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What is botulinum toxin?

Botulinum toxin is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium makes several different types of protein which are called type A to type F. These varying proteins cause muscles to relax at different levels.

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History of Botulinum Toxin

Botulinum toxin, or Botox as we commonly now call it, has a history stretching back almost two hundred years. In 1822, a German doctor named Justinius Kerner, suggested that botulinum toxin injections might be used in the treatment of excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis. Botox is now regularly used for this condition.

By the late 1960s, Botox had begun to be used in American clinics for the treatment of squints (strabismus).

Its use in treatment of the eyes was pioneered by an American called Alan Scott. Twenty years later, the real breakthrough came in the wider application of Botox when Allergan, the American manufacturer of Botox, was granted approval to market the drug by the Federal Drugs Agency. This gave Allergan the license to sell its new product throughout the U.S. Since then, Botox has been registered and used in over 90 countries around the world.

The next significant development in knowledge about botulinum toxin came in 1987 via a Canadian Ophthalmologist, Dr. Jean Carruthers. She had been treating her patients who suffered from blepharospasm with Botox. Dr. Carruthers observed that a "side-effect" of this treatment was the reduction of crow's feet and wrinkles around the eyes. She then decided to test these findings scientifically, and she and her husband, a Consultant Dermatologist, (skin specialist) devised clinical trials to monitor the effectiveness of this treatment.

Since then, an enormous amount of clinical trial work and patient experience has been established using Botox for the treatment of wrinkles, and in 2007, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery rated treatment with botulinum toxin the most popular aesthetic procedure in the U.S..

2.77 million Americans had a Botox treatment in 2007. This represents 23.7% of all cosmetic treatments in the U.S. in that year.

Now, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, science has discovered that botulinum toxin may have even more widespread clinical uses. Spasticity in adults and children, back pain, tension headache, migraine, dystonia, (spasm of the limbs) and anal fissure (tearing in the skin of the anus) have all been treated successfully with this important product.

If you are considering treatment with botulinum toxin, the following information will give you a basic understanding of the procedure. It can't answer all your questions, since a lot depends on the individual patient.

How does it work?

Our facial expressions change because the muscles in the face contract or relax. This is caused by the brain sending a signal via our nerve endings that we want to, for example, frown or laugh. When botulinum toxin is injected into a specific muscle it blocks the signal from the nerve to the muscles in the face. This means that the nerve ending cannot tell the muscle to move. This is not a permanent condition, however, but it will last for around 3 - 4 months.

After botulinum toxin injections, your skin around the area which has been treated will look smooth and less wrinkled; but do not worry, the rest of your face will not be affected. Botulinum toxin allows the untreated areas of your face to move as normal and you will still be able to laugh, smile and frown, but with less wrinkling of the skin in the areas treated. After a while, most patients will notice that the lines and wrinkles around their treated areas will continue to become less deep and pronounced. This is a result of the botulinum toxin as the new skin has a chance to grow without being repeatedly creased. Hence, it appears to be smoother on the surface because it has not been creased by constant muscle activity.

Botulinum toxin can be used to treat all wrinkles which are the result of normal facial movement. It is not suitable for permanent wrinkles caused by excessive exposure to the sun.

Botulinum toxin does not remove wrinkles indefinitely; it is usually necessary to have a treatment every 3 - 4 months to maintain and improve upon the original results. It has been proven to be quite safe to have botulinum toxin injections at the above frequency over a period of years.

What areas can it be used to treat?

The upper third of the face is where the best treatment results are obtained, commonly for reduction in the appearance of crow's feet around the eyes, and frown lines and wrinkles on the forehead and between the eyebrows.

Experienced practitioners can use botulinum toxin to reduce the appearance of fine lines underneath the eyes as long as the skin is not too loose in this area before the treatment. This procedure often leaves the patient with a slightly wider open - eyed look.

Botulinum toxin can also be used to reposition or lift the eyebrows by a few millimetres. This is sometimes called a chemical brow lift. It can lessen so-called bunny lines (lines along the top of the nose caused when some people smile.) More seriously, it can help people who have suffered facial trauma or Bell's palsy. In these cases, the face can take on a lop-sided look, and botulinum toxin can help to correct this distressing condition.

Experienced injectors may also treat fine vertical lines in the lip area and around the corners of the mouth. Usually in these cases, an injection of botulinum toxin would be accompanied by a dermal filler. This literally fills up some of the deeper wrinkles like a cosmetic polyfilla!

