Monthly Archives: May 2012

How do I treat Melasma?

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Melasma CAN be effectively treated for most patients! Treatment for melasma incorporates products that have also been proven to act as anti-aging treatments. For this reason, many melasma sufferers will report significant overall improvement in their skin with with an appropriate skin care regimen.
Treating melasma usually requires the “big 5?:
Retin A (Rx)
Hydroquinone 4-6% (Rx)
Glycolic Acid
Vitamin C
Zinc/Titanium dioxide sunscreen
These 5 topicals in a home regimen are actually quite easy once you start. When used in a stacking or layering method, you get great results in a steady, safe manner. For more dramatic  results try the Melanage Peel. This peel is considered moderate, but will correct melasma quick, and give you nice medium-depth chemical peel too.
The Melanage peel does require about 2 weeks of “downtime” or  redness & peeling. A maintenance kit with a cream mixture(hydroquine rx strength, and retinol) is provided with each peel.
With either method, you must stay out of the sun when you have Melasma, and use zinc sunscreen everyday, rain or shine!

How can I get fuller lips?

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Fuller, sexier lips CAN be yours! Most patients can improve their facial appearance, and appear younger by having Juvederm injected into the lips.
For a limited time, you can get a FREE Vivite lip plumper valued at $45 with your Juvederm lip filler treatment!
Many patients report that using a lip plumper after having their lips filled makes lips even nicer!
Lip fillers can last about 4-6 months after your first treatment, but in many patients can last 8-16 months after one or two treatments.
Call for lip filler consultation now 480-987-4195

What is the best way to remove a tattoo?

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Unwanted body ink is a common dillemna. That permanent art seemed like such a great idea at the time! Now you just want to get rid of your tattoo.
The absolute best way to remove a tattoo is with a laser. The appropriate laser will nicely remove most tattoos. Laser tattoo removal has the smallest risk for scarring compared to other methods like scraping or incisional removal.
Q-switched lasers are the gold standard for laser tattoo removal. For tough to remove colors like green or blue, look for a Ruby laser.
A laser tattoo removal treatment only takes a few minutes, but several treatments are usually the rule. These laser treatments should be about 8 weeks apart. As the laser breaks down your tattoo ink, your body will remove these particles. Over time, the tattoo is gone!

Can I finance my cosmetic procedures?

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We offer CareCredit® to make it easier for you to get the cosmetic enhancement you want—when you want it. CareCredit is a healthcare credit card specifically designed to pay for cosmetic procedures not covered by insurance.

When you have CareCredit you can pay over time with low minimum monthly payments, and all transactions are eligible for three months interest free if paid within the promotional period (minimum monthly payment is required). There are also lower interest payment plans available for procedure fees of $1000 or more.

No reapplying once you have been approved, so you have a financial resource for additional procedures.

There are no annual fees.

So, how do you apply? Come in to see us for an application. You can also go on line to www.carecredit.com or by phone 800-365-8295.

Lifestyle Lift in Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Queen Creek.

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Lifestyle Lift

Lifestyle lift is in trouble in New York. According to Cosmetic Surgery Times E-news 9-18-09 issue, Lifestyle Lift was faking patient testimonials on the web and has been fined by the state of New York.

Liftestyle lift will pay $300,000 for instructing employees to pose as satisfied customers according to InjuryBoard.com.

The New York attorney general Andrew Cuomo’s office stated that Lifestyle Lift violated consumer protection laws.

According to this article, Lifestyle Lift has also agreed to halt the anonymous online reviews and to identify the faked reviews generated by Lifestyle Lift employees.

Collagen use in Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Queen Creek & Chandler

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What is “collagen”?
Most people think of collagen as an injectable for the rich and famous. Because of cost and the need for frequent treatments, collagen truly was available only to those who could afford it.
The first FDA approved collagen that was widely used was Zyderm collagen by Allergan. This collagen is made from bovine(cow) collagen and requires a skin test. It was FDA approved in 1981. Zyderm collagen was used to plump lips, fill in scars and areas of thin skin, much the same as today’s fillers. Unfortunately many patients complained that it only lasted a few weeks.
Some experts believe that bovine collagen products may have caused an increase in auto-immune disorders in people, however there are no studies to prove this. Today, collagen has been mostly replaced by hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm and Restylane.

Should I get a facelift?

