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Permanent Makeup
Microdermabrasion
Curl Lift
Restylane
Radiesse
Botox
JUVEDERM™
Permanent Makeup
Permanent cosmetics are a tattooing process by which natural
pigments are inserted into the skin, reducing or eliminating the need to apply
makeup. They may be sought for convenience, to improve a facial feature's
shape,
 or as a solution for those with allergies who can't wear
makeup.
The procedures are relatively simple, and most can be done in
an hour, requiring only topical anesthetic. One common application is the use
of permanent lip color. The lips may be outlined with tiny dots of pigment to
create a fuller appearance, define the border, alter the shape, or disguise
scars around the mouth.
The overall color of the lips may also be
enhanced with pigments ranging from natural to bright tones. The tattooing
process is also used to create permanent eyeliner at the base of the eyelashes.
To achieve this effect, thousands of tiny sites along the lash line are
implanted with a dark pigment.
Both men and women can benefit from this
technique, especially those with blonde lashes. After the procedure, you may
experience a little swelling, though it usually goes away rapidly.
Permanent makeup has been around for a long time primarily used in
reconstruction surgery processes for cancer patients. It was utilized as part
of breast reconstruction, eye brow restoration and to camouflage scars.
Recently the procedure has become popular in the larger states like
Florida, California and New York to be used for cosmetic purposes. "It's an
additional cosmetic option we felt would benefit women," says Cosmetic Laser
Studio founder and medical director, Dr. Dee Carter. "By performing the
procedure in a doctor's office, it ensures that you have well-qualified
professionals performing the work under the supervision of a physician."
Eyeliner and lips are two of the most popular areas of the face to
benefit from permanent makeup. Think of it... wake up in the morning, play a
game of tennis, go swimming and emerge looking fresh without the worries of
running makeup or other cosmetic mishaps! "
Most of our patients come
into The Cosmetic Laser Studio with their own makeup to show us the shades they
most often use. We match the colorization with our exclusive line of permanent
pigment solutions," added Dr. Carter. "Women are having their lips done in
muted tones where they can always apply makeup on top of the permanent makeup
with very good results. As your applied lip stick wears off, or after you wash
your face, you still have good color in your lips which gives you a more
finished look." Permanent makeup has many applications but is particularly well
suited for today's active lifestyles. Women that are athletically active or
enjoy the outdoors find the permanent makeup greatly simplifies their morning
and gym routines.
Permanent makeup does not come off in water.
Perspiration has no affect on it. It is there throughout your day and
allows you to fell more confident in your appearance.
"It is really
amazing how natural it looks, how simple it is to have done, and how
comfortable we are able to make patients during the application process," says
Dr. Carter.
Microdermabrasion
What
is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is the manual exfoliation of
the upper layer of your epidermis, the dead layer of your skin. This is
accomplished with the use of a very fine crystal and vacuum pressure. This
exfoliation delivers changes both above and below the skin surface and promotes
long term skin health. Treatments encourage new collagen formation. This
results in a renewed plumpness of the skin and a more youthful appearing
complexion. Microdermabrasion is used to treat fine lines and wrinkles, acne,
pigmentation changes and sun damaged skin. By improving the health of the skin,
many skin conditions begin to heal themselves.
How many treatments are needed? Microdermabrasion is
performed in a series of treatments to bring the skin to a new level of health
without compromising the skin's integrity. A beginning series of 5 treatments
are recommended, occurring at approximately 2 week intervals. Each session
takes about an hour. Follow up treatments are recommended to maintain results.
These follow up treatments are often scheduled every 2-3 months.
What is included in my treatment package?
When you purchase a 5-package of Microdermabrasion treatments Cosmetic
Laser Studio at Living Well Family Medicine & Skin Clinic, you receive, for
free, a package of Cosmeceuticals to properly care for your skin and promote
your treatment results. A unique benefit of Microdermabrasion is the openness
it brings to the skin's surface. This allows for the skin care products to be
rapidly absorbed into the skin. These products will be customized to your skin
needs and include vitamin and antioxidant therapies. Cleansers, moisturizers
and sun block are also included. A free consultation will determine the
treatment plan for you!
