Aesthetic & Skin Procedures

Accent Laser    Accent is a non-invasive, non-ablative, radiofrequency technology for cellulite reduction. Accent now has FDA approval in the United States and is becoming available for use in the US.

Acne Treatment    If your skin has been causing you embarrassment and discomfort, maybe it's the right time to let a physician help you with your acne problems. There are many treatment options available for this problem - find out more by asking a physician.

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Affirm    The Cynosure Affirm laser is used for treating fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, sun-damaged skin, improvement in skin texture, and acne scars.

Body Thermage    An exciting new cosmetic procedure that provides a non-surgical alternative for tightening loose skin and wrinkles through the use of radiofrequency energy. It is typically used to treat the neck, face, eyes, abdomen, thighs, upper chest, and buttocks. Other parts of the body can be treated as well.

BOTOX    BOTOX® is widely used as a cosmetic enhancement to temporarily reduce wrinkles and fine lines in the face, banish neck bands, and clear away crow's feet. BOTOX® was approved by the FDA for non-cosmetic use in 1989 and approved for cosmetic use in 2002.

Captique    Captique is the latest addition to the ever growing group of products used as injectable dermal fillers, for smoothing facial wrinkles and fine lines in one visit to the doctor.

Cellulite Reduction    With cellulite reduction treatment options growing by the day, how do you know which procedure is going to work and what the differences in technology are?

Chemical Peel    If you're interested in restoring damaged layers of facial skin on a limited budget, a chemical peel is a great solution. Similar results can be achieved with other procedures such as microdermabrasion and laser skin resurfacing, but for many patients, a chemical peel will achieve the same results.

Contour Threads    Contour Threads were used for a non-surgical face lift. The procedure is not currently available.

Cosmoderm - Cosmoplast    CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast are cosmetic injectable fillers used to fill wrinkles, moderate creases, and depressed scars. Derived from collagen, both products are also effective in enhancing lips and defining the lip border.

Curl Lift    An innovative non-surgical face lift procedure that gives lift to the face. The effects of the treatment continue to improve over several months as the collagen in the skin collects around the newly placed threads.

Dermabrasion    A cosmetic skin treatment used to diminish the appearance of scars, acne scarring, facial spots, wrinkles, or tattoos. It is possible to treat the entire face or just specific areas, resulting in beautiful new younger skin.

DOT Therapy    The SmartXide DOT™ laser with DOT Therapy™ is ideal for the treatment of dyschromia, skin laxity and texture, wrinkles, dermal lesions, photoaging, acne scarring and scar reduction.

Featherlift    Referred to as the Threadlift on Oprah, an innovative new non-surgical cosmetic procedure that gives lift to the face with tiny monofilament threads. It is widely popular in Europe and South America, and rapidly gaining attention in the United States. The effects of the treatment continue to improve over several months as the collagen in the skin collects around the newly placed threads.

FotoFacial    There are a million ways to try and change the appearance of your skin. For turning back the clock on your skin's appearance, you can't find a better treatment than FotoFacial. As seen on Oprah and Extreme Makeover, FotoFacial RF and FotoFirm with ELOS technology is a revolutionary breakthrough for people who suffer from damaged and discolored skin

Fractional Resurfacing    Laser skin resurfacing technology has evolved to provide results for patients with acne scarring, melasma, sun damage, and age spots - without the tremendous pain and downtime previously involved with laser peels and resurfacing.

Fraxel    Fraxel is the most advanced laser treatment for skin available anywhere if your skin is damaged from the sun or you have uneven pigmentation and fine lines, this is a groundbreaking new treatment designed especially for you.

Hand Rejuvenation    Age shows earlier on the hands than just about anywhere else on the body. Even if your face and skin look great, wrinkled and aging hands can be a sign that your age is not what it seems.

Hylaform    Hylaform and Hylaform Plus are a cosmetic injectable filler made from animal based high-density hyaluronic acid. It is used to fill deep facial creases and create volume. Results are immediate and can last up to four months.

IPL    IPL is the acronym often used to describe a laser procedure designed to reverse sun damage, eliminate broken capillaries and hemangiomas, restore even skin tone, and return the skin to a more youthful appearance.

Juvederm    Juvederm by Allergan is a next generation cosmetic injectable filler made hyaluronic acid, and used to fill deep facial creases and create volume. Results are immediate and can last up to six months or longer.

Laser Hair Removal    Everyone has unwanted body hair somewhere. Stop procrastinating and learn about Laser Hair Removal. The process is extremely simple and has outstanding and lasting results. Locate a specialist in your area.

