As we age, we lose substance and fullness of the supporting structures of the face.  This causes the skin to sag over decreased muscle, fat, and bone.  A surgical facelift can pull this skin taut again, but is a more radical solution.  It also carries the risks of surgery, scarring, increased downtime, and higher costs.
An alternative to traditional facelift surgery is the use of Botox and injectable dermal fillers, such as Radiesse.  These fillers last a year or more and can be injected to build up cheekbones and other facial prominences, as well as to fill in depressions that have formed.  Botox can be used for lifting by inactivating muscles that exert downward pull, such as the crow’s feet muscles.  This results in a rejuvenating effect as the skin now lies over a fuller support structure.
Other treatments that complement fillers and Botox are aimed at the color and texture of the skin.  Chemical peels, such as the Vi Peel, are great for smoothing out texture and stimulating collagen remodeling of the skin.  IPL Photofacials are very good for discoloration, including that due to sun exposure.

Using the multi-modality treatment, it is possible to achieve significant rejuvenation and lifting without resorting immediately to formal surgery.  There is always time to get surgery but most people agree that one should postpone it with the use of nonivasive treatments.

TMD Medi-Spa now has better laