If you are interested in rejuvenating your appearance to enjoy a more youthful look, we may recommend cosmetic injectables designed to smooth out lines and wrinkles in your face. One of the most common types of cosmetic injectables is BOTOX®.

BOTOX

BOTOX (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a medication that is injected into the muscles of the brow, where it works to smooth frown crow’s feet and lines between the brows, giving you a younger, calmer and more alert appearance. BOTOX works by temporarily freezing the muscles that cause the lines on your face, simultaneously smoothing out the lines and preventing them from becoming deeper in the future. BOTOX is a type of cosmetic injectable, which means that your treatment will be comfortable and will only take a few minutes to complete. You will be able to return to your daily activities as soon as you leave our office and can expect to see results within 24 to 48 hours after treatment. The results from your BOTOX treatment can last for up to four months.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are highly effective, non-invasive treatments used to slow the aging process and restore skin that is blemished, wrinkled or unevenly pigmented to a clear, beautiful condition. The treatment is performed by applying chemicals to the skin in order to peel away the top layer of skin. This triggers the healing process and causes new skin cells to form, resulting in brighter, smoother and tighter skin. Most chemical peels can typically be completed in less than an hour and are repeated at intervals, as recommended by our medical aestheticians, to produce the best results.

There are many types of chemical peels. Some of the most common types include:

• Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) Peels — AHA peels are mild chemical peels typically used to reduce the appearance of fine lines, smooth rough skin and produce a more even skin tone.
• Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Peels — BHA peels are often used to treat acne-prone skin and provide a slightly deeper chemical peel with longer-lasting results. BHA peels are also considered a mild resurfacing treatment.
• Jessner’s Peel — This type of peel is a combination of several ingredients and is slightly stronger than both AHA and BHA formulas. Jessner’s peels are often used for skin that is too damaged to be treated with an AHA peel but does not require a deep treatment.
• Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peels — TCA peels are medium-strength chemical peels and are used to treat a variety of conditions, including sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, and acne scarring.
• Phenol Peel — Phenol peels are designed to treat skin imperfections, deep wrinkles and precancerous growths. This formula works more deeply than most other peels and will usually require an hour or two in our office. The use of anesthesia during the procedure is also recommended.

Microneedling

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a procedure used to stimulate collagen production, improve the texture of your skin and enhance your overall appearance. Our medical aestheticians and team begin by numbing the area to ensure a comfortable experience, usually with a topical numbing cream. A microneedling pen is then used to create small puncture points in your skin. Your body responds to these punctures by producing collagen and elastin to rejuvenate your skin. This process is minimally invasive and typically takes about one hour.

Microneedling is a safe and effective treatment for all skin types and can be performed on the skin of both your face and your body. Microneedling may be recommended to:

• Reduce crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles
• Tighten skin and reduce the signs of aging
• Reduce sun damage and hyperpigmentation
• Eliminate stretch marks
• Treat scars, including acne scars
• Shrink pores

You may require several microneedling treatments depending on the condition of your skin and the look you want to achieve. Our medical aestheticians will work with you to determine how many treatments you need. Please contact our office today to schedule your consultation and learn more about the benefits of microneedling.