After years of squinting,laughing, frowning, smoking, and worrying, the skin around the eyes and on the forehead often develops deep lines and wrinkles. These lines are called "expression lines." Until now, this type of wrinkle has been difficult to treat. Expression lines may often make you look older,tired, or stressed. Now, by utilizing this FDA approved muscle-relaxing agent, expression lines can be significantly reduced. We also use BOTOX for the treatment of Hyperhydrosis (excess underarm sweating) and for Migraine headaches.
How long does BOTOX® last treatment last?
The effects usually last 3 to 4 months. You will notice a gradual fading of its effects. The results, following several treatments, may last 6 to 8 months or more. BOTOX® offers extended relief over the course of long-term treatment.
Are there any possible side effects?
With BOTOX®, side effects, if any, are usually mild and temporary. Botulinum toxins contain proteins and in some circumstances, the body will form antibodies to the protein. If antibodies are formed, the effect would be a lesser response to therapy. Temporary bruising is sometimes experienced. This symptom resolves itself within 2 to 3 days. In rare cases, there can be a sligh drooping of an eyelid or asymmetry of expression. If this should happen, return to your physician.
What type of results will I see?
Typically, the effect of BOTOX® is visible within 3 days. Maximum benefits are reached between 10 to 14 days. Once the muscle relaxes and the skin softens, you will have a more relaxed and youthful appearance. BOTOX® treatments are not a subsitute for the results achieved with a facelift. The optimum appearance may be achieved with BOTOX® therapy in conjunction with a faclift, laser resurfacing, and skin rejuvenation..
What is BOTOX® ?
BOTOX® is a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent derived from the bacterium, Clostridium Botulinum. Ophthalmologists have used BOTOX® for over 12 years for its original indication, the treatment of blepharospasm. For years physciains have been using BOTOX® as a cosmetic treatment to correct visible signs of stress and aging.
How does BOTOX® work?
Your brain sends messages to your muscles so that they can contract and move. BOTOX® works to block the muscle from responding to the message. As a result, the muscle relaxes and the overlying skin remains unwrinkled and smooth.
What is treatment like?
With a very fine needle, BOTOX® is injected into the specific muscle that is contracting and causing the lines and wrinkles on the face. treatment is effective, safe, and takes approximately 10 minutes. The pain is a minimal "pin prick" and no anesthetic is required. Immediately following treatment, you may resume regular activities!
What is Restylane®?
Restylane® is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. We also use Restylane to increase the fullness of lips and decrease dark circles under the eyes.
What is Restylane® made of?
Restylane® is the first and only cosmetic dermal filler made of non-animal-based hyualuronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the human skin. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane® is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA, or Non Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. NASHA is biodegradable and completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid.
How is Restylane® different that other hyaluronic acid-based products?
Unlike other hyalluronic acid-based products, such as those made from rooster combs, only Restylane is non-animal based. This quality eliminates any risk of animal based disease transmission or allergic reaction.
What should patients do prior to treatment?
Restylane® requires no pretesting, but you should take a few precautions before being treated. Avoid using aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John's Wort, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment, because these may increase bruising or bleeding at the injected site. Also if you have suffered from cold sores, there is a risk that the injection could trigger a break out.
Is Restylane® safe?
Yes. Restylane® has been used safely since 1966. There is vitually no risk of allergic reaction. The most commonly reported side effects were temporary redness and swelling at the injected site. These effects usually resolve in two to three days.
How long does Restylane® last?
The average treatment results last six months or even longer.
How often should I have Restylane® treatments done?
Restylane® last twice as long as collagen, so treatments are typically scheduled twice a year. Evidence shows that having a touch-up treatment before the product has fully dissipated will enhance the lasting effect.
How is Restylane® different from Botox®?
Restylane® is a natural cosmetic filler. In contrast, Botox® is a drug that blocks nerve transmission and relaxes the underlying muscles. Many patients have been very pleased after receiving both products and can acheive optimum results.
How much does Restylane® treatments cost?
Restylane® is a customized procedure based on your specific needs, so the cost will vary from patient to patient. In general, the cost of Restylane® is comparable to the cost of similar procedures. Becuase Restylane® is longer lasting, it proves to be very economical over the long term. Average cost per patient is approximately $600 to $1200 depending on how many areas are being treated.
Decorative tatoos have a history dating back to at least 5000 years. The desire to remove them has probably existed just as long.
Early attempts to remove tattoos have had less than desirable results. The use of dermabrasion, salabrasion and Argon or CO2 lasers have left behind scars in place of the tattoo.
The advent of Q-Switched lasers has permitted the removal of most tattoo inks with a very low risk of scarring. The laser system can significantly lighten or remove many tattoo inks, and is particularly advanced in the removal of blue, black and red inks.
The laser removes tattoo ink with the energy of light. Just as a natural sunlight is made up of light wavelengths of many colors, a laser is a device which is designed to produce one or more specific wavelenghts of light. These wavelengths are either absorbed, reflected or simply passed through objects. Tattoo ink is removed by using a specific wavelength which passes through the skin but is absorbed by the ink. The rapid absorption of light energy causes the tattoo ink to destruct, where it is then removed by the body's natural filtering systems.
Medical research has taught us which wavelenghts of light to use and specifically how to deliver the laser's output to best remove tattoo ink. The laser uses a light wavelength which passes through skin, but is absorbed by most inks. The Medlite also delivers the light in very short, high intensity pulses for maximum ink destruction. The use of this specific combination of wavelenght and rapidly pulsed light results in minimal damage to the skin while providing maximum tattoo ink removal.
Is the process painful?
The laser emits light in very short flashes of light called pulses. The impact of the energy from the powerful pulse of light is similar to the snap of a thin rubberbank or specks of hot bacon grease on the skin. The large majority of all patients do not require anesthesia.
