Even the Hollywood A-listers are moving away from invasive cosmetic surgery and turning to cosmetic dermatology for a less invasive skin rejuvenation alternative. By combining various treatment that would otherwise have been administered on their own, called "Comprehensive Therapy" or "Polytherapy," patients can get the look they want for less money, less pain, less planning and less downtime.
While the list of options isnt as long as the menu at your local juice bar, it does take a skille dermatologist to understand how to assemble the right combination of treatments for a patients' condition and desired result.
When it comes to skin rejuvenation, the stretched look is out. Facelifts may not even get rid of the folds that a patient seeks to correct, plus, no one wants the downtime and pain that comes with plastic surgery, not to mention the possibility of a poor outcome that would be permanent.
Thanks to the incredible advancement in lasers and other treatment options, medical dermatologists are able to combine methods to create the look that patients are seeking. Additionally, since polytherapy may give longer lasting effects, patients may not need to come in to the office as frequently as before. These procedures have very few associated risks, so making the decision to go ahead requires a minimal amount of deliberation.
For example, without pulling or cutting, the skin can be tightened and markedly rejuvenated using Genesis Plus, a combination of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and the Nd:YAG laser. The IPL treats the surface of the skin correcting pigmentation and tone, and the YAG stimulates the collagen for new growth, eliminating wrinkles and scars and making the skin more taut. Add to this some Restylane for fine lines around the eyes and perhaps some Botox, and you will look marvelous, young, and, most importantly, natural.
Advances in Polytherapy have opened up endless possibilities for cosmetic dermatologists. The newest and most exciting rejuvenation technique is known as PDT (photodynamic therapy). PDT is designed to achieve similar results to laser resurfacing but without the associated risks. a light sensitizing substance is applied to the skin, and then a laser or light source is passed over the areas to be treated.
Comprehensive therapy not only gives superior results but it can also prolong the effects of treatment. For example, using Botox or a filler substance alone may produce effects that last only three months. However, using the two together, in the frown lines for example, may sustain the effects for up to eight months!
Its rare that one type of treatment will produce the desired effect on its own. Thats why theres a trend toward polytherapy. However, only an experienced physician understands how to combine treatments to get the best results, and the importance of keeping abreast and offering the latest technology available.
While the list of options isnt as long as the menu at your local juice bar, it does take a skille dermatologist to understand how to assemble the right combination of treatments for a patients' condition and desired result.
When it comes to skin rejuvenation, the stretched look is out. Facelifts may not even get rid of the folds that a patient seeks to correct, plus, no one wants the downtime and pain that comes with plastic surgery, not to mention the possibility of a poor outcome that would be permanent.
Thanks to the incredible advancement in lasers and other treatment options, medical dermatologists are able to combine methods to create the look that patients are seeking. Additionally, since polytherapy may give longer lasting effects, patients may not need to come in to the office as frequently as before. These procedures have very few associated risks, so making the decision to go ahead requires a minimal amount of deliberation.
For example, without pulling or cutting, the skin can be tightened and markedly rejuvenated using Genesis Plus, a combination of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and the Nd:YAG laser. The IPL treats the surface of the skin correcting pigmentation and tone, and the YAG stimulates the collagen for new growth, eliminating wrinkles and scars and making the skin more taut. Add to this some Restylane for fine lines around the eyes and perhaps some Botox, and you will look marvelous, young, and, most importantly, natural.
Advances in Polytherapy have opened up endless possibilities for cosmetic dermatologists. The newest and most exciting rejuvenation technique is known as PDT (photodynamic therapy). PDT is designed to achieve similar results to laser resurfacing but without the associated risks. a light sensitizing substance is applied to the skin, and then a laser or light source is passed over the areas to be treated.
Comprehensive therapy not only gives superior results but it can also prolong the effects of treatment. For example, using Botox or a filler substance alone may produce effects that last only three months. However, using the two together, in the frown lines for example, may sustain the effects for up to eight months!
Its rare that one type of treatment will produce the desired effect on its own. Thats why theres a trend toward polytherapy. However, only an experienced physician understands how to combine treatments to get the best results, and the importance of keeping abreast and offering the latest technology available.
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