Laser Skin Resurfacing    An extremely successful procedure for replacing damaged skin with new, fresh skin. The process is also known as laser peel or skin resurfacing and is beneficial for reducing fine lines in the areas around the mouth, forehead, and eyes. This procedure can also be useful for treating acne scars or areas with brown spots, uneven pigmentation.

Levulan    Let a physician help you with your acne problems. Levulan is effective even for patients who have failed with Accutane and lasts for a long period of time following treatment.

Lip Augmentation    Lip augmentation procedures increase the size of the lips to make them fuller and more attractive. The procedure is used to help women and men of all ages. The upper or lower lip may be treated singly, or both upper and lower lips may augmented at the same time.

Lipodissolve    Lipodissolve is a revolutionary new treatment weapon in the battle against unsightly cellulite and unwanted fat. It can also be used to dissolve the fatty pockets in the lower eye area, eliminate lipomas, and reduce the double chin, cheeks, jowls, buttocks, upper legs, cellulite, inner thighs, upper and under arms, "love handles," hips, and knees.

Macrodermabrasion    Macrodermabrasion a more intensive procedure than microdermabrasion. Glycolic acid and ultrasonic energy are applied simultaneously to the skin. The process provides deep thermal stimulation of the dermis, with increased penetration of the glycolic acid compound. The texture and tightness of the skin improve greatly. Macrodermabrasion provides added benefits over microdermabrasion in the treatment of sundamage, fine lines, age spots, some forms of acne scars, and uneven skin tones.

Massage Therapy    Treat yourself to the most relaxing hour of your whole week. Massage therapy is a fantastic way to take care of yourself and recharge for your hectic lifestyle.

Mesotherapy    Mesotherapy is a revolutionary new non-surgical treatment for eliminating the appearance of cellulite on any part of your body, spot fat reduction and improving circulatory processes. (meso therapy or mesoterapia en espanol)

Microdermabrasion    Microdermabrasion takes about a half hour and is a great way to rejuvenate your face with no surgery or discomfort.

Non-Surgical Face Lift    You've started to think about a face lift, but it seems like every time you turn around there's a new procedure, a new technology, and each one is different. It's hard to know which one is best for your needs. Do you need face lift surgery? A modern non-surgical face lift? Or maybe just some wrinkles filled? Read on and learn what's available for taking a few years off your face without undergoing surgery.

Omnilux    Omnilux, also sometimes called "red light - blue light," is a simple and effective outpatient treatment for acne in which a light is used to treat acne-causing bacteria.

Palomar Fractional Resurfacing    The Lux1540 and Lux2940 lasers are used for treating fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, sun-damaged skin, improvement in skin texture, and acne scars. The Lux2940 is the newest Palomar technology and features ablative fractional resurfacing.

Pearl Laser    Pearl is a laser treatment designed to renew your skin’s surface with quick, visible results. Pearl treats fine lines on the face and neck, uneven skin texture and light & dark spots caused by sun damage.

Perlane    Perlane is a synthetic injectable filler often used for lip augmentation. Perlane lip augmentation provides long-lasting results, and most patients can be treated immediately after their consultation. Since Perlane uses no animal-derived materials, there is no need for a spot test before treatment.

Permanent Makeup    Permanent makeup has many fantastic uses, whether can be used for eyebrows, eyeliner above and below, eyelashes, lip lines, full lip color, scar camouflage, beauty marks, or as an imitation of hair.

Photo Rejuvenation    Photo rejuvenation or photodynamic therapy is an exciting new medical procedure that opens the door to a new FDA approved era of non ablative laser and pulsed light treatments.

Pixel Laser    The Alma Pixel CO2 laser is used for treating fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, sun-damaged skin, improvement in skin texture, and acne scars.

Polaris    Polaris Wrinkle Reduction smoothes away fine lines and wrinkles on the face, improving the general texture of your skin.

ProFractional    The Sciton ProFractional laser is used for treating fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, sun-damaged skin, improvement in skin texture, and acne scars. The Pro-Fractional procedure is an Ablative Resurfacing treatment with just one visit.

Radiance    Radiance is the ideal treatment for lines between the nose and mouth, between eyebrows and on the upper lip. It is perfect for improving "smile lines" and "frown lines," depressions and blemishes, thinning lips, and shallow cheeks.

Radiesse    Radiesse is a cosmetic filler applied through injection for lip enlargement and filling of folds and lines. The main advantage of this product is the long lasting effect when compared to other fillers.

