ANTI-AGING + COSMETICS
As part of our well being is the desire for a youthful and healthy appearance. As an addition to the main focus of pain management Dr. Ocher has been providing her patients with anti-aging and cosmetic services for many years including the creation of Chuda Skincare. Her success is due to the natural look approach.
Injectable wrinkle and dermal fillers as well as fat grafting in combination with BOTOX injections are commonly used to treat facial lines and wrinkles.
We will help you choose the best anti-aging treatment plan.
As part of our well being is the desire for a youthful and healthy appearance. As an addition to the main focus of pain management Dr. Ocher has been providing her patients with anti-aging and cosmetic services for many years including the creation of Chuda Skincare. Her success is due to the natural look approach.
Injectable wrinkle and dermal fillers as well as fat grafting in combination with BOTOX injections are commonly used to treat facial lines and wrinkles.
We will help you choose the best anti-aging treatment plan.
Botox
What is BOTOX Cosmetic?
A BOTOX Cosmetic treatment is a simple, nonsurgical procedure that smoothes the deep, persistent lines between your brows that develop over time. One 10-minute treatment, a few tiny injections, relaxes the muscles that cause those lines to form and keeps them relaxed up to 4 months. The results are dramatic and apparent within days.
Is BOTOX Cosmetic right for you?
If reducing those tough lines between your brows would make you feel more approachable, BOTOX Cosmetic may be for you. Thousands of appearance-conscious women and men have already discovered the benefits of BOTOX Cosmetic. Not just models and movie stars, but ordinary people, teachers, mothers, and business people from all walks of life.
Who should administer BOTOX Cosmetic?
Any authorized health care professional can administer BOTOX Cosmetic, however plastic surgeons, dermatologists, anesthesiologists are generally more experienced.
What can I expect from BOTOX Cosmetic treatment?
No anesthesia is required. Discomfort is minimal and brief, most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. It is unlikely you will develop significant side effects, although some people may develop slight temporary bruising at the injection site, which can easily be covered by makeup. You may resume normal activity immediately. So you can frown, smile, or look surprised, without the furrows, creases, and wrinkles. The most common side effects are headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop, and nausea. BOTOX Cosmetic should not be used if there is an infection at the injection site.
Who is a good candidate for BOTOX Cosmetic?
Treatment can be used by people from ages 18 to 65. Our Specialists can help you decide if BOTOX Cosmetic is right for you.
Will my lines look worse if I choose not to continue treatments?
No. Your lines gradually revert to their pre-treatment appearance.
How long does BOTOX Cosmetic last?
BOTOX Cosmetic effect lasts 4-7 months.
A BOTOX Cosmetic treatment is a simple, nonsurgical procedure that smoothes the deep, persistent lines between your brows that develop over time. One 10-minute treatment, a few tiny injections, relaxes the muscles that cause those lines to form and keeps them relaxed up to 4 months. The results are dramatic and apparent within days.
Is BOTOX Cosmetic right for you?
If reducing those tough lines between your brows would make you feel more approachable, BOTOX Cosmetic may be for you. Thousands of appearance-conscious women and men have already discovered the benefits of BOTOX Cosmetic. Not just models and movie stars, but ordinary people, teachers, mothers, and business people from all walks of life.
Who should administer BOTOX Cosmetic?
Any authorized health care professional can administer BOTOX Cosmetic, however plastic surgeons, dermatologists, anesthesiologists are generally more experienced.
What can I expect from BOTOX Cosmetic treatment?
No anesthesia is required. Discomfort is minimal and brief, most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. It is unlikely you will develop significant side effects, although some people may develop slight temporary bruising at the injection site, which can easily be covered by makeup. You may resume normal activity immediately. So you can frown, smile, or look surprised, without the furrows, creases, and wrinkles. The most common side effects are headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop, and nausea. BOTOX Cosmetic should not be used if there is an infection at the injection site.
Who is a good candidate for BOTOX Cosmetic?