A dimply chin caused by the underlying muscle that occurs in some people can also be softened as can necklace lines or horizontal lines around the neck.

Platysmal bands bands of muscle that stand out from the neck and make the neck look stringy in appearance can also be softened with botulinum toxin

What happens during the treatment and how long will it take to recover?

Preparing for treatment

This treatment is simple, quick and safe. You can resume your normal activities immediately after the procedure. Many people have their treatments in their lunch-time, for example, and return to work straight afterwards.

The first time you visit the clinic, a detailed discussion will take place regarding your risks and expectations from this treatment and if this treatment will work for you. If your expectations and theirs do not match each other, do not proceed until you are entirely happy with what you are told.

A medical history is taken to make sure that there are no reasons why you are not suited to be treated with botulinum toxin. Then you will be asked to sign a consent form indicating that you have understood what the treatment may do, the potential side effects.

Photographs may also be taken. This will be used as before and after images to show you how successful your treatment has been.

You may also give you a first injection at this time. Equally, you may decide to keep your treatment separate from the necessary paperwork and not begin the procedure until your next consultation.

The injections

First, the area to be injected will be cleaned with an antiseptic wipe. You do not require any anaesthetic or sedation. Then, using micro needles and disposable syringes, tiny amounts of botulinum toxin, will be injected into several points in the agreed area.

For your first treatment, we may recommend having just one area treated (i.e. your frown lines, for example) so that you can become comfortable with the process and see how you respond to your first injections.

Repeat procedures

Depending on the area treated, dose used, and how you respond to botulinum toxin, repeat treatments will be required around every 3 - 6 months. These will maintain and potentially improve upon the initial effect observed.

Recovery time

The whole treatment should usually take no longer than 10 - 15 minutes and you can normally drive immediately and go about your usual activities.

Botulinum Toxin Side Effects

Does it hurt and what could go wrong?

Most patients find that Botox injections cause little discomfort. Many compare the feeling to a little insect bite! As the treatment is very quick, the needles used are tiny and only minute amounts of liquid are being injected into the skin; few patients experience any significant pain.

A few patients do, however, prefer to have a cream called EMLA applied half an hour or so prior to treatment to help numb the skin.

Other risks or side effects include a small amount of temporary bleeding or mild swelling which may occur at the injection site. In some cases more extensive bruising may occur, especially around the eyes, but this can usually be covered up with make-up, and is only temporary.

Occasionally, patients experience a headache after treatment, and, very rarely, double vision.

When botulinum toxin is injected into the forehead area, there is a very slight possibility that it may cause weakness of the muscle holding up the eyelid causing a partial ptosis or drooping of the upper eyelid.

In experienced hands this tends to happen in less than 1% of patients and will disappear over a period of 2 - 10 weeks. An eye drop called can be used to help to speed up the recovery if this effect occurs.

If the forehead muscles are relaxed too much, especially in patients with looser skin, the treatment may cause the eyebrows to drop slightly. Again, this is only a temporary condition and will vanish usually within 10 weeks.

Sometimes, the eyebrow position may alter so that the edges of the eyebrows become elevated. Some women like this effect, but it is generally unwanted in men. It is easily corrected with a small amount of botulinum toxin injected above the raised area of the eyebrow to help change its position.

All patients should remember that because the results of botulinum toxin are not permanent, any unwanted effects will disappear usually within a 3 month period.

Post-treatment advice:

* for a few hours after injections actively contract and use the muscles in the treated area. Work your face and practise frowning and smiling! There is some evidence that this helps the treatment to work better by speeding up the absorption of botulinum toxin;

* for a few hours after injections do not rub, or massage the treated area, or undertake vigorous exercise. Avoid any form of facial treatment or massage to reduce the risk of the botulinum toxin spreading to adjacent muscles where it might cause the eyelid to droop;

* waiting for up to two weeks for the treatment to work fully, so be patient! Most people will find that, even after this period, if they try really hard, they can still move the muscles to a small extent in the area treated. This is quite normal. The aim of the treatment is not to prevent you from moving the muscles in your face, but merely to reduce the number of times that your muscles contract as this is when wrinkles occur.

* if you find that you can still use the muscles treated to the same extent as before the treatment and you cannot see any apparent improvement, contact our clinic as you may need repeat the injections and these are generally free of charge.You will be contacted about two weeks after your first treatment to monitor your results. This is good medical practice and nothing to be afraid of;

* contact the clinic immediately if you experience any drooping of the eyelid or adverse eyebrow position or bruising problems, or infection following treatment.

