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Laser resurfacing is a relatively new procedure for reducing facial wrinkles and skin imperfections using short, concentrated bursts of light which remove skin with surgical precision--layer by layer. Known also as "laser vaporization" and "laser peel," this procedure is highly popular everywhere it is offered.
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"Clostridium botulinum," marketed under the name Botox®, it is purified protein toxin derived from bacteria. Applied via a series of tiny injections, this protein relaxes muscles in localized regions, resulting in tighter skin. Especially useful for those individuals hesitant to opt for cosmetic surgery, when applied to the face, Botox® injections effectively eliminate facial folds, wrinkles, and so-called, "laugh lines." Botox® is also approved to treat a number of conditions including migraine headaches, cervical dystonia (head tilting, neck pain, and neck muscle spasms), upper limb muscle stiffness, blepharospasm (eyelid spasms), as well as severe underarm sweating.
Post-bariatric surgery is a series of procedures used to contour and tighten loose and sagging skin following dramatic weight-loss procedures such as gastric bypass surgery, gastric sleeve, or application of a lap band. It is considered by many to be the finishing touch following completion of a successful extreme weight-loss procedure. One of our highly-trained specialists can tell you if post- bariatric surgery can offer options for you!
Developed in Europe and approved by the FDA in November of 2006, SmartLipo™ is the first-ever laser-assisted liposuction procedure. Now considered the cutting edge procedure in cosmetic surgery, SmartLipo™ is now commonly used in LASIK eye surgery, various dental procedures, and of course, plastic reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Unlike standard liposuction, SmartLipo™ uses a precisely calibrated laser that liquefies fat deposits directly through the skin--sealing blood vessels in the process. This means less bleeding, swelling, and bruising that with traditional liposuction.
Thermage is a safe, non-invasive cosmetic procedure clinically proven to help smooth, contour, and tighten skin for an overall more youthful look. Using radiofrequency (RF) technology, Thermage is safe and effective when applied to most body parts including the stomach, thighs and buttocks, arms and hands, as well as the face and eyes. Thermage can also be used to temporarily reduce cellulite.
Velashape™ is the newest FDA approved treatment for cellulite and skin tightening. Combining four features, Velashape™ includes a heating aspect with infra-red light, massage with rollers and suction, and radio frequency technology. Delivered in a series of treatments Velashape™ improves the appearance of cellulite, resulting in tighter, smoother, more contoured skin. |