• Approved on April 15, 2002 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the temporary improvement of glabellar lines (brow furrow) in both men and women.
  
  
• Primarily used for the temporary improvement of the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines (brow furrow) in both men and women and in the treatment of certain neurological disorders such as strabismus (crossed eyes), blepharospasm (uncontrollable blinking), and head position and neck pain associated with cervical dystonia (a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions).

"Dermatologists have been using BOTOX Cosmetic for the treatment of facial wrinkles for many years with great results and high patient satisfaction," notes Dr. Jeffrey Knispel. "The FDA's approval is added confirmation of the safety, effectiveness and versatility of this product." "Once patients see how quickly and easily the appearance of their wrinkles can be improved, they are eager to receive their next treatment," comments Dr. Knispel. Most brow furrow lines are formed by excessive contraction of the two major muscles in the forehead. Botox cosmetic works by relaxing these muscles by blocking nerve impulses that trigger wrinkle-causing muscle contractions, creating a smooth and improved appearance in the brow. Administered in a few tiny injections of purified protein, this minimally invasive treatment is simple and quick and delivers dramatic results with minimal discomfort. After a Botox treatment at a MedSpa, results can be seen 24 to 48 hours later and the effect lasts up to four months. People are often perceived as angry, stressed or worried due to the unwanted expressions from the lines between the brows. Within a few days after a Botox treatment however, these people look more refreshed and natural.

Laser Hair Removal

Introduced in 1998, the LightSheer Diode has earned a reputation for safety, efficacy and reliability for use in laser hair removal.

• The U.S. Food & Drug Administration officially cleared the way for users of “LightSheer TM” Diode Laser Technology to claim that it achieves "permanent hair reduction" by granting approval for this usage in 1999.

It was the first such clearance to be granted to the new generation of diode laser technology. According to the FDA, "permanent hair reduction" is defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a treatment regime. The LightSheer Diode has been proven to do this. A long-term multi-center clinical study showed that the number of hairs regrowing following treatment with the LightSheer Diode were stable over a time greater than the duration of the complete growth cycle of hair follicles, which varies from 4-12 months according to body location. The LightSheer Diode Laser further advanced the field by being the first such laser to be able to treat all skin types, due to their optimal blending of laser energy, cooling and compression. Unwanted hair is a problem which affects an estimated eighty million men and women in the United States alone. The majority of these people still use old-fashioned methods such as shaving, waxing or tweezing to handle these problems. Unfortunately, with all these methods, hair quickly re-grows. Who doesn't want to replace these time-consuming, messy hair-management techniques with a more advanced solution? Patients can undergo treatments to remove unwanted hair from any area of their body, from regularly shaved areas such as legs, underarms and face, to areas of the body where hair-removal is now fashionable, such as shoulders, chest, abs, back and the bikini area. Laser Hair Removal has become so popular for these purposes that approximately 50% of Laser Hair Removal patients tend to be men.

Microdermabrasion

Since winning FDA approval in the United States, the procedure has become so popular for its fast results and procedure time, it has become known as the "LUNCH TIME PEEL" for one's ability to get the procedure during lunchtime, and then return to work.

• Pioneered in Europe over ten years ago.
  
  
• U.S. Physicians and Aestheticians began using the modality in 1998, when the FDA cleared microdermabrasion as a Class I exempt device, the same classification applied to the electric toothbrushes found in many home bathrooms.

Intense Pulse Light Photorejuvenation

Since the FDA approval for this usage, the treatment has become very popular for patients who lead active, busy lives and value their time and appearance. Patients do not need a recovery downtime in order to achieve glowing, smooth, blush-free skin with finer lines and a more youthful appearance.

• FDA-approved since 1995.
  
  
• Used primarily to treat Rosacea, facial vascular disorders, and photo-aged skin by reducing spots, redness, flushing and blushing.

The IPL procedure gently pulses an intense light over an entire treatment area, but, unlike a laser, this light emits energy over many wavelengths, allowing it to penetrate into the skin without burning the surface. Each pulse of light shrinks the abnormal, dilated blood vessels under the skin back to normal size so as to fade age and sunspots and significantly reduce flushing and blushing. Photorejuvenation is non-surgical and without inconvenience or recovery downtime. The medical community first used the IPL-like flashlamps in the 1960's to treat eye and skin disorders. Since then, similar light energy has been used in such industrial applications as paint stripping, surgical lighting equipment, and camera flashes. By the mid-1990's, researchers began exploring the use of flashlamps for treating vascular lesions. It is a treatment for patients who want fast results in the gentlest manner. Such results are similar to those from lasers. After the treatment, clients are thrilled to find a more even complexion with a more youthful glow, whether the treatment area was the face, chest, arms, or some other place on the body.

Collagen

What are collagen injections?

Collagen injections are derived from purified bovine (cow) collagen and have been FDA approved since 1981. The purified bovine collagen is very similar to human collagen and is manufactured in different thicknesses to meet each patient’s need.

Collagen injections are used to fill in creases, wrinkles, and depressions in facial skin, including laugh lines, smile lines, facial wrinkles, lip creases, crow’s feet and acne scars. It can also be used to treat areas of the neck, back and chest, as well as to create plumper cheeks or lips.

five star hotel in Knokke-Heist In many instances, collagen injections are used in conjunction with another cosmetic procedure such as laser skin resurfacing or facelift. Some patients may decide to use Botox (injections that reduce the appearance of wrinkles) to treat frown lines and collagen for lip augmentation. It is important to remember that there are a variety of options that should be discussed with a qualified cosmetic surgeon.

hotelzimmer Borgarnes reservierenHow do collagen injections work?

Collagen treatments, often referred to as “lunchtime” cosmetic procedures, are usually performed in the doctor’s office and do not require local anesthesia (the collagen injections contain lidocaine, which has a numbing effect), although if a patient is especially sensitive to pain, a sedative or topical anesthetic may be used.

hoteles Lisboa The doctor will then administer a series of injections along the edge of the area to be treated. The treatment area will be slightly overfilled because the body will absorb the saltwater in the collagen solution. The procedure is quick and relatively painless – some minor burning or stinging may occur if a topical anesthetic is not used. Patients will be able to resume normal activity immediately following treatment.

Several weeks following the collagen treatment, the injected bovine collagen will break down and be replaced with newly formed human collagen. In order to maintain the new youthful appearance, collagen injections will have to be repeated every 3 to 12 months.

Collagen injections are a quick and easy way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Contact a qualified cosmetic surgeon to find out more about collagen and other wrinkle treatments such as facelifts and Botox injections

Chemical Peels

The purpose of Chemical Peels is to clean up the skin by using a chemical caustic applied carefully to the skin. The agents used are Glycolic, Lactic, or Salicylic Acid (depending on the skin type and purpose of the peel). Peels will lighten brown spots and even out other irregularities in pigmentation to give the skin a more uniform color. The peel will refine pores, improve skin tone and texture, rejuvenate and repair sun damaged skin. Dull, rough sun-damaged skin appears more vibrant, with better light reflection. Fine crosshatched wrinkling may be subtly improved. These peels are especially effective in clearing acne. Repetitive peels will also induce collagen formation.