Treatment can be used by people from ages 18 to 65. Our Specialists can help you decide if BOTOX Cosmetic is right for you.
Will my lines look worse if I choose not to continue treatments?
No. Your lines gradually revert to their pre-treatment appearance.
How long does BOTOX Cosmetic last?
BOTOX Cosmetic effect lasts 4-7 months.
Restylen | Juvederm | Radiesse | Bellotero
What is Restylen, Juvederm or Radiesse?
Restylen, Juvederm and Radiesse are safe and natural cosmetic dermal fillers that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.
What should patients do prior to treatment?
Avoid using aspirin, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment, because these may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another recurrence.
Are they safe?
Yes. Restylen, Juvederm and Radiesse have been used safely by dermatologists and plastic surgeons since 1996 worldwide. Because they are non-animal-based and fully biocompatible, allergy testing is not required. There is virtually no risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction. The most commonly reported side effects were temporary redness and swelling at the injection site. These effects typically resolve within two to three days.
How long do the fillers last?
Studies have shown that Radiesse is the longest lasting filler. Restylen and Juviderm are considered to be short lasting fillers; however, the average treatment results show that they may last up to six months or even longer.
Do the injections hurt?
The fillers are injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The procedure is simple and convenient, and results are practically instantaneous. To optimize your comfort during the short procedure, we may anesthetize the treatment area.
Restylen, Juvederm and Radiesse are safe and natural cosmetic dermal fillers that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.
What should patients do prior to treatment?
Avoid using aspirin, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment, because these may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another recurrence.
Are they safe?
Yes. Restylen, Juvederm and Radiesse have been used safely by dermatologists and plastic surgeons since 1996 worldwide. Because they are non-animal-based and fully biocompatible, allergy testing is not required. There is virtually no risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction. The most commonly reported side effects were temporary redness and swelling at the injection site. These effects typically resolve within two to three days.
How long do the fillers last?
Studies have shown that Radiesse is the longest lasting filler. Restylen and Juviderm are considered to be short lasting fillers; however, the average treatment results show that they may last up to six months or even longer.
Do the injections hurt?
The fillers are injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The procedure is simple and convenient, and results are practically instantaneous. To optimize your comfort during the short procedure, we may anesthetize the treatment area.
Mesotherapy
What is Mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy is a painless technique of injecting a small amount of a customized mixture of conventional pharmaceutical or homeopathic medications, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes into the mesoderm – or middle - layer of skin. These very small doses of the substances are administered using very tiny needles in specific areas depending on the condition being treated. Mesotherapy is used to treat a broad spectrum of illnesses and pain conditions. This minimally invasive approach has shown successful results in many areas: sports injuries, hair regrowth, alopecia, and cosmetic treatments.
What areas of the body can Mesotherapy be used?
Mesotherapy may be used for cellulite, body fat reduction, body sculpturing and weight loss, facial rejuvenation (mesolift) and eye fat pads.
How does mesotherapy reduce cellulite?
This skin condition affects over 90% of females regardless of their weight or age. The lumpy and dimpled appearance of the skin that usually appears on the hips, buttocks, legs, and midsection is the result of connective tissue bands (septae) that hold down areas of the skin, trapping the fat, while other areas bulge outward, thereby resulting in the undesirable cottage-cheese appearance. The mesotherapy formula is based on the grade of cellulite found.
There are four stages of cellulite, each of which may require a different treatment:
The injected customized blend of medications interact with the fat cell, encouraging the cell to release the fat within allowing it to be burned as fuel, improves blood flow and lymphatic drainage of the target area, removes the fibrotic, connective tissue bands, and melts the excess of fat deposits. This results in a significant reduction of the orange peel skin appearance and in the loss of inches from the treated areas. Because cellulite is a chronic condition, the mesotherapy process of correcting it may require ten to fifteen (10 – 15) sessions.
