BOTOX cosmetic is FDA-approved for treatment and temporary
reduction of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows.
It also treats the lines around the eyes and on the forehead.
BOTOX Cosmetic works by blocking nerve impulses, which reduces
the movement of those muscles. With less movement, the skin
surface gradually smoothes out, and the moderate to severe
lines begin to fade.
BOTOX Cosmetic is a purified protein. It is not the botulism
toxin. It is a nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment.
A few tiny injections are made into the muscles that cause
the furrowing lines. It requires no recovery time and causes
little discomfort.
The potential side effects include temporary pain and redness
in the injected areas, muscle weakness, headache, flu symptoms,
or temporary eyelid droop.
Results may be seen within days after the treatment and
there may be continued improvement over the first week. Visible
results last for three to four months. However, individual
results may vary. After that, you may be ready for a follow-up
retreatment.
For more information
or to make an appointment call: Women's
Care of Clermont at (352) 243-6686.
Restalyne
Restylane is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that
restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate
to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
It may also enhance the appearance and fullness of the lips.
Restylane is the first and only cosmetic dermal filler made
of non-animal based hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a
natural substance that already exists in the human body and
is used to provide volume and fullness to the skin.
Restylane is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts
by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort.
The procedure is simple and convenient, and results are practically
instantaneous. To optimize your comfort, a local anesthetic
may be used.
The most common side effects are temporary redness and swelling
at the injection site. These effects usually resolve in two
to three days.
Restylane does not require pretesting. However, aspirin,
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John's Wort
or high doses of Vitamin E should not be used before the
procedure since they may increase bruising at the injection
sites. Also if you have suffered from cold sores, the needle
punctures could contribute to another recurrence. Pretreatment
may be used to avoid an outbreak.
Restylane lasts an average of six months; However, individual
results may vary. Having a touch-up treatment before the
product has completely dissipated will enhance the lasting
effect.
For more information or to make
an appointment call: Women's Care of Clermont at (352) 243-6686.
Pulsed Light
Treatment
FOR HAIR REMOVAL
Pulsed-light systems work by emitting pulses of intense
lamp-light into the hair follicles. The light is absorbed
by the pigment in the follicles and converted to heat. The
heat then loosens the hair and disables the cells responsible
for growing new hair.
The Palomar Pulsed Light System is able to provide permanent
hair reduction on all skin types. The treatment is fast and
more comfortable for most people then waxing and treading
treatments.
Prior to treatments you must avoid direct sunlight for 2
weeks unless protected with an SPF 30 or greater sun block.
You may shave your hair. However, you should not wax or pluck
the hair to be treated for a month beforehand.
Any area on the body except around the
eyes may be treated with pulsed-light. A wand-like handpiece
is moved over your skin. Most people perceive the light
as a gentle "snapping" sensation.
Side effects may include very mild redness and tenderness
in the treated area for a very brief time. The discomfort
should not interfere with normal daily activities. Depending
on the area involved and the individual's hair, three or
more treatments may be required.
FOR SKIN BEAUTIFICATION
Pulsed-light systems are able to treat pigmented
lesions such as age spots and sunspots which
occur in response to sun-induced skin injury. It may also
treat superficial blue, red or purple veins under the skin's
surface including Rosacea and Spider
Veins on the face.
The face (except around the eyes), neck,
chest, arms, hands, legs, back may all be treated safely
and quickly. A wand-like hand-piece is moved over your
skin. Most people perceive the light as a gentle "snapping" sensation.
Prior to treatments you must avoid direct sunlight for 2
weeks unless protected with an SPF 30 or greater sun block.
It will also be important to avoid direct sunlight immediately
after the procedure as well.
Side effects may include very mild redness and tenderness
in the treated area for a very brief time. The discomfort
should not interfere with normal daily activities.
Pigmented lesions will darken skightly after treatment and
then fade away after about 10-14 days. Vessels blanche immediately
then fade after 10-14 days.
For more information or to make an
appointment call: Women's Care of Clermont at (352) 243-6686.
Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy is an alternative delivery system of medication
to the middle layer of skin called the Mesoderm.
Small needles are used to inject either homeopathic or allopathic
medicine directly below the skin surface in the area needed.
The treatments are very fast and have minimal pain.
FAT REDUCTION/ TREATMENT OF CELLULITE
By stimulating the mesoderm, or middle layer of the skin,
It helps to disburse the cellulite and fat cells. It may
successfully remove stubborn areas of fat such as the stomach
which do not respond well to exercise and diet. Mesotherapy
is not for generalized obesity.
Side effects include localized swelling and bruising at
the injection sites which are temporary.
Results are seen within the first week. Usually 3-8 treatments
are needed for optimal results.
SKIN REJUVINATION/MESOGLOW
Whereas skin products sit on top of the skin, with Mesoglow
the nutrients are injected directly beneath the skin surface
where they are needed. The injections are minimally uncomfortable
and there is no significant redness or irritation of the
face afterward.
This therapy is great for sun damaged skin damaged from
sun exposure or skin damaged from smoking. It is also great
for returning nutrients and hydration to older skin which
has lost its elasticity.
ALOPECIA
By stimulating the mesoderm, or middle layer of the skin
on the head the hair follicle is stimulated to regenerate.
Medication is once again injected directly into the problem
area rather than being injested and dispersed throughout
the body.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Pain medicine may be injected through mesotherapy directly
into the area involved. Thus avoiding injestion of medications
which might cause side effects such as stomach upset and
avoiding exposing the entire body to a medication when only
one specific area is painful.
For more information
or to make an appointment call: Women's Care of Clermont at (352) 243-6686.
