BOTOX® Cosmetic
How does BOTOX® work?
BOTOX®, also known as botulinum toxin, blocks impulses from the nerve to the facial muscles that are related to expression lines. It relaxes the muscles so they don't hyper-contract. After treatment, the skin smoothes out and becomes less wrinkled while allowing normal facial expression. The treatment involves injecting a tiny amount of liquid, using a tiny needle, into the affected area. There is little or no discomfort from BOTOX® injection. The sensation has been described as similar to a bug bite. Results are noticeable within a few days; wrinkles will smooth out and your face will have a more relaxed and youthful appearance. The effects last 3-4 months and require repeated treatment to maintain the results.
BOTOX® is effective in treating the following conditions:
- Frown lines between the eyebrows
- Horizontal lines on the forehead
- Crow's feet at the corners of the eyes
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of the hands, feet and axilla (underarms)
What are the possible side effects?
Side effects and complications have been minimal. These sometimes include slight swelling, and/or bruising which may last for several days after injection. Also, an adjacent muscle may be weakened for several weeks after the injections. This may lead to a slight eyelid droop. Any and all side effects are temporary.
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Laser Hair Removal
GentleLASE Plus
The GentleLASE laser provides permanent and almost painless hair reduction. Advantages include:
- Fast - With a 1.5 Hz repetition rate, the new GentleLASE is 50% faster than previous GentleLASE models.
- Flexible - GentleLASE offers spot sizes of 18, 15, 12, 10 and 8 mm. The 18mm spot size means treatment to larger areas faster!
- Comfortable - The unique, DCD cooling system offers safe and consistent cryogen spray protection for greater patient safety and comfort.
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GentleYAG
The GentleYAG is FDA-approved to treat all skin types, including tanned skin, and offers unmatched Nd:YAG treatment capabilities in permanent hair reduction. The GentleYAG has a 1064nm wavelength, multiple spot sizes and variable pulse durations.
- Treats All Skin Types - Deep penetration with minimal scattering of laser energy makes GentleYAG ideal for all skin types, especially dark and tanned skin.
- Powerful - Fluences up to 600 J/cm² help make the GentleYAG the most powerful Nd:YAG on the market today.
- Quick Treatments - Up to 10 Hz rep rate for speed and convenience.
- Epidermal Cooling - Candela's Dynamic Cooling Device technology provides consistent, reproducible epidermal cooling and patient comfort.
- Multiple Applications - The GentleYAG can also treat pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB, or razor bumps).
Stop the razor bumps!!!!!
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps) is a common condition of the beard area and scalp occurring in African Americans and other people with curly hair. The problem results when highly curved hairs grow back into the skin causing inflammation and a foreign body reaction. Over time, this can cause keloidal scarring which looks like hard bumps of the beard area and neck. In the past the only good solution to treat this condition was to just grow a beard. Now laser hair removal with the GentleYAG laser offers an alternative treatment to this condition.
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