Fat Spot Reduction
For females and males who have an accumulation of fat in unwanted areas, mesotherapy is a non-invasive alternative to liposuction. However, the technique is not a complete replacement for liposuction. Mesotherapy is a suitable alternative for small area sculpturing or as an option for patients who may be not good surgical candidates for liposuction. The fat-burning mesotherapy injections can successfully reduce fat deposits from hips, thighs, waist, love handles, back, abdomen, arms, and double chins (or any other area where your body has unwanted pockets of fat). Both males and females who are simultaneously engaged in a comprehensive system of diet, exercise, nutritional supplementation and hormone balancing will derive the greatest benefit.
Body Sculpting & Weight Loss
Cosmetic contouring of the abdomen, face, neck, back, bra-lines, legs, thighs, and hands can be achieved with mesotherapy injections. Vitamins and amino acids are injected to tighten sagging skin while additional agents are used to remove areas of fat, thereby restoring a more youthful and athletic appearance of the body without downtime. Based on individual requirements, the physician will select a formula that is injected under the skin where it will slowly diffuse into the fat and produce fat breakdown. Where successful, visible results measured in inches are usually achieved within 4 weeks and the treatments are long lasting when combined with exercise and a healthy lifestyle. The number of required treatments will vary.
Facial Rejuvenation
The mesolift is a mesotherapy approach to treat aging, sagging, and wrinkling of the skin involving the face and neck. It is also used to retard the progression of wrinkling and to rejuvenate ashen complexions. Mesotherapy helps to shrink fat from under the neck, remove free radical damage, and tighten loose skin. The effects rejuvenate the face, eyelids, and neck without the unnatural appearance and painful recovery of surgical alternatives.
Eye Fat Pads
Mesotherapy has proven successful for reduction of the fat or puffy areas found under the eyes (the “tired” look). It can usually delay, or avoid, the need for future surgical removal of fat pads (lower eyelid blepharoplasty) and the possible complications associated with surgery.
The Mesotherapy Technique
Mesotherapy must be performed by a licensed physician who has received proper training in performing mesotherapy procedures. Using a very fine needle (similar to the type used for Botox injections), the specific formula selected to treat your condition is painlessly injected into the mesoderm. The needles penetrate the body at only a very small depth. The needle sticks are not felt because the skin is pinched by the physician prior to and during the injections. The number of injections and strength of each treatment is determined on an individual basis. Generally, patients require one treatment every ten to fourteen (10 – 14) days depending on the location and size of the area being treated. The injections are placed at small distances (at one inch intervals along the affected area) and in small doses per treatment. The time frame between treatments, combined with small doses per session, provide the opportunity to observe and monitor effects. Although mesotherapy microinjections are painless, for apprehensive patients and for those with a low threshold to pain, topical anesthetic skin creams are applied prior to the injections. In some patients a technique of “multi-pricking” is used, where a number of quick, very superficial injections are carried out at a specific site. “Multi-pricking” is performed by hand or by using a specially designed gun delivery system. Following the injections, the fat is emulsified (broken down) into fatty acids and burned off as energy and otherwise metabolized.
Are there any side effects?
The majority of patients experience minimal discomfort with mesotherapy. Some patients may develop minimal local pain, a minor burning sensation for a few hours, and temporary bruising. Itching and soreness may be experienced for a few days. Like any other injectable product, an allergic reaction may occur in some people. The procedure is performed in the office and takes minutes to complete.
How many treatments are required before I see results?
It depends on the patient’s body and the extent of the fat/cellulite/skin to be treated. Some patients see results after one treatment session while most patients require 3 – 5 treatments to notice results. Often the patient’s clothing will become looser and the patient will appear thinner. Mesotherapy is more about losing inches than losing large amounts of weight. Some cases may require 5 – 15 treatments, and sometimes more. Proper dietary lifestyle and nutritional supplementation are essential to achieve the best long-term results. Because aging is a dynamic process that cannot be stopped, mesotherapy injections are useful in preventing against ravages of aging. Maintenance treatments of the face, neck, arms, and hands may be needed 2 – 4 times a year.
