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SKIN CARE
I. Chemical Peels for Deep Wrinkles
Chemical Peels have evolved since the advent of Retsynol, more commonly
know as RetinA. These chemicals work to remove the top layers of
skin, stimulating new skin cell growth. The Blue Peel™ is
a revolutionary self-adjusting peel that combines the qualities
of a facial with that of an acid peel, without running the risk
of damaging the skin and can be used on all skin types. Blue Peel™
is a perfect compliment to Obaji Nu-Derm skin correction.
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II.
Laser PhotoRejuvenation™ for
Wrinkles, Age Spots, Sun Damage, and Scars
Laser PhotoRejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment designed to help
your aging or sun-damaged skin look younger and healthier. PhotoRejuvenation
stimulates collagen growth with resultant plumping of skin.
As we age the signs of time and lifestyle choices
become visible through the appearance of rosacea, wrinkles, broken
capillaries, dark spots, blotchy skin color, redness of the face
and neck, enlarged pore size and uneven pigmentation.
PhotoRejuvenation is the only procedure that can
treat these types of skin damage all at once. With the use of Laser
technology, dramatic improvements can now be accomplished with little
or no "downtime" and with minimal discomfort.
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III. Solar Genesis
Laser™ for Age Spots
Solar Genesis Laser treatment is a good way to remove age spots
and other sun damage. The pigmented spots on your skin selectively
absorb the visible light delivered by the Solar Genesis procedure.
The pigmented cells are heated and will gradually fall off over
the following week, leaving new, healthy skin. The procedure takes
only a few minutes per location and is not painful. Depending on
the quantity of places treated, the skin may look sunburned and
feel hot, however this is temporary and can be relieved with ice
packs. The treatment is permanent, but special care should be taken
to not allow the new skin to be exposed unprotected to the sun,
or new sun damage can occur.
IV. Botox™ for
Creases and Wrinkles
There are many ways to treat wrinkles. Dr. Mayhew recommends a combination
of treatments ranging from prevention to correction. Wrinkles are
a part of the aging process, as skin loses elasticity. By using
skin care products like Nu-Derm, and acids like RetinA on a regular
basis, wrinkles may not form, or may be plumped up to not be noticeable.
Women with lower levels of body fat will see wrinkles more than
those with more fat. For wrinkles around the face, Botox and Restylane
compliment each other to achieve freedom from wrinkles.
Botox ™ relaxes the muscle so the skin smoothes and the wrinkles
soften and often disappear. This popular treatment is safe and results
last for approximately three to four months, with a cumulative affect
with continuing treatment. Botox is also effective for controlling
migraine headaches and overactive sweat glands.
V. Restylane™
for Wrinkles and to Add Fullness.
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. It is also used for lip augmentation. Restylane
is made of Hyaluronic Acid which helps your skin retain moisture,
a naturally occurring sugar gel and component of skin. Studies have
shown that the average treatment results last nine months to one
year, about twice as long as collagen. Restylane has delivered results
safely in over 60 countries to millions of women. Restylane is delivered
into the skin in tiny amounts with an ultra fine needle, generating
minimal discomfort. Restylane is a natural skin product which doesn't
cause allergic reactions.
Restylane is the perfect compliment to Botox injection. While Botox
relaxes muscle activity leading to wrinkles, Restylane fills in
creases thereby creating a more smooth and youthful appearance.
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VI. The Titan™ Anti-aging
Procedure
The Titan™ by Cutera
laser procedure provides for deep skin rejuvenation and immediate
tightening of the cheeks, jowls, forehead, and loose skin on the
neck, face, underarms, and abdomens. Patients can expect significant
improvement of laugh lines around the eyes and it positively effects
skin laxity, as well as stimulating collagen growth as it delivers
light energy to the deep dermis of the skin. The results are the
development of a more youthful complexion with less lines, folds
and looseness of the skin. This is the perfect procedure for people
who would like a “lift” without having to undergo surgery,
anesthesia, and lengthy downtime.
Titan provides for immediate tightening of loose skin with long-term
benefit of deep skin collegen rejuvination. It can be utilized successfully
with liposuction.
Benefits of Titan over other skin tightening methods
is that there is no pain, no down-time, and minimum complication
rate. Also, there is the dual benefit of both tightening and skin
(collegan) rejuvenation.
For best outcomes it is recommended that patients have treatments
from 2-4 weeks apart.
Immediately following treatment, patients often notice redness and
some (not all) experience mild swelling in the treatment area. Both
dissipate within a few hours.
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VII. CoolGlide™ and PhotoDerm®VL
Laser for Varicose & Spider Veins
Unsightly veins can be easily removed today using the CoolGlide™
Yag or PhotoDerm®VL. These lasers use Yag and light energy respectively
to close down unslightly veins. Birthmarks, port wine stains, as
well as blood blisters are good candidates for removal. The smaller
the vein, the fewer the treatments. Most can be treated in 1-4 treatments
in 4-6 intervals.
For varicose veins, it may be recommended that
women wear compression devices or support hose, depending upon degree
of vein disease. The larger the vein, the more compression should
by applied.
PhotoDerm®VL is another form of light therapy
designed to eliminate vascular birthmarks, facial spider veins,
and other vascular conditions without surgery.
Sclerotherapy - injection of chemical in the vein using a small
needle is also performed in select cases.
VIII. EpiLight™ and CoolGlide™
Yag for Hair Removal
Did you know? ---- "HAIR IS CURRENTLY OUT!"
Dr. Mayhew offers hair removal services to treat ingrown hairs,
and for cosmetic purposes with the CoolGlide™ Laser and EpiLight.
Laser permanent hair reduction is now the treatement of choice for
in-grown hairs. Either of these systems can remove unwanted hair
from any body area. Dr. Mayhew also offers laser hair removal for
spouses and significant others, as many men today would like to
remove unwanted hair from their backs, chest and other areas.
The CoolGlide™ Laser is used for permanent reduction of hair
growth from all parts of the body. Because hair grows in cycles,
as many as four to eight treatments in six - eight week intervals
may be required to achieve permanent hair reduction to your satisfaction.
Different skin types have different sensitivities to the laser light
beams, and dark, course hair responds the best. Lighter hair, especially
pigment-free hair (gray), does not respond well to any of the lasers.
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