Crystal Clinic blends the art of beauty and the science of medicine to deliver a full spectrum of skin rejuvenation treatment options that can make your skin healthy and beautiful, and keep you looking your spectacular best. From hair removal to advanced treatment of sun-damaged and aging skin, we have the right treatment option to fit virtually any skin rejuvenation need.
Color, Pigmentation And Texture
Say goodbye to undesirable irregularities in skin color, spots, or skin texture and welcome a more youthful, more vibrant-looking you.
BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatments are becoming increasingly preferred as an effective treatment for wrinkles produced by muscle activity. In fact, both across the country and in Akron, OH, BOTOX Cosmetic injections are consistently the most commonly performed cosmetic treatment. This non-surgical treatment can smooth wrinkles on the face and create a more youthful appearance, especially around the eye area and the forehead. When used on the forehead and around the eyes, the final effect is to:
Smooth the horizontal furrows on the forehead
Smooth the deep, vertical creases between the eyes
Improve the thin wrinkles surrounding the eyes (the “crow’s feet”)
What is BOTOX Cosmetic?
BOTOX Cosmetic is an injected substance made of botulinum toxin Type A, a purified protein derived from the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum. When injected into a facial muscle, it temporarily inactivates the muscle, essentially making the muscle so it can’t contract and produce wrinkles, known as dynamic wrinkles. It is injected in minute doses to achieve an isolated effect, without spreading to other nearby muscles.
What are some of the most common benefits of BOTOX Cosmetic?
Our patients are extremely pleased with the results of BOTOX treatments in Akron, OH. BOTOX can change a person’s expression from one of anger to one that appears well rested. The treatments are effective, affordable, convenient and long lasting with no down time. BOTOX Cosmetic dramatically softens, and, in certain cases, eliminates the wrinkles in these areas. BOTOX Cosmetic can be used in conjunction with a brow lift, facelift, eyelid surgery, laser skin resurfacing, and microdermabrasion to enhance and maintain results for longer periods of time.
BOTOX Cosmetic is Booming!
Looking for a quick fix for wrinkles?
Not long ago, cosmetic BOTOX treatments were used mostly by television personalities, actors and wealthy professionals who wanted to erase the signs of aging. But now, with hundreds of thousands of people having achieved astonishing results without any adverse side effects, the popularity of BOTOX injections in Akron, Ohio continues to grow tremendously.
With FDA approval for cosmetic use expected at any moment, the popularity of BOTOX Cosmetic is expected to skyrocket. In fact, you might want to schedule your treatment sooner rather than later! Contact us to schedule your appointment.
BOTOX in Akron, OH – Am I a Candidate?
Almost everyone is a candidate for BOTOX. However, those who should not use BOTOX Cosmetic include those who are pregnant, nursing or have certain neurologic diseases.
Uses of BOTOX Cosmetic
Wrinkles caused by muscle use, known as dynamic wrinkles, can benefit from BOTOX Cosmetic treatments. Wrinkles produced by aging skin and the sun do not improve with BOTOX Cosmetic treatments. Wrinkles most effectively treated include:
Horizontal creases on the forehead
Vertical creases between the eyes (the glabella area)
Wrinkles on the temple side of the eyes, the “crow’s feet”
Wrinkles on the sides of the nose, “bunny lines”
Wrinkles on the upper lip, pursed lips
Vertical cords on the neck
BOTOX Cosmetic is also used in a variety of medical conditions, including treatment of migraine and tension headache, chronic muscular pain, abnormal facial movements, tremors, and excessive sweating of the palms, soles of the feet and underarms.
What will happen at the initial consultation?
The initial consultation will begin at our office in Akron, Ohio, with a complete medical history and exam. You should tell your doctor if you have had BOTOX Cosmetic before and if you have any allergies. You may be asked to look into a mirror and point out those areas of your face that you would like to see improved. You should be very frank in discussing what you hope to achieve with surgery. This will help us understand your expectations and determine whether they can realistically be achieved. Other options available to you will be discussed along with risks and limitations. The costs of the treatment will be explained. Your photograph will be taken.
Alternative Treatments
BOTOX Cosmetic treatments are a temporary solution for wrinkles created by muscle contraction. A more permanent treatment can be obtained with surgical procedures that remove or partially remove the muscle that cause the wrinkle. A forehead lift is a alternative for treating the horizontal forehead wrinkles and the vertical wrinkles between the eyes. Laser or chemical resurfacing can be used to improve the crow’s feet lines. However, the optimal treatment of these lines is the combination of BOTOX Cosmetic and skin rejuvenation. Some wrinkles are so deep that a “filler” such as RestylaneTM or collagen is necessary to further correct the furrow. A new laser, the V Beam Laser, has also been shown to improve wrinkles around the eyes.
