The Sciton Laser - Get Gorgeous Skin
October 5, 2008 by Candice Lane, M.D.
Filed under Looking Good
There are many lasers to choose from today like Fraxel, Active Fx, Palomar’s Starluxe, CoolTouch, and many others. The Sciton Laser, which has various wavelengths for skin tightening, pore refinement, redness and pigmentation,can be used to combine and overlap treatments, producing superior, unparalleled results.
Now you can have younger looking, healthier feeling skin with a popular new treatment – the Contour™ MicroLaserPeel™.
Does this sound like you?” I’ve always been active. Years ago I was
unaware of the effects of sun and wind on my skin. Although I don’t feel as old as I
sometimes look I’m not ready for surgery or a long recovery process, but I’d love to look as young as I feel!”
The “weekend” skin peel, the MicroLaserPeel, treats skin conditions associated with aging and an active lifestyle. You can see real improvements in just a few days.
What is the MicroLaserPeel? It is an intra-epidermal laser peel that precisely ablates the outermost layers of the skin. The procedure is individually tailored to the nature of the condition to be corrected. Skin conditions such as: wrinkles, scars, acne scars, keratoses, or pigmentary problems have been very successfully treated with a MicroLaserPeel.
Who Should Consider a MicroLaserPeel? If you are looking for more than microdermabrasion or light chemical peels, and have little time for a prolonged healing process, then the MicroLaserPeel was designed for you.
How is the MicroLaserPeel different from Microdermabrasion? Generally, microdermabrasion only removes the stratum corneum (10 microns).The MicroLaserPeel is a partial- to-full epidermal peel (20-50 microns) and is performed with topical anesthetic. Because this procedure ablates deeper into the epidermis, it is the perfect step between microdermabrasion and full skin resurfacing like the well known CO2 laser which requires general anesthesia and causes months of redness, loss of pigment, and sometimes gives a waxy look to the skin. None of these problems are present with the MicroLaserPeel, and it can be performed of the face, neck, chest, and hands unlike the CO2 laser.
How many MicroLaserPeels can be done? Typically, the procedure is repeated 2-4 times, spaced 6-8 weeks apart, but many peels may be done to achieve the desired result.
What can you expect? You will experience smoother, healthier, more vibrant skin, with a significant, immediate change in skin texture and tightness as compared to microdermabrasion.
How long is the healing process? Healing takes 3-4 days. The procedure can be performed on a Thursday or Friday, so you can return to work the following Monday. Symptoms immediately following the procedure resemble a sunburn, with minor peeling on the second day.Redness will begin to fade by the third day, and be easily covered by makeup on the fourth day.
What can MicroLaserPeel do for you? “My skin is softer, smoother and more supple after my MicroLaserPeel.”says R.L., CALIFORNIA. “I love the subtle improvements instead of a radical change,” says C.M., FLORIDA. “My friends have noticed a difference after just one MLP!” remarks D.C., VIRGINIA. “The improvement in the tone and texture of my skin is obvious!” exclaims L.D., TEXAS.
A Sciton Laser is the most advanced and versatile laser technology currently available. One laser can do many different procedures under topical anesthesia. Combining procedures can accelerate improvement and produce fantastic results.
For a better look, we combine a MicroLaserPeel with an intense pulse light treatment called photorejuvenation or photofacial done with broad band light or BBL. This is great for people with brown or red spots who want to get rid of this pigment and get a fantastic finish to their skin. BBL is also a great stand alone treatment for brown spots or redness.
For those with wrinkles we combine the MicroLaserPeel with our advanced Fraxyl technology called Profractional. This is especially effective for lines and wrinkles around the mouth and eyes.
Remember, the skin of your face is like the canvas of a painting. Improve the quality of your skin to accentuate the beauty of your face. You can do it with Sciton laser procedures!
- MicroLaserPeel and Profractional Under Eyes
Under Eyes Before MicroLaser Peel
Under Eyes After MicroLaser Peel
BBL Hands - Before
BBL Hands - After
BBL Chest - Before
Botox
October 3, 2008 by Candice Lane, M.D.
Filed under Looking Good
Botox is the most widely used facial injectable. A lifetime of facial expressions keeps some facial muscles in a more contracted state and wears down the collagen in overlying skin creating lines. Botox is used to relax and temporarily remove hyper-dynamic facial wrinkles. These appear where there is the most facial movement of expression: above the nose between the eyes (glabella), around he lower outer eyes (crow’s feet), forehead lines, peri-oral lines around the lips, bunny lines at the bridge of the nose, and squint lines at the inner corners of the eyes. A Botox injection relaxes the underlying muscle and virtually eliminates the line. Studies have shown that with continued use, there is new formation
of collagen in the crease and elimination of the lines.
Another great use of Botox is to relax hyper-contracted muscle that give the face and neck an aged look. Marionette lines and creases at the corners of the mouth can give it a down-turned, angry look with creases at the corners reminiscent of a marionette’s mouth. Well placed injections of Botox releases the muscles pulling down on the corners of the mouth, reversing the down-turned mouth look, and giving a more youthful appearance. Remember, in youth, features are generally pointing up not down. Facial filler may also be necessary to correct marionette lines.
Neck cords appear as sinew-like, vertical tissue in the neck. They are usually most prominent with smiling, facial expression, and neck movement. They appear as cords of tissue from the base of the jaw down the neck. These are neck muscles in a hyper-contracted state. Botox can erase this unsightly, aged look without weakness or change in function, producing a smooth, youthful neck.
“Jelly rolls” under the eyes are caused by increased muscle mass in the lower lid. This can be relaxed with Boot creating a smoother look.
Dimpled chins with an orange peel look can easily be relaxed and smoothed with Botox as well.