How many treatment sessions will it take to remove the tattoo?
On the average, professional tattoos require 5-6 treatments, while amature tattoos require 3-4 treatments, all spaced approximately 6-8 weeks apart. The number of treatments depends on the amount and type of ink used and the depth of the ink in the skin. Rarely, even more than ten treatments may be needed.
Do all colors of ink disappear equally as well?
No, dark (blue/black) inks and red inks fade the best. Oranges and purples usually respond well. Green and yellow inks are the most difficult to remove, although additional treatments can produce significant fading.
Will the tattoo completely disappear?
In many cases, yes. Greater than 95% fading of the tatoo may be accomplished. However, it is very important to know that over 100 tattoo inks are in use worldwide today, none of which are regulated by the FDA. Not knowing which tattoo ink, how deep or how much was used, makes it impossible for the technician to predict the degree of removal of any given tattoo.
What type of post-treatment care is necessary?
Occasionally there will pinpoint bleeding associated with the treatment. An antibacterial ointment and a dressing will be applied to the area. The treatment area should be kept clean with continued application of any ointment given to you by your technician. A shower can be taken the next day, although the treated area should not be scrubbed.
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Permanent
Cosmetic Make Up
Permanent Cosmetic Makeup is a revolutionary new procedure of applying micro insertions of natural pigments to the dermal layer of the skin.
This state of the art technique is medically proven and specifically proven to be completely safe. Intradermal pigmentation is used for a variety of permanent cosmetic enhancements such as permanent eyebrows, eye liner and lip liner. Total lip color. Other procedures include camouflage for vitiligo, stretchmarks, scars, areola restoration and hairline enhancements.
Who benefits from Intradermal Cosmetics?
- Men as well as women.
- Busy people with little time to apply makeup.
- People with allergies to conventional makeup.
- Anyone who desires freedom and convenience from daily makeup application.
- Those who are physically incapable of applying makeup.
- Athletic people and those with oily skin who tend to shed makeup easily.
- Burn victims and people with flaws in their skin.
- Men and women who seek correction of asymmetrical facial features.
- Men and women who wish to look their best all the time.
- Women or Men who wish to have darken the color of their areola.
- Clients who want to camoflage scars or burns or skin disorders such as vitiligo.
Who applies the permanent cosmetics?
Jeannine Unwin is a Certified Intradermal Cosmetic Technician and is licensed by the state of Missouri.. Our facility also is licensed by the state of Missouri. She completed extensive training in the art of permanent cosmetics.
Is the procedure painful?
Topical anesthetics are used to minimize discomfort.
Do I have a choice of colors?
Definately! There is a wide spectum of colors to choose from.
Do I have a choice in the placement of the pigments?
Yes. You will have the final word as to how much pigment you wish to have and exact placement of the pigment.
What is involved in the recovery?
There will be slight swelling and redness in the skin, which will subside quickly. You may resume normal activities immediately after the procedure. Complete healing takes one to six weeks while the pigmentation matures and reaches its final color.
PRICE LIST:
- Upper OR Lower Eyeliner.........................$350.00
- Full Lip......................................................$775.00
- Lipliner......................................................$475.00
- Eyebrows..................................................$700.00
- Aereola Enhancement................................$1100.00
- Aereola Enhancement after Mastectomy....$1500.00
- Camoflage................................................$350./hour
Therapeutic
Massage
LIPODISSOLVE/MESOTHERAPY
What is Lipodissolve/Mesotherapy?
Lipodissolve and Mesotherapy are non surgical techniques for body fat reduction, cellulite improvement and body sculpting. Multiple injections of Phosphatidylcholine (natural Soy Bean enzyme base) and other medication is used todissolve your unwanted fat. We can improve problem areas that even exercise or diet will not help. There is no downtime and you can resume normal activities after your procedure. There is no anesthesia necessary, no scarring and minimal discomfort! Results are permanent, however you must continue a healthy diet and exercise to ensure that new deposits will not develope. Inections can be uncomfortable so we offer a topical numbing cream and recommend over the counter pain relievers. All areas of the body can be treated. The most common areas are the stomach, thighs, buttocks, arms, love handles, knees and "bra line". The face can be treated to sculpt the look you want. YOUR PROCEDURE IS PERFORMED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN.
Who Is a Candidate for Lipodissolve/Mesotherapy?
Adults between the ages of 18 and 75 years of age and in good health. Anyone who wants to lose inches in problem areas.
Who Is NOT a Candidate for Lipodissolve/Mesotherapy?
You cannot be treated if you are pregnant or breast feeding. If you have a medical history of Diabetes, cancer, liver, kidney or thyroid disease. You cannot be treated if you have an allergy to Soy Bean or sensitivity to Phosphatidylcholine.
How Many Treatments Are Needed and at What Intervals?
Treatments are done every 2 to 3 weeks. You may need as many as 5 to 15 treatments. The number of treatments will vary amoung different patients.
How Will I Look After the Treatment?
You will have temporary redness, swelling and itching which usually last for up to 72 hours. Some bruising may be present after each procedure and can last up to a week.
How Does It Work?
The enzyme injected breaks down the bonds in fat cells. The fat is dissolved into liquid and is eliminated through your sweat, urine and feces over a two to three week period.
How Much Does It Cost?
We charge by the area and by the treatment. Packages can be purchased for a reduced fee of 6 treatments or more. You can also get an additional dicount for multiple areas treated.
How Do I Get Started?
Call our office to schedule a confidential consultation at 314-842-5600. We will provide you with additional information, our remarkable before and after photos and your customized pricing schedule. DON'T WAIT, INCHES ARE WAITING TO BE LOST!
