Derma Fillers

Dermal fillers like Juvéderm®, Radiesse®, and Restylane® restore volume and smooth lines and enhance facial contours using hyaluronic acid fillers, all without invasive surgical procedures.

  • Hyaluronic acid—the hydrating molecule found naturally throughout the human body—keeps the skin plump and hydrated. Hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers can help soften lines and folds created through repeated movements, gravity, and the loss and degradation of structural supportive elements such as collagen and elastin.

  • Dermal fillers are gel-like injectables that can smooth lines, soften creases, and enhance facial contours.

    Popular treatment areas include midface and cheek re-volumization, nasal labial folds, oral commissures and marionette lines (the lines from the lower corners of the mouth to the jawline), lips, and to help better define the jawline and chin.

  • Your anatomy, volume loss, and aesthetic goals are unique to you, requiring a complimentary consultation by the expertly trained nurse injector who will be performing your treatment to determine the best plan of care to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

  • After an individualized plan of care has been made, topical numbing cream will be applied to assist with making the filler treatment more comfortable. Patients report minimal discomfort with additional numbing solution injected along with your injected filler to further assist with comfort during your treatment. Swelling and bruising should be expected so please do not schedule any filler treatment within two weeks of any event. Sometimes, several sessions and building filler over time are recommended to build to one’s final goal. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are a phenomenal tool to help patients achieve a more refreshed, rejuvenated appearance while looking naturally restored and not overdone.

    Results can last 6 months to 1 year for some fillers, with other lifting hyaluronic acid-based fillers can last up to 1 year or longer. Your experienced injector can recommend what filler options will be best suited to achieve your desired goals.

Revanesse® Lips™+ Revanesse® Versa™+

Dermal filler full facial rejuvenation

Lip Filler

Dermal filler full face rejuvenation

Lip filler

 

PDO Smooth Threads

Smooth threads of polymer—the same used in medical sutures and thinner than a strand of hair— are injected below the skin, resulting in tighter, smoother skin; minimized fine lines and wrinkles; and increased volume and firmness over time.

  • PDO refers to polydioxanone, a polymer used in medical sutures. The introduction of the threads to the skin causes the tissue to build collagen and other structural proteins in the skin resulting in tighter, smoother skin, helping to minimize fine lines and wrinkles with increased volume and firmness over time.

  • PDO Smooth Threads are strategically injected below the skin, causing the body to respond to the micro-injury by adding its own structural proteins.

    PDO Smooth Threads are FDA cleared and are one of the safest materials that can be used in the body. They have been used for 30 years in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgeries .

  • There are a variety of treatment areas and concerns that can be addressed with PDO threads. You can add volume in deep wrinkles and facial folds, around the vermillion border of the lip, or lines in the neck.

    Smooth Threads can be used anywhere you would like to create smoother, plumper, more youthful looking skin.

  • The injectable treatment is quick, with relatively mild to no discomfort. Possible side effects include bruising, swelling, tenderness, or pain and typically subside within days or weeks.

    You will start to see changes around 4-6 weeks with full results at 4-6 months post treatment that last 18 months to 2 years. PDO threads treatment is usually recommended in a series of 3-4 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart for optimal results.

Microneedling with PRP and PDO smooth threads

Perioral Threads

 

Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin®

The cosmetic injectable neurotoxin compounds in Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin® relax muscles, helping to smooth out lines and wrinkles in treatment areas of the face and neck.

  • Treatment with a neuromodulator relaxes your muscles, causing your facial expression lines or wrinkles to be less noticeable or in some cases, essentially disappear.

  • Neurotoxins relax the muscles, keeping them from moving or contracting. It can also be used to help skin smooth and relax as well.

    Common areas of neuromodulator treatment include the frown lines between the eyes, forehead wrinkles, the “crow’s feet” lines around the outer edge of the eyes, vertical lines around the lip or a “lip flip,” the vertical neck muscles or platysma bands, and horizontal necklines or “tech neck.”