Who should not have treatment with Botulinum Toxin

Botulinum toxin should not be used in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The manufacturers have not performed clinical studies in this group, for obvious reasons, although it is not thought to be dangerous to developing babies.

If you are currently trying for a baby, it might be wise to delay any cosmetic treatment.

Patients who have any diseases that affect muscle activity, may not be suitable for botulinum toxin injections. If you have a history of Bell's palsy, this may affect the dosage used.

If you have any bleeding disorders or are taking drugs that affect bleeding time, or certain aminoglycoside antibiotics, you may advised against treatment.

You should report any medication which you are taking and any allergies you have.

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What are Dermal fillers and how do they work?

As the skin ages, it gradually loses some of its collagen and fat. These are the materials that prevent the skin from becoming saggy. Thus, as we age, our skin can become thinner and more wrinkled and lined.

Juvederm is the dermal filler we use to help to restore your skin to its former youthful appearance. It is injected into the skin in areas where it needs to be plumped up again and made to look firmer.

Juvederm come in different thicknesses, and in general, the thicker the product, the deeper it is injected into the dermis (middle layer of the skin - see diagram below) to help plump out fine to deep lines and wrinkles.

What are the different types of Dermal fillers used?

Dermal fillers tend to be broadly classified as being either non-permanent or permanent in their effect by both manufacturers and practitioners using these products.

Non-permanent or resorbable dermal fillers

In 1981, Collagen was the first filler approved in the U.S. for soft-tissue filling by injection. It is made from bovine (derived from cows skin) collagen.

The collagen is taken from the cow and then purified to such a degree that it resembles the collagen which occurs naturally in our own skin. It is necessary to have a skin test before this treatment, however, as some patients may be allergic to bovine collagen.

The leading dermal filler used by most practitioners now is a hyaluronic acid based product.

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in the spaces between the cells of body tissues in all animals. It has already been used widely in general medicine to help eye surgeons perform cataract operations, and for injection into arthritic joints to aid movement. It is estimated that 30 million patients around the world have been treated with some form of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid has now largely replaced collagen as the favourite filler of cosmetic experts. This is because it is more likely to be compatible with our bodies than collagen, and so people are less likely to be allergic to it and do not require a test prior to use.

Restylane or Restylane Perlane is manufactured using bacteria.

Hylaform and Hylaform Plus - Manufactured from cockerel combs.

Juvederm is a Hyaluronic acid based brands derived from non-animal sources.

A newer filler using polylactic acid is promoted under the brand name Sculptra.

Another product is calcium hydroxylapatite, the key component of Radiesse . Calcium hydroxylapatite has been safely used in the body for many reasons including dental applications where bone build-up is needed for reconstruction and also in block form for cosmetic applications such as cheek, jaw, cranial and chin implants.

Radiesse is marketed as a long lasting dermal filler and facial sculpting agent where results can last for 2 years or longer.

Most of the ingredients of available non-permanent or temporary fillers have been widely used and clinically tested for safety and effectiveness.

Permanent or non-resorbable dermal fillers

These are newer fillers that can give a longer lasting effect, or even a permanent effect.

These products are currently not widely used, but include the following brands:

Artecoll - Rounded PMMA beads in bovine collagen.

What skin problems can Juvederm treat?

Juvederm is very effective in both men and women in helping to fill out lines around the lips, the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth (nasolabial lines), smile lines on the cheeks, as well as crows feet and forehead wrinkles.

Thicker forms of Juvederm can also be used to add volume to sunken cheeks and weak chins, reshape the tip of the nose, as well as filling out deeper acne or other scars.

Usually, if you need to have fillers in the upper part of your face for movement lines associated with expression i.e., crows feet, forehead and general wrinkle lines, it is usually recommended that the fillers are used alongside injections of botulinum toxin (or Botox).

Depending on the area treated, and the depth of wrinkles or scars or sagginess of the skin, a combinations of types of Juvederm may be used in order to achieve the best results.

What happens during Juvederm treatment and how long does it take to recovery?

During your first visit, you should explain what you expect from a Juvederm treatment and how you would like to look afterwards. Potential problems connected with the treatment will be described. You will discuss which filler is best for you and how much it will cost.

A medical history will be taken to make sure that there are no reasons why you shouldnt have the treatment. Then you will usually be asked to read detailed information and sign a consent form which means that you have understood what the treatment may do, along with any potential side effects from the filler(s) being used.

