GLYCOLIC PEELS
  (FRUIT ACID or ALPHA HYDROXY PEELS)

Glycolic Acid is a naturally occurring substance, made from sugar cane. It is supposed to be the “secret weapon” giving Cleopatra her beautiful skin thousands of years ago. The treatments are typically performed on the face, neck or hands. Glycolic Acid is carefully applied to the skin, leaving it smoother and less wrinkled after the treatment. These peels are excellent not only for the improvement of sun damage, such as wrinkles and brown spots, but also for treatment of acne prone skin and large pores. Because of their gentle nature, there is no downtime involved.

 MICRODERMABRASION
  (PARISIAN PEEL or LUNCHTIME PEEL)

This is a non-invasive, gentle treatment, utilizing very fine crystals in getting you the smooth, evenly textured, evenly colored skin you have always desired. In a series of treatments, microdermabrasion leads to tighter and smaller pores, elimination of blotchiness and pigmentation marks as well as improvement of fine lines due to the formation of new, healthy collagen as a result of the treatment. This is another “crowd pleaser” that we often combine with Glycolic Acid Peels for anti-aging as well as acne treatment. It is remarkably helpful in the elimination of brown facial pigmentation from Melasma (a hormonal condition often following pregnancy, use of Birth Control Pills or just appearing for no good reasons). It also helps fade out dark marks remaining on the skin from traumas of various sorts.

 LIP ENHANCEMENT

This is a very popular treatment for the young and beautiful in order to achieve that much admired look of full, sensual “Angelina Jolie” lips. The most commonly used material is Restylane, made of hyalouronic acid, which is a natural sugar-like component of our skin. Restylane is injected into and around the lip to enhance and create the desired fullness. This is a great way to jazz up your looks for that big event or blind date tonight! This treatment also dramatically enhances the appearance of our more mature patients, who know that we all experience thinning of the lips as we age. Restoring the original, fuller lips (and we are not talking about over-enhancement!) results in a significantly more youthful overall impression. We recommend the use of an anesthetic cream to make the treatment more pleasant, and dental blocks can also be provided for those who are truly faint of heart. Try it, you will be amazed by the result!

 FACIAL WRINKLE and SCAR FILLERS

Restylane is my absolutely favorite filler of choice for smoothing out facial lines, wrinkles, and acne scars. Fillers "fill" depressions and crevices on the skin surface, thus restoring it to it's original, smooth state. Restylane is injected just beneath the skin’s surface, and produces an immediately visible difference in the appearance of your skin. New studies have also shown that Restylane stimulates new collagen production by the skin, resulting in long lasting effects over time. The most commonly treated areas are the deep lines that run from the nose to the lips, the marionette lines from the corner of the lips down the chin, as well as the frownlines between the brows (the latter often in combination with Botox for a truly long lasting result). Periodic re-treatments are recommended to maintain the improvements achieved. Unlike the older fillers like collagen, Restylane requires no skin tests and lasts much longer , on average 8-12 months. Now we have a safe, long lasting material to make you look instantly younger!

 LEG VEINS 
  (SCLEROTHERAPY)