Cosmetic Services

Interested in a cosmetic procedure? Learn more about your options:

• BOTOX
• Restylane
• Juvederm
• Blepharoplasty

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BOTOX is a non-surgical procedure used to reduce wrinkles in both men and women from ages 18-65. BOTOX works by relaxing the overactive muscles, so that you still have the same facial expressions, but with fewer wrinkles.

The common areas treated with BOTOX include: forehead lines, brow lines, and crows feet. The injections are a temporary solution and last from three to four months.

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Restylane is a clear liquid hyaluronic acid gel that can be used to smooth wrinkles on the forehead, smile lines, and lips, and is recommended for patients ages 35-60. Even though results are temporary, the injections will last about six months.
 
Common side effects of Restylane are swelling at the injection site, lasting 2-3 days, headache, or flu-like symptoms.

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Juvederm is an injectable gel made of hyaluronic acid for moderate to severe facial wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid is actually a naturally occurring substance in your skin; it is what helps to add volume and hydration to your skin.

The Juvederm injection takes about 15 minutes, but the results are immediate and lasts about 12-18 months.

Common side effects include redness at the injection site, some pain and tenderness, swelling, possible bruising, itching and discoloration.

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Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a procedure to remove excessive eyelid skin that can impair eyesight. The procedure is considered a medical necessity, and may be covered by insurance if the eyelids interfere with your field of vision; otherwise the procedure is considered a cosmetic procedure that is not covered by insurance.

The surgery itself involves the removal or repositioning of the excessive upper eyelid tissue that is impairing your vision. Both upper and lower eyelid procedures may be performed depending on the nature of the condition. Typically, the excess skin from the upper lid will hang down over the eyelashes and block your peripheral vision or affect the outer and upper parts of your field of vision. This can cause problems when driving or reading. Patients who have less severe excess skin, especially under the eyelids may have the procedure performed for cosmetic reasons; for example, patients who are looking to improve the “bags” under their eyes will have a blepharoplasty performed on their lower lids.

The procedure is performed by making external incisions along the folds of the eyelids, at the creases of the upper lids below the lashes, or on the inside surface of the lower eyelids. Following the surgery, swelling and bruising may be substantial for the first two weeks but will disappear in the next several weeks.