Facial 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.

ActiveFX    ActiveFX by Lumenis is a fractional CO2 laser procedure performed in a single treatment with minimal patient downtime. During the procedure, a high-energy beam of laser light is used to smooth out lines, wrinkles and scars, remove brown spots and other irregularities.

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.

ArteFill    Made in the United States, FDA-approved ArteFill is the only dual-acting injectable wrinkle filler. First, ArteFill visibly corrects the wrinkle. Then the microspheres provide the permanent support your skin needs for long-term wrinkle correction. All treatment options are cost-effective outpatient procedures that yield instant results.

Blepharoplasty    Looking permanently tired can give others the impression that you're miserable or having troubles. Having the problem areas around your eyes treated can make a dramatic difference. This same procedure is often referred to as "asian eye surgery" or "double eyelid surgery" to create the crease where there isn't naturally one.

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.

Browlift    If your lower face is still relatively firm but the upper part is beginning to suffer the effects of gravity, a forehead lift or �brow lift� can greatly improve the appearance of your face. A forehead lift is often performed alongside a face lift or in combination with eyelid surgery, and can help restore a drooping brow and reduce frown lines.

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.

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.

Chin Surgery    If you're unhappy with your profile because of your chin, mentoplasty may be the answer. Patients who suffer from what is known as a weak chin can benefit tremendously from chin reduction surgery.

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

Cosmetic Surgery    No matter what your concern, a cosmetic surgeon will have a treatment for you. Seeking the help of a surgeon trained in aesthetics is a step toward finding a healthier and younger you.

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.

Dysport    Dysport is an injectable used to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and frown lines in the face by allowing the muscles in the face to relax. It is made using small amounts of botulinum toxin Type A and in some ways is similar to BOTOX.

Ear Surgery    Many people desire smaller or more tapered ears, or wish that their ears were closer to their head. Undergoing an otoplasty can bring tremendous relief to one's self esteem and appearance.

Endoscopic Forehead Lift    Having an endoscopic forehead lift or “brow lift” can greatly improve the appearance of your face and make years disappear from the reflection in the mirror. Often performed alongside a face lift or in combination with eyelid surgery, an endoscopic forehead lift restores drooping brows and reduces frown lines which can deepen over time and often present a perpetual illusion of anger or sadness.

Endotine    Having a forehead lift or “brow lift” with the advanced technology of Endotine can greatly improve the appearance of your face and make years disappear from the reflection in the mirror. Often performed alongside a face lift or in combination with eyelid surgery, Endotine's revolutionary forehead lift procedure restores drooping brows and reduces frown lines which can deepen over time and often present a perpetual illusion of anger or sadness.

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EXELO2    EXELO2 CO2 Fractional combines the gold standard in ablation with an advanced delivery system

Facelift    Turn back the clock and beat back the aging process with a face lift. Unpleasant wrinkles and fat are removed to reveal the beautiful face you left behind.

Facial Fillers    Facial Fillers, also known as Dermal Fillers or Injectables, are the most popular non-surgical treatment for treating lines, creases and wrinkles.

Fat Transfer    Autologous fat transplantation, also known as micro-lipoinjection or fat transfer, is a popular alternative to other wrinkle treatments. The patient's own fat is used to plump up features and can last for up to three years.

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.

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 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.

Latisse    LATISSE is an FDA approved treatment for inadequate or insufficient eyelashes. LATISSE makes lashes longer, fuller and darker.

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.

Matrix    Syneron has two products for skin resurfacing. Matrix IR for non-ablative skin tightening and resurfacing and Matrix RF for fractional ablative resurfacing.

Mentoplasty    If you're unhappy with your profile because of your chin, mentoplasty may be the answer. Patients who suffer from what is known as a "weak chin" can benefit tremendously from chin reduction surgery.

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

Mini Facelift    A mini facelift can produce a sharper jaw line and a reduction of the loose skin in the lower face and neck with much less recovery time and a lower cost. The mini facelift is a less invasive option than a full facelift, for individuals desiring a more youthful appearance, a sharper jaw line, and a reduction of the loose skin in the lower face and neck. It is a procedure that produces fantastic results with much less recovery time and a lower cost than a full facelift.

MiXto    MiXto CO2 Fractional Revolution by Lasering USA

Neck Lift    If you feel self conscious about your neck and would like the skin to be firmer and to appear younger, this is a procedure you should consider. Neck lift, also known as platysmaplasty is a surgical procedure to reduce excess skin and tissue in the neck.

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.

Otoplasty    Many people desire smaller or more tapered ears, or wish that their ears were closer to their head. Undergoing an otoplasty can bring tremendous relief to one's self esteem and appearance.

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.

Rhinoplasty    Do you despise what you see when you catch a glimpse of your profile? Nose surgery, or rhinoplasty can dramatically improve your looks, self-confidence, and health.

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.

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.

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.