Can I go back to work after treatment?
Yes. This office procedure takes less than 30 minutes per session and requires little preparation or recovery time. No heavy bandage or compression girdles are required.
How often can treatments be done?
In general, once every ten to fourteen days.
Are there any restrictions?
General restrictions vary depending upon the area(s) and the condition that was treated.
Avoid vigorous exercise for forty-eight (48) hours.
Avoid hot showers for six to eight (6 – 8) hours.
Avoid application of makeup four (4) hours.
Use loose clothing around the area treated immediately following the injections.
Will the fat in the treated areas return?
Mesotherapy removes the fat from the fat cell without destroying it. This helps your skin regain its natural appearance. If you gain weight after having mesotherapy, the fat will simply return to the treated area. The failure rate of mesotherapy has shown to be low (8 %). Exercise and diet in addition to mesotherapy have shown the best long-term results.
Who is a candidate for mesotherapy?Healthy males and females are candidates for mesotherapy. Pregnant women, those with insulin dependent diabetes, severe heart disease, history of stroke or ischemic attack, recent cancer, cutaneous lesions, allergies to mesotherapy components, or those who are taking blood thinning medications, are not candidates for mesotherapy.
How much does mesotherapy cost?
Mesotherapy treatments typically cost from $300 – 450 per area per session, depending upon the size, location and difficulty of the area(s) being treated. If more than one area is to be treated per session, pricing may be determined on an individual basis.
Is mesotherapy different from liposuction?
Yes. Mesotherapy is a non-surgical medical treatment. Mesotherapy removes the fat from the fat cell, where liposuction removes the entire fat cell. Liposuction is a surgical procedure that requires anesthesia (local, regional, or general). Mesotherapy does not require anesthesia nor recovery time.However, mesotherapy is not a replacement for liposuction. Mesotherapy is indicated for the reduction of small areas of unwanted fat spots, cellulite and skin rejuvenation. Mesotherapy is best suited for men and women who are not excessively overweight but, instead, have certain problem areas with stubborn fat that can no longer be reduced by diet and exercise. These patients want liposuction but are hesitant to undergo a surgical procedure. The downside with mesotherapy is mainly that the results are gradual when compared with the immediate results that liposuction offers. Mesotherapy has shown excellent results to smoothen and reduce uneven fat spots that may persist after liposuction, avoiding the need for additional touch-up liposuction procedures. Mesotherapy and liposuction are not competitive procedures but, rather, they complement each other. In our experience, mesotherapy injections have shown great results when combined with liposuction. Mesotherapy is an excellent initial alternative to liposuction for minor to medium body sculpting of specific areas of the body like stomach, upper arms, thighs, chin, hips, and so forth.
Mesotherapy is a painless technique of injecting a small amount of a customized mixture of conventional pharmaceutical or homeopathic medications, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes into the mesoderm – or middle - layer of skin. These very small doses of the substances are administered using very tiny needles in specific areas depending on the condition being treated. Mesotherapy is used to treat a broad spectrum of illnesses and pain conditions. This minimally invasive approach has shown successful results in many areas: sports injuries, hair regrowth, alopecia, and cosmetic treatments.
What areas of the body can Mesotherapy be used?
Mesotherapy may be used for cellulite, body fat reduction, body sculpturing and weight loss, facial rejuvenation (mesolift) and eye fat pads.
How does mesotherapy reduce cellulite?
This skin condition affects over 90% of females regardless of their weight or age. The lumpy and dimpled appearance of the skin that usually appears on the hips, buttocks, legs, and midsection is the result of connective tissue bands (septae) that hold down areas of the skin, trapping the fat, while other areas bulge outward, thereby resulting in the undesirable cottage-cheese appearance. The mesotherapy formula is based on the grade of cellulite found.
