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Aug

How Long Until You See Results In Pigmentation with Laser Treatment?

If your love for the outdoors has caused you to develop pigmentation, it’s possible to treat it with laser therapy. Lasers are an effective, virtually painless way to erase pigmentation. But since most patients are anxious to have these spots removed, they typically want to know how long until they see results from laser pigmentation treatment.

Laser pigmentation removal
Laser treatment is now widely used to remove pigmentation such as sun spots, age spots, pigmented birthmarks, and freckles. It is a fast, gentle, minimally invasive procedure that targets the pigment, and leaves the surrounding cells intact.

The Fraxel Dual laser system is one of the most advanced solutions on the market for removing pigments. Skin pigmentation occurs because of a build-up of melanin (dark pigment) in the skin. The laser specifically targets and lifts the excess pigments that cause dark spots to develop on the skin.

Treatment with the Fraxel Dual is not painful, but patients may feel a warm sensation during the procedure. Topical anesthesia is applied to minimize any discomfort. Treatment takes about 20 minutes (for the face), but the laser can also be used to treat pigmentation on the arms, chest, and hands.

How long until you see results from laser pigmentation treatment
Many patients notice some improvement after just one treatment. However, the best results are seen after the recommended course of treatment, which is typically 2-3 sessions. The pigment will look darker immediately after the procedure, and the top layers of skin will eventually peel off, revealing even-toned skin.

Are you ready to zap away uneven pigmentation for good? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Orange County, CA area, Total Dermatology, Irvine, CA is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.totaldermatology.com, or by calling (949) 727-3800.

Jul

Can I tighten my skin with no downtime?

by Medical Spa Admin

Tightening loose skin can be challenging, and has traditionally been done with surgery, but the downtime can be lengthy. However, due to the growing demand for minimally invasive cosmetic treatments, many individuals are now looking for treatments that can tighten their skin with no downtime.

Aging in the jawline and neck is inevitable for most people. Luckily, there are now affordable, less invasive treatments available.

Can you tighten your skin without downtime?
It is possible to tighten your skin with no downtime, by choosing a non-surgical option like ThermiTight. ThermiTight is a minimally invasive treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to tighten lax skin. In less than 60 minutes patients can expect to see tighter skin, and there is virtually no downtime. Most patients are able to return to work the following day.

ThermiTight is a gentle treatment that can be used on several areas including saggy skin around the jawline and neck, as well as the abdomen, knees, upper arms, and breasts.

How ThermiTight works
A small amount of local anesthetic is injected into the treatment area, and then small incisions are made through which the ThermiTight probe is inserted below the surface of the skin. The RF energy heats up the fat layer causing the skin to contract, and melts fat at the same time. It also stimulates the production of collagen, which will boost the tightness of the skin over the following 3-6 months. The temperature of the skin is monitored throughout to enhance safety.

Are you ready to tighten your loose skin? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Guilford & New Haven, CT areas, The Langdon Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, Guilford, CT is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.langdoncenter.com, or by calling (203) 442-9219.

Jul

How Many Botox Treatments Do I Need To See Results?

by Medical Spa Admin

Have you decided to try botox cosmetic treatment, but you’re curious to find out how many treatments you need to see results. The answer may not be as simple as you think, because each patient is unique, so the expected results won’t be the same for everyone.

How botox works
Botox is a neuromodulator, so it works by relaxing the muscles. Since the muscles are no longer able to contract after botox injections, the wrinkles in the overlying skin soften and become less noticeable. Botox is commonly used to treat crow’s feet (wrinkles at the corner of the eyes), glabella lines (vertical lines between the brows), and forehead creases.

Botox is a temporary fix for wrinkles that typically lasts 3-4 months. After that time the muscles will gradually start contracting again, and the wrinkles will return in time. Repeat injections will therefore be necessary to keep the face wrinkle-free.

How Many Botox Treatments Do you need to see results?
Most patients will notice some results after only one botox treatment, but it takes nearly 2-4 days for the effects to set in. However, depending on the degree of aging, additional treatments may be needed. Clients that have deeper wrinkles are likely to need 2-3 treatments before optimal results can be seen. The physician will make an assessment after the first treatment, to determine if additional botox injections are needed to achieve the desired results (learn more).

Are you ready to schedule your first botox treatment? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Orange County area, South Coast Plastic Surgery in Irvine, CA is our featured practice. Call today to schedule a consultation to see what botox can do for you.

You can reach them at www.socoplasticsurgery.com, or by calling (949) 701-4454.

Jul

How Can I Treat Urinary Incontinence?

by Medical Spa Admin

Do you struggle to control your urine and accidentally leak when you sneeze, laugh, or cough? There’s no need to be embarrassed about it or suffer in silence, because urinary incontinence is a widespread problem that affects millions of women across the world, and it can be treated. But just how can you treat urinary incontinence.

Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is usually caused by weak pelvic floor muscles that often stretch and become loose as a consequence of pregnancy, or menopause. The vaginal tissues routinely stretch during pregnancy, and this causes the tissues and muscles in the vaginal area to lose elasticity, resulting in bladder weakness.