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More and more patients are comtemplating cosmetic procedures. And more and more patients are confused about the many choices available.
Cosmetic surgery and other cosmetic procedures can provide excellent results for the right patients. Surgical Facelifts can provide more dramatic and longer lasting results, but many patients are frightened off by the risks of surgery. Surgery and general anesthesia naturally hold higher risks for infection, scarring, and even death. One risk is the potential for dissatisfaction. Sometimes patients just aren’t happy with their facelift results. For many patients, a facelift is too costly.
For many people, cosmetic procedures including Botox and cosmetic fillers are a nice alternative to a facelift. These procedures can also enhance the results of a facelift. By calming the excessive muscle contractions that cause wrinkles, Botox may actually extend the duration of facelift results. Cosmetic fillers thicken and firm skin in just the right places, reducing the effect of volume loss.
Volume loss is the new cosmetic surgery buzz word. As we age, we lose volume in all of tissues. That means your facial bones and muscles are decreasing in size, and your fat and skin layers are getting thinner!! This gives you more loose skin and wrinkles. Current facial plastic surgery techniques also address this volume loss in addition to cutting and lifting.
For some patients, trying fillers(Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse) and Botox before going under the knife is a great option. Sometimes the results from fillers and Botox are enough, and the facelift can wait!

Gilbert Perfect Skin provides services such as these alternatives to Surgery and facelifts for the Phoenix, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Queen Creek and surrounding areas.

Treating Undereye Wrinkles

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Wrinkles under and around the eyes usually appear at about age 30 and after. For most people, Botox Cosmetic can be injected around the crow’s feet for a softer look!
The muscular contractions around and under the eyes of often hyperactive, and cause the delicate skin to fold over, or “wrinkle”.
These wrinkles around the eyes become deeper over time, and trap makeup and cause shadows. If the eye wrinkles are due to too much muscle contraction, Botox can relax the muscle, and lessen the wrinkle. The bonus is that as Botox is continued, the wrinkles look better and better.
The very fine lines under the eyes require a powerful anti-aging cream like Tretinoin cream ( Retin A). This prescription topical has more cosmetic skin studies than any other cream.
Skin Tightening has proven to be very effective for some patients with wrinkles around the eyes. Skin Tyte by Sciton uses Infrared energy to remodel collagen and give a firm apperance after about 4-6 fifteen minute treatments.
For many patients, regular professional microdermabrasions or chemical peels and Botox combined with a home regimen of the appropriate anti aging creams can yield nice results over time. Treating under eye wrinkles requires  a consistent program.
Sometimes, the extra skin around the eyes just needs surgery called “Blepharoplasty”. See a cosmetic surgeon that you trust for this procedure.
Gilbert Perfect Skin provides skin treatment for Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, Tempe and other Phoenix locations.

Does Botox help underarm sweating?

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Botox is FDA-approved for severe underarm sweating when topical agents don’t work. Botox treatment helps control this condition by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. When the sweat glands don’t receive chemical signals, the severe sweating stops.

How long does Botox for underarm sweating take to work?

You should notice a significant reduction in underarms sweating within four weeks of your first treatment.

How long does a Botox treatment for underarm sweating last?

In a recent clinical study, the median duration of response in Botox patients was 201 days or 6.7 months. It is not a cure; your symptoms will return gradually, and you will know when the time is right for another treatment.

Botox treatments are provided by Gilbert Perfect Skin serving the entire Pheonix area including Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe and Queen Creek.

How to get bigger lips

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Can you have bigger, better lips? Yes! Lip fillers are FDA- approved substances like Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm Plus that are ideal for lip augmentation. These gel-like fillers are gently injected right into your lips to help define and aument your own lips. Juvederm and Restylane products are made of hyaluronic acid, something already present in skin and connective tissue of the human body.
When injected correctly, these lip fillers can give you fuller, more beautiful, natural-looking lips. A typical appointment usually consists of having an anesthetic administered by a physician, and then the injection of the Juvederm in the lips. This is all completed in about 30 minutes or less.
Most women state that their lips have become smaller and thinner over time. By revolumizing your lips, you can take years off your face! Bigger, better lips hold on to lipstick longer, and have less “lipstick bleed”.
Go to that high school reunion with more youthful, sexier lips! Get your Juvederm Lip Enhancement now!