Cosmetic
Latisse
LATISSE® - the first and only FDA-approved prescription treatment for inadequate or not enough eyelashes, growing them fuller longer and darker.
LATISSE® solution is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker.
Eyelash hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not enough eyelashes. Learn more at their website - www.latisse.com
Obagi
Now carrying Obagi skin care products!
Obagi is one of the most recognized names globally in skin health care and the preferred choice of Physicians around the world for prescription-strength product lines that Transform skin. Find out more about our their Company at Obagi.com.
BOTOX®
Smooth out the past!
Many of us would love to improve our appearance, but don’t have either the time or the desire to undergo cosmetic surgery. With today’s advancements, there are things that we can do to make amazing changes without surgery or a long recovery period. Thanks to a new FDA-approved drug, dynamic lines can be dramatically softened. BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments can be used to improve the appearance of worry lines, frown lines, laughh lines, crow’s feet and other wrinkles caused by aging. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments today. This procedure can be done on a lunch break and requires no anesthesia or recovery. Overall, the vast majority of patients love this “quick fix” and return for a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment to boost as soon as the wrinkles begin to reappear!
What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is the trade name of Botulinum Toxin Type A, a purified neurotoxin complex manufactured by Allergan. This toxin blocks the nerve impulses to muscles, causing a form of paralysis to each muscle group. Although it is a toxin, BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used safely by ophthalmologists for over 10 years. It has been used for wrinkle therapy since the early 1990’s with no serious side effects. In fact, people with migraine or chronic headache pain often find relief of their symptoms after BOTOX® Cosmetic therapy.
How does BOTOX® Cosmetic work?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected directly into a specific muscle so that only the action of that muscle will be paralyzed. Therefore, the problem that muscle causes will be stopped, leaving your skin smooth and relaxed. After the treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion. Some of the most common areas treated include crow’s feet, frown lines, laugh lines and forehead wrinkles.
Are there any side effects?
The side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are typically related to the area where the solution is injected. There may be a slight discomfort from the needle entering the skin, and a small chance of a bruise at the site of the injection. There are no reports currently of damage to the eye, with injections to the eyelid. There have been no permanent treatent side effects. In fact, BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments have recently been awarded approval for cosmetic use by the Food And Drug Administration.
Will the effects last?
The actual BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment takes on a few minutes and takes effect in three to four days. Gradually over three to five months the effects of the treatment will fade, and the muscle action will return. When expression lines start to reappear, a simple repeat treatment will maintain the desired result.
MediDerm®
What is MediDerm® Laser?
MediDerm® Laser is a new patented skin rejuvenation process that can reduce wrinkling and skin imperfections while giving you a smoother, younger look.
Unlike any other laser treatment available, MediDerm® utilizes an Erbium YAG patented laser system that delivers a customized beam of focused light energy to your face. This laser beam is designed for your face and will yield a controlled, precise Dry Face Peel with no blistering, no wounds, and virtually no pain and no downtime.
The MediDerm® results in the tightening of the skin and allows a new layer of skin to regenerate. The MediDerm® can reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The results give the newly exposed skin a more uniform texture and younger look.
How soon will I see a difference?
You can expect to see initial results immediately. The entire procedure takes less than one hour.
You’ll experience a controlled, uniform Dry Face Peel 2-7 days after the MediDerm® treatment. During this time period, the appearance of exfoliating skin can be minimized or eliminated by use of a moisturizer or make-up. Your healthcare professional might recommend a cleansing face scrub or other exfoliation treatment during this time period.
How does MediDerm® compare to other options?
MediDerm® Laser provides more visible results than a basic Microdermabrasion or Intense Pulsed Light. MediDerm® is a true “subablative” laser designed especially for your face, which yields a controlled, uniform Dry Face Peel without blistering or wounds, and virtually no pain or downtime. It’s also less invasive than strong chemical peels or surgical intervention.
How long does the MediDerm® laser effect last and how often can I have a treatment?
The effect of each treatment can last for months. Consult your healthcare professional concerning follow-up treatments.
Restylane® / Perlane®
What are Restylane® and Perlane®?
After Perlane
Before Perlane
The Restylane® family of products includes Restylane® and Perlane®. Both are cosmetic dermal fillers that replace lost volume and restore youthful contours to the skin to smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds).
How do I choose between Restylane® and Perlane®?
You don’t have to. In clinical trials, Restylane® and Perlane® were used in the same patients. The hyaluronic acid in both products is made by the same biotechnical process. Th difference is in the gel particle size. Perlane® gel particles are larger and designed for deeper injection than Restylane®. Your doctor will decide which product is right for you.
How long to Restylane® products last?
Restylane® products are proven to deliver long-lasting results. Restylane lasts about six months. Perlane® lasts at least six months, in a majority of patients. The products’ patented stabilization technology helps maintain the cosmetic effect for those time periods.
How are Restylane® products administered?
Restylane® and Perlane® are administered by injection to the treatment site. Before treatment talk to your doctor about pain management.
