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Mesotherapy FAQ:
How does mesotherapy compare to liposuction?
How does mesotherapy age proof skin?
How many treatments will I need?
How much does mesotherapy cost?
Who is not a candidate for Mesotherapy?
Laser Treatment FAQ:
How does laser technology work?
How many treatments are needed for facial wrinkles?
How many treatments do I need for leg veins?
How does laser help clear acne?
Botox Cosmetic FAQ
How does Botox Cosmetic help frown lines?
What kind of results can I expect?
How does Botox Cosmetic compare to other options?
Cosmetic Fillers FAQ
How does filler differ from Botox Cosmetic?
Is skin testing required for Restylane?
MESOTHERAPY
FAQ
How
does mesotherapy compare to liposuction?
Liposuction is an invasive surgical procedure that removes tissue, leaves scars and can cause an uneven distribution of remaining or new fatty tissue. Downtime after liposuction may be several weeks. Many times dressing changes are required, and tight compression garments must be worn at all times. Liposuction is not indicated for the treatment of cellulite. In some cases, liposuction may make the cellulite appearance more prominent.
Mesotherapy localized fat reduction is a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Mesotherapy localized spot reduction or body contouring reduces fat deposits in specific areas. With mesotherapy, there is no down time or special garment required. Men tend to accumulate unwanted fat in the "love handles", lower abdomen, chest, and chin. Women find that fat concentrates around the thighs, hips, and waistline.
The injected mesotherapy medicines also improve the poor circulation, the abnormal connective tissue causing puckering of the skin, and the lumpy bulging fatty tissue that produces the cellulite appearance. This results in a smoother skin surface.
With either treatment, proper diet and exercise are required to obtain optimal results.
How does mesotherapy age proof skin?
Dr. Rodriguez' proprietary combination of specialty formulated vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids and growth stimulants are injected into the skin to rejuvenate the cells, making them metabolically active thus stimulating healthy collagen and elastin production. The thicker, more toned skin gradually becomes smoother, more wrinkle free, and younger looking, and more wrinkle resistant.
Actors, actresses, TV personalities, and models start treatments as early as in their mid twenties for prevention. Healthier, wrinkle proof skin may enhance the benefits of Botox Cosmetic.
How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments required vary with the severity of the problem you have. On the average, based on the condition, results can be seen after two to four weekly sessions. For certain conditions you may see results immediately. The optimal number of visits may be as little as five for skin rejuvenation to as many as fifteen or more for severe cellulite.
How much does mesotherapy cost?
The charge for initial consultation will be a separate charge from the treatment sessions. Fees for treatments vary from patient to patient and are determined by the time spent and the severity or complexity of the individual problem. The range of fees for mesotherapy would be $350-$500 per area per session.
Who is not a candidate for Mesotherapy?
Pregnant or nursing women, insulin dependent diabetics, people with history of recent cancer or stroke or blood clots, people with heart disease or uncontrolled high blood pressure, and people with kidney or liver disease are not candidates for fat loss or cellulite treatments. Those with skin cancer are not candidates for mesotherapy skin rejuvenation.
LASER TREATMENTS FAQ
How does laser technology work?
The laser light penetrates the skin keeping it intact until it reaches its target-either pigmentation (for skin rejuvenation), hair follicle (for hair removal), or vessel (for facial or leg vein treatment). Once the laser energy reaches the target, it is immediately absorbed. At this point, the energy turns into heat and destroys the target without harming any surrounding tissue. It then takes a short while for the hair or vessel to dissipate into the body. Since the surface skin constantly sloughs off as the skin naturally turns over, laser treated skin looks better and better as time goes on.
How many treatments are needed for facial wrinkles?
The treatment of facial wrinkles is progressive with very little down time. Results will begin to be apparent after the 3rd treatment. Generally five to eight treatments are required, spaced two to four weeks apart.
How many treatments do I need for leg veins?
It is usually takes two to four treatments six weeks apart to seal the vessels. It may vary based on the severity of the vessels. Once the vessels are sealed, they will dissipate in the body and never re-canalize. However, based on the individual, new leg veins may form.
How does laser help clear acne?
