Skin Tyte FAQ
What is Skin Tyte?
New advances in light energy have led to the development of a non-invasive treatment of skin laxity which is safer and more effective than ever before. Sciton ST Broad Band Light offers safe infrared light energy and advanced skin cooling technology to comfortably deliver heat below the skin's surface for increased tissue tightening and reduced skin laxity.
This ground-breaking new technology is used to selectively heat the dermal collagen deep in your skin while at the same time cooling the epidermis (outer layer of skin) prior-to, during, and after treatment, reducing pain and minimizing internal thermal injury to adjacent skin structures. The result is partial coagulation and contraction of collagen which tightens the skin.
What can Skin Tyte do for my skin?
A Skin Tyte procedure is a series of full face or body, gentle uses of pulsed infrared light energy treatments aimed to improve the appearance of sun damaged and aged skin, as well as decrease patches of facial and neck redness and flushing. Skin Tyte treatment results in a much younger looking skin. Skin Tyte Treatments were developed to consistently and predictably improve the visible appearance of the skin with no down time. Skin Tyte treatments may be used over any areas of the body that present aged, photo damaged skin such as neck, chest, hands and arms.
Which area of the body can be treated with Skin Tyte?
Skin Tyte treatment is safe for all skin types and can be performed on any area of the body where an improvement in your skin firmness is desired. Popular areas include the face, neck, abdomen and arms
How does the Skin Tyte work?
The Skin Tyte process selectively photo coagulates soft tissue in combination with an integral thermo-electric cooler for use in cooling the epidermis at the treatment site prior to, during and after treatment to reduce pain and minimize heat injury to the adjacent skin structures.
By utilizing a broadband of light energy to heat dermal collagen, this process promotes the partial denaturation and contraction of collagen. The heat also stimulates the body's natural healing process which generates a renewed firmer collagen base that leads to skin tightening.
How do I prepare for my Skin Tyte treatment?
Prior to your appointment, all facial make-up, ointments or creams must be removed. Men will be asked to shave on the day of treatment prior to arrival at the office. For those with recent blisters on the face, the treatment may be delayed. Any recent facial infection, including herpetic sores may lead to a delay in the treatment. All skin infections and other lesions must be completely healed before Skin Tyte treatment can be done.
Prior to the procedure, eye shields/goggles will be placed around the eyes. For those who are very sensitive to pain, a soothing gel will be placed on the skin prior to treatment, which will help reduce discomfort, when the light beam is fired.
Prior to your appointment, all facial make-up, ointments or creams must be removed. Men will be asked to shave on the day of treatment prior to arrival at the office.
How is the procedure done?
Skin Tyte procedure is a series of gentle and safe pulsed infrared light energy treatments. The treatments are done with a specially equipped light beam. Most individuals requires two to five sessions. Each session is spaced at an interval of three to four weeks.
This treatment takes about 45 minutes per area, and is done in the office. The most commonly treated areas are the face, neck, and upper chest.
Do I feel pain during the procedure?
Most patients do not need any general or IV sedation, but a topical cream can be applied 30-60 minutes prior to the treatment eliminating most discomfort. For those with sensitive skin, every precaution is taken to prevent pain and relieve the anxiety.
How does one feel after a Skin Tyte Procedure?
There is minimal facial swelling the first day but one can wear make up soon after. Because of the novel mechanism of action, optimal results from dermal remodeling are seen over a three- to six-month period. Most patients require an average of three treatments spaced one month apart. However, because each patient's skin is different, the treatment number can vary. After the procedure you may be asked to ice the area and will be given any additional post treatment instructions as necessary.
When can one see the results after Skin Tyte?
The majority of patients feel that their skin is tighter after just one treatment, but visible improvements in skin laxity generally take place over three to six months. This exciting new technology is perfect for those who wish to tighten and firm up their skin, with virtually no down-time.
Does Skin Tyte have side effects after skin treatment?
Yes. Most side effects are mild and of short duration. These can consist of short term discomfort during the actual treatment. There is usually additional redness immediately following treatment, lasting less than 24 hours in most people, on rare occasions it may last up to three days. Mild blistering and bruising is possible but in our experience occur in less than one percent and usually clear very quickly.
Post treatment pigmentation has been noted on occasion, but is highly treatable and fortunately very rare. Even rarer is a decrease in pigmentation of the skin after treatments. This also clears in time as well. We have never seen a scar or infection of the skin after treatment but it can occur. Swelling of the face for three to five days occasionally occurs and is most common in severely sun damaged skin due to reduced quality of connective tissue around the blood vessels.
Who should not have the procedure?
A Skin Tyte Rejuvenation is not recommended in patients with connective tissue disease or autoimmune disorders.
It is not advisable for pregnant women, nor is it safe for recently sun-tanned skin or in those who may receive excess sun exposure in the immediate weeks following treatment. Those individuals who are taking Accutane should wait a minimum of four to six months before undergoing a Skin Tyte procedure. The procedure is also avoided in individuals who have an acute outbreak of acne, blisters or who have active Rosacea.
Most photosensitive medications such as antibiotics, anti-anxiety, sulfa drugs, birth control pills and anti-hypertensive medications are not a concern. In patients who have blister sores (herpes) on the face, an anti-herpes medication should be taken prior to treatment.
What are the skin conditions not likely to be helped by Skin Tyte Rejuvenation?