    Theratox® can be used in muscles in the body—such as neck, back, shoulders, elbows and knees to help address muscle pain and dysfunction for lasting relief of 3-4 months.

  • Every patient’s anatomy, skin, and musculature is unique, requiring a complimentary consultation by the expertly trained and nationally certified Medical Esthetic Nurse Practitioner who will be performing your treatment to determine the best plan of care to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

  • During the treatment, the neurotoxin is injected into the muscles with a very thin needle which most patients report is almost painless. Patients may feel a slight burning or stinging sensation while the solution is being injected. The procedure takes about 15 - 20 minutes.

    After treatment, many people can begin noticing the medication taking effect and their lines can start softening as soon as 48 hours. Improvement continues for several days afterward to produce optimal results by 10-14 days post-treatment. Results can last up to 3-4 months.

    With repeated treatments and appropriate dosing, results may last longer. Since neurotoxins provide temporary results, your plan will likely include 3-4 visits per year to achieve optimal results while maintaining a consistent, more relaxed, and refreshed look.

 

Microneedling with the Eclipse MicroPen® EVO

Microneedling is a powerful, nonsurgical treatment for skin rejuvenation, hair restoration, collagen production, hyperpigmentation (melasma), and acne scars, as well as fine lines and wrinkles with the Eclipse MicroPen® EVO.

  • Eclipse MicroPen® EVO treats aged, volume depleted skin, hyper-pigmentation (melasma), skin laxity, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, and improves the tone and overall appearance of dull, “tired-looking” skin.

    It can be used on the face, neck, décolleté’, arms, hands, legs, and abdomen—any area that bears the signs of aging and sun damage.

  • The FDA-approved Eclipse MicroPen® EVO skin needling system allows for controlled induction of the skin’s self-repair mechanism by creating micro “injuries” in the skin which triggers new collagen synthesis without the risk of permanent scarring or burns associated with laser treatments.

    This results in highly effective remodeling of aged skin and scar tissue, and an improvement in tone and hyperpigmentation while keeping the overall structure of the skin intact for smoother, firmer, and younger-looking skin.

  • Microneedling is for anyone looking to address skin concerns such as: 

    • Acne scars

    • Surgical scars

    • Stretch marks

    • Enlarged pores

    • Wrinkles

    • Fine lines

    • Loose or crepey skin

    • Skin discoloration or uneven skin tone

    Microneedling is generally safe for all skin types and tones. However, some people may not be good candidates, including those with: 

    • Active acne

    • Herpes infections

    • A history of keloid scarring

    • Blood disorders that impact blood clotting

    • Frequent skin rashes or cold sores

    • Eczema or psoriasis

  • Your provider will begin by using a topical anesthetic on the treatment area to minimize discomfort. The procedure is normally completed within 30-60 minutes depending on the size of the treatment area.

    After the procedure, the skin will be red and flushed in appearance similar to a mild to moderate sunburn. The skin may also feel dry or have a feeling of tightness with possible mild sensitivity to touch. This will diminish after a few hours following treatment, with noticeable reductions in redness and flushing in 24 hours, with most visible redness completely resolved by 3 days post-procedure.

    Patients can see a “glow” to their skin as soon as post procedure healing is complete, with visible changes to the skin developing over the course of several weeks. Results continue to improve up to six months after the treatment. 

    Peer reviewed medical research demonstrated a 400% increase in collagen 6 months after 4 microneedling treatments, done in a series 4-6 weeks apart.  As such, for most patients 4 treatments are recommended, however, for patients with significant skincare concerns, such as deep acne scars, more treatment may be needed to achieve desired results.


 

Exosomes


Exosomes are tiny, naturally occurring particles that conduct cell-to-cell communication to stimulate growth factors and anti-inflammatory markers for enhanced rejuvenation of the skin. 

