Our Platinum and Gold level certified physicians have a great deal of training and experience with the use of Botox® for facial sculpting and the treatment of wrinkles. Botox® cosmetic is used to improve moderate to severe frown lines and wrinkles. The physician administers a few tiny injections directly into the muscle that causes the line to appear. Results can be seen within days and the treatment typically lasts 3-4 months.
Dysport® is an injection used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults less than 65 years of age. Dysport is a purified formulation that has been shown to deliver temporary improvements in moderate to severe frown lines, even with repeat treatments. So, the effect of repeat treatment with Dysport may be comparable to your first use.
Restylane adds volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). Restylane works immediately by adding volume to smooth away wrinkles. A clear gel formulation of hyaluronic acid, Restylane is specifically formulated to act like your body’s own hyaluronic acid. So, you can use Restylane to visibly reduce moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds for a younger-looking you.
Just like Restylane, Perlane® adds volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). Like Restylane, Perlane is a clear gel formulation of hyaluronic acid that is specifically formulated to add fullness like your body’s own hyaluronic acid. What makes Perlane different is the average size of the particles and the depth of injection. On average, the gel particles in Perlane are larger than those in Restylane, which makes Perlane a good choice for wrinkles that benefit from a deeper injection into the skin.
By combining lidocaine with Restylane® and Perlane®, Restylane-L and Perlane-L help reduce discomfort during and after treatment.
Juvéderm® injectable gel (including Juvéderm® Ultra, Juvéderm® Ultra Plus, Juvéderm® Ultra XC, and Juvéderm® Ultra Plus XC) is indicated for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds).
Juvéderm® XC is the smooth gel filler that your doctor uses to instantly smooth away wrinkles around your mouth and nose. With just one treatment, you’ll get smooth and natural-looking results that last up to a year.
Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic, the same substance used in "dissolvable" surgical suture. It has been used for 4 years in the U.S. to fill in facial sinking caused by anti-HIV medications (it is FDA approved in the U.S. for this purpose) and it has been used for more than 5 years in Europe and South America under the name NEWFILL. It is the first of its kind - a dynamic filler that works with your body to produce new collagen in order to fill, tighten and thicken aging skin. It truly is a "LIQUID FACE LIFT." Dr. Jeanne Spedale is the only doctor in the practice that performs the Sculptra procedure.
Radiesse® Volumizing Filler immediately provides the volume and lift needed to diminish the signs of aging because of the calcium-based microspheres and gel that comprise the product. But what's unique about Radiesse Volumizing Filler is that it acts as a scaffold under the skin, providing structure and stimulating your own natural collagen to grow. This process continues for several months, which extends the initial effect of Radiesse Volumizing Filler.
Latisse® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%) solution is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker. Eyelash hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not enough eyelashes.
Our physicians are well trained and fully equipped to remove most skin cancers in our office.
If a mole appears abnormal during an examination, our physicians can surgically excise it in a way that will minimize scarring and preserve a good cosmetic appearance.
When earlobes tear as a result of pulling or heavy earrings, they can be repaired with a simple in office procedure and repierced six to twelve weeks later.
Sclerotherapy is the treatment of small yet unsightly leg veins through the injection of concentrated salt water (23% sodium chloride). This is a relatively pain free and effective treatment performed often in our office. Stinging and mild leg cramping may be experienced after the injection and last approximately one minute. Several sessions of sclerotherapy may be needed to eliminate all the veins. Usually treatments are done 8-10 weeks apart. Compression hose are required to be worn the first night of treatment and then during the day for the next 1-2 weeks after the treatment. After all the veins are cleared, most people still need a touch up every one to two years to treat the new veins that have formed.
The Microlaser Peel is an intra-epidermal laser peel that precisely ablates the outermost layers of the skin to minimize wrinkles, acne scars, and pigmentation problems, and to improve the skin's tone and texture. This procedure is performed with a topical anesthetic. The downtime is approximately 3-4 days. Typically, patients experience minor sloughing of the skin and redness resembling mild sunburn. A healing ointment is provided to be applied constantly to the treated area. Multiple treatments may be needed spaced 6-8 weeks apart.
