Treatments
Botox or Xenomin
Botox, short for Botulinum toxin, is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. It is used for various medical and cosmetic purposes. In cosmetic applications, Botox is primarily known for its ability to temporarily reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles by paralyzing underlying muscles.
What is Botox?
Mechanism of Action:
Botox works by blocking nerve signals in the muscles where it is injected. This causes temporary muscle paralysis, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Common Uses:
- Cosmetic: Treatment of facial wrinkles, frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines.
- Medical: Management of certain medical conditions such as migraines, muscle spasms, and excessive sweating.
Lip Filler and Dermal Filler
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that your body produces naturally and the main ingredient in dermal fillers including lip filler. Dermal filler has a higher viscosity than lip filler which is thinner with a lower viscosity. Brands include Juvederm, Restylane and Bolero which is used in the cheeks, marionette lines and other areas on the face to replace volume and to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Lip Filler is also composed of HA is also used to give volume to the lips and definition to the lip borders and cupids bow. Brands include Revanesse Versa , Resilient Hyaluronic Acid (RHA) , Juvéderm Ultra and Juvéderm Volbella. Filler can last up to 2 years or more.
Organic Natural Filler
PRF gel filler, or Platelet-Rich Fibrin gel filler, is an innovative treatment in aesthetic medicine that combines the healing properties PRP (platelet-rich plasma) to create PRF with the volumizing effects of dermal fillers. This technique uses the patient’s own growth factors to enhance facial volume, lip volume, under eye volume (darking), improve skin texture, and promote overall rejuvenation.
Morpheus8
Morpheus8 combines two treatments in one to tighten and contour the skin on the face, neck and body creating a more youthful appearance. It also treats acne, crepey skin and discoloration.
Lumecca
Lumecca is a Intense Pulse Laser (IPL) treatment that helps improve skin tone, decrease hyperpigmentation (dark spots) caused by sun and aging, rosacea and acne.
Kybella
Kybella is a injectable prescription medicine used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called “double chin.” It contains deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body that aids in the breakdown and permanent absorption of fat cells.
Before Kybella Treatment:
Consultation:
Schedule a consultation with Dr Rowe to assess your eligibility for Kybella.
Discuss your medical history, any medications you’re taking, and your expectations from the treatment.
- Medical Considerations:
Inform us about any medical conditions, allergies, or previous aesthetic procedures.
You may need to avoid blood-thinning medications before the treatment, as they may increase the risk of bruising. Talk to your prescribing physician before stopping any medication.
PDO Thread
PDO (Polydioxanone) threads are a type of non-surgical cosmetic treatment used for skin lifting and tightening. These threads are made of a bio-compatible synthetic material (polydioxanone), which is absorb-able and has been used in various medical applications, including surgery sutures.
Types of PDO Threads:
Smooth Threads:
Smooth threads stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture. They are often used for fine lines and rejuvenation. They can be used on the face and neck. Results are seen three months after the procedure and last 2 years or more
Lifting Threads:
Lifting threads provide immediately noticeable lifting effects and last 2 years or more. They are inserted in a way that lifts and tightens sagging skin and can be used on the face and neck.