Photographs may also be taken for comparison after the treatment. For treatment of lines and wrinkles, an anaesthetic cream is sometimes applied to the area 20 minutes or so prior to injection. This helps to numb the area to be treated and reduces pain when the needle is inserted into the skin.

Different injection techniques are used depending on the type of filler and the area being treated.

For filling out wrinkles, the two main techniques are:

- linear threading technique, where the full length of the needle is inserted into the middle of the wrinkle and the material is then injected while pulling the needle slowly backwards;

- serial puncture technique, where several injections are made in a line along the wrinkle or fold to lift the wrinkle;

- for plumping out the face, or filling larger areas such as hollow cheeks, either a fan technique or cross hatching technique is employed.

Follow-up treatment

Depending on the type of filler used, and the area treated, top up treatments are usually required to maintain the effect.

Recovery time for Juvederm

Depending on the area treated, and which filler is used, treatment times can vary from around 30 minutes to an hour, and recovery time can be from a few hours to a few days. However, most people find that they can return straight back to work after treatment with Juvederm.

Juvederm Side Effects

Does Juvederm hurt and what are the side effects?

Depending on the area injected and the type of filler or pain control used, patients may find the procedure relatively painless to mildly uncomfortable. Treatments around the nose or lip areas are usually more painful.

The obvious immediate side effect is of slight bleeding after the needle has been inserted into the skin. Other risks include mild bruising, redness and swelling that may also occur around the site of injection. These signs may take 2 - 3 days to vanish completely, especially around the lips where there is little flesh and the skin is tender.

Rarely, allergic type reactions can occur after treatment with some fillers. These include prolonged redness, swelling, itching and or hardness and bumps in the skin. Such signs may appear at some or all of the points of injection. Sometimes, they can last for several months or longer, but this is extremely unusual.

If you have a history of cold sores, or fever blisters in the treated area, filler injections may cause them to break out again. In these cases, an anti-herpes medicine may be provided before treatment, to help reduce the likelihood of an outbreak of cold sores.

Very occasionally, delayed side effects can occur many months after the first treatment. These side-effects usually appear as red lumps showing up underneath the skin. Sometimes, these may be permanent. There is some evidence that these may be more common with some of the newer, permanent, bead containing fillers.

What should you do after treatment?

It is important that you follow the advice of your practitioner carefully after Juvederm treatment. This will help you to gain maximum effect from the procedure and reduce the risk of complications.

Post-treatment advice may include:

* iced water soaks or ice packs to help to reduce swelling;

* the use of pain-killers such as tylenol, if required for a few days after treatment;

* bruising and swelling should go down after a couple of days, but if you continue to experience very painful swelling and bruising, or if any blistering occurs, you should contact your practitioner;

* similarly, if you experience any delayed reactions such as lumpy redness occurring any time after treatment, you should contact the clinic immediately.

Additionally, when you leave the clinic after a Juvederm treatment you are likely to suffer from varying degrees of redness depending on the areas treated, which may not be the most attractive face that you wish to present to the public. There is however a solution.

Glomineralstm skin care makeup has the ability to promote the healing of damaged or postprocedural skin and can be used on the skin immediately following treatment, allowing you to face the world without a red face.

Who should not have a Juvederm treatment? As in any treatment to the skin, injections should be avoided in areas where the skin is swollen or where infections are present e.g. active acne. This will reduce the risk of infection at the injection site after the treatment.

Juvederm have not been tested in pregnant women, so their use would normally be not advised by practitioners if you are expecting a child.

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How does a laser or light-based system remove hair?

A laser is a high-energy beam of light that can transfer its energy through the skin to a specific part of the body. These beams of light can vary in terms of their strength and the type of tissue that they can target. In the case of hair removal, pigment contained in the hair shaft can be targeted as can the hair follicle or root with a single specific wavelength (or colour) or light generated by the laser.

This energy heats up the base of the hair follicle, which causes damage to the cells that produce hair growth. If enough damage is done, this will prevent the hair from growing any further (see diagram below).

The effect is most obvious during what is known as the anagen phase of hair growth. That is when new hairs start to grow.

During this period of growth, the hair follicle has increased pigmentation and growth of new cells that makes it more open to damage from light treatment.

The procedure

During this treatment, safety eyewear must be worn to protect your eyes from the light generated by the laser.

A gel is applied to the treated area and the Smartcool system sprays your skin with cold air during the treatment to reduce discomfort. A small hand piece is touched to your skin with flashes of laser light to damage the hair follicles.

