Dysport:

Becauselarge wrinkles can be caused unconsciously by increased muscular tension,interrupting that tension can reduce and even eliminate wrinkling. Becausemuscles tense when their controlling nerve cells trigger them, interrupting thenerve signals can eliminate the wrinkling. Small, carefully placed doses of Butolinumtoxin will do just that.

What results can you expect from Dysport?

Withintwo to fourteen days, you should begin to see decreased movement of the musclesinjected. Dysport™ tends to have a more rapid onset of action than does BOTOX�.Over the next one to two weeks, you should see a further reduction and possiblya complete absence of movement of the treated muscles. I usually see patientsback after two weeks to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment. If thereis still some muscle movement I may inject additional botulinum toxin. As thetreated facial muscles remain weakened, the skin gradually remodels itself andthe lines are first reduced and then frequently eliminated.

Withrepeated treatments, as the muscles become weaker, the effect of the treatmentmay last longer. This depends on keeping the muscles inactive. If the effect ofthe product is allowed to wear off, the muscles regain their strength, thefolds and creases redevelop, and the muscles do not shrink in size. Thebotulinum toxin effect lasts on average three to six months, although onoccasion it may be longer or shorter. For best long term results these productsmust be re-injected as it begins to wear off.

Fillers:

Healthyyoung skin contains collagen that gives it volume, flexibility, and strength.As one ages, natural collagen begins to break down and volume is lost. Skinbecomes damaged and thins and loses elasticity. Fat tissue is lost. These losses of volume and elasticity results infine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity which is perceived as a loss of ouryouthful appearance.

Anappropriate filler can eliminate shadows, hollows, and concavity on the faceand restore the soft contours characteristic of younger skin, and provide apath for your face to return to a more youthful shape.

Softtissue fillers are made from substances that can be injected into the skin tocounteract the appearance of aging and help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.They can also be used to give more volume to lips, fill a hollow in the cheeks,improve scars and facial imperfections, and help to elevate deep facial folds.The result is a more youthful appearance which does not involve surgery orcutting of the skin, thus minimizing risk

Avariety of fillers is now available to help achieve this goal of apparent skinrejuvenation.

Hyaluronicacid products are nearly identical to the hyaluronic acid naturally found inthe body. It naturally occurs in the skin, cartilage, joints and the eye. Inskin tissue, hyaluronic acid fills the space between collagen and elastinfibers. The role of hyaluronic acid in skin is to deliver nutrients, hydratethe skin by holding in water, and to act as a cushioning agent. Unlike use ofbovine collagen, there is no need for pre-testing.

Calciumhydroxylapatite filler (market name: Radiesse) replenishes volume andstimulates the production of your own collagen. This has been shown in numerousstudies to last one year or more. This compound is normally found in teeth andbone: no prior skin testing is necessary.

Lasers:

Wehave different systems for a variety of cosmetic purposes in our office.

Hair removal:

Aswith all hair removal lasers, multiple treatments are required.  Usually 6 treatments, spaced 4 to 8 weeksapart, will be needed to reduce hair by 70%. Multiple treatments are needed because hairs grow in cycles: not all theunwanted hair is present at all times.

Thereis usually some redness after treatment. Hair falls out in 1 – 2 weeks.