Tumescent Liposuction

Tumescent liposuction, also called liposculpture, is a vast improvement over traditional liposuction. The physician "inflates" the patient's fat with a diluted local anesthetic before he/she vacuums it out in a process called suction aspiration. This eliminates risks associated with the general anesthesia used in traditional liposuction.

Another major advantage of the anesthesia used in the tumescent procedure is that it practically eliminates blood loss by constricting (tightening) blood vessels. In traditional liposuction, no such agents are used, with patients sometimes experiencing significant bleeding and even needing blood transfusions.

Tumescent liposculpture also allows the patient to remain awake during the procedure and able to assist the surgeon in gauging the completeness and evenness of fat removal. The patient can actually sit or stand and make side-to-side comparisons. Try that using general anesthesia!

Using the tumescent method, all liposuction cases can be performed entirely with local anesthesia. The treated area can remain numb for up to 24 hours, greatly reducing post-operative discomfort.

Chemical Peels

Wrinkles, scars, uneven pigmentation and sun damage are all conditions that affect the appearance of our skin.  Oiliness, large pores and dull complexions are other common problems.  These chronic conditions can be improved with Chemical Peels.

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FAMI

Has your face become thin, gaunt?  Facial muscle shrinkage is a natural part of the aging process. Even if you're eating right and exercising, your face may appear thin, due to muscular change. Occasionally, in extreme examples, the face may become skull-like.

Thermage Tissue Tightening

The Thermage Procedure is a revolutionary tissue tightening non-surgical face lift. Thermage works by heating the underlying layers of the skin with a unique delivery of radio frequency (RF) energy, all the while protecting the skin’s top layer with a cooling spray. The result is immediate collagen contraction, which, over time, will provide the skin with new collagen production.

Because the Thermage Tissue Tightening Procedure is non-surgical there is no down time, no recovery time. You won't have to hide your face in bandages for several weeks after Thermage.

Collagen is to our skin what calcium is to our bones. It is our skin's support structure. Over time, collagen becomes depleted or damaged by the sun and other environmental factors, resulting in thin or loose skin. To counteract this, many opt for the traditional face lift, a process which literally picks the skin up and lifts it to give a tighter, more youthful appearance -- but this procedure does nothing to replace the skin's natural supply of collagen. Skin care experts have developed a non-surgical alternative to the traditional face lift.

If your skin is hanging around your eyes, jowls, neck, breasts or buttocks due to a loss of collagen you may qualify for this state-of-the-art procedure – cosmetic dermatology that is changing the way plastic surgery is performed.

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Thread Lift

Thread lift does not replace a conventional face-lift; rather it offers patients an innovative, minimally invasive approach with immediate results.

A thread face lift procedure performed with Contour Threads™ is safe, conservative and effective. It offers subtle, natural looking results. By gently, shifting sagging tissues in an upward direction, this technique allows your doctor to produce a relaxed, fresh appearance while preserving and enhancing the natural contours of your face.

Contour Threads are used for repositioning sagging cheeks, lifting sagging eyebrows and adjusting asymmetric brows & face. Unlike conventional sutures which are smooth, Contour Threads have tiny barbs or cogs that are spaced evenly apart. Once inserted under the skin, they are fixed in an umbrella-like fashion and with tension create a suspension that gently lifts the sagging tissues of the brow and face.

Your body generates new collagen bundles that surround each thread to maintain the lifting effect. The exact placement of the threads will vary from patient to patient. Contour Threads are clear and invisible under fair or thin skin.

The procedure is quick, usually performed under local anesthesia, and if desired, a light intravenous sedation. Duration varies depending on the age of the patient at the time of the procedure, the degree of sagging and the number of threads used. A typical procedure usually takes about 60 minutes. Additional threads may be added as needed. Since this technique is entirely reversible, unwanted effects are usually easily corrected under local anesthesia. In most cases, there is minimal discomfort, bruising and swelling. Ice compresses are recommended for the first 24-48 hours. After a contour thread lift, patients can usually return to work or normal activities in a few days to one week.

It is not uncommon for your doctor to suggest combining contour threading with BOTOX® Cosmetic to reduce facial muscle activity or Thermage to improve skin texture. Liposuction of the neck is another procedure that can be performed in conjunction with Contour Threads.

Scars 

Scars are formed whenever multiple layers of skin are injured.  Accidents, surgery, burn and even acne can cause scarring.

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