BOTOX: Botox is used to both treat and prevent wrinkles around the eyes and on the forehead. It can lift the corners of the mouth and improve sagging neck jowls. It can eliminate bunny lines on the sides of the nose and dimpling on the chin. Itâs most popular use is the elimination of the glabellar furrow lines between the eyebrows. The treatment of the glabellar area is FDA approved. Botox lasts around 4-6 months. Botox can also treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Hyperhidrosis can affect both men and women. It is most common under the arms, on the palms, and soles and less so on the face and inguinal area. Botox is a very successful way to temporarily alleviate this embarrassing disorder for 6 months or longer. Many Insurance companies are now covering this treatment since it is for medical use.
Lipo-Dissolve: Lose fat foreverâ¦no surgery, no kidding. Lipo-Dissolve is a non-surgical, Cosmetic treatment that can eliminate fat. It is a proven, effective method of contouring and sculpting fat bulges and dimpling on the body. A trained healthcare professional should be consulted before any Lipo-Dissolve treatment. Fat accumulates around our thighs, love handles, neck, abdomen, back and buttocks. Lipo-Dissolve solution is injected into the desired areas which breaks up and dissolves the fat. It is eliminates naturally through the body via stool & urine. The treatment areas become very swollen and red. There can be bruising, discoloration, knots in the area and tingling and numbness. These adverse reactions are usually temporary and in weeks, the treated areas look flatter and more contoured. Multiple treatments are usually necessary to achieve the desired results.
Sclerotherapy: Sclerotherapy is the removal of red and/or purple spider veins using a solution called a sclerosant. It can be performed on both men & women. Spider veins can occur in pregnancy, with the use of the birth control pill, in women who take hormones and in people with a family history. They can come out with certain exercises, tight clothing or after trauma/injury. Wearing support hose can help a great deal. Multiple treatments are necessary. Patients need a consultation before any spiderveins are injected.
Gentle Waves LED Photomodulation: Gentle waves uses natural wavelengths of light to reduce the signs of aging. LEDâs are small light emitting diodes that can stimulate cells to produce elastin, collagen or multiply. Treatments are painless and relaxing. The skin is rejuvenated with each session. It has also been recently shown to improve sunburns and radation dermatitis. LED treatments are performed approximately once a week until progressive improvement is achieved. Benefits include the reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and redness of the face. Treatments last about 30 minutes and there is no downtime. One can resume normal activities immediately. Treatments cost $125.00 each. Since we continue aging, mainetenance sessions are necessary.
Microdermabrasion: We provide both crystal microdermabrasion and an organic microdermabrasion services in our office. This provides a gentle yet effective mechanical peeling of the skin. Treatment usually takes 30 minutes, is painless and can be done during your lunch hour. Crystal abrasion polishes away dry, rough skin and clogged pores. Repeated treatments can lighten brown spots/hyperpigmentation and diminish fine lines. New, healthy cells are stimulated to grow and the skin looks brighter and feels softer. Microdermex also can be used to treat sun-damaged skin, superficial acne scars and marks, blackheads and stretch marks. The Organic Diamond peel is better suited for those patients with sensitive skin such as rosacea, acne and sun damage.
Chemical Peels: Chemical acid peels can eliminate brown spots & hyperpigmentation and improve fine lines and skin texture. It can exfoliate dead cells that clog pores and diminish the size of facial pores. There are many different types of chemical peels that can be performed. Some of the more common peels include: trichloroacetic acid peels, Glycolic acid washes and Beta-Hydroxy acid peels.
Cosmetic consultations: Dr. Bellman first analyzes your skin type and determines if you are using the proper cleansers, toners and moisturizers. She can explain how you can have a more youthful appearance and what options you have to improve your complexion. For example, many patients have a lot of broken blood vessels on there face, which can give them a reddish, ruddy complexion. Other patients have clogged pores and small skin bumps which all can be eliminated. There are numerous products which control oil production, reduce pore size and give the skin a natural looking radiance. Dr. Bellman reviews your choices and recommends treatment plans to rejuvenate photo-damaged aging skin.