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The Curl Lift
by Pierre
F. Fournier, M.D. Paris - France
 The idea to lift selected
parts of the face with subcutaneous sutures is not new. The aim is to tighten
the subcutaneous tissues as well as the overlying skin. This procedure has the
advantage of lifting the desired parts of the face or the upper neck without
scar, under local anesthesia, little down time and minimal discomfort and
complications as it is a minimally invasive procedure.
The results are
not as dramatic as a surgical procedure, but it gives good results in selected
cases with young or mature patients who don't want and don't need a major
surgery. They only want maintenance of Youth or Beauty and not radical
rejuvenation or embellishment.
A special needle is inserted under the
skin with a polypropylene thread of suture material. One loop of this thread
will lift the chosen part of the face and a second loop of the same thread will
moor it to the more resistant tissues of the scalp.
The advantage of
this technique is to have two anchoring points. The result obtained is instant
and leaves only a little scar in the scalp near the hair line.
Should
it be necessary to modify the result obtained the procedure is reversible:
tightening or relaxing by adding or removing suture under local anesthesia.
Folds of skin may be seen above the treated places and usually flatten
over a period of two to three weeks.
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Restylane®
Restylane® has been used in
more than 3 million treatments7 in over 70 countries and is now approved in the
U.S. for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds.
The answer to lasting wrinkle correction is Restylane.
If you're
considering a wrinkle correction treatment, we invite you to learn important
facts about Restylane. In this section, you'll learn more about Restylane and
see examples of how it can help you realize your goal of a younger and
healthier appearance. It's quick and easy. The recovery time is minimal and the
results are immediate and lasting.
Restylane® is a safe and natural
cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct
facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
Restylane has a
highly favorable safety profile. It is composed of non-animal stabilized
hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in the human
body. Restylane is fully biocompatible. There is limited risk of animal-based
disease transmission or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins.
No allergy testing is required before use.*
Restylane maintains its
shape using the body's own moisture. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is
hydrophilic or "water loving." As hyaluronic acid gradually degrades, each
molecule binds to more water and over time, the same volume can be maintained
with less hyaluronic acid. This ability of hyaluronic acid to bind to water is
what helps provide long-lasting results.
Unlike rooster-derived
hyaluronic acids and bovine collagen products, Restylane is free from animal
proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or
development of allergic reactions to animal proteins.
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Radiesse
Radiesse is the newest non-surgical
facial contouring filler that delivers an immediate, longer lasting result..
Whether you're longing to reverse the common signs of aging or address a health
issue that otherwise would require an invasive treatment, you have more options
in looking and feeling better with Radiesse™. Developed with safety and
longevity in mind, Radiesse is a new generation injectable filler that offers
superior versatility for both cosmetic and reconstructive use without surgery.
What sets Radiesse apart from other dermal fillers? The answer is in its
durability, longevity, and versatility. The unique composition of Radiesse
provides immediate visual improvement common with other fillers, along with the
benefit of long-lasting results. This is because Radiesse is made of very tiny,
smooth calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres. The microspheres
(particles) form a scaffold through which your body's own collagen grows, and
this produces the desired long-term effect. These unique advantages make
Radiesse the ideal choice for facial shaping and contouring - along with other
therapeutic applications. You'll like what you see.
Let's face
it…nothing shows our age quite like our face. Aging, fat loss, and the
pull of gravity, eventually create noticeable changes in the area under the
eyes, along the cheekbone, and down to the base of the jaw. That's where
Radiesse™ can help. Radiesse is an injectable filler that offers a
non-surgical approach to shaping and contouring the face. Touted as a superior
filler by physicians and patients alike, Radiesse offers immediate and
longer-lasting results compared to most other fillers.