Fortunately there is an incredibly effective solution for urinary incontinence called ThermiVa, and it does not involve surgery, pain, or downtime.

Treat urinary incontinence with ThermiVA
ThermiVa is a temperature-controlled, non-surgical treatment that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to rejuvenate the vaginal tissues. ThermiVa tightens the tissues and muscles of the vaginal wall, resulting in improved bladder function.

How ThermiVA works
The ThermiVa system has a very slim wand that emits gentle, controlled RF energy, which targets and shrinks the vaginal tissues. This tightens up the tissues and muscles in the area, giving patients better control over their bladder.

Patients only feel a warm sensation during ThermiVa treatment, so the procedure is not painful. There is no downtime after procedure which means patients can return to daily activities immediately.

A typical ThermiVa treatment takes 30-45 minutes. Patients usually undergo 2-3 ThermiVa sessions spaced 4 weeks apart, to achieve the desired improvement in bladder control. The results are gradual, and top-up sessions are recommended every 9-12 months to maintain results.

Would you like more information on ThermiVa treatment for urinary incontinence? Contact Mallucci London, located in South Kensington, London.

You can also reach them at www.mallucci-london.com, or by calling 0203 915 7400.

Jul

What are the Symptoms of Vein Disease?

by Medical Spa Admin

Although vein disease is very common, it often goes untreated because people with the condition often don’t recognize the symptoms, so they don’t get treatment. Vein disease is typically associated with bulging veins, but that’s not the only symptom. So what are some of the other symptoms of vein disease.

What is vein disease
Vein disease is a condition that is related to veins that have become abnormal, and are therefore not functioning as they should. Veins are a part of the circulatory system, and they transport blood to the heart. However, when veins become abnormal they allow blood to flow backwards and the blood pools in the blood vessels, resulting in the formation of varicose veins and/or spider veins.

Symptoms of vein disease
In addition to bulging varicose veins and clusters of spider veins, vein disease can also manifest as leg fatigue and heaviness of the legs. Swelling of the legs as well as unusual sensations in the legs, are also symptoms that may not initially be associated with vein disease.

Below are some other symptoms of vein disease:

Discoloration of the skin around the ankles and lower legs, in addition to rashes, and dry, itchy skin.
Leg itching, pain, and aches.
Tingling of the leg.
Leg cramping, especially at night.
Open wounds on the lower leg.

If left untreated these symptoms can worsen over time, and this can potentially damage the legs, and lead to more serious medical complications.

Are you experiencing any of these symptoms of vein disease? Don’t wait to seek an evaluation. Search our directory to find a practice near you.

If you are in the Leawood, KS area, Premier Vein & Body by Schwartz is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.premierveinandbody.com, or by calling 913) 828-2099.

Jul

Is There a Laser Treatment For Age Spots?

by Medical Spa Admin

If you have pesky age spots that you’d like to get rid of, you may be trying to find a laser treatment that can zap them away for good. Age spots come on gradually, and wearing SPF doesn’t seem to keep them from appearing. So is there a laser treatment for age spots.

What are age spots?
Age spots are dark spots on the skin that form as a result of excess melanin production. They are typically seen on the areas that are often exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, chest, and arms.

Is there a laser treatment for age spots?
Age spots form deep within the dermal layer of the skin, and since the laser energy is able to break apart the clusters of melanin, it can effectively wipe out age spots.

There are several laser treatments for age spots, including the innovative BBL – Broadband light therapy. BBL light therapy is the next generation intense pulsed light (IPL). It is a cutting-edge treatment that produces smoother, younger-looking skin.

How it works
The light is delivered via the hand-held device that is moved around from spot to spot. BBL brings the spots to the surface and they initially appear darker than before. The spots will eventually flake off after about 7 days, leaving the skin clearer and even-toned.

BBL is not painful, as most patients say it feels a lot like a rubber band being snapped against the skin. With BBL there is also the added benefit of collagen regeneration which helps to restore the skin’s beauty.

Would you like to learn more about BBL therapy for age spots? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Okemos & East Lansing, MI areas, Ageless Beauty Center is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.agelessbeautycenterokemos.com, or by calling 517-203-5052.

Jul

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How Does Facial Fat Transfer Work?

by Medical Spa Admin

Would you like to look refreshed and youthful without surgery? You can, thanks to innovative non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures like facial fat transfer. Facial fat transfer has become a popular facial rejuvenation technique, because it is safe and long lasting. But how does facial fat transfer work.

Facial fat transfer
Facial fat transfer also known as fat grafting is a procedure in which fat cells are taken from other parts of the body, typically the abdomen, flanks or thighs, and used to rejuvenate the face.

How does facial fat transfer work?
The fat cells are harvested using a special liposuction technique, and are processed before being injected into the targeted areas of the face. The cells must be carefully extracted in order to improve the chances of survival when they are transferred.

The fat cells take time to adapt to the new location and establish a blood supply. However, as soon as a blood supply is established, the transferred fat will last for the long-term, and provide ongoing facial rejuvenation. Anywhere from 30- 70% of the harvested fat will survive.