There are four stages of cellulite, each of which may require a different treatment:
The injected customized blend of medications interact with the fat cell, encouraging the cell to release the fat within allowing it to be burned as fuel, improves blood flow and lymphatic drainage of the target area, removes the fibrotic, connective tissue bands, and melts the excess of fat deposits. This results in a significant reduction of the orange peel skin appearance and in the loss of inches from the treated areas. Because cellulite is a chronic condition, the mesotherapy process of correcting it may require ten to fifteen (10 – 15) sessions.
Fat Spot Reduction
For females and males who have an accumulation of fat in unwanted areas, mesotherapy is a non-invasive alternative to liposuction. However, the technique is not a complete replacement for liposuction. Mesotherapy is a suitable alternative for small area sculpturing or as an option for patients who may be not good surgical candidates for liposuction. The fat-burning mesotherapy injections can successfully reduce fat deposits from hips, thighs, waist, love handles, back, abdomen, arms, and double chins (or any other area where your body has unwanted pockets of fat). Both males and females who are simultaneously engaged in a comprehensive system of diet, exercise, nutritional supplementation and hormone balancing will derive the greatest benefit.
Body Sculpting & Weight Loss
Cosmetic contouring of the abdomen, face, neck, back, bra-lines, legs, thighs, and hands can be achieved with mesotherapy injections. Vitamins and amino acids are injected to tighten sagging skin while additional agents are used to remove areas of fat, thereby restoring a more youthful and athletic appearance of the body without downtime. Based on individual requirements, the physician will select a formula that is injected under the skin where it will slowly diffuse into the fat and produce fat breakdown. Where successful, visible results measured in inches are usually achieved within 4 weeks and the treatments are long lasting when combined with exercise and a healthy lifestyle. The number of required treatments will vary.
Facial Rejuvenation
The mesolift is a mesotherapy approach to treat aging, sagging, and wrinkling of the skin involving the face and neck. It is also used to retard the progression of wrinkling and to rejuvenate ashen complexions. Mesotherapy helps to shrink fat from under the neck, remove free radical damage, and tighten loose skin. The effects rejuvenate the face, eyelids, and neck without the unnatural appearance and painful recovery of surgical alternatives.
Eye Fat Pads
Mesotherapy has proven successful for reduction of the fat or puffy areas found under the eyes (the “tired” look). It can usually delay, or avoid, the need for future surgical removal of fat pads (lower eyelid blepharoplasty) and the possible complications associated with surgery.
The Mesotherapy Technique
Mesotherapy must be performed by a licensed physician who has received proper training in performing mesotherapy procedures. Using a very fine needle (similar to the type used for Botox injections), the specific formula selected to treat your condition is painlessly injected into the mesoderm. The needles penetrate the body at only a very small depth. The needle sticks are not felt because the skin is pinched by the physician prior to and during the injections. The number of injections and strength of each treatment is determined on an individual basis. Generally, patients require one treatment every ten to fourteen (10 – 14) days depending on the location and size of the area being treated. The injections are placed at small distances (at one inch intervals along the affected area) and in small doses per treatment. The time frame between treatments, combined with small doses per session, provide the opportunity to observe and monitor effects. Although mesotherapy microinjections are painless, for apprehensive patients and for those with a low threshold to pain, topical anesthetic skin creams are applied prior to the injections. In some patients a technique of “multi-pricking” is used, where a number of quick, very superficial injections are carried out at a specific site. “Multi-pricking” is performed by hand or by using a specially designed gun delivery system. Following the injections, the fat is emulsified (broken down) into fatty acids and burned off as energy and otherwise metabolized.
Are there any side effects?
The majority of patients experience minimal discomfort with mesotherapy. Some patients may develop minimal local pain, a minor burning sensation for a few hours, and temporary bruising. Itching and soreness may be experienced for a few days. Like any other injectable product, an allergic reaction may occur in some people. The procedure is performed in the office and takes minutes to complete.
How many treatments are required before I see results?
