How do I get rid of Back Fat

November 13th, 2011

How can you get rid of Back Fat or Bra Fat?

Liposuction is probably the most well known method to treat back fat. The problem is that this area is very fibrous or rich with thick connective tissue which makes it a challenge during liposuction.

The risks of liposuction include: Lumps, skin discoloration, infection, scarring and even death.

You will also have to endure the pain of the procudure and the healing time. During the healing time, you must wear tight fitting garments for several weeks designed to improve results.

The cost of back liposuction varies. Prices depend on additional areas treated and where you live. The average is $2500-$8000

A terrific alternative is Coolscupting by Zeltiq. This one hour treatment is NON invasive and there is no down time.

What is Coolsculpting? This procedure utilizes cold to kill off fat cells. After the area is cooled, fat cells freeze while surrounding tissues are spared. Over the next 1-4 months, about 20-25% of the fat cells will be naturally removed by the body.

The result is a smaller treated area, or less back fat, stomach fat or smaller love handles! For more than 50% of patients treating the area again will yield even better results.

Your back fat bulge can be easily targeted due to the unique shape of the Coolsculpting handpiece. Each side will need a one hour treatment and about 4-8 weeks later, you can decide if you need more fat cells gone.

Reduce your back fat with Coolsculpting and skip the surgery, down time, and cost of liposuction.

The best way to remove a tattoo?

October 23rd, 2011

Laser Tattoo Removal is a safe, quick treatment and is super effective.

Tattoos that are black, red or yellow are easiest to remove. 6-12 treatments may be needed.

Cutting a tattoo out of the skin is always a last resort. This usually results in severe scarring and risks include infection and a long healing time, and is expensive.

In the Phoenix, AZ area, call today to see if Laser Tattoo Removal is for you! 480-987-4195

Love Handles? Is Liposuction the best choice for removing fat?

October 23rd, 2011

A new technology is emerging as the big help to lose excess body weight and rid yourself of those love handles: Coolsculpting by Zeltiq.

In about one hour, 20-22% of fat cells are destroyed and gradually are metabolized over 2-4 months. This leaves the love handle area small looking better!

Unlike liposuction, Coolsculpting requires NO downtime, needles or general anesthesia.

How can I get rid of my tattoo?

October 4th, 2011

Laser Tattoo Removal is the most effective and safe procedure for removing unwanted tattoos.

Tattoos with blue and green ink are more difficult to remove. Even with a Ruby laser, there is absolutely no guarantee of removal.

The easiest ink color to remove is black, followed by red and then yellow.

Laser Tattoo Removal is a quick appointment, but definately hurts!

We offer you a great numbing ointment prior to your appointment.

For tattoos that are 1″ x 1″ or smaller, the cost is $75. The larger the tattoo, the higher the cost.

See a physician who is experienced in Laser Tattoo Removal to ensure that you are medically healthy to have this treatment.

How can I look younger?

October 3rd, 2011

Today’s best anti-aging manuever is the super combo of Botox + Fillers.

Sometimes referred to as the liquid-lift or cheeklift, this filler technique plumps out thin-skinned areas, and softens the look of deeplines. Because your skin tends to “fall” down when is deflates, fillers can “re-inflate” some areas of your face.

Fillers offer a quick, instant solution to the thinning face and worsening lines. By combining this with Botox, we also calm the very muscle contractions that CAUSE wrinkles!!

Both Botox and fillers like Radiesse, Juvederm and Restylane are long lasting, but considered temporary. This allows treatments over time to follow your individual facial aging, unlike a permanent implant.

The importance of finding a doctor with skill, and an artistic eye for natural placement is critical.

Call today to how Radiesse, Restylane, Juvederm and Botox can help you!

How do I get Fuller Lips?

October 2nd, 2011

Do you have tiny bird lips or does it seem that your lips are just not as plump as they use to be?  Here at Gilbert Perfect Skin Laser Center we have the answer. We have been plumping up lips and giving women full lips for over seven years in the Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Chandler, Cave Creek, Apache Junction and Queen Creek Areas.

With some Juvederm and Botox treatments around your lips, you can have fuller, sexier lips!

Some people are afraid to have their lips injected because of over filling and looking like duck lips. Rest assured, Dr. Lisa Keefe is one of the top 100 Botox injectors in the United States and has over seven years of experience. You will receive a dental block so your experience getting full lips will be a comfortable one.

Can Thermage firm my skin?

September 28th, 2011
Thermage skin tightening is an excellent non-invasive way to firm skin! It is also a great choice for slowing down aging by stimulating collagen loss.
True collagen stimulation requires more involved procedures like Thermage and fillers. Topical collagen creams are NOT able to “infuse” collagen into your skin.
Thermage will heat the deep layers of skin and cause a gradual tightening. The result is a firmer look and feel.

How do I get rid of Smokers Lines?

August 14th, 2011

Smokers lines, or lines and wrinkles around the mouth are probably the WORST sign of aging for a woman. These are now also called “Straw Lines” and “Water-Bottle-Mouth”

Many people have lines, and have NOT smoked.

The BEST way to treat these lines is to STOP them before they become “etched” into the skin:

  1. Begin Botox treatments around the mouth to relax the muscle contraction that causes them. Just about 2-4 units around your mouth will do wonders over the years!!
  2. Fillers are fabulous if you have already noticed a thinning of both the lips and the skin around the mouth.This works by firming up the skin so it doesn’t crease up so easily.
  3. Fractional laser–An easy to do laser treatment just once a year to SLOW down the aging process.

BE PROACTIVE!! Don’t wait until it is too late!! Start preventing the collagen loss, and start making new collagen with fillers and lasers. Prevent FACIAL Collapse now!!

My face is falling

August 12th, 2011
Is your face falling? Are you developing “jowels” and deep lines around your mouth?
After age 35, we begin to see signs of aging in face; wrinkles, sagging skin, brown spots, shorter eyelashes and brows, thinning lips, and heavy eyelids.
If you are not ready for plastic surgery, you may get excellent results with a few non-surgical or “lunch time” procedures.
Botox™ will relax those muscles that wrinkle up the skin.
Botox can also give subtle, natural changes to soften the signs of aging:
  • Lips-open and enlarge softly, soften smokers lines.
  • Upper Eyes-Open and lift softly
Fillers can replace lost skin components that make you look “saggy”. So, in just under an hour, you CAN treat the “Falling Face” without surgery!!

Photofacials

August 11th, 2011

Do you have sun damage, brown spots, age spots and redness? Well a PhotoFacial at Gilbert Perfect Skin may be just right for you!

While most of us enjoy being out in the sun, photodamage occurs with too much sun exposure. This also includes time in the tanning bed!!!

Age spots” can mean many different skin diagnoses. Most brown spots can be safely treated with PhotoFacial. Some brown spots will need to be examined by your dermatologist. Some brown spots are called “seborrheic Keratosis” and cannot be treated with a PhotoFacial.

Redness and tiny red blood vessels make you look old. Sun exposure may also worsen these red lesions. Photofacials can help with this redness.

A photo facial can also help to improve superficial brown spots caused by the sun, generally with 2-3 treatments.

Contact Gilbert Perfect Skin Laser Center today for a consultation to see if you can benefit from a photofacial.