Risks and Limitations
Hundreds of thousands of people have undergone BOTOX Cosmetic injections without adverse effects. However, there are minor risks with any medical treatment. Mild bruising or swelling may occur at the injection site. Some people may notice a mild headache, which can easily be treated with Tylenol. In rare cases, the BOTOX Cosmetic injection can spread beyond the desired area. If the injection in the eyebrow area spreads to the eyelid, there can be a temporary drooping of the upper eyelid, which is treatable with eye drops until it resolves within a few weeks. You can help minimize certain risks by following the advice and instructions of the doctor, both before and after your BOTOX Cosmetic treatment.
BOTOX Cosmetic can improve wrinkles caused by repeated facial expressions and muscle action. Wrinkles caused by aging and the sun are not improved, but can be improved with other skin rejuvenation treatments, such as a medically-based skin care program, microdermabrasion and laser or chemical skin resurfacing treatments.
How are BOTOX Cosmetic treatments performed?
BOTOX Cosmetic treatments are performed in the office. Most people experience minimal discomfort (comparable to an insect bite) and do not require any anesthesia. However, for those who desire anesthesia, a prescribed cream can be applied to the skin 45 minutes before the injection to numb the skin. Using a very thin needle and syringe, small amounts of BOTOX Cosmetic are injected at multiple sites on the face. The treatment takes 15 to 30 minutes. You can return to work or home after the treatment.
What can I expect after the BOTOX Cosmetic Injection?
There is no pain after the injection. Immediately after the procedure, you should stay upright for three to four hours and avoid rubbing the injection sites. You can continue with all of your activities the day following the injection. It takes three to five days for the effects of BOTOX Cosmetic to be visible. The full effect may not be evident for two weeks.
What is the long-term outcome for most people?
The degree of improvement varies from person to person, but the results last for three to six months. With subsequent treatments, the results tend to last longer. The treatment will need to be repeated to maintain the result. Repeat treatment is recommended when movement in the area starts to return.
Face the world with clearer, smoother, more natural skin
Years of sun exposure, the unpleasant effects of aging, and living with acne can all lead to damaged skin, including undesirable irregularities in skin color, texture and tightness. Fortunately, advanced non-invasive aesthetic procedures can seemingly turn back the clock and are soaring in popularity as people desire to maintain a vibrant, youthful appearance.
At Crystal Clinic, we utilize a combination of proven treatments to achieve significant improvements in color, pigmentation, and texture. Those treatment regimens include prescribed topical skin products and peels, such as those from Obagi™ and Skin Medica, the leading authorities in protective and corrective skin care products.
Skin Medica’s comprehensive line of high-quality skin care products utilize proven skin rejuvenators such as vitamins E and C, retinol, tea tree oil, and salicylic acid. Backed by two decades of research, these advanced products have been formulated to promote the long-term health of your skin.
Treatment is often conducted through the use of natural products, as well as medically-prescribed creams and skin peels. The end result is visible improvements in skin wrinkles, pigmentation, color, texture, and tightness, and also address skin conditions, including acne, large pores, rosacea, unwanted hair growth and acne scars.
The best way to know if skin rejuvenation is right for you is to sit down with your Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons specialist for a personal consultation. Together, you will discuss your condition, your desired results, the details of your treatment options, and any concerns or questions you may have.
For years, the only way to achieve long, beautiful eyelashes was with hard-to-apply mascara or fussy eyelash extensions. Now, an advanced approach makes it easy to improve the look of your lashes naturally.
Available from the experts at Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons, the LATISSE eyelash growth treatment is a simple, natural way to grow gorgeous eyelashes that are thicker, darker and longer.
LATISSE is a prescription treatment that you apply at home to your upper lashes once daily to achieve eyelash enhancement. This product improves the appearance of your eyelashes from the inside out, promoting healthy eyelash growth and extending the hair growth cycle for more dramatic results. Expect to see enhanced, more beautiful eyelashes begin appear after the first month of treatment and continue to get even better from there, with the full effect being reached at about 16 weeks.
The LATISSE treatment is a cosmetic innovation of Allergan (an Abbvie brand), a leader in the field of cosmetic medicine and maker of high-quality prescription eye and skin care products for more than 60 years (including BOTOX® Cosmetic).