For facial
contouring, Radiesse can be used for:
Nasolabial folds
Marionette lines
Cheek augmentation
Non-surgical rhinoplasty
Jaw line
Chin
augmentation
No matter what procedure you're considering, Radiesse
offers unmatched versatility and years of extensive research and testing to
prove its safety and effectiveness. Any form of facial contouring with Radiesse
is performed as a non-surgical, minimally invasive out-patient procedure in a
physician's office.
Results are immediate and only require a few
long-lasting treatments, which means Radiesse is also cost-effective - saving
you time and money. And while treatment results may vary, results typically
last months longer with Radiesse compared to other fillers.
HIV-related
facial wasting If you are suffering from the stigma of HIV lipoatrophy (facial
wasting) due to medications, Radiesse is the ideal injectable shaper that
provides immediate contour improvements and can give your face an overall
healthy, full appearance with long-lasting results.
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BOTOX®
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical,
physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe
frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the
only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Take a look at men and women who've had BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments,
and see for yourself! One 10-minute treatment-a few tiny injections-and within
days there's a noticeable improvement in moderate to severe frown lines between
the brows, which can last up to 4 months. Results may vary.
BOTOX®
Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium,
which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between
the brows to form over time.
In 2005, almost 3.3 million procedures
were performed with FDA-approved BOTOX® Cosmetic.
There's only one
BOTOX® Cosmetic. Talk to Dr. Carter to see if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right
for you!
One day you looked in the mirror and studied those lines that
furrowed your brow, and you wondered: Where did they come from?
Is it
just aging? Too much sun? Too much stress? In general, how skin ages and
wrinkles is a complex process. It isn't just about cellular changes, collagen
depletion, hormone loss, damage caused by free radicals, and so on; it's a
combination of many factors.
The Anatomy of the Wrinkle
The
lines that appear between your brows (glabellar lines) actually result from
muscle movement and the passage of time. You may have heard the expression
"wearing your emotions on your sleeve," but in reality you wear them on your
face. If you're angry or annoyed, for example, you knit your brows together.
Underneath your skin, your facial muscles contract, cause a pleating of the
overlying skin, and then, as anyone can see, you're frowning.
After
years of crinkling and wrinkling, those glabellar lines start to linger longer
and can become more pronounced. For women, whose faces tend to be more animated
than men's, and whose skin is typically more delicate, these lines may appear
exaggerated and more permanent.
Fortunately, there is a way to
temporarily reduce moderate to severe glabellar lines. Treatment with
BOTOX® Cosmetic can visibly smooth and soften moderate to severe frown
lines between your brows. An improvement can be seen within days and may last
up to 4 months, although results may vary. In clinical trials, nearly 90% of
men and women surveyed rated the improvement in the appearance of frown lines
between their brows as moderate to better 1 month after treatment.
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JUVEDERM™
JUVEDERM™
injectable gel is smooth gel filler your doctor eases under your skin to
instantly smooth out those wrinkles or folds that look like parentheses along
the side of your nose and mouth. Results aren’t just instant and natural,
everyone will notice but no one will know.
Our healthcare
professionals can tell you which JUVEDERM™ formulation is right for you:
JUVEDERM™ Ultra injectable gel, optimally formulated for versatility in
contouring and volumizing wrinkles and folds. Look smooth and natural with
JUVEDERM injectable gel.
What makes JUVEDERM™
different
JUVEDERM™ injectable gel is produced through
HYLACROSS™ technology creating a high degree of cross-linking and
promoting duration for up to 6 months or longer.
HYLACROSS™
technology results in a smooth consistency gel, which is a primary factor in
the long-lasting, smooth, natural look and feel that is a hallmark of
JUVEDERM™ wrinkle correction.
What happens during and
after JUVEDERM™ treatment
Our healthcare professionals
will assess your facial wrinkles and folds to determine if JUVEDERM™
treatment is right for you.
Wrinkle correction with JUVEDERM™ is
quick, in-office procedure with immediate results.
Common side effects
with JUVEDERM™ injectable gel usually are mild.
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