Frequently Asked Questions
Botox •
Juvederm/Radiesse •
Mesotherapy •
Sclerotherapy
• Hyperhydrosis
Permanent Makeup •
LamProbe •
Chemical Peels •
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Botox Questions
What exactly does
Botox do?
Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle
can no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften. it
is most often used on forehead lines, crow's feet (lines around eyes), and
frown lines.
Is it safe?
Yes. botox was approved to be used medically in the late 1980's by the FDA
for ailments such as strabismus (lazy eye) and blepharospasm (uncontrolled
blinking). Botox has been used cosmetically for years to treat wrinkles and
facial creases. In April 2002, Botox gained FDA approval for treatment of
moderate-to-severs frown lines between the eyebrows-called glabellar lines.
However, Botox is often used for other areas of the face as well.
How often will I
need to get Botox?
The effects of Botox typically last three to six months. As
muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to re-appear
and wrinkles need to be re-treated. The lines and wrinkles often appear
less severe with time because the muscles are being trained to relax.
How much does it
cost?
Our prices are listed on the page titled
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Services.
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Juvederm/Radiesse
Questions
What exactly do Juvederm
and Radiesse
do?
These treatments fill in lines and volumize to correct wrinkles for a
natural, youthful look that lasts.
What's the difference
between Juvederm and Radiesse?
Radiesse is a wrinkle treatment to correct moderate to severe facial
wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth. It is made of unique
calcium-based microspheres that are suspended in a water-based gel and
injected into the skin through a simple, safe and minimally invasive
procedure.
Juvederm is a Hyaluronic acid which a natural substance found in the skin
and works to trap water and maintain the intercellular space within the
dermis. As our skin ages, hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin are
gradually lost from the dermis. the end result is volume loss, skin laxity,
and wrinkles. Juvederm and other hyaluronic acids work to repair this.
Are they safe?
Yes. Both Radiesse and Juvederm are FDA-approved and are commonly used
to to treat wrinkles and lines. These treatments have been used widely in
Europe as well as other parts of the world for years.
How often will I
need to get treatments?
Juvederm and other hyaluronic acids typically last 6-9 months.
Radiesse treatments typically last 12-18 months.
How much does it
cost?
Our prices are listed on the page titled
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Mesotherapy/LipoDissolve
Questions
What exactly does
mesotherapy do?
Mesotherapy is the practice of using micro injections of
conventional homeopathic medication and/or vitamins into the mesoderm or
middle layer of the skin to deliver healing or corrective treatment to a
specific area of the body. Mesotherapy has been touted as the
latest breakthrough in aesthetic medicine for body sculpting, cellulite and
fat loss, skin rejuvenation as well as male and female hair loss.
Mesotherapy is also used in pain management, sports medicine, sports
injuries, and bone calcifications.
Is it safe?
Yes, very! In many cases mesotherapy offers an alternative to even the
safest form of liposuction, tumescent liposuction. Mesotherapy is a
non-invasive alternative supported by a 1994-95 study on "topical fat
reduction" by UCLA researchers. This study concluded that those who had Mesotherapy
injections lost weight even without diet or exercise. About 100 people a
year die because of liposuction, Mesotherapy has no deaths, strokes, or
heart attacks associated with it. A patients major concern is simply
bruising.
How often will I
need to get mesotherapy?
That will depend on your particular area needing treatment 4-10
is a fair average.
How much does it
cost?
Our prices are listed on the page titled
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Sclerotherapy
Questions
What exactly does
sclerotherapy do?
Sclerotherapy is the process of eliminating spider veins (telangiectasias
veins) by injecting a solution (a sclerosing agent) into the veins, and
thereby dissolving them.
Is it safe?
Yes. These veins serve no purpose in terms of tissue oxygenation, they are
the result of increased pressure on deeper veins.
How often will I
need to get sclerotherapy?
Treatments range from 1-6, average is 2-3 treatments.
How much does it
cost?
Our prices are listed on the page titled
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Hyperhydrosis
Questions
What exactly is hyperhydrosis?
Hyperhydrosis is armpit sweat
How is it
treated?
Hyperhydrosis is treated with micro injections of Botox into the armpit
area. It has been used 'off label' for this particular condition for years
but now has received FDA approval.
How often will I
need to get hyperhydrosis?
Treatment usually lasts 6-12 months.
How much does it
cost?
Our prices are listed on the page titled
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Permanent makeup
How does permanent
makeup work?
Permanent makeup is simply tattooing the skin for cosmetic effect. Cosmetic
Tattooing is a method of applying micro insertions of natural pigments into
the dermal layer of the skin. This state of the art technique is medically
proven and specifically designed to be completely safe. Intradermal
Pigmentation is used for a variety of permanent cosmetic enhancements such
as eyebrows, eyeliner and full lip liner/color. Because the procedure will
be performed by a registered nurse, we have numerous way to make the
procedure painless
How long will the
effects last?
Just like the name implies, this is a permanent solution to your
cosmetic needs.
How much does it
cost?
Our prices are listed on the page titled
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Skin irregularity
removal using the LamProbe
What is the LamProbe?
The LamProbe helps to remove those unsightly minor skin irregularities that
bother us. These include whiteheads (milias),
blackheads (comedones), fibromas (pigmented
epidermal growths), broken capillaries, pimples,
blood spots and skin tags that are
prevalent on the neck and decollete area.
The LamProbe works on the principle of
liquids being attracted to heat which is released by various probes.
Treatments are very quick (some within a few seconds), and may not even
touch the skin's surface. Small skin tags or blood spots disappear
immediately and hyperpigmented areas such as liver or "age spots" take only
a few seconds. There is minimal discomfort and healing time is short, from a
day or two for skin tags to a few weeks for larger skin abnormalities such
as fibromas.
How much does it
cost?
Our prices are listed on the page titled
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Specialty Skin Care
and chemical peels
What is a chemical peel?
This is the process of applying trichloroacetic acid (TCA) to the skin,
which "peels" away old layers and leaves fresh, new, younger-looking skin.
TCA can be used in many concentrations, but it is most commonly used for
medium-depth peeling. Fine surface wrinkles, superficial blemishes and
pigment problems are commonly treated with TCA. The results of TCA peel are
usually less dramatic than and not as long-lasting as those of a phenol
peel. In fact, more than one TCA peel may be needed to achieve the desired
result. The recovery from a TCA peel is usually shorter than with a phenol
peel.
How much does it
cost?
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Where are you
located?
8711 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, C104, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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