The best way to get started toward more beautiful lashes is to sit down with your Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons specialist for a brief personal consultation. Together, you will discuss your desired results, the details of the LATISSE treatment options, and any concerns or questions you may have. Then, if LATISSE is right for you, you receive product for use on the day of your visit.
At Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons we believe that good skin care is ongoing and does not stop after a skin treatment. We will recommend a home care program that ensures your skin continues to improve in between office treatments. Our most popular systems include:
Obagi Nu-Derm System®: a Akron, OH skin care program for all types, using prescription-strength tretinoin cream, also known as Retina A™, to work at the cellular level below the skin surface.
Obagi CLENZIderm M.D.™: Acne isn’t new – it’s the most commonly treated skin condition. Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. is a state-of-the-art acne system formulated with proven acne-fighting ingredients, including a breakthrough, patent-pending, penetrating formula of 5% benzoyl peroxide. It is clinically proven to provide visibly clearer skin as early as 2 weeks. Because the system does not use antibiotics, you can use CLENZIderm M.D. as long as needed without having to worry about developing a resistance to antibiotics.
Skin Care Products
Better skin care is just a click away! If you are interested in purchasing some of our most popular skin care products, send us an email to orders@crystalplasticsurgeons.com. Tell us which products you wish to order and we’ll contact you about payments and shipping.
If you have any questions about a product before you purchase it, please contact our office and we’ll make sure your selection is right for you! We’ll also be glad to set up a consultation visit with our Skin Care Specialists to discuss your personal skin care needs.
Before you leave our website, be sure and check out our link to Skin Peels. Performed in our office, skin peels can be a great addition to your daily maintenance products and provide even greater restoration of skin collagen and elasticity resulting in diminished fine lines!
LATISSE®
LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% is the first and only FDA-approved product indicated to treat hypotrichosis of the eyelashes by increasing their growth, including length, thickness, and darkness.
$120.00
Obagi Elastiderm Eye Cream
Obagi Elastiderm is a revolutionary formulation that helps your skin replenish elastin and build collagen. Elastin is a protein in your skin that holds it firmly in place. By teenage years, your body has produced most of the elastin your skin will ever have. It is the loss of elastin that is directly related to the formation of wrinkles. Apply Elastiderm Eye Cream at night.
$95.00
Obagi Elastiderm Eye Gel
Apply Obagi Elastiderm Eye Gel during the day to help decrease wrinkles and increase skin firmness. Obagi Elastiderm includes a unique, patent-pending combination of ingredients clinically proven to help replenish your skin’s elastin and resilient strength. You’ll see a visible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles in just two weeks.
$95.00
Obagi Clenziderm MD
Acne is the most common skin condition treated in dermatology. If you are silently suffering with acne, you’re not alone. Obagi introduces Clinziderm MD, a prescription-strength acne therapeutic system. It is the only acne treatment with a liquid form of benzoyl peroxide and is clinically proven to provide visibly clear skin as early as two weeks. It is easy to use and does not require the use of an antibiotic.
$130.00
Obagi Sun Shield SPF 50
Obagi Nu Derm Sun Shield SPF-50 blends together a high UVB absorption and dynamic UVA blockage in an elegant, matte finish. Non-whitening, PABA-free, and fragrance-free for all skin types. Zinc Oxide 10.5%, Octinoxate 7.5% – 3 fl. oz.
$46.00
Obagi Nu-Derm Foaming Gel
This gentle, luxurious formula combines a blend of herbs, natural cleansers and aloe vera. It frees your skin of pollutants without damaging the skin’s own natural moisture content. It leaves all skin types clean and extremely soft to the touch.
6.7 oz bottle $37.50
Obagi Nu-Derm Toner
This refreshing blend of natural ingredients and herbs hydrates and tones your skin, while restoring normal pH balance. It prepares the skin for the application of Nu-Derm Clear™. 6.7 oz bottle $37.50
Obagi Nu-Derm Clear
This rich skin cream lightens dark areas in the skin such as freckles, age and liver spots. 2 oz bottle $95.00 Note: Due to the potency of this product, it cannot be sold over the Internet. Please schedule a consultation with Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons to purchase this product.
Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm
This exfoliating lotion contains phytic acid in a soothing base to smooth and tone rough or damaged skin. 2 oz bottle $65.00
Obagi Nu-Derm Blender
You will use this unique formula to lighten dark areas in the skin such as freckles, age and liver spots. This cream was designed for blending purposes. Your doctor will prescribe tretinoin and provide instructions for application, with Nu-Derm Blender.
