| Botox and collagen injections
Botox injections for correction of wrinkle lines such as frown
lines and crow’s-feet have become the standard to which
any cosmetic procedure should measure up. By injecting botulinum
toxin (which is completely safe for use without any harmful
effects), wrinkle lines get corrected within three to four
days and the effect lasts for three to four months.
Collagen injections using bovine collagen (Zyderm 1 and 2
and Zyplast) have proven to be effective and safe as a filler
substance in correcting wrinkle lines and scars, especially
around the mouth.
Soon to be added to the above as wrinkle-correcting treatments
are Restylane and Perlane, hyaluronic acid which occurs naturally.
These are made from bacterial fermentation and rooster’s
cock-comb.
Microdermabrasion
By means of abrasion using microcrystals and suctioning, the
dead upper layer of the skin is gently removed. The procedure
can take less than an hour and can be done literally over
your lunch hour – and you can return to work or any
other professional or social function with very little noticeable
residual effect.
Chemical peels
By using various chemicals such as salicylic acid (Beta-Lift
Peel) and trichloroacetic acid (Medium Peel), wrinkles caused
by sun damage, aging, and hereditary factors can often be
reduced. The degree of improvement varies with the depth of
the peel. Beta-Lift Peel is, like microdermabrasion, a “lunch-hour”
procedure and for faster and better results, the two procedures
are often combined.
Laser resurfacing
This is the ultimate way to erase wrinkles and scars but after
the procedure healing may take some time and often recovery
is best done during a vacation. If you have questions about
or interest in laser resurfacing, please consult Dr. Lee about
the various options for treatment.
Removal of vascular and pigmented lesions (including
birthmarks and scars)
Using Intense Pulsed Light, birthmarks, dilated veins, other
blood vessel lesions, and undesirable pigmentation can be
removed. This is a completely non-invasive procedure.
Sclerotherapy
Sotradecol or Hypertonic Saline and other substances are injected
into the vein to cause inflammation and disappearance. This
is most commonly done for unsightly dilated veins of various
diameters including spider veins.
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