Acne occurs for a variety of reasons including an inability of skin cells to shed properly, causing the pores to plug, forcing the oil and bacteria that would naturally escape to be trapped inside. As the oil and bacteria accumulates, the skin becomes inflamed and swells outward forming the familiar whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. Acne is seen in many age groups, but is most common in teens and frequently appears on the face, neck, shoulders, back, and chest.
Light pulses are delivered through the skin's surface, targeting an organic compound generated by the Propionibacterium acnes (p. acne) bacteria called porphyrin. These porphyrins are photosensitive and when targeted by light, generate singlet oxygen, which kill the p. acne bacteria that cause inflammation.
How does Botox Cosmetic help frown lines?
The lines that appear between your brows actually result from muscle movement and the passage of time. Two muscles are largely responsible for frown lines between the brows. When those muscles contract, they draw the brows together. As skin becomes less elastic over time, repeated frowning can result in those moderate to severe lines between your brows.
BOTOX® Cosmetic works by blocking nerve impulses, which reduces the movement of those muscles. With less movement, the skin surface gradually smoothes out, and the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows begin to fade.
Your doctor will determine exactly where to administer the injections to achieve the best results. No anesthesia is required, although he or she may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream prior to injecting. The entire procedure takes approximately ten minutes. Discomfort is minimal and brief; most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. You may resume normal activity immediately.
Any authorized healthcare professional can administer BOTOX® Cosmetic, but cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists, or plastic surgeons are generally more experienced. Your physician can help you decide if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you.
What kind of results can I expect?
You can expect to see results within days after your treatment. The appearance of the area between your brows may continue to improve for up to a week. By day 30 in a patient clinical study, 89% of patients judged the severity of their frown lines between their brows as moderate or better. Visible results can last up to four months. After that, you may be ready to return for a follow-up treatment. Your own results may vary-be sure to talk to your doctor about what you can expect.
How does Botox Cosmetic compare to other options?
Compared to other aesthetic treatment options, BOTOX® Cosmetic is relatively inexpensive. According to a survey by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, it is one of the least costly facial aesthetic procedures. When you consider the difference it can make in the appearance of the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows, you may find BOTOX® Cosmetic to be a great way to invest in yourself.
BOTOX® Cosmetic treats the cause of these frown lines between the brows by reducing the muscle contraction that cause the lines to form over time. BOTOX® Cosmetic is the only treatment of its type approved by the FDA for the temporary improvement of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows.
COSMETIC FILLERS FAQ
As you get older, lips lose some of their volume and shape. In the lips, fillers restore lost volume and contour to the lips. By restoring the volume, fine lines and wrinkles around the lips may be diminished. Fillers can also be used to restore volume in certain parts of the face such as below the eyes (tear trough) and sunken cheeks.
Fillers can also be injected directly under wrinkles and grooves to push up the skin and make the lines less prominent.
How does filler differ from Botox Cosmetic?
Fillers push up the skin, making it look smoother. BOTOX? Cosmetic works by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the overactive muscle whose repeated contraction cause the frown lines and wrinkles to form in the overlying skin. Together, they provide dramatic non-surgical facial enhancement that can be achieved in minutes without any downtime.
Is skin testing required for Restylane?
No. Restylane is non-animal based and fully biocompatible. This virtually eliminates any risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction. The most common reported side effects were temporary redness and swelling at the injection site. These effects typically resolve within few days.
Restylane is made of hyaluronic acid. This is a natural substance that already exists in the human body and is used to provide volume and fullness to the skin. Restylane has been used safely by cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons since 1996 worldwide.
For Restylane and Perlane, the average treatment results last six months or longer. Restylane may last twice as long as collagen, so repeat treatment are typically scheduled twice a year.
Radiance? is a biocompatible product, which consists of calcium hydroxyapatate microspheres in a gel carrier. It is a long lasting (2-5 years) injectable that does not require skin testing because it is the same mineral component as bone and teeth.
Typically, the patient who has never had fillers before might opt for something less permanent such as Restylane. For those who are confident of the look they want and interested in something that lasts longer than 6 months and less than forever, the Radiance? may be an option. Your physicians can help you decide which filler is right for you.
Silikon™1000 is an FDA approved injectable silicone which is permanent.
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