It will not improve the appearance of frown lines, which are the lines of expression on the face, especially the forehead and between the brows. It will not help baggy or sagging skin, puffiness around the eyes, or skin cancer. Skin Tyte Rejuvenations have shown to treat pre-cancerous lesions known as "actinic keratosis." It won't remove bumpy moles, but a Skin Tyte Rejuvenation treatment might remove their pigment. Genetic freckles usually return after treatment.
How much does the treatment cost?
The cost is variable and depends on the area requiring treatment. On average, the costs start at around $300 and can be as high as $1000 per session.
Is the cost covered by insurance?
The Skin Tyte rejuvenation procedure is strictly cosmetic and thus not covered by any medical insurance company or Medicare.
Juvederm FAQs
What is JUVÉDERM®?
Juvéderm® is the only HA filler with FDA approval to last up to one year.* Ask your physician how you can get long-lasting results with Juvéderm®. Juvéderm® injectable gel is a “next-generation” smooth consistency gel dermal filler that helps to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds like your “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds—the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth).
What does JUVÉDERM® do?
Juvéderm® injectable gel temporarily adds volume to facial tissue and restores a smoother appearance to the face.
What makes JUVÉDERM® different from other dermal fillers?
JUVÉDERM® is the ONLY hyaluronic acid (HA) filler FDA approved to last up to one year.* Our unique manufacturing process provides a high concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid for long-lasting results. It also works to create a smooth consistency gel that flows easily into the skin and provides a smooth, natural look and feel. All other hyaluronic acid dermal fillers currently on the market are made of granular consistency gels. And, Juvéderm® is the first hyaluronic acid dermal filler that has demonstrated its safety and effectiveness in persons of color.
How is JUVÉDERM® injectable gel different from BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Juvéderm® injectable gel is a “next-generation” hyaluronic acid dermal filler that provides volume and is used to treat wrinkles and folds resulting from a loss of volume beneath the surface of the skin such as perioral lines and nasolabial folds (lines around your mouth and nose). Juvéderm® restores your skin's volume for a smooth, natural look and feel. BOTOX® Cosmetic is not a filler. BOTOX® Cosmetic relaxes muscle activity and is used to treat moderate to severe lines caused by the dominant frown muscles between the eyebrows (the glabellar area). This allows the two vertical lines between the brows, often referred to as the “11,” to temporarily diminish for a smoother appearance.
How is JUVÉDERM® injectable gel used in treatment?
Your healthcare provider eases Juvéderm® injectable gel into the skin using a fine needle to temporarily fill in and augment the treatment area and smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds) and “marionette lines” (oral commissures). Juvéderm® temporarily adds volume to the skin and may give the appearance of a smoother surface.
Is treatment with JUVÉDERM® injectable gel painful?
Injections may cause some discomfort during and after the injection. The smooth consistency gel of Juvéderm® allows your doctor to administer it easily and smoothly. And, Juvéderm® is injected directly into the skin using a fine needle to reduce injection discomfort. Your doctor may choose to numb (anesthetize) the treatment area to further minimize discomfort.
What are the possible side effects of JUVÉDERM® injectable gel?
Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration is short lasting (seven days or less). The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injections site reactions such as redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration. As with all skin injection procedures there is a risk of infection.
Can people with different skin tones/colors be treated with JUVÉDERM®?
Yes. In fact, Juvéderm® injectable gel is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that has proven its safety and effectiveness in persons of color. Studies with Juvéderm® showed no increased risk of hyper pigmentation or hypertrophic scarring in patients of color.
Restylane & Perlane FAQS
What do Restylane and Perlane do?
Restylane and Perlane both use hyaluronic acid to replace lost volume and restore youthful contours to smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). But what they don't do is just as important. You'll still look like yourself - just rejuvenated.
How do they work?
The idea is simple - Restylane and Perlane are cosmetic dermal fillers that add volume within the skin. They consist of hyaluronic acid. In the human body, natural hyaluronic acid provides volume and fullness to skin.
After treatment with Restylane or Perlane, the hydrophilic, or "water loving," nature of the hyaluronic acid molecules allow them to bind many time their own weight in water as they slowly break down. This process helps maintain volume for about six months.
Where can Restylane and Perlane be used?
Restylane and Perlane are FDA-approved for the treatment of moderate severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds).
Botox FAQs
What exactly is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. It is a non surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily reduce moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age. During treatment, very low doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles that cause those stubborn lines.
How does BOTOX® Cosmetic work?
Those moderate to severe frown lines between your brows form over time as the result of muscle activity. BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected directly into the muscles between your brows. It works by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the injected muscles; this reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those persistent lines to form.
When will I see results from a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment?
Within days, you may see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows. Lines continue to improve for up to a month, and results can last for up to four months. In clinical trials, nearly 90 percnet of men and women rated the improvement in their appearance as moderate to better one month after treatment.
How long does BOTOX® Cosmetic last?
Results from treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic can last for up to four months. If you discontinue treatment, the frown lines between your brows gradually will look like they did before treatment.
Will I experience any side effects?
The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.
Will my facial expressions continue to look natural?
Although the results are visible, a treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic will not radically change your facial appearance or make you look as if you "had work done." The muscle activity that causes frown lines between the brows is simply reduced, so you can still frown or look surprised without the wrinkles and creases between your brows.
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