Aesthetics

• Zerona Laser Fat Removal
• Botox Cosmetic Injections
• Juvederm / Restylane
• Photorejuvenation
• Laser Hair Removal

Zerona

Treatment with the Zerona laser is easy, painless, and carefree. Each session takes less than an hour; the low-level laser is used for a total of 40 minutes. The laser is applied to the targeted area, which is generally a combination of the waist, hips, and thighs, for 20 minutes. The patient then turns over and the very same treatment is applied to the opposite side. The minimum suggested treatment period is two weeks, with three full sessions each week. You should consult your physician about the maximum results for your body type, weight, and target loss.



Many patients have described the session as relaxing, and even Zen. Some even try to catch up on phone calls with friends and loved ones as they lay down. You simply lay in a comfortable, stationary position for twenty minutes at a time, in a relaxed environment, while the cold laser does all of the work. Since the Zerona uses cold laser technology, you feel nothing during the procedure. You may feel a bit different and lighter as you exit the treatment center due to the bio-stimulation that begins in your body.

Botox

What is Botox?
Botox is a protein derived naturally that helps to relax muscles that create wrinkles on the face. It is injected into the muscle by a trained healthcare provider.

How long does it last?
The effect of Botox lasts approximately 3 months.

What are the side effects?
Side effects are usually mild including redness at the injection site (briefly), swelling at the injection site (briefly), bleeding or bruising, infection (rare), facial droop (rare), and others listed on the consent form.

Is there any downtime?
Essentially no. The injections take less than 10 minutes. The effect takes approximately 2-5 days to start working and final complete in 10-14 days. Your doctor may ask you to come back in 2 weeks to examine the effects and make sure no touch up is necessary.



Pricing:
By the area: $10/ unit as of 3/24/2010 (examples- forehead 10 units/ $100; between eyebrows 20-30 units/ $200-300). Watch for SPECIALS and DISCOUNTS available to established patients.

Juvederm/ Restylane

What are fillers?
Fillers are gels made of substances found in natural skin including hyaluronic acid. These substances reduce in aging skin which leads to decrease hydration and volume loss including the “parentheses” lines around your mouth.

How will my doctor use them?
They will be injected under the skin to increase the volume almost immediately. This smoothes away the facial wrinkles and folds. Also, they can be used anywhere volume loss is evident including lips and cheeks.

How long will it last?
Fillers can last 6-12 months depending on the individual



PRICING: as of 3/24/2010, subject to change
$550 per syringe

Photorejuvenation

What is Photorejuvenation?
A treatment process with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) to improve age spots, skin texture and sun damage. It also improves large pores, reduces fine lines and involves little or no “down time”. It can also improve roseacea, flushing and red blood vessels evident on facial skin.

How many treatments are necessary?
A series of 3 to 5 treatments are necessary for most patients (Although improvement is seen after as little as one or two). Treatments take from 15-30 minutes depending on the surface area and types of irregularities being treated. Treatments are scheduled approximately 2-3 weeks apart.

Is it painful?
Most describe the discomfort as mild to moderate. We use ice and numbing cream to assist in tolerability of the treatment.

How does it work?
Light from the probe gently penetrates the skin targeting the irregularities. The energy/ heat is then absorbed and the natural healing process takes over. Lesions flake off the skin after darkening.

Laser Hair Removal

What is Hair Removal?
By using light to damage hair follicles that are actively growing, we can reduce hair growth in an area significantly with a series of treatments. Areas treated include: underarms, bikini area, back, chest, facial hair and more! The darker the hair and the lighter the skin, the better the results! Avoid tanning an area for 7 days prior to treatment.

Does it hurt?
Everybody has a different pain tolerance but most find the discomfort to be mild. We use ice and numbing cream for those that prefer for comfort. The area will be pink and warm after the treatment for minutes to hours.

How many treatments in an area?
Usually 4-8 treatments to an area spaced 3-4 weeks apart. Waxing and shaving are allowed before and in between treatments. Treatments take 15-60 minutes per area depending on the area treated. PRICED BY THE AREA- ask your consultant today!