Aesthetics/BOTOX in Santa Rosa and San Francisco
DIMINISH FINE LINES AND WRINKLES IN ONLY DAYS
Dr. Singh at LaserVue in Santa Rosa, California can help reduce the signs of aging with medically proven facial rejuvenation treatments. Our aesthetic services include Restylane, Botox, and Collagen treatments, along with Microdermabrasion and medical skin peels. Our facility even offers eyelid surgery to assist you with your facial rejuvenation needs.
BOTOX® (Botulinum Toxin A) has been safely used by ophthalmologists for the past 20 years to treat patients with certain medical conditions such as eye spasms, central nervous system disorders, and excessive muscle contractions. More recently, surgeons have been using BOTOX® injections to reduce frown lines, crow's feet, nasal crunch lines, and horizontal creases in the forehead. The overall effect of BOTOX® is a relaxed, smooth appearance resulting in a patient that looks "much happier" and "less angry." BOTOX® can reduce or eliminate wrinkles without surgery. It is a unique treatment because unlike other nonsurgical wrinkle treatments, such as chemical/laser peels and collagen injections, BOTOX® corrects underlying muscle instead of the skin surface or subsurface. In many ways, BOTOX® may be the ideal cosmetic procedure because it produces dramatic results, has few side effects, and is reversible. For patients that are not candidates for cosmetic surgery, BOTOX® may provide the solution for their quest for a more youthful appearance.
RESTYLANE®
Impressions of beauty change with time—as do our faces as we age. With Restylane®, you can have a natural beauty lift with the body's own material. Restylane® is a crystal-clear, non-animal, biodegradable gel based on a natural substance called hyaluronic acid. The gel is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The result is instantaneous and produces a long-lasting, natural enhancement that is gentle and safe on your skin.
A Restylane® wrinkle treatment is long-lasting but not permanent. This means that you always have the option to assess your looks. The length of time a treatment maintains its effect is very individual and depends on many factors such as your age, skin type, lifestyle, and muscle activity, as well as the injection technique. Experience shows that Restylane® can be effective for up to one year or more after the treatment of wrinkles. Together with your practitioner, you can draw up a plan for regular future visits to maintain the result. Most patients choose to have a follow-up treatment six to 12 months after the initial treatment of wrinkles.
MICRODERMABRASION
Microdermabrasion is a revolutionary new skin restoration process approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is commonly referred to as the “lunchtime peel.” It was first introduced in Europe in 1986. The number of procedures in the United States has rapidly increased due to its rejuvenating effects. The process of microdermabrasion consists of highly controlled vacuum and pressure applied to small abrasive crystals over the surface of the skin. By repeating this process over the course of several weeks or months, the younger, softer skin moves to the surface, revealing more radiant, younger, and tighter skin underneath. Treatable conditions include sun-damaged skin, enlarged pores, oily and acne-prone skin, superficial acne scars, blackheads and whiteheads, age spots and superficial pigmentation, and fine wrinkles. If you are in good health, microdermabrasion may be the answer to smoother, healthier skin.
MEDICAL SKIN PEELS
Throughout history, people have looked for ways to achieve a younger, more vibrant look by improving their facial appearance. If you want healthier, smoother looking skin, now there's a way to noticeably improve your complexion. A physician-strength chemical peel is a procedure used to improve the appearance of skin by removing the outermost layers so that new, regenerated skin can appear. You may notice improvements in skin color, tone, and texture, as well as a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Facial skin rejuvenation via chemical peeling is most effective when part of a total skincare program. An important advance in this treatment is the development of agents (derivatives of retinoic and glycolic acids) that prepare the skin prior to the peel and continue to improve the skin after the peel. We will help you adopt a new daily cleansing regimen that will result in continued improvement of your new complexion. Of course, it is important to do your part in maintaining a healthy lifestyle: exercise daily to keep circulation moving; eat a diet with plenty of whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables; reduce stress and tension; avoid excessive sun exposure; wear sunscreen/sunblock, protective clothing, and sunglasses; and abstain from smoking.
COLLAGEN REPLACEMENT THERAPY
Increasingly, men and women of all ages want to minimize the signs of aging but don't want to take time away from their active lifestyles. Collagen is an important natural component of our skin's structure. In young skin, collagen is abundant and imparts plumpness and elasticity. As we age, the amount and quality of the collagen in our body decreases. As a result, our faces begin to show the effects of gravity, prolonged sun exposure, and years of repeated facial muscle movement. The underlying tissues that keep the skin looking youthful and plump begin to break down, often leaving laugh lines, thinned lips, crow's feet, and facial creases. Injectable collagen or fat can help fill in these lines and creases, temporarily restoring a smoother, more youthful appearance. It is important to realize that injectables cannot change facial contour and this procedure may need to be performed in conjunction with a resurfacing or recontouring procedure. In certain locations, BOTOX® and collagen are amazingly synergistic when used together.
EYELID SURGERY (BLEPHAROPLASTY)
Your eyes are often the first thing people notice about your face and are an important aspect of facial attractiveness. The eyelids protect one’s eyes in addition to adding to their cosmetic appearance.
Unfortunately, over time, your upper and/or lower eyelids may become “droopy” or “baggy” because the eyelid skin stretches, muscles weaken, and fat pockets bulge and become more prominent around the eyes. This most commonly occurs because of the aging process but also may be a hereditary condition. Your eyebrows also may sag or droop as part of this same process.
Aesthetically, such conditions may detract from the overall attractiveness of one’s eyes and cause a “tired” or older appearance. When severe, these conditions also may cause functional problems, such as impaired field of vision (baggy upper lids) or difficulty wearing glasses (baggy lower lids).