2 oz bottle $90.00
Note: Due to the potency of this product, it cannot be sold over the Internet. Please schedule a consultation with Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons to purchase this product.
Obagi Nu-Derm Sunfader
This protective PABA-free sunscreen provides SPF-15 protection while lightening freckles and age and liver spots.
2 oz bottle $74.00
Note: Due to the potency of this product, it cannot be sold over the Internet. Please schedule a consultation with Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons to purchase this product.
Obagi Nu-Derm Action
Formulated to bring quick relief to chapping, redness and soreness, this cream soothes the symptoms of overly dry skin.
2 oz bottle $44.00
Obagi Nu-Derm Tolereen
This hydrocortisone cream provides temporary relief of itching, inflammation and rashes associated with minor skin irritations due to external factors.
2 oz bottle $54.00
Note: Due to the potency of this product, it cannot be sold over the Internet. Please schedule a consultation with Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons to purchase this product.
Obagi-C Cleansing Gel
Formulated with Vitamin C, aloe and other antioxidants, to prepare the skin for better penetration of the system, leaving skin feeling refreshed.
6 oz bottle $37.00
Obagi-C Clarifying Serum
A patented formulation combining 10% professional strength Vitamin C with prescription strength 4% Hydroquinone to brighten and even skin tone.
1 oz bottle $109.00
Obagi-C Exfoliating Day Lotion
While protecting the skin with vitamins C & E, hyaluronic acid, it gently exfoliates for smoother, more radiant skin.
2 oz bottle $61.00
Obagi-C SunGuard SPF 30
This ultra sheer Z-Cote® sunscreen provides a superior measure of protection from harmful UVA/UVB to maintain skins natural glow. 3 oz bottle $45.00
Obagi-C Therapy Night Cream with Vitamins C&E
This oil-free prescription strength night cream, enriched with Vitamins C & E, works throughout the night, revitalizing skin’s luminosity.
2 oz bottle $94.00
Obagi Nu-Derm Healthy Skin SPF 25
This ultra sheer Z-Cote® sunscreen provides a superior measure of protection from harmful UVA/UVB to maintain skins natural glow.
3 oz bottle $46.00
Tretinoen Cream
Available in three strengths by prescription only.
.5% 20 gm $74.00 • 1.0% 20 gm $84.00
Note: Due to the potency of this product, it cannot be sold over the Internet. Please schedule a consultation with Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons to purchase this product.
Obagi Preconditioning Therapeutic Kit
Includes Foaming Gel, Toner, Clear Skin Bleaching, Exfoderm, Blender, Sun Block SPF 24. $220.00 Note: Due to the potency of this product, it cannot be sold over the Internet. Please schedule a consultation with Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons to purchase this product.
To discuss your skin care needs, please call 330-668-4065.
Ellie Skidmore, RN
Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeon’s Skin Care Specialist Ellie Skidmore, RN, is highly trained in both the medical/surgical and cosmetology side of skin care. She is a member of the Society of Plastic Surgeons Skin Care Specialists and has 14 years experience as an RN and 19 years experience in cosmetology.
Nursing Experience
Graduated from the University of Akron, 1987
Medical/surgical experience working on hospital floors for 4 years
Hospital operating room experience for 10 years specializing in plastic surgery, orthopaedic and cardiovascular surgery
Cosmetology License
19 years of experience
Worked in salons as hairstylist, manicurist, make-up artists and skin care specialist
Personal Information
Enjoys running — ran the Columbus marathon
Water skiing
Aerobics
Ellie’s greatest enjoyment in life is spending time with her family and watching her son grow up!
Christi VanScoy, RN
Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeon’s Skin Care Specialist Christi Van Scoy, RN, and Managing Esthetician is highly trained in both cosmetic surgery and skin care. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses. She has 17 years experience as a cosmetic surgical nurse.
Our skin changes throughout our lives. The soft, supple, firm and resilient skin of our childhood naturally begins to sag, wrinkle and become uneven in color over time due to changes in how our bodies nourish and regenerate skin. Damage is intensified by unprotected sun exposure, environmental assaults and smoking. Fortunately, our skin is a remarkable, living organ with an incredible ability to renew itself. All it needs is treatment by a skin care specialist trained in the art and science of skin health restoration, such as our team at Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons.