Most patients describe the procedure as a little uncomfortable, with a tingling or stinging sensation during treatment. The discomfort varies with each person, depending on your individual pain threshold. The majority of patients tolerate this sensation without anesthetics.

Within about 30 minutes of treatment, the area may become pink or red; this may last from a few hours to one day.

How many treatments will be necessary?

Hair grows in cycles. The laser or pulsed light only affects hair when it is in its early growth phase. In fact, the system will disable follicles that are actively producing hair at the time of treatment. At any time, some hair follicles are dormant. Repeated sessions will be necessary to treat these follicles when they re-enter the growth phase.

The number of active follicles and the length of the growth phase varies, and the first treatment will only damage some of the follicles. After a few weeks, previously resting hair follicles break into growth, which then need to be treated.

Treatments can be repeated at approximately monthly intervals. In this way, after 2 - 5 treatments, most of the hair follicles in any particular site can be successfully treated.

How long does it take?

With this procedure numerous hairs are removed at the same time. The amount of time needed depends on the size of the area to be treated. The lip usually take a few minutes; other areas, such as the leg, may take an hour or longer.

After this series of treatments, any further hair growth can be treated as and when its necessary.

Does it hurt and what could go wrong?

Problems after Laser treatment for hair removal vary according to your skin type.

Immediately after the procedure, you may notice some swelling, and the skin may become pink or red and a little sore.

Patients have described it as feeling like mild sunburn, but this is a reaction that usually disappears within a day or so.

Skin pigment may be darkened by bright light. It has the same effect as a light suntan, but because it is only visible at the points at which the laser has landed on your skin, it can look quite peculiar! If it occurs at all, (which is quite rare) it will gradually fade but may take many months to do so.

If the skin pigment absorbs too much laser energy, the pigment can be damaged leaving pale patches on the skin. Again these usually slowly recover.

The same process can cause the skin to overheat, resulting in blistering and possibly scarring. These effects are unlikely on pale skin, but care must be taken with darker skin.

Individuals vary in their sensitivity to light treatment so you may have a test patch done on your skin before going ahead.

Recently tanned skin can be more vulnerable to the side effects or risks described above, and you are advised to be as pale as possible before considering hair removal using light treatment.

There is some evidence that the use of light based systems for hair removal can cause hair to grow in areas adjacent to the treated area in a small proportion of patients.

Who should not have laser hair removal?

This really depends upon your skin and hair colour.

The Cynosure Elite Laser can treat all skin types and hair colour, but your response will vary for the following reasons:

* if you have ginger hair which may respond poorly to the treatment. Blonde or white hairs hardly respond at all;

* Mediterranean, Middle and Far Eastern skin types need to be treated with care;

* darker skin types than the groups listed above, because the skin pigment absorbs too much energy causing unwanted damage. Similarly, patients who have recent sun tans should wait until their tan fades.

General reasons of unsuitability not related to skin and hair type include:

* any history of sensitivity to light based treatments;

* an active infection at the site to be treated;

* patients who have used the drug isotretinoin in the last year.

* pregnancy

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Are you a candidate for facial skin treatment? The answer is "Yes" if your skin shows evidence of chronic exposure to the sun's ultraviolet light. Physicians call the condition "photodamage," and the most obvious signs are coarsening of skin texture, wrinkling, irregular pigmentation, and enlarged blood vessels and pores. Facial skin treatment is the visible improvement of sun damaged skin through the use of laser technology to remove enlarged blood vessels and irregular pigmentation, and stimulate the underlying collagen. Cynosure is a leading developer and manufacturer of Lasers (Elite) systems for facial skin treatment. The speed, power, and gentleness of our lasers have resulted in acceptance in the practices of physicians around the world. Before you decide on facial skin treatment, here are some things you should know about the Cynosure pulse dye laser.

How do I know if I have photodamaged skin?

If you are over 30 years old and enjoy an active lifestyle your skin is probably showing signs of damage.

How does laser treatment reduce the signs of photodamage?

Lasers work by focusing a beam of light to a target in the skin such as enlarged blood vessels and irregular pigmentation. The enlarged vessels and irregularities are removed without scarring or damage to the treated or surrounding area and the underlying collagen is stimulated.

Do lasers work on all skin types?

Today's advanced lasers are capable of treating a wide variety of skin types. Which other conditions are treatable by lasers? Elimination of red and brown blemishes, reduction of minor wrinkles, and a general tightening of your skin's collagen.

How many treatments are required?

Typically several treatments are required for full face treatment. The average treatment takes about 20 minutes. Results may become apparent after the first few treatments.