  • Containing a whopping 10 BILLION exosomes per vial, AnteAGE MDX® Exosome Solution is a potent serum that interacts with your skin cells, delivering signals that stimulate collagen production, improve skin elasticity, correct fine lines and wrinkles, reduce nflammation and redness, improve skin texture, enhance wound healing, and provide overall skin rejuvenation.

    A first of its kind derived from human stem cells, AnteAGE MDX® Exosome Solutions, when applied topically, greatly enhances the effectiveness and expedites healing of other aesthetic treatments like microneedling or laser therapy. 

    Need powerful anti-aging rejuvenation but you also struggle with uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation?  No problem! AnteAGE MDX® Exosome Brightening Solution is a concentrated Exosome with Tranexamic Acid –a potent yet gentle acid—to deliver noticeable improvement in hyperpigmentation in just one treatment with dramatic reductions when done in the recommended series.


 

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), often referred to as “Liquid Gold.” is the perfect solution to stimulate cell growth within the body. PRP has been used for years in orthopedics and sports medicine to treat muscle and ligament injuries, pain problems, and skin lesions. This success in medicine led to the use of PRP for hair restoration and as an anti-aging treatment to induce new collagen production, reduce wrinkles, and diminish the visible signs of aging by growing new healthy tissue.

  • The platelet rich plasma portion of your blood, or PRP, contains high amounts of platelets. Our platelets contain growth factors that promote rapid healing and are the drivers of new tissue regeneration.

  • When injected or microneedled into the skin, these growth factors are activated, creating new tissue, increasing blood supply and improving circulation, and can also activate hair follicles for new hair growth when used for hair restoration.

  • PRP can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including: 

    • Hair loss 

    • Skin rejuvenation/ Collagen restoration

    • Scarring, including acne scars 

    • Dyspigmentation conditions 

    • Reducing fine lines and wrinkles 

    • Improving overall skin texture and tone

    Used topically, it can help reduce fine lines, blemishes, and scars. Subcutaneous injections of PRP help restore facial volume and stimulate collagen production for a more youthful appearance.


  • A medical provider draws a small amount of a patient's blood, processes it to concentrate platelets in the plasma, and then mircroneedles or injects the concentrated PRP back into the patient's skin where skin rejuvenation, hair restoration, or volume restoration is desired

    The robust portion of skin repair and rejuvenation occurs over the next 4-6 weeks, with meaningful collagen production and skin rejuvenation continuing up to 6 months after each treatment.

    A series of 3-4 treatments are usually recommended, spaced 4-6 weeks apart.

 

Kybella®

Kybella® is an FDA-approved injectable treatment that permanently destroys fat cells. It is an effective treatment option for “stubborn” fat that may not respond to diet or exercise, particularly in the submental or “double chin” area and jowls.

  • Treatment with Kybella® is quick and easy. When injected, Kybella® immediately starts destroying the cells that store fat. The body’s natural healing process begins, and the cells are absorbed by the body. Within four to six weeks, a noticeable reduction in fat should begin to become visible.

  • Kybella® is made from synthetic deoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring molecule found in the body that breaks down fat.

  • Kybella® may be an effective treatment option for you if you are healthy and exercise regularly, but have areas of fat that don’t respond to diet or exercise, particularly in the neck or chin. You will receive a customized, complimentary consultation to decide the best course of treatment to meet your goals, which typically will consist of multiple treatment sessions for most patients.

  • Kybella® is administered in a series of injections during each visit and each visit will be typically spaced 4 to no longer than 6 weeks apart. Each treatment takes about 20 or 30 minutes. Swelling in the treatment area is common and can take 1-2 weeks to subside. There may also be some bruising after treatment, but nothing that would require interruption of your daily routines.

    The number of treatments required will vary from patient to patient and with the area of the body being treated, to a maximum of 6 treatments. Most patients will begin noticing a reduction in fullness underneath the chin after 2 to 4 treatments. Improvements continue after treatment, as Kybella gradually works. Many patients have reported that results can last more than two years after treatment.

