Cosmetic Surgery

We treat the following:
Rosacea
Facial Veins
Leg Veins
Scars
Periorbital wrinkles
Red birthmarks such as hemangiomas and port wine stains
Angiomas
Poikiloderma of Civatte (uneven coloring of the neck)
Venous lakes
Stretch marks

Today’s new light and laser technology delivers precise dosages of energy to each vein, with a minimal risk to the skin. During these treatments, light energy is delivered through a special hand piece to the targeted vein. The energy is then absorbed by the blood vessels. The heat/energy absorption cases a thermo coagulation (clogging) of the blood vessel. The clogged vessel is then slowly absorbed by the body.

Postoperative discomfort is minimal. Your postoperative appearance will vary depending on what type of treatment your doctor selects for your condition.

After treatment with certain lasers or light systems some swelling, redness and on rare occasions, some minor blistering may occur. Following treatment with a pulsed-dye-laser, some bruising may appear around the treated areas. This can be covered with make-up if desired and will fade away in about two weeks.

Following any treatment, your skin may feel tender for several days. You should follow your doctor’s instructions, avoid harsh skin cleansers and use sunscreen.

In the past, the unusual remedies for unwanted hair included plucking, shaving, waxing or chemical depilatories. Some are painful, some are messy and all are only temporary.  For long-term hair removal, electrolysis is popular and effective, but it is a time-consuming procedure, which can be painful and is useful only in removing hair in small areas. During electrolysis, an electric current passes through a needle to destroy each individual hair root. It typically takes months and numerous regular visits to clear even small areas like the upper lip.

Laser hair removal is a more effective solution. The LightSheer diode laser is a state-of-the-art system specifically designed to remove unwanted hair faster, with less discomfort and more reliably than other methods.

A laser produces a beam of highly concentrated light. The light emitted by the LightSheer diode laser is well absorbed by the pigment located in hair follicles. During the procedure, the laser pulses for a fraction of a second, long enough to heat up the hair and significantly imepede the folicle’s abilty to re-grow. This process also treats numerous hair follicles simultaneously.

The laser treatment itself may cause some discomfort. Most patients tolerate the procedure well, but because some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, topical anesthesia can be an option.

The appearance of the treated area immediately following treatment will vary from patient to patient depending on the extent of the procedure and skin type. Side effects, if any, are minor. They may include redness and swelling around the hair follicle, which are, in fact, desired clinical results and indicate that the follicle has responded to the treatment. Most people return to normal activity right away. We will be happy to tell you more about your treatment, possible side effects and what results you can expect during your consultation.

Our skin changes over time, losing its youthful look and giving way to brown spots, wrinkles and laxity. In recent years there has been a growing number of aesthetic procedures available to treat the skin. ActiveFX yields remarkable, long lasting results with just one treatment. A fast, office-based procedure with minimal patient downtime. ActiveFX is your single-treatment solution for wrinkled, sun-damaged skin.

Active FX is an ideal treatment option if you:
have a busy lifestyle or cannot be away from work for a long time
want noticeable results with minimal downtime
want to treat dyschromia, fine lines and wrinkles

With ActiveFX treatment, a high-energy beam of laser light interacts with the skin’s surface causing the upper layer to peel off and regenerate a layer of new healthy skin. The leaser beam is applied in a fractional pattern, leaving small “bridges” of untouched skin. This technique makes the healing process much faster and enables you to get back to normal activities sooner.

For questions via email: lasersurgery@dmsderm.com

*Clinton Location Only

Botox blocks impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines. Botox relaxes the muscles so hey do not contract. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled, while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected.

Cosmetic denervation with Botox is a simple and safe procedure. Using a tiny micro-needle, a very small amount of Botox is injected, very precisely, into several locations on the face. Because the needle is so fine and only a small amount of liquid is used, the pain associated with the injection is minimal. Most patients compare the sensation to a big bite. No sedation or local anesthetic is required, and you can resume normal activities immediately. You can even drive yourself home or back to the office. Some patients experience a slight temporary bruising at the injection site. This can be covered up with make-up.

Of dynamic wrinkles may you look older than you are, cosmetic denervation can smooth these out and give you a more youthful and pleasant appearance. However this procedure cannot improve wrinkles due to aging and sun-damaged skin since they are unrelated to facial muscle contractions. Botox injections will not improve sagging skin or replace the need for a facelift or brow lift.

For more information online visit: http://www.botox.com/
Questions email: cosmetic surgery@dmsderm.com

Facial beauty treatment with instant results and no down time to smooth away lines, restore volume, enhance lips and rejuvenate skin. It is used for the eyes, nose, chin cheeks, lips, neck and decolletage.

Restylane is made in Sweden and has been used for the treatment of more than 10 million people. It is safe, efficient and natural.

For more information online visit: http://www.restylane.com

JUVEDERM injectable gel replaces the HA your skin has lost, bringing back its volume and smoothing away facial wrinkles and folds. A breakthrough HA dermal fillers, JUVADERM is the firstsmooth-consistency HA gel and the only HA filler that’s FDA approved to last up to a year.

For more information online visit: http://www.juvederm.com/

RADIESSE is a safe, FDA-approved dermal filler that restores a natural, long lasting, youthful look. This convenient treatment can restore facial volume as well as correct smile lines, Nasolabial Folds and wrinkles around the nose and moth. RADIESSE is made of unique calcium-based microspheres suspended in a natural gel that is injected into the skin through a simple, safe and minimally invasive procedure.

RADIESSE is injected into the skin through a simple, safe, convenient procedure. Typically administered in a doctor’s office, with the use of a local anesthetic, RADIESSE treatments have littkle to no downtime, with most patients returning to normal activities soon after treatment.

For more information online visit: http://www.radiesse.com/

Questions via email: cosmeticsurgery@dmsderm.com

Our advanced surgical techniques provide the most natural-looking, permanent solution for those who are bald or have thinning hair. Topical and oral medications may benefit some people with early to moderate hair loss and may also be combined with micro-graft hair restoration. This can be discussed during the consultation. Hairpieces are difficult to maintain and may present an unnatural appearance. While these solutions are acceptable for some people, Micro-Hair Transplants provide a more natural look.

Other Resources & Information
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery - http://www.ishrs.org/

Call our office to learn more about your hair restoration options.
Or contact us via email - hairtransplantation@dmsderm.com

*Clinton location only