Facial fat transfer is very safe, because it uses the patient’s own fat, so the body recognizes it as its own, and there is therefore less chance of an allergic reaction.

The goal of facial fat transfer should be to have patients look as natural as possible rather than overdone. This means injecting just the right amount of fat.

What to expect
There is generally some swelling after facial fat transfer and this typically takes about 1 week to resolve. When the swelling goes down the face will be noticeably smoother and fuller (click here to learn more).

If you are in the Franklin, TN area, Southern Surgical Arts of Nashville is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.ssanashville.com, or by calling (615) 472-8118.

Jun

How Much Does CoolSculpting Cost?

by Medical Spa Admin

CoolSculpting is an innovative fat reduction procedure that has attracted a lot of attention in recent years, because of its revolutionary technology. CoolSculpting requires no surgery, no downtime, and takes less than an hour to perform. With so much going for it, it’s only natural to assume that CoolSculpting comes with an expensive price tag. But how much does CoolSculpting cost.

What is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is unlike any of the other minimally invasive fat reduction solutions on the market, because it reduces fat by freezing the fat cells. The fat that is treated is then naturally flushed from the body over the following weeks. CoolSculpting only freezes the fat cells, and leaves the surrounding cells and tissue intact.

Patients can expect a 25-30% fat reduction in the treated area. Some fat reduction can be seen within 3 weeks of treatment, but it typically takes 3 months to achieve optimal results.

How much does CoolSculpting Cost?
The cost of CoolSculpting varies, depending on the number of areas being treated, and sessions required. CoolSculpting is priced based on the number of treatment sessions needed. Treating an area with the smaller, CoolMini applicator may cost an average of $700 per session, compared to $1,200 with the larger applicator. However, costs may vary significantly from this average due to other factors such as location, and the aesthetic goals of the patient.

Most CoolSculpting providers prefer to do an in-office assessment, and then customize a treatment program based on the patient’s specific needs.

Are you ready to book your CoolSculpting session? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Atlanta or Conyers, GA areas, Panacea Plastic Surgery is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.panaceaplasticsurgery.com, or by calling 770-929-0634.

May

How many Kybella treatments are needed?

by Medical Spa Admin

Is fat below the chin a concern for you? You’re not alone, because it’s a concern shared by more than half of the American population. Thankfully, Kybella injectable treatment is now available for adults wanting to get rid of their double-chin. But how many Kybella treatments are needed to see results?

What is Kybella?
Kybella is a fat dissolving injectable treatment for moderate-to-severe under-chin fat, known medically as submental fat. Deoxycholic acid is the primary ingredient in Kybella. It is a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps with the breakdown of dietary fat.

When Kybella is injected into the fat under the chin, it breaks apart the membrane of the fat cells. Once the fat cells are destroyed they can no longer store fat, so the double chin will be reduced. A single Kybella treatment takes 10-15 minutes, and consists of several injections.

How many Kybella treatments are needed?
It typically requires a course of 3-6 Kybella treatments spaced about 4-6 weeks apart, to achieve the desired results. However this may vary, depending on the amount of fat present below the chin, and the aesthetic goals of the patient. The provider will therefore evaluate the chin profile of each patient, and determine the exact number of Kybella sessions needed. So as to get the best results, patients should complete the number of treatments recommended by their provider.

Kybella injections should only be administered by a trained medical practitioner, preferably a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist.

Are you ready to reduce your double chin with Kybella? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Atlanta and Conyers, GA areas, Panacea Plastic Surgery is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.panaceaplasticsurgery.com, or by calling (770) 929-0634.

Apr

Am I a candidate for hormone replacement therapy?

by Medical Spa Admin

Are you experiencing low energy, anxiety, or unexplained weight gain? It could be your hormones! Hormones play a crucial role in overall health, but life changes can alter natural hormone levels, and negatively impact quality of life. Luckily, hormone replacement therapy can restore much needed balance. But are you a good candidate for hormone replacement therapy.

Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) refers to the use of medications that are designed to restore hormone balance. HRT is usually customized to meet the needs and symptoms of each patient, based on the results of a hormone analysis test. The hormone analysis will provide measurements for the main hormones, namely – estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

HRT may be carried out using synthetic or bio-identical hormones. Bio-identical hormones are often preferred, as they have a chemical structure that is similar to the hormones naturally produced by the body.

Are you a good candidate for hormone replacement therapy?
If you are a woman experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, dry skin, decreased libido, and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, you may be a good candidate for HRT. HRT is also recommended for men experiencing symptoms such as erectile dysfunction, lack of energy, hair loss, and low libido. One of the main reasons men and women choose to undergo HRT, is to ease the discomfort of symptoms related to hormonal imbalance.

Patients considering HRT should discuss the pros and cons with their physician, and have a hormone analysis done.

Are you interested in hormone replacement therapy? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Franklin, TN area, LIFE at Cool Springs is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.lifecoolsprings.com, or by calling (615) 398-6731.

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