diseases such as: Lupus, myasthenia Gravis, Eaton-Lambert Syndrome
• Current use of amino glycoside antibiotics such as gentamycin, streptomycin, tobramycin
• Allergy to human albumin

Use with Caution for the following:

• Currently on blood thinners
• Aspirin therapy
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Allergy to human albumin

Post Care:

• Avoid lying down or working out for 4 hours
• Avoid excessively rubbing the injection site
• To enhance the Botox uptake into the muscle sites, periodically contract the muscles involved

Description:

Liposuction, sometimes referred to as "lipo" by patients, slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits and improving your body contours and proportion.

Indications and Treatment:

Liposuction techniques may be used to reduce localized fat deposits of the:

• Thighs
• Hips and buttocks
• Abdomen and waist
• Upper arms
• Back
• Inner knee
• Chest area
• Cheeks, chin and neck
• Calves and ankles

Description:

Halo™ helps restore your youthful glow by combining both ablative and nonablative laser technology. Halo™ targets years of damage to your skin, including discoloration, sun damage, and visible signs of aging, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores, poor texture, fine lines, and scar revision.

Indications and Treatment:

• Fine lines & wrinkles
• Tone & texture
• Hyperpigmentation and discoloration
• Acne scars
• Signs of Aging

Description:

Dermal fillers help to diminish facial lines and restore volume and fullness in the face.

Indications and Treatment:

Dermal fillers can be used to:

• Plump thin lips
• Enhance shallow contours
• Soften facial creases and wrinkles
• Improve the appearance of recessed scars

Contraindications of Treatment:

• Pregnant or Breast Feeding
• Severe allergies marked by a history of anaphylaxis or history or presence of multiple severe allergies
• History of allergies to Gram-positive bacterial proteins

Use with Caution for the following:

• Currently on Blood thinners or aspirin therapy
• Currently on immunosuppressive therapy, or therapy used to decrease body’s immune response
• History of excessive scarring (e.g., hypertrophic scarring and keloid formations) and pigmentation

Postcare:

• Ice packs may be applied to reduce swelling
• Vitamin K or Arnica applied gently to the area will help resolve any bruising
• Do not excessively rub the area injected
• Do not lie completely flat for the first 24 hours

Description:

SkinTyte utilizes infrared energy to deeply heat soft tissue while protecting the entire treated area with sapphire contact cooling. Targeted heating causes soft tissue coagulation and collagen contraction. This process initiates the body’s natural healing process, resulting in a firmer, more youthful skin appearance. The full effect of skin firming treatments can be seen over several subsequent months.

Indications and Treatment:

SkinTyte can improve the appearance of:

• Wrinkles
• Saggy skin

Description:

Breast augmentation surgery involves using breast implants or fat, referred to as fat transfer breast augmentation, to increase the size of your breasts or restore breast volume that has been lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a procedure to remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body and to alleviate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts.

Description:

A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to smooth the texture of your skin by removing the damaged outer layers.

Indications and Treatment:

Chemical peel can help improve:

• Intermittent redness
• Acne
• Hyperpigmentation
• Aging skin
• Fine lines
• Wrinkles
• Small scars

Postcare:

• Avoid use of topical and oral Retinols, AHAs, BHAs, and Benzoyl Peroxides one week prior and post treatment (oral Retinols should be stopped 6 months in advance)
• Avoid contact with water for 2 hours (Pyruvic peels must wait 6 hours) post treatment
• Avoid strenuous activity the day of your treatment (including yoga)
• Use a gentle cleanser, replenishing moisturizer, and broad spectrum SPF for 5 days post treatment (you may resume your skin care regimen after 5 days)
• Do not pick or peel skin post treatment, this could result in scarring

Description:

Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin and, in most cases, restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer.

Description:

Forever clear BBL is a cutting-edge acne treatment that uses the power of light to comfortably and effectively clear acne without creams or medication. BBL is the world’s most powerful IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) device delivering light energy deep into your skin to help treat acne, leaving you with clear, healthy, radiant skin.