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BOTOX® Cosmetic
"For Dynamic Wrinkles & Excessive Sweating"
Wrinkles….who wants them?
Every time you smile, laugh or frown, the contractions of the delicate underlying facial muscles form wrinkles. Facial wrinkles give a person an angry, tired or sad appearance—even when they are not experiencing that emotion. The more emotion you show, the deeper these wrinkles and lines are likely to be. Now you can prevent their formation with a form of botulinum toxin called BOTOX® Cosmetic.
Courtesy of Dr. Windell Boutté
How does BOTOX® Cosmetic work?
BOTOX® cosmetic blocks impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines. BOTOX® Cosmetic relaxes the muscles so they do not contract. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled, while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected.
 Does BOTOX® Cosmetic cause botulism?
No. The words "botulinum toxin" often brings to mind images of botulism and food poisoning. BOTOX® Cosmetic is approved by the FDA as a safe and effective treatment for wrinkles and frown lines. Botulinum toxin has been used to treat neurological disorders for over 30 years. Additionally, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a consensus statement over a decade ago about the safe use of botulinum toxin for therapeutic use.
Are there any side effects?
Temporary bruising is the most common side effect. In some cases, BOTOX® Cosmetic can migrate and cause a temporary weakness of nearby muscles. In rare cases, there can be a drooping of an eyelid or asymmetry of facial expression. The risk of any side effects depends on the muscle treated. Your doctor will discuss this with you in length before treatment. Because the side effects of BOTOX® are completely reversible, any side effects are temporary, lasting only a few weeks.
What are the limitations of BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Unfortunately, BOTOX® Cosmetic is a temporary solution for the treatment of dynamic wrinkles. The effects last from four to six months. You will need to have treatments about two to three times a year. Early clinical studies indicate that the duration of treatment benefits is increased over time so that you should require injections less frequently in the future.
Can BOTOX® be used to treat other symptoms?
Yes. Thousands of patients suffering from Hyperhidrosis of the underarms, hands or feet receive BOTOX® Cosmetic to paralyze the nerve that stimulates the sweat glands. The effects can last from four to seven months. Maintenance treatments are required to maintain a new, sweat-free lifestyle.
What results can I expect?
If dynamic wrinkles make you look older than you are, cosmetic denervation can smooth these out and give you a more youthful and pleasant appearance. However, this procedure cannot improve wrinkles due to aging and sun-damaged skin, since they are unrelated to facial muscle contractions. BOTOX® Cosmetic will not improve sagging skin or replace the need for a facelift or brow life.
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Eyes and Tummy Thermage®
Eyes By Thermage®
 Eyes by Thermage® is the only procedure that smoothes skin texture and decreases wrinkles and hooding in the intraorbital and eyelid region without surgery, injections or downtime—all in less than an hour.
Eyes by Thermage® improves skin texture while effectively tightening and contouring skin for an overall younger appearance. Patients benefit from a single treatment, with no downtime. Results are long lasting, subtle and improve over time as new collagen forms.
The benefits of Thermage® therapy:
- Reduced Hooding: tightens infrabrow and reveals more of the eyelid for brighter eyes.
- Improves texture and smoothness: reduces crepiness for younger looking eyes and easier make-up application.
- Tighter skin with improved tone: tighten skin around eyes for a refreshed and younger look.
- Soften fine lines and crow's feet: improves features that other procedures do not address.
- Taut, smooth contours: reduces under-eye bags to take years off the face
Success Speaks for Itself:
- Younger, more lifted eyes: patients report that their eyes look brighter and their skin feels tighter.
- Less tired appearance: after treatment patients said their eyes were more open, their under-eye bags were reduced and they look refreshed.
- Make-up easier to apply: the resulting smoothness of the eyelid enabled easier application of eye make-up.
- No bruising, swelling or sutures: patients can wear make-up and return to their regular routine after procedure.
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Tummy by Thermage®
Younger looking tummy without surgery or injections and little to no downtime.
Tummy by Thermage® is a non-invasive, single treatment alternative for smoother, tighter and more contoured tummy. The procedure improves skin tone and texture while effectively smoothing, tightening and contouring skin for an overall naturally younger looking appearance. Patients generally benefit from a single treatment with little to no downtime.
Expected Results:
 Tighter skin with improved tone: After the procedure, some patients report a measurably smaller waist, looser fitting clothing and skin that feels firmer.
Smoother skin texture: Most post treatment photographs show noticeable reductions in deep wrinkles and healthier skin texture.
Flatter and softer stretch marks. After treatment, many patients say their stretch marks are smoother and less noticeable as their skin tightens.
Reduced sagging: Patients with mild to moderate skin laxity experience some contouring and lifting immediately and a more youthful umbilicus over time.
Side effects are generally mild and may include redness, swelling, blisters, bumps and rare instances of surface irregularities. Results vary from subtle to dramatic and generally improve over time.
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Titan Laser
The Titan is the first light-based solution for deep skin tightening. This procedure is non-surgical and safe. It heats the collagen in the skin's dermis to contract and tighten. The Titan can be used on all areas of the body where tighter skin is desired. The procedure takes 15-60 minutes depending on the size of the area.
Who can be treated with the Titan?
All patients concerned with loose and sagging skin, regardless of skin type or color may benefit from Titan.
What results can I expect?
Deeper frown lines can be softened while fine lines and wrinkles can fill in. Some patients can see results quickly while others gradually see their results over a three- to six- month period. During your visit, your doctor will advise you as to the number and frequency of treatments needed to achieve the results expected.
What about recovery?
You may notice mild swelling or a little redness in the treated area. This usually disappears within a couple of hours.
Products for Anti-Aging
- Vivier Anti-Wrinkle System
- Skin Medica TNS Regeneration System
- Obagi-C Rx System
- Obagi Nu Derm Systems I & II
- Neocutis Bio-Restorative System
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