ReFirme    Refirme, made by Syneron, is a safe, new, non-invasive procedure used to treat deep wrinkles and fine lines while firming and toning the skin at the same time.

Restylane    An FDA-approved cosmetic filler made in Sweden and designed to eliminate wrinkles and folds in the skin of the face and the lips. It is injected into the fine lines of the face or the lips and can last up to 60% longer than collagen.

Rhytec Portrait    Rhytec Portrait PSR3 offers new treatment options for skin resurfacing with minimal downtime and benefits that have surpassed any other technology available today. Treatment with Portrait in extensive clinical trials show results which improve for up to one year after treatment.

Rosacea Treatment    Rosacea is a chronic disorder that affects the skin, usually on the face and neck. It can disappear and reoccur, and while there are successful treatments for the condition, there is still no cure. Laser treatment and other surgical procedures can be used to eliminate visible blood vessels, reduce extensive redness or correct disfigurement of the nose.

S-Lift    The S-Lift is a unique procedure that is different from the conventional facelift in several ways. From minimal discomfort to quick recovery time and virtually no visible scars, the S-Lift gives patients an effective way to recreate the look of youth.

Sclerotherapy    Reduce or eliminate the appearance of spider veins. Spider veins, also known as varicose veins, telangiectasias, or sunburst varicosities, are tiny veins that lie just below the surface of the skin. Sclerotherapy successfully shrinks and/or eliminates these veins.

Sculptra    Sculptra works by both filling in lines and wrinkles, and stimulating the body to naturally produce new collagen. The underlying tissue fills in and creates a fuller, more youthful appearance.

Skin Tightening    Laser skin tightening is now widely available, but how do you know which technology is the one for you? Ask a doctor in your area to explain the benefits and differences.

Smoothbeam    Smoothbeam is a simple and effective outpatient treatment for acne in which a laser is used to treat the sebaceous glands beneath the surface of your skin, where the trouble is caused.

SmoothShapes    SmoothShapes treatments are safe, effective and comfortable. Smooth Shape for cellulite reduction is a non surgical procedure that combines laser, light, vacuum, and contoured rollers to attack cellulite directly.

Spider Veins    Spider vein therapy, sclerotherapy, and laser vein therapy are used by many doctors to collapse and shrink those spider veins and restore the appearance of your skin to its original state. The treatment is affordable and effective, and the results are well worth it to lose the unattractive sight of protruding leg veins.

Tattoo Removal    Now there are options to removing what was once considered permanent body art. Advancements in technology have made tattoo removal a reality for many people who thought they were stuck with ugly ink on their bodies forever.

ThermaFrax    The combination of Thermage and Fraxel fractional laser resurfacing is proving to be extremely effective for skin resurfacing and tightening at the same time. Known as ThermaFrax, this combination can take ten years off your age without any surgery or downtime.

Thermage    Also known as ThermaCool and sometimes referred to as Thermal Face Lift, Thermage is an exciting new cosmetic procedure that provides a non-surgical alternative for tightening loose skin and wrinkles through the use of radiofrequency energy. It is typically used to treat the neck, face, and eyes, but other parts of the body can be treated as well.

Threadlift    Recently profiled on Oprah, Threadlift is an innovative new non-surgical cosmetic procedure that gives lift to the face with tiny monofilament threads. It is widely popular in Europe and South America, and rapidly gaining attention in the United States. The effects of the treatment continue to improve over several months as the collagen in the skin collects around the newly placed threads.

Titan    As seen on ABC TV's "The View" on August 22, 2005. Your skin is supported by collagen, which is a naturally occurring protein in your body that can become depleted by the age, environment, diet, smoking, or sun damage. The Titan ("Tighten") skin tightening procedure is a safe and painless non-surgical procedure that uses an infrared light to make the skin taut, causing the underlying collagen to contract while the outer layer of skin remains unaffected.

Varicose Veins    Varicose veins are large, ugly, distended veins that are located below the surface of the skin than the smaller spider veins. You don't have to live with them - varicose veins can be treated and eliminated medically through a variety of treatments.

Velashape    VelaShape treatments are safe, effective and comfortable. In addition to circumferential reduction, VelaShape treatments can reduce the appearance of cellulite and provide overall texture improvement.

Velasmooth    Velasmooth is FDA approved for temporary reduction in the appearance of Cellulite and other procedures. Eliminating cellulite is no longer a dream for millions of women; a treatment has arrived and it's called Velasmooth.