Custom effects, such as a mini –brow lift can be achieved with Botox, and can achieve a more feminine arched brow. Well-placed Botox around the mouth can enhance lip fullness. It can also be used in a dilute form to firm the skin.
Facial imperfections and asymmetries such as “gummy” smiles that show too much teeth and gums can be corrected with Botox. In addition, it can be used to correct asymmetrical smiles, eyebrows, jaws, and facial movements.
Botox is also used to treat excessive underarm or hand sweating by injecting it into the troublesome area.
The approved indication for Botox is for frown lines. Other uses are advanced applications and should be administered by health care professionals well-trained in the use of Botox.
Botox lasts from 3-6 months, and needs to be repeated to maintain the desired effect, but the results are well worth it.
Glabella Forehead Lines Crow's Feet Neck Lip Enhancement Eyebrow Lift - Before Eyebrow Lift - AfterBotox Skin Firming 
Velashape
October 1, 2008 by Candice Lane, M.D.
Filed under Looking Good
More than 80% of women over the age of 20, regardless of their weight or size, are affected by cellulite.
Now, there is proven, medical solution. VelaShape™ is the first and only non-surgical FDA-cleared medical device for the body reshaping using circumferential reduction and the first FDA class II cleared platform for cellulite treatment featuring the revolutionary elōs™ technology that enables you to comfortably achieve a toned, contoured and well shaped body!
VelaShape™ is the only proven device with breakthrough results as it treats both the deeper tissue and the upper layers of the skin. This results in a measurable reduction in fat layers, circumference and the appearance of cellulite. VelaShape™ offers a non-surgical, no downtime and virtually painless treatment for the body reshaping and cellulite, with proven results in as few as 4 treatment sessions.
Unlike old technologies like Endermologie, VelaShape™ features the revolutionary elōs™ combination of bi-polar radiofrequency (RF), infrared light energy, plus vacuum and mechanical massage. The combination of infrared and conducted RF energies precisely heats the dermal and the hypodermal tissue within the target treatment area. The precise heating ensures a safe, effective, fast treatment with no downtime. Vacuum and specially designed rollers for the mechanical massage smooth out the skin to facilitate safe and efficient heat energy delivery. The net result increases the metabolism of stored energy, increases lymphatic drainage and reduces or shrinks the size of the actual fat cells and fat chambers.
Most patients see gradual and cumulative results throughout the treatment regime. The result is gradual smoothening of skin’s surface with a noticeable reduction in cellulite, and circumferential reduction, with noticeable reshaping of the treated area
In a clinical multi-center study, 85% of the treated areas have reported circumferential reduction of thighs of at least 1cm; ranging up to 7.2cm in reduction..
With VelaShape™, you can be treated for circumferential reduction and cellulite treatment on thighs, buttocks, love handles, neck, arms, and abdomen. It is effective on all skin types and all skin colors and uses no drugs and has no side effects. The safety and effectiveness of the VelaShape™ technology has been demonstrated through multi-center clinical trials.
The VelaShape™ procedure contours, shapes and slims the body enabling you to comfortably and safely achieve a toned, contoured and well sculpted body without enduring downtime. Advantages translate to enhanced comfort, convenience and satisfaction; giving you the opportunity to improve your lifestyle and boost your self-confidence. Now it’s easy to enhance your body, fight the signs of aging, and feel better about yourself!
We offer Velashape treatments in our office and have gotten fantastic results. Our patients commonly get 1 1/2 inch reductions on each thigh.
Want to learn more? Visit www.Velashape.com, and see Kim Kardashian having her Velashape™ procedure.
Radiesse
September 21, 2008 by Candice Lane, M.D.
Filed under Looking Good
Radiesse is a safe, next generation cosmetic filler that sets a new standard for the correction of facial wrinkles, folds, depressions, and facial contouring. Clinical studies show that Radiesse lasts longer than former leading fillers like Restylane. Radiesse can last a year or more, which means less trips to the doctor.
Radiesse is the first dermal filler with concurrent FDA approvals for both nasolabial folds and fat loss in the face. It can also be used by a trained physician to augment cheeks and chin, fill unwanted facial depressions, correct jowls and jaw lines, perform nasal contouring, rejuvenate hands, and reconstruct nipples.
Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxylappetite microspheres in a gel carrier. Calcium hydroxylappetite is natural to the human body, and is present in our bones in more concentrated amounts. The gel and microspheres provide an immediate result, then stimulate the patient’s tissue to form new collagen in-growth. Radiesse breaks down into calcium and phosphate ions which are resorbed into the body through natural metabolic processes.
In recent studies, at 9 months 79% of patients with Radiesse still had improvement verses 43% of patients with Restylane. Patients with Radiesse also had greater improvement at every time point.
Radiesse can be used to volumize the face. As we age, we lose or drop the fat pads in the face causing cheeks to flatten and skin to sag. Radiesse can fill features to give the face a fuller look and a resultant lifted look to the skin and features.
A unique use of Radiesse is hand sculpting and rejuvenation. Aging hands may become bony looking with pronounced veins. Radiesse can be injected into the back of the hands to provide a smooth, fleshy look that makes bones and veins less prominent.
The nose can be re-contoured without surgery. Radiesse can be added to the tip to give the nose a lifted or a turned up look. It can fill irregularities to give the nose a straighter appearance. Radiesse can also augment or lift the chin.
Injection of Radiesse has minimal discomfort. New techniques using dilution with lidocaine make this injection the most comfortable of the fillers.
Radiesse has fewer nodules and zero granulomas compared to other fillers. It is not permanent so you get lasting results without the risk of permanent implants. Radiesse is not currently recommended for use in the lips.