It depends on the patient’s body and the extent of the fat/cellulite/skin to be treated. Some patients see results after one treatment session while most patients require 3 – 5 treatments to notice results. Often the patient’s clothing will become looser and the patient will appear thinner. Mesotherapy is more about losing inches than losing large amounts of weight. Some cases may require 5 – 15 treatments, and sometimes more. Proper dietary lifestyle and nutritional supplementation are essential to achieve the best long-term results. Because aging is a dynamic process that cannot be stopped, mesotherapy injections are useful in preventing against ravages of aging. Maintenance treatments of the face, neck, arms, and hands may be needed 2 – 4 times a year.
Can I go back to work after treatment?
Yes. This office procedure takes less than 30 minutes per session and requires little preparation or recovery time. No heavy bandage or compression girdles are required.
How often can treatments be done?
In general, once every ten to fourteen days.
Are there any restrictions?
General restrictions vary depending upon the area(s) and the condition that was treated.
Avoid vigorous exercise for forty-eight (48) hours.
Avoid hot showers for six to eight (6 – 8) hours.
Avoid application of makeup four (4) hours.
Use loose clothing around the area treated immediately following the injections.
Will the fat in the treated areas return?
Mesotherapy removes the fat from the fat cell without destroying it. This helps your skin regain its natural appearance. If you gain weight after having mesotherapy, the fat will simply return to the treated area. The failure rate of mesotherapy has shown to be low (8 %). Exercise and diet in addition to mesotherapy have shown the best long-term results.
Who is a candidate for mesotherapy?Healthy males and females are candidates for mesotherapy. Pregnant women, those with insulin dependent diabetes, severe heart disease, history of stroke or ischemic attack, recent cancer, cutaneous lesions, allergies to mesotherapy components, or those who are taking blood thinning medications, are not candidates for mesotherapy.
How much does mesotherapy cost?
Mesotherapy treatments typically cost from $300 – 450 per area per session, depending upon the size, location and difficulty of the area(s) being treated. If more than one area is to be treated per session, pricing may be determined on an individual basis.
Is mesotherapy different from liposuction?
Yes. Mesotherapy is a non-surgical medical treatment. Mesotherapy removes the fat from the fat cell, where liposuction removes the entire fat cell. Liposuction is a surgical procedure that requires anesthesia (local, regional, or general). Mesotherapy does not require anesthesia nor recovery time.However, mesotherapy is not a replacement for liposuction. Mesotherapy is indicated for the reduction of small areas of unwanted fat spots, cellulite and skin rejuvenation. Mesotherapy is best suited for men and women who are not excessively overweight but, instead, have certain problem areas with stubborn fat that can no longer be reduced by diet and exercise. These patients want liposuction but are hesitant to undergo a surgical procedure. The downside with mesotherapy is mainly that the results are gradual when compared with the immediate results that liposuction offers. Mesotherapy has shown excellent results to smoothen and reduce uneven fat spots that may persist after liposuction, avoiding the need for additional touch-up liposuction procedures. Mesotherapy and liposuction are not competitive procedures but, rather, they complement each other. In our experience, mesotherapy injections have shown great results when combined with liposuction. Mesotherapy is an excellent initial alternative to liposuction for minor to medium body sculpting of specific areas of the body like stomach, upper arms, thighs, chin, hips, and so forth.
Fat Grafting
What is Fat Transfer or Fat Grafting?
Fat Transfer or Fat Grafting can be used to rejuvianate the face. As the face ages over time, the fat content continually diminishes, and the face develops a sunken, hollow appearance. Fat Transfer uses the ultimate filler, fat harvested from other parts of the body, to restore a youthful volume to the face. Fat transplants restore the natural fullness of the youthful face and can be used to improve features such as helping lips curve and enlarging cheek bone area or filling deep cheek lines or smile lines. This type of maintanamce can keep you in good shape for a long time and either prevent or delay the need for open surgery.
What is surgery time?
60-90min.
What are requirements for preparation?
