Other Services

MICRODERMABRASION
This is a facial exfoliation procedure in which chemicals or abrasive agents are used to remove the top layer of the skin. Effective in reducing fine lines, “crow’s feet”, age spots and acne scars, microdermabrasion gives the skin an overall fresh, healthy glow and stimulates production of skin cells and collagen as well. Each treatment takes from 30 minutes to an hour. Recommended number of treatments for maximum results range from five to twelve sessions, spaced two to three weeks apart. Microdermabrasion may be combined with a light chemical peel for optimal effect.

CHEMICAL SKIN PEEL: LIGHT TO MEDIUM
Skin peeling involves applying a chemical solution to sun-damaged, unevenly pigmented, and finely wrinkled facial areas. The procedure is meant to diminish facial imperfections by peeling away the skin’s top layer. Your plastic surgeon will select the best chemical or chemical mix for you. Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) is used for superficial peels. For a stronger, greater depth of peel, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is used.

BOTOX and FILLERS
Botulinum toxin and Fillers are indicated for younger people with very active forehead and facial muscles. The botulinum toxin injection paralyzes the muscles which create the deep frown and wrinkle lines. (PICTURE: BEFORE & AFTER) On the other hand, the filler injections “lift” the deep grooves and wrinkles created by the hyperactivity of the facial and forehead muscles. Botox and fillers are used to restore the smoothness of the forehead in those who are afraid of, and do not require, surgical incisions.

ENDOSCOPIC FACIAL REJUVENATION
Because this procedure generally does not require removal of skin, potential candidates for endoscopic deep tissue repositioning are between 40 to 50 years of age, have good quality skin and limited laxity. Through two or more small incisions within your hairline, the tissue and muscle beneath your skin are repositioned or altered thereby correcting the source of visible creases and furrows in your forehead.

ENDOSCOPIC AUGMENTATION MAMMOPLASTY
Patients with small axillary diameters or poorly defined infra-mammary fold (crease underneath the breast where the bottom edge of a bra sits) are excellent candidates for this approach. The endoscopic approach, like the traditional transaxillary augmentation, avoids an incision in the breast mound and provides a clear, magnified view of the sub-muscular pocket. This allows controlled dissection of the implant pocket and helps the surgeon control bleeding.

ENDOSCOPIC ABDOMINOPLASTY
If you’re afraid of incisions and worry about scarring, this procedure is ideal for you. With longer endoscopic retractors, aesthetic surgeons can tighten your entire midline abdominal wall where muscles have weakened through a small incision around your navel and lower abdomen—eliminating the need for a full, open tummy tuck incision.

HAIR TRANSPLANT
Micro-hair transplant procedures (individual hair micrograft restorations) use local anesthesia and are performed on an outpatient basis. Transplantation is a progressive process requiring hundreds of micrografts, each containing from one to three hairs mini-grafted from a donor site on the side or back of the head. The micrografts are randomly implanted (PICTURE: BEFORE & AFTER) in the bald or thinning areas so that these will grow in a natural pattern.