Non-Surgical Facelift
We offer a wide range of non-surgical facelift and skin rejuvenation programs in our Burlington, Massachusetts office. 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.
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.