The most common method of restoring smooth, even-toned skin is through a skin peel procedure that accelerates skin exfoliation. These are chemical peels that use an acidic solution which is applied to the face by a licensed skin care specialist. And, while that may seem a bit intense, it is a safe, proven way to smooth the surface of your skin, improve tone and color, and even diminish wrinkles, fine lines, roughness and pores. Crystal Clinic performs a wide range of procedures, from superficial to deep peels. Most popular are the Skin Medica peels that enable a high-performance, medical-strength peel with minimal discomfort, even for those who have sensitive skin. The results of a skin peel are cumulative. You can expect progressively dramatic results with each additional treatment.
In addition to chemical peel treatments, your Crystal Clinic skin specialist may recommend a daily skin care regimen to keep your skin healthy and looking great. These medically-based skin products are available in our clinics or online.
The best way to know if a skin peel is right for you is to sit down with your Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons skin specialist for a personal consultation. Together, you will discuss your condition, the desired results, details of your skin peel and skin product options, and cover any concerns or questions you may have.
The fight against wrinkles is the most common reason patients seek facial cosmetic procedures. Advances in medicine have made available several new non-surgical choices for treating unwanted wrinkles. While these non-surgical, non-invasive options are particularly effective in treating early wrinkles and fine lines, deeper wrinkles and sagging skin still require a lift procedure or a combination of non-surgical and surgical procedures to get the best result.
In general wrinkles are produced by repetitive facial expressions, known as dynamic wrinkles, or by aging, sun exposure, and other external factors like cigarette smoking, called resting wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles caused by facial movement, like the ‘crow’s feet’ around the eyes with smiling, can be treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic in Akron, OH. Whereas the resting wrinkles produced by aging and the sun call for approaches different than BOTOX® Cosmetic.
Wrinkles present at rest can be dealt with by a number of approaches, both non-surgical and surgical. Often a combination of approaches will give the most improvement. One approach is to smooth the raised edges of the wrinkle. Resurfacing procedures work in this manner. Another approach is to elevate the depressed part of the wrinkle by placing ‘filler’ material underneath the depressed part of the wrinkles. And finally, tightening the skin with a lift procedure can improve wrinkles dramatically. To know which options are best for you, we recommend you schedule a consultation with one of our board certified plastic surgeons. Resurfacing procedures include:
Peels
Uses of BOTOX® Cosmetic
Wrinkles caused by muscle use, known as dynamic wrinkles, can benefit from BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments. Wrinkles produced by aging skin and the sun do not improve with BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments. Wrinkles most effectively treated include:
Horizontal creases on the forehead
Vertical creases between the eyes (the glabella area)
Wrinkles on the temple side of the eyes, the “crow’s feet”
Wrinkles on the sides of the nose, “bunny lines”
Wrinkles on the upper lip, pursed lips
Vertical cords on the neck
BOTOX® Cosmetic is also used in a variety of medical conditions, including treatment of migraine and tension headache, chronic muscular pain, abnormal facial movements, tremors, and excessive sweating of the palms, soles of the feet and underarms.
Alternative Treatments
BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments are a temporary solution for wrinkles created by muscle contraction. A more permanent treatment can be obtained with surgical procedures that remove or partially remove the muscle that cause the wrinkle. A forehead lift is an alternative for treating the horizontal forehead wrinkles and the vertical wrinkles between the eyes. Laser resurfacing, peels, and surgery can be used to improve the crow’s feet lines. Some wrinkles are so deep that ‘filler’ may be necessary to further correct the furrow. The Alma Pixel Laser has also been shown to dramatically improve wrinkles around the eyes.
What can I expect after the BOTOX® Cosmetic Injection? There is no pain after the injection. Immediately after the procedure, you should stay upright for two or three hours and avoid rubbing the injection sites. You can continue with all of your activities the day following the injection. It takes three to five days for the effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic to be visible. The full effect may not be evident for two weeks.
What is the long-term outcome for most people?
The degree of improvement varies from person to person, but the results last for three to five months. With subsequent treatments, the results tend to last longer. The treatment will need to be repeated to maintain the result. Repeat treatment is recommended in 4 months.
Wrinkle Filler Options
JUVÉDERM™
Restylane® & Perlane®
Radiesse®
Sculptra®
Collagen
Autologous Fat (from your own body)
What are ‘fillers’?
