Restylane®
What
is Restylane?
Restylane is a natural substance that already
exists in the human body called Hyaluronic
Acid that restores fullness and smoother contours
to your face.
Does
it correct all of my wrinkles?
You will have an 80 to 100% improvement in
the appearance of the injected lines and wrinkles
temporarily.
How
long does it last?
Since everyone's body metabolizes differently
it can last from 6 months to one year.
Does
it go away completely?
Yes, if you stop getting the injections the
material is degraded by the body, leaving
no traces of the dermal filler in the body.
Is
there any pre-treatment required?
Avoid any products containing aspirin, Ibuprofen,
St. John's Wort or high doses of Vitamin E
for 1 week prior to treatment to help decrease
bruising and bleeding at the injection site.
Is
there any post treatment required?
You will need to leave the area alone for
6 hours after treatment and refrain from aerobic
exercise for 24 hours. There might be redness,
swelling and minor bruising at the injection
sites.
Does
it hurt?
There is minimal discomfort, but a topical
or local anesthetic is available if needed.
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Botox®
What
is Botox?
A natural purified protein produced by Clostridium
botulinum bacterium.
Is
it dangerous?
No. It is a purified form of the protein and
is injected in very small amounts so there
is virtually no risk.
How
does it work?
It is injected into a muscle to temporarily
paralyze the muscle to prevent movement and
assist wrinkle reduction. It is the repeated
movement of muscles that causes wrinkles so
by preventing movement it helps reduce or
soften wrinkles.
Is
there any pre-treatment?
You need to not take any medications with
aspirin, ibuprofen and/or Vitamin E in them
for 1 week prior to treatment. This will decrease
the bruising at the injection site.
Is
there any post treatment?
You will need to keep your head up for 4 hours
after treatment, but that is it.
Does
it hurt?
There is very minimal discomfort, no local
or topical anesthesia is necessary.
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Laser
Hair Removal
Is
it permanent?
It is permanent hair reduction. Every person
is different, therefore we can’t promise
complete hair removal but most experience
50-90% permanent hair reduction. Maintenance
sessions may be necessary in some cases.
Is
there any pretreatment?
You can not pluck, wax, use a depilatory or
have electrolysis in the areas you want to
treat for 6 weeks prior to laser hair removal.
Do not tan the areas for 4 weeks prior to
treatment. Avoid using self-tanning products
for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
What
post treatment is necessary?
You will need to wear sunscreen regularly
during your laser treatment package and for
6 weeks after completing your packages. Avoid
irritants for seven days after treatment.
Does
it hurt?
There is minimal discomfort. It feels like
a rubber band snap. Topical anesthesia can
be used for areas that are more sensitive.
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IPL
Photorejuvenation
What
is IPL?
Intense Pulsed Light; is a broad spectrum
light that evens out the skin color and treats
vascular or pigmented imperfections.
What
types of things can be treated?
Broken capillaries, sun damage, hyper/ hypopigmentation
and Rosacea.
Is
there any pre treatment necessary?
For darker skin types, pre treatment with
a skin lightening agent might be necessary
for 1-2 weeks to decrease the melanin production.
Is
there any post treatment necessary?
A good sun block is required daily while in
treatment and for 6 weeks after treatment.
Does
it hurt?
There may be some discomfort. No anesthetic
is necessary. Most patients rate it at a 5
on a scale of 10. Taking Tylenol or Ibuprofen
prior to the treatment may be helpful.
How
will I look and feel after the treatment?
You won’t look much different immediately
after the procedure, but over the next 24
hours your skin will probably become somewhat
pink and a bit swollen, similar to sunburn.
The skin may also feel sensitive: these side
effects are normal and expected, and will
subside after about 48 hours. Most guests
are delighted with the outcome, even after
just one treatment. Typically skin is younger
and healthier looking.
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Corrective
ACNE Treatment and Chemical Peels
How
do they work?
Salicylic Acid and/or Glycolic acids are used
to remove the dead skin cells, improve skin
texture, fine lines and overall appearance
of the skin.
Are
they painful?
There maybe mild discomfort with some of the
stronger peels. Most guests say there is a
stinging or itching sensation depending on
the type of peel you are having.
Is
there any pretreatment necessary?
No.
Is
there any post treatment necessary?
Use of sun block is recommended. There will
be some mild peeling or redness after the
treatment. A home care regimen will be explained
to you to follow to maintain the benefits
of the treatments.
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DNA
Live Stem Cell Cryo Therapy
Where
do the stem cells come from?
They are obtained from bovine (cow) amniotic
fluid. A special herd of bovine is raised
under controlled conditions in France. They
are organically fed, nurtured and no vaccines
or hormones are administered to ensure the
highest standards of health. The extractions
are carefully timed to achieve maximum amounts
of stem cells, which have not become specific
to the bovine genetic composition but contain
the DNA information to convert to human genetic
composition, specifically that of human skin.
Science already knows that animal cultivated
organs have made medical history while co-existing
with the human body once implanted. This compatibility
also applies to human skin.
Are
the bovines harmed during the extraction?
No. This process has not and will never harm
animals. The amniotic fluid is quickly replenished
by fresh fluid.
How
are the stem cells preserved?
The cells are cryogenically (frozen) preserved.
Keeping them frozen allows them to stay fresh
and active.
Is
this a safe therapy?
Yes. It has been extensively studied and tested
to meet the strictest of consumer safety standards.
It has also been approved by the FDA since
2000.
How
do the stem cells work?
Stem cells are the most powerful living thing
that can reorganize, heal and create new tissue
for skin regeneration. When the stem cells
come into contact with living human skin it
begins to reorganize and share its biologically
flawless information with the aged and/or
damaged cells. This allows future generations
of skin to regenerate much stronger and younger
looking skin.
How
many treatments do I need to see results?
The results are virtually immediate. You will
see a change after the first treatment. The
benefits from each treatment will gradually
increase over a period of 144 hours (6 days)
after treatment. It is recommended that you
have a series of 6 treatments and after the
6th treatment you will have affected 6 generations
of skin.
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