Is the treatment painful?

There is some minor discomfort associated with the treatment. In most cases no anesthesia is necessary. Such discomfort can be alleviated by cooling with a cold air system.

How does laser facial skin treatment differ from CO2 lasers, chemical peels, and dermabrasion?

Unlike CO2 lasers, dermabrasion or chemical peels that remove the outer skin and require significant healing time, the laser gently penetrates the skin without damaging it and destroys the blood vessels and brown pigment that are the cause of the problem. It also tightens the collagen and minimizes large pores.

What will I look like after laser facial skin treatment?

Results will vary, your skin may appear reddened. You can expect to return to your normal activities immediately with minimal precautions such as sunscreen.

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Facial and Leg Spider Vein Treatment

The presence of superficial veins on the face and legs (telangiectasia) is a cosmetic problem that troubles millions of people. Most physicians concur that light therapy alone may not be sufficient to clear the veins in most cases. Small, superficial red veins can be successfully treated with the Nd:YAG laser. Several treatments are required over monthly intervals. The Laser Solution for Facial and Spider Veins Spider veins on the face and legs bother millions of people. Spider veins (or telangiectasias) are red, bluish or purple veins than can result from sun exposure, use of oral contraception, hormone therapy, the aging process, or heredity. Advanced laser technology offers an effective treatment for facial and spider veins. And we now offer treatment with this technology in our office.

How does a laser help?

With a beam of light, the laser can deliver a prescribed dose of energy to the spider veins. The laser "selectively" coagulates the problem veins while sparing surrounding areas. After treatment, the vessel slowly and naturally disappears.

How many treatments are required?

Results are seen within three to four weeks. Typically, one to two treatments are recommended. Eliminating unwanted blemishes while promoting healthier skin.

Can we be sure that this will work on my veins?

This is something that must be determined with each patient individually, but the majority of patients will benefit from this treatment.

Is this treatment difficult?

No. This non-invasive treatment process takes between 10 minutes to about 20 minutes, depending on your situation. After treatment, there is no down time - which means you can resume all of your normal activities immediately afterward.

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Vitalize Peel
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Vitalize Peel is a powerful yet non-damaging chemical peel that helps fight the effects of time, sun damage, and environmental assaults. This peel can take years off aging skin in just minutes. Vitalize Peel is the only superficial peel suitable for all skin tones and complexions. This special formulation includes a unique blend of peeling agents: alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, resorcinol, and retinoic acid. While results are predictable and noticeable after just one peel, dramatic results are seen after a series of peels. This is a highly effective rejuvenation procedure with no downtime.

How does Vitalize Peel work?

Vitalize peel uses a unique blend of safe but effective acids to cause chemical exfoliation of the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin. Skin regeneration following this chemical peel results in a fresh, organized, healthy epidermis. The result is a smoother and more even complexion and an improvement in pigment changes.

What is Vitalize Peel used for?

The Vitalize Peel improves the skin's overall appearance, decreasing fine line wrinkles and restoring even skin tones. Vitalize Peel evens out acne scarring and is particularly effective in combination with other treatments such as FotoFacial RF. Vitalize Peel is effective for pigment changes caused by acne scarring, photodamage (sun damage), "age spots", freckles, melasma (from hormone changes), and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Vitalize Peel tightens pores, improves skin texture, and smoothes ruddy complexions.

(from dermanetwork.org)

MicroDermabrasion

MicroDermabrasion
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MICRODERMABRASION / Aesthetic Exfoliatio n

Years of sun exposure and the aging process take their toll on the skin, creating lines, wrinkles, and changes in texture and color. Not only is the face a likely victim of these changes, but the neck, chest, cleavage, arms and hands may be affected as well. MicroExfoliation can reduce the effects of aging on our skin.

MicroExfoliation is a treatment that improves wrinkles, skin texture and color by removing the topmost layer of skin leaving it more supple and vibrant. MicroExfoliation also stimulates the elastic tissue beneath the surface of the skin resulting in a healthier and firmer appearance.

MicroExfoliation treatments are administered by trained aestheticians. A wonderful alternative to chemical peels, the NewApeel MicroExfoliation treatment is non-invasive, pain-free and requires no down time after treatment. Leading plastic surgeons and dermatologist regard the NewApeel system as being more gentle and affective than other exfoliating systems, even at higher settings. The length of the treatment and number of treatments vary depending on skin type and condition. Results are gradual but highly effective. Most people experience softer, smoother skin after their first treatment.

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