Non-Surgical Facelift Treatments

We offer a wide range of non-surgical facelift and skin rejuvenation programs. They are both office and home-based depending on the complexity and need for medical supervision during the treatment.

Office Treatments
These may be used alone, in combination or in series.

Microdermabrasion

• Targets outermost layer of skin (Keratin).
• Thins, smoothes and dissipates blocked follicles.
• Produces a smoother appearance, dislodges debris and allows better penetration of topical treatments.
• There is no patient downtime with this treatment.

Mild to Moderate Chemical Peels
(Beta lift and AlphaHydroxies)

• Targets the upper level of the epidermis and openings of the follicles (works at a slightly deeper level than Microdermabrasion).
• Removes aging, sun damaged and acne damaged cells in the epidermis.
• Results in tighter, healthier (glowing) skin.
• There is no patient downtime with this treatment.

EpiFacial™(Photofacial) Photo-rejuvenation

• Targets the skins’ collagen layer.
• Softens scarred collagen allowing it to rise up and fill-in depression scars on the skins’ surface.
• Stimulates the production of new collagen that stretches and helps to eliminate wrinkled skin.
• Reduces redness by heat-sealing damaged capillaries.
• Reduces blotchiness and discoloration by breaking up pigmentation.
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Collagen Infusions
Collagen is a filler substance that targets deep channels, grooves, indentations and folds in the skin.

• The best target for this treatment is the fold located between the nose and mouth (called the nasal-labial fold).
• A pretreatment skin test is required for this procedure. This test requires 1 month to “read”. It’s a good idea to have the test well before you are considering treatment to avoid a month long delay.
• The most effective approach for this treatment is to begin with concentrated (Zyplast) collagen — followed-up in six to eight weeks with regular collagen (Zyderm) overlay. This technique enhances the effect while providing longer lasting results.
• Collagen treatments are not a permanent solution and follow-up (maintenance) treatments are required.
• There is no patient downtime with this treatment.

Restylane®
Restylane^® is the first and only dermal filler in the U.S. composed of NASHA™ gel, Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. It’s proven to give long-lasting correction of moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds.

• Documented results that last six months, or even longer.
• Excellent safety profile.
• Over one million treatments worldwide.
• No allergy testing required.
• A simple, convenient procedure.
• There is no patient downtime with this treatment.

Botox
(a muscle relaxant)

• Most effective in treating deep wrinkles at the top of the nose (collagen cannot be used here) and many, but not all, forehead wrinkles.
• Treatment is particularly necessary when collagen does not provide long lasting results (approximately six to eight months)
• This treatment only relaxes muscles for limited period of time, and follow-up treatments are necessary. As with collagen treatments, the interval between treatments varies among individuals.
• No patient pretest is required.
• There is no patient downtime with this treatment.

Home-based Treatments

AlphaHydroxy Acid
(Glycolic acid)

• Targets the loose, rough aged and sun-damaged outer (keratin) skin layer. Can be likened to a “home Microdermabrasion” treatment.
• Most effective strength for this treatment is a solution of 20%. Most “over the counter” products contain a concentration of less than 10% — this strength is usually not very effective.
• Some brief stinging is normal when these products are first applied.
• This treatment is normally applied in the morning.
• There is no patient downtime with this treatment.

Topical Vitamin-C
(available as a gel, solution or cream)

• Stimulates collagen production. It is important to be faithful and persistent with this treatment — it may take as long as six to eight months before results are visible.
• Our topical vitamin-c treatments are delivered in a special “vehicle” allowing them to pass through the epidermis and into the collagen layer. Most other topical vitamin-c treatments are less effective as they never reach the collagen layer.
• This treatment also functions as an antioxidant neutralizing destructive, sun induced compounds know as “free-radicals”.
• There is no patient downtime with this treatment.

Afirm
(Retinol in the Retin-A family)

• Targets the cellular epidermis and corrects sun-damaged, pre-cancerous cells.
• Available in three strengths depending on individual skin sensitivity.
• This treatment is always applied just before going to bed.
• Treatment can be alternated nightly with topical vitamin-c.
• There is no patient downtime with this treatment.

Platinum Series
(daily skin care kit)

• Includes all of the important cleansers, moisturizers and antioxidants in milder, hypoallergenic formulations.
• An easy-to-follow usage menu is included along with complete descriptions of each of the products in the kit.
• This skin care regimen can be used every other day, alternating with stronger treatments giving your face a “medication holiday” while still providing essential care and benefits.