IPL HAIR REMOVAL A common misconception about intense pulsed light hair removal is that it’s a one time treatment and the hair is gone forever. That couldn’t be further from the truth! But are these hair removal methods really permanent? Let’s clear up the confusion. Intense pulsed light, or IPL, is the process of hair removal using a specific combination…
BOTOX & DYSPORT WHAT IS BOTOX® COSMETIC? BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age for a short period of time (temporary). BOTOX® Cosmetic is administered by a healthcare professional as a simple, nonsurgical treatment that…
SKIN REJUVENATION WHAT IS SKIN REJUVENATION AND RESURFACING? Skin rejuvenation and resurfacing treatments are designed to improve the texture, clarity and overall appearance of your skin. These procedures can improve the effects of skin damage, such as wrinkles, blotches or scarring. Skin rejuvenation can be achieved in a number of ways, ranging from laser, light and other energy-based treatments to…
SKIN TIGHTENING NON SURGICAL SKIN TIGHTENING (ALSO KNOWN AS RF SKIN TIGHTENING OR ULTRASOUND SKIN TIGHTENING Skin tightening procedures have become very popular in recent years because they provide a nonsurgical alternative to more invasive procedures for correcting skin laxity and improving skin quality. Today your cosmetic surgeon can choose among a number of different devices and technologies that provide…
PLATELET RICH PLASMA Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is cutting edge therapy in the field of cosmetic enhancements. Although the procedure is relatively new in aesthetics in the U.S., PRP has been recognized as an effective treatment in sports injury, diabetic ulcer treatment, and orthopedics to name a few. Now patients who wish to use their own body’s regenerative power can…
CAVITATION/ULTRASOUND Ultrasonic Cavitation or Ultrasound Liposuction is a new, non-surgical fat removal procedure. This revolutionary procedure was designed in Europe. Because there is no surgery and no anesthesia, there is no hospital stay, no time off from work and no recovery time. Clients see immediate results and will continue to see results in the reduction of fat up to a…
SCLEROTHERAPY WHAT IS SCLEROTHERAPY? Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure used to treat varicose veins and “spider veins.” During sclerotherapy, the physician injects a solution directly into the affected vein. The solution irritates the lining of the vessel, causing it to swell and stick together. Over time, the vessel turns into scar tissue that fades from view. Sclerotherapy is a well-proven…
SPIDER VEIN TREATMENT Easily visible through the skin and commonly appearing on the thighs, calves, ankles, and face, spider veins are small swollen blood vessels that appear red, purple, or blue in color. They are caused by a number of factors: obesity, hormones, heredity, pregnancy, to name a few. We use the most advanced spider vein treatment, a laser spider…