For 7-10 days before surgery, you need to avoid anticoagulants such as alcohol, aspirin, antihistamins, herbal oils, and over the counter feel good preparations.
What 1s procedure technique?
Under anaesthesia fat is drawn from a stable location such as the thigh or flank and immediatly transplanted to the desired sites. Over correction is avoided because we have have had good success with survivl of the fat grafts.
What is period of healing?
You need to have a day or two to yourself. If you are not sharing the fact of your surgery allow 7-10 days for healing. Some patients heal faster than others.
What results could be expected?
In our experience fat transplants are very effective and we do not over correct because of that. Some areas, such as when you replace fat in a previously over crrected postoperative eye may need an additional session to restore te fat. Fat is successful at the white line of the lip, the frown and smile lines and under hollowed eyes. Fat can be used to restore the support and position the eye brows that dropped because of loss of fill.
What is the difference in comparison with traditional fillers?
Most of them (Juviderm, Restylen etc) last less than 6 months, so that treatment can be required three times a year. By contrast fat is natural, can heal, cannot be felt when you kiss, and lasts a long time. Admittedly it is a graft and it may not all survive. It is reliable and a staple of the plastic surgery regimen.
Fat Transfer or Fat Grafting can be used to rejuvianate the face. As the face ages over time, the fat content continually diminishes, and the face develops a sunken, hollow appearance. Fat Transfer uses the ultimate filler, fat harvested from other parts of the body, to restore a youthful volume to the face. Fat transplants restore the natural fullness of the youthful face and can be used to improve features such as helping lips curve and enlarging cheek bone area or filling deep cheek lines or smile lines. This type of maintanamce can keep you in good shape for a long time and either prevent or delay the need for open surgery.
What is surgery time?
60-90min.
What are requirements for preparation?
For 7-10 days before surgery, you need to avoid anticoagulants such as alcohol, aspirin, antihistamins, herbal oils, and over the counter feel good preparations.
What 1s procedure technique?
Under anaesthesia fat is drawn from a stable location such as the thigh or flank and immediatly transplanted to the desired sites. Over correction is avoided because we have have had good success with survivl of the fat grafts.
What is period of healing?
You need to have a day or two to yourself. If you are not sharing the fact of your surgery allow 7-10 days for healing. Some patients heal faster than others.
What results could be expected?
In our experience fat transplants are very effective and we do not over correct because of that. Some areas, such as when you replace fat in a previously over crrected postoperative eye may need an additional session to restore te fat. Fat is successful at the white line of the lip, the frown and smile lines and under hollowed eyes. Fat can be used to restore the support and position the eye brows that dropped because of loss of fill.
What is the difference in comparison with traditional fillers?
Most of them (Juviderm, Restylen etc) last less than 6 months, so that treatment can be required three times a year. By contrast fat is natural, can heal, cannot be felt when you kiss, and lasts a long time. Admittedly it is a graft and it may not all survive. It is reliable and a staple of the plastic surgery regimen.
Sclerotherapy
What is Scelrotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is a microinjection procedure to treat spider veins. The procedure involves injection of a sterile solution (called a sclerosing solution) into the small veins using a very fine, thin needle. This solution irritates the vein lining causing it to undergo fibrosis and eventually disappear. Generally, most individuals have multiple spider veins and only up to 15-20 injections can be done in one seating. Each treatment sessions lasts up to 30 minutes.
Can Sclerotherapy be used to treat large varicose veins?
Unfortunately, sclerotherapy is generally used for the very small superficial veins next to the skin. Sclerotherapy is not effective for large veins.
How many Sclerotherapy treatments are required?
It varies from individual to individual but typically 2-4 treatments are required for the best results. In patients with milder cases, 1-2 will suffice. The treatments are more when there are more veins or slightly larger veins.
Does Sclerotherapy hurt?
There is a little sting associated with each injection. The burning sensation lasts few seconds. Most individuals tolerate the procedure and do not require any type of anesthesia. The majority of patients claim that the procedure is much less painful than what they anticipated.