 

Chemical Peels and Dermaplaning

Effective for significantly improving pigment, fine lines and wrinkles, tone and texture, and skin imperfections, without the downtime or risks of a surgical procedure.

  • Dermaplaning is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure where a medical-grade scalpel is used to gently scrape off the top layer of dead skin cells and fine facial hairs (known as "peach fuzz") from the face, resulting in a smoother, brighter, and more even skin tone by revealing the newer skin underneath, acting as a gentle yet deep exfoliation treatment that can improve skin by providing a smooth canvas devoid of dull, dead skin.

    Chemical peels can vary in strength from superficial to deep with correlated degrees and time of peeling. While superficial peels can give you cellular turnover for a go and glow look without the physical side effect of peeling, medium, and full-depth chemical peels penetrate further to address a range of skin concerns including hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, as well as acne. After treatment, a proper self-care routine is required.

  • Benefits of dermaplaning and chemical peels:

    • Smoother skin texture:
      The removal of dead skin cells leaves the skin feeling noticeably smoother and softer.

    • Brighter complexion:
      By removing the dull surface layer, dermaplaning can reveal a brighter, more radiant skin tone

    • Improved makeup application:
      The smooth surface created by dermaplaning allows makeup to glide on more evenly and look flawless

    • Reduced appearance of fine lines:
      Regularly getting dermaplaning can help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

    • Potential for acne reduction:
      Removing dead skin cells can help unclog pores and prevent potential acne breakouts.

    Minimal downtime:
    Dermaplaning is considered a non-invasive procedure with minimal to no downtime, allowing you to resume normal activities immediately after treatment.

  • Dermaplaning and Chemical peels are ideal for those looking to achieve fresher, brighter skin with smoother texture even after the first treatment.  These treatments also are excellent at reduction of acne as well as improvement in fine lines and wrinkles, especially when done in a series of treatments over time.

    Before dermaplaning and/or chemical peel treatment, a consultation by a licensed trained professional is required to assess if dermaplaning is right for you and what peel is best for your skin and aesthetic goals, as well as what products (acids, retinols, etc.) you will need to discontinue prior to treatment for best results. 

    Patients with sensitive skin or inflammatory skin conditions may not be candidates depending on their individual issue. A complimentary consultation is recommended.


  • In a peel treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin to penetrate the layers of skin below the surface, removing dull, dead surface skin, and inspiring the expedited production of new fresh skin to be brought to the surface to replace that which was sloughed with the chemical peel.

    Dermaplaning is a physical exfoliation procedure. It requires the use of a sterile, surgical scalpel to gently "shave" the skin's surface, removing the top-most layer of dead skin along with fine, vellus hair (aka peach fuzz). Peels may be done in combinations with dermaplaning to enhance results.

    Dermaplaning alone really has minimal if any downtime and is considered a gentle yet effective Go-and-Glow treatment. 

    After a Chemical Peel, or a Dermaplaning / Chemical peel combo treatment, expect: 

    • Redness and Swelling: This is common and usually lasts for 2-3 days. 

    • Flaking and Peeling: The skin will shed dead layers, which can start within a few days and continue for up to 2 weeks. 

    • Sensitivity: Your skin will be more sensitive to the sun and other irritants. 

    • Tightness: The skin may feel tight or dry, especially in the first few days. 

    • Blistering (in deeper peels): This is rare but can occur, especially with stronger peels. 

    Post-Treatment Care: 

    • Follow your provider’s post-care instructions carefully. 

    • Avoid sun exposure: Wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher at all times. 

    • Moisturize regularly: Use a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated. 

    • Avoid harsh products: Skip exfoliating scrubs, retinoids, and other irritating ingredients. 

    Apply sunscreen: Protect your skin from the sun even after the redness and flaking have subsided