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BOTOX® Cosmetic is an extremely popular non-invasive cosmetic procedures. BOTOX® injections can temporarily reduce the appearance of deep forehead lines and crow's feet, making it a quick and easy option to improve your appearance and overall self-confidence.

What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein that, when injected into the appropriate muscles, temporarily reduces severe frown lines, crow's feet, and other facial wrinkles. A cosmetic surgeon will administer the treatment as a series of tiny injections into the muscle where the problem areas occur. Appropriate for people ages 18 to 65, the entire non-surgical procedure can be completed in 10 minutes with no recovery time!

How does BOTOX® Cosmetic work?

The deep lines and wrinkles on your forehead and around the eyes occur as a result of muscle activity. BOTOX® is injected into these facial muscles and blocks the muscle contractions. In doing so, it minimizes the appearance of the lines and wrinkles. For patients who wish to treat more extensive lines or sagging skin, a facelift may be a more suitable treatment option.

Are BOTOX® injections painful?

You may experience mild discomfort during the injection. Some doctors may elect to numb the area first before injecting BOTOX® to enhance patient comfort. There is no downtime after the procedure, and you can resume your regular activities immediately.

Are there any side effects following BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment?

After undergoing BOTOX® treatment, potential side effects are minimal but can include redness or bruising at the injection site, headache, and temporary drooping of the eyelid.

Will I see results immediately following treatment?

Your results following BOTOX® treatment will start to become noticeable within a few days and will gradually increase over the following week.

How long will the results last?

Results from BOTOX® injections will last up to six months. Additional treatments will be necessary to maintain results for a longer period of time. 

Liposuction can be used to remove fat deposits on the stomach, hips, thighs, and other areas of the body. Patients who have attempted diet and exercise to reduce these areas without success are typically very satisfied with the results of their liposuction procedure.

Liposuction Candidates

Prior to undergoing liposuction, a cosmetic surgeon will consult with the patient and determine if he or she is a good candidate for the procedure. Typically, patients in generally good health with stubborn deposits of localized fat are the best candidates for liposuction. Also during this initial consultation, the patient will communicate his or her desired results from the procedure, and the surgeon will inform them of realistic expectations about what the surgery can and cannot achieve.

Liposuction Procedure

During the liposuction procedure, the surgeon will make a small incision in the skin near the fat deposits to be removed. A tube called a cannula is inserted into the incision and used to suction out the unwanted fat. Much care must be used to ensure that too much fat is not removed, and that the correct sculpting techniques are used to provide the patient with a natural-looking body contour.

Recovery and Results

Typically, patients will experience swelling and bruising for two to three weeks after liposuction surgery, but will be able to return to work after 7 to 10 days. To maximize the results of their procedure, patients must be careful to maintain healthy eating and exercise habits to prevent the return of the unwanted fat.  Many patients find that the improved body contour they achieve with liposuction also gives then a renewed sense of self-confidence.

For more information on liposuction or other body contouring treatments, please contact our cosmetic surgery center today to schedule a private consultation.

Many people work tirelessly to rid themselves of unwanted hair through conventional hair removal methods. Unfortunately, waxing, shaving, plucking, and depilatory creams are not permanent. So, many people seek laser hair removal to get rid of unwanted hair permanently.

What to Expect

Laser hair removal is a safe, effective treatment that can be used on large areas of the body or small areas depending on the patient's preference. It is minimally invasive and involves a simple office procedure with little to no discomfort or downtime.

Before a person has laser hair removal, they need to consult a cosmetic surgeon to determine their candidacy for treatment. During their initial consultation they may have a patch test performed to test how they respond to the laser. This patch test can also help determine what intensity level is needed to remove the unwanted hair.

The process of laser hair removal involves a low energy laser being applied to the areas of the body with unwanted hair. The laser damages the hair follicles in the treatment area without causing any damage to the surrounding skin and tissue.

After Your Treatment

After laser hair removal, patients may experience a mild reddening in the area that was treated. This typically subsides within 24 hours. The unwanted hair in the area that was treated will usually fall out within a few days of the laser hair removal treatment.

The laser hair removal procedure does not typically get rid of all of a person's unwanted hair in one treatment because hair grows in phases, and the laser is most effective when the hair is in the growth phase. Most people need five to eight treatments to achieve their desired results. After all of the treatments are complete, patients may see up to 95 percent of their unwanted hair eliminated.

For more information on laser hair removal, please contact our cosmetic surgery center today to schedule a private consultation.