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Collagen Collagen injections are an excellent method of enhancing the lips and lifting the corners of the mouth. They can also be effective for filling the deep furrows around the mouth known as nasolabial lines. Two different forms are currently available. Zyplast - bovine collagen and Dermologen - derived from human cadaver tissue. Collagen injections tend to last between 3-4 months before they need to be repeated. The latest technologies and techniques are used to give a person a natural and youthful appearance. Botox Botox injections are the most effective way to improve dynamic wrinkles which include frown, forehead and crow's feet. These are wrinkles which are formed from the motion of muscles in the local area. Botox is a dilute bacterial toxin that is directly injected into a specific muscle to weaken it's motion. Although Botox injections need to be repeated every 3-4 months, after a few treatments many patients notice that the effects last longer between treatments as the muscles are retrained to relax. Microlipoaugmentation (Fat Transfer) Fat can be harvested from the abdominal or lateral thigh area and transferred to the face as a filter agent. This can be especially helpful to fill deep furrows or scars. Fat transfer can be longer lasting than collagen. In many cases, 2-3 fat transfer treatments can give a permanent correction. Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is a technique used to treat fine to medium size vessels on the legs. This technique is also combined with laser treatments to improve the appearance of spider veins.
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Chemical
peels are used to improve texture and complexion of the skin and
give a more youthful and healthy appearance. Various agents are
used to soften and reduce fine wrinkles, sun damage and age spots
on the face, neck, chest, arms and legs. Acne and certain pigmentation
problems can also be improved with a series of chemical peels. Healing
time is minimal and most patients return to work the same day as
the procedure. Our office works with various peel agents including
the B-lift (salicylic acid peels), 50% and 70% glycolic peels and
a complex peel with glycolic and lactic acid. 