While BOTOX® Cosmetic is a popular and effective treatment for wrinkles produced by muscle activity, other deep facial lines and wrinkles caused by sun damage and aging require wrinkle fillers to correct. ‘Fillers’ are materials that are injected directly under the wrinkle or deep facial line to push the wrinkle outward, thereby, making it fuller and less noticeable.
First, there was just collagen and fat used to correct wrinkles and fine lines. However, over the past several years there has been a remarkable increase in the number of FDA approved fillers. Each filler has its own characteristics and indicated use. Some fillers last 6 months whereas other fillers are long-lasting or permanent. Schedule a consultation with one of our board certified plastics surgeons to learn which filler is best for you.
Wrinkle Correction by Injecting Filler Material
This procedure involves injecting a substance under the wrinkle or deep facial line to push the wrinkle outward, thereby, making it fuller and less noticeable. There are several fillers that are FDA approved and available for use. Some fillers work better in certain areas of the face than others. The most common fillers used currently include:
Hyaluronic Acid Gels. Over recent years, hyaluronic acid, a complex sugar already found naturally in the body, has become a favored compound for replenishing the areas of the face where the skin’s volume and fullness has been lost. In the body, hyaluronic acid fills the space between collagen and elastin fibers of the skin. The hyaluronic gels used at Crystal are biosynthetic and of non-animal origin. Since it is not created from an animal source, there is little chance of allergic reaction. The formula is highly biocompatible, and no testing is required prior to administration. The following hyaluronic acid gels are available:
JUVÉDERM® Ultra & Ultra Plus – is the latest advance in hyaluronic acid cosmetic filler technology. The main difference between JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel and other popular hyaluronic acid fillers is that JUVÉDERM® has the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid, and is produced with a special formulation process that makes it smoother than that of other popular gels. JUVÉDERM’s solutions to facial wrinkles and folds are its two density formulations: Ultra for average-depth depressions/wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, forehead wrinkles, glabella lines, mild-to-moderate nasal and cheek furrows, and to plump up thin lips or Ultra Plus where deeper correction is needed; used for volume filling of cheeks, lips and deep nasolabial folds.
Restylane® & Perlane® – is a biosynthetic hyaluronic acid gel. For the treatment of wrinkles, Restylane is injected in the deep dermis in small amounts with a very fine needle. The injected gel gives natural volume under the wrinkle, which is lifted up and smoothed out. The results can be seen immediately and last 6-12 months. Perlane is a larger hyaluronic particle and used when more volume is needed.
Radiesse® – is an FDA-approved, next-generation dermal filler used for the correction of facial lines and wrinkles, such as smile lines and wrinkles on the upper lip. Made of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a water-based gel, the effects of Radiesse may last a year or more. Offering clinically proven safety and longevity, Radiesse is a convenient treatment that stimulates the body to produce new collagen — often with just one or two office visits.
Sculptra® – (poly-L-lactic acid) is a FDA approved treatment for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss. Facial fat loss, or lipoatrophy, is the loss of fat beneath the skin, which can result in sunken cheeks, indentations, and hollow eyes. Sculptra is a safe, synthetic, and biocompatible material that is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. It provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas. No skin testing is required.
Fat (Your own) – your own fat is the safest, longest-lasting filler available. Fat from your abdomen, thigh, or buttocks is injected into areas on the face to correct volume loss. Fat grafting is commonly used to enhance facial shape, add fullness to the lips, correct smile lines and sunken cheeks.
How is a Wrinkle Filler procedure performed? Wrinkle correction treatments are performed in the office. Routinely, a prescribed cream can is applied to the skin 45 minutes before to numb the skin. Local anesthesia is then injected to completely anesthetize the area being treated. Using a very thin needle and syringe, small amounts of filler are injected in the desired wrinkles. Results can be seen immediately.
What can I expect after Wrinkle Correction? Immediately after the treatment, we recommend you apply a cold pack to the treated area. There is no pain after the injection. You can expect slight redness and swelling. Light bruising happens occasionally. To reduce the chance of bruising, we have patients stop aspirin and ibuprofen prior to the procedure. We recommend the use of supplements that have been showed to minimize bruising and swelling. Any discomfort is minor and temporary and generally disappears within a few days. Initially, the filler material may feel firm under the tissues. This resolves within 2 weeks and the area becomes softer like your normal skin, but with the wrinkle gone or improved.
What is the long-term outcome for most people? The length of time of wrinkle correction varies depending upon the filler used and the severity of the wrinkle. For the most severe wrinkles, surgery is necessary to get the best and longest-lasting improvement.