Is there any harm in removing spider veins?
Spider veins have no function and removing does no harm. The only reason they are removed is because of their unsighly cosmetic.
Can anyone undergo Sclerotherapy?
Almost anyone with unwanted spider veins can be treated, except women who are pregnant or nursing. Other relative contraindications include those with skin infections, uncontrolled diabetes, fever, history of deep vein thrombosis, anticoagulant therapy, those patients taking corticosteroids.
Is there any preparation required before Sclerotherapy?
No preparation is required before the procedure. It is recommended that one stop smoking and stop taking aspirin a few days before the procedure. ANy patient on a blood thinner is not a candidate for Sclerotherapy.
What happens after Sclerotherapy treatment?
There is some mild pain which can easily be overcome with Tylenol. The injection site will appear bruised and swollen for a few days. Continual wearing of the ace bandaged will revield the swelling and pain. The bruising usually disapears in 2-3 weeks. One will have no problem with walking. After the first 2 days, most patients can resume their normal activities.
Sclerotherapy is a microinjection procedure to treat spider veins. The procedure involves injection of a sterile solution (called a sclerosing solution) into the small veins using a very fine, thin needle. This solution irritates the vein lining causing it to undergo fibrosis and eventually disappear. Generally, most individuals have multiple spider veins and only up to 15-20 injections can be done in one seating. Each treatment sessions lasts up to 30 minutes.
Can Sclerotherapy be used to treat large varicose veins?
Unfortunately, sclerotherapy is generally used for the very small superficial veins next to the skin. Sclerotherapy is not effective for large veins.
How many Sclerotherapy treatments are required?
It varies from individual to individual but typically 2-4 treatments are required for the best results. In patients with milder cases, 1-2 will suffice. The treatments are more when there are more veins or slightly larger veins.
Does Sclerotherapy hurt?
There is a little sting associated with each injection. The burning sensation lasts few seconds. Most individuals tolerate the procedure and do not require any type of anesthesia. The majority of patients claim that the procedure is much less painful than what they anticipated.
Is there any harm in removing spider veins?
Spider veins have no function and removing does no harm. The only reason they are removed is because of their unsighly cosmetic.
Can anyone undergo Sclerotherapy?
Almost anyone with unwanted spider veins can be treated, except women who are pregnant or nursing. Other relative contraindications include those with skin infections, uncontrolled diabetes, fever, history of deep vein thrombosis, anticoagulant therapy, those patients taking corticosteroids.
Is there any preparation required before Sclerotherapy?
No preparation is required before the procedure. It is recommended that one stop smoking and stop taking aspirin a few days before the procedure. ANy patient on a blood thinner is not a candidate for Sclerotherapy.
What happens after Sclerotherapy treatment?
There is some mild pain which can easily be overcome with Tylenol. The injection site will appear bruised and swollen for a few days. Continual wearing of the ace bandaged will revield the swelling and pain. The bruising usually disapears in 2-3 weeks. One will have no problem with walking. After the first 2 days, most patients can resume their normal activities.
Body Sculpturing
Smart lip is a tool for body sculpturing and liposuction done by the Cynosure laser. could be used on the face, chin, arms, thighs and other different parts of the body with no incisions required and no major down-time after the procedure.
Chuda SkinCare
Created by Dr. Elena Ocher, Chuda™ is a groundbreaking new skincare line centuries in the making. A first-ever formula rooted in the centuries-old, skin-healing Remedea Compound™ and boosted by the most scientifically advanced, medical grade actives, Chuda™ Healing Hydrating Cream deeply hydrates and rapidly heals dry, damaged and compromised skin.
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1111 Park Ave., Suite 1G New York, NY 10128 Phone: 646-678-3676 Fax: 646-669-9953 BROOKLYN 7401 4th avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Phone: 718-836-6100 Fax: 718-836-6111 |
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