Many treatment options are available for wrinkles ranging from minimally invasive to more aggressive treatments.

• Lux Fractional Wrinkle Resurfacing Laser
  This new state of the art laser treats wrinkles, scars, and pigment. With just a few treatments, you see long lasting improvement with minimal to no downtime.(See before and after pictures below.)
  
  For more information: Palomar Website
  
  
• Botox
  Botox injections can be very effective for isolated wrinkles such as those on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and adjacent to the eyes (crow's feet). The response lasts 3-6 months. Most people can go back to work on the same day or the next day. (Drs. Lee and Swanson participated in the research that led to the FDA approval of botox.)
  
  
• Filler substances
  Filler substances are used for soft tissue augmentation of the skin. Various injectables are used to fill in and contour wrinkles, folds and depressions. The results are completely natural appearing. There is minimal discomfort and downtime. Collagen, Restylane and fat transfer (microlipoinjection) are the traditional fillers we use to augment the signs of aging. We also use many of the newest substances now available, some with effects lasting more than two years. (See before and after pictures below.)
  
  For more information: Restylane Website
  
  
• Thermage ThermaCool
  For longer lasting treatments, the new, innovative Thermage ThermaCool tightens the skin with minimal to no down time. ThermaCool sends radiofrequency waves deep into the skin to cause collagen remodeling and tightening. The results peak at around 3 to 6 months.
  
  
• CO2 Ultrapulse Laser
  The CO2 Ultrapulse Laser is the ultimate in wrinkle removal as it both levels the wrinkle and tightens the underlying skin. There are both immediate changes and long term benefits. The recovery period for the new skin to form is usually 7 to 10 days. Some persistent redness may linger after this period although it can easily be covered by make-up. (See before and after pictures below.)

For milder changes, chemical peels at various strengths can be very effective with a shorter recovery period than the laser peel.

After a careful analysis of your skin type and condition, the appropriate skin treatment is chosen based on our analysis and your desires.

FILLER SUBSTANCES
Injection into lips and the wrinkles around the mouth: reduces lines and makes lips look fuller
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Natural appearing lip augmentation
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Augmentation of the naso-labial fold: brings volume to the cheek and diminishes lines around mouth
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Filling and countouring of the cheeks and around the mouth: the skin looks lifted and tighter, reducing frown lines and supporting the lips
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Augmentation of the cheeks: the cheeks are fuller, lifting the jowl region, resulting in a youthful and natural appearance
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FRACTIONAL LASER RESURFACING
Fractional laser resurfacing improves the lines and texture around the eyes and mouth with minimal downtime
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CO2 LASER
The CO2 laser smooths and tightens the skin
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