hair re-growth to treat male or female baldness. Depending on the condition being treated, two to
six treatments may be needed to see optimal results. After the treatment, a rosy glow may be expected for two to three days with minimal swelling or irritation so you may return to your normal activities quickly.
Looking for fat reduction under the chin, eyelids or
“jowels?” TryMeso-Lipotherapy. Meso-Lipotherapy is a treatment that stimulates
the mesoderm, or middle layer of skin, which in turn improves cellulite and spot reduction. A customized blend of naturally occurring bile salts are injected into the problem areas of cellulite or fat pads which then interacts with the adipose (fat) cell encouraging the cell to release the fat within. The fat may then be burned as fuel leaving smoother skin without fat deposits. A Meso-Lipotherapy series consists of two or more
SPRING UPDO: NO KNIVES NEEDED
by dr. darren farnesi and dr. bridget o’connell anderson Interested in the youth-enhancing effects of a facelift but don’t want to
have surgery? The ever-evolving world of non-surgical cosmetic procedures has thankfully developed some amazing result-oriented treatments.
Why do we want a non-surgical facelift? To combat the 3 Ds of Aging: Deterioration (wrinkles, texture changes, red/brown pigmentation) Descent (drooping) Deflation (loss of supportive fat volume)
HOW IT HAPPENS: As we age we wrinkle, suffer pigment loss, droop
and lose youthful “baby fat.” It’s a product of lifelong environmental factors such as cigarette smoke, smog, sun damage, dehydration, nutrient deficiency, furrowing our brows, laughing and natural aging. The feared, most common and typically first ones appear in our late 20s: the dreaded wrinkles! A typi- cal wrinkle is a fold, ridge or crease in the skin. Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of the aging process, due to a thinning of the epidermal layers of the skin as they lose the ability to retain moisture. The dermal layer of the skin thins and produces less and less collagen over time. Underlying the dermal layer of the skin is the subcutaneous layer consisting of fat cells, which shrink with age and become less able to support the upper layers of the skin, making wrinkles even more noticeable.
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NON-SURGICAL ALTERNATIVES TO FACELIFT: Dermapen, Meso-Lipotherapy, VolumaLift ChooseDermapen if you are looking for the results of
fractional laser treatment or laser resurfacing. Dermapen promotes natural collagen reproduc-
tion similar to fractional laser treatments, IPL, chemi- cal peels and laser resurfacing through Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT). This in-office treatment induces new skin growth by vertical micro-needling to stimulate the supportive dermis layer. Your body will trigger a healing cascade, which forms new cell growth, skin elasticity and dermal integrity. The dermapen can be used in sensitive areas such as lips, eyes and nose. It can treat skin wrinkling, creases, acne scars, stretch marks and scars. The Dermapen treatment also is used as a combination therapy for
treatments, a few weeks apart, until desired results are seen. There may be minimal bruising and swell- ing 48 hours after the treatment, but you may return to work that same day.
Looking for instant skin smoothing and wrinkle fill-
ing? TryVolumaLift with Botox. VolumaLift is an injectable, volumetric facelift,
which brings back your youthful beauty through the replacement of soft tissue that’s been lost with age. Our eyes have been trained to see the fullness of brows, cheeks and jaw lines as youthful and attractive. There are six deep fat pads that lift and support our overlying skin which begin to degenerate with age. The VolumaLift is most commonly done with the hy- aluronic acid filler, such as Restylane or Perlane, which plumps, fills and lifts the overlying facial skin. The procedure can also be done with Radiesse or Sculptra. For those deeper creases and lines formed from
years of facial expressions, Botox may be added to further enhance the VolumaLift in specific treatment areas. Botox is a purified botulinum toxin A, which works by blocking the nerve impulses to the injected muscles. This reduces muscle activity thus inhibiting the formation of that wrinkle. Botox coupled with VolumaLift will smooth the deeper wrinkles and take years of your face—with one Botox treatment lasting about two to three months. The youthful facelift of VolumLift with Restylane lasts a minimum of six months, longer with Perlane, Radiesse and Sculptra.
There are many ways to enhance your beauty non-surgically, but there isn’t space enough in this article to write about them all. The best way to decide which treatment may be best for your individual goals, is to schedule a cosmetic consultation with Dr. Farnesi to discuss all of the options. For more information contact Dr. Farnesi or Dr. Anderson at Medical Age Management in Hillcrest at 619.795.6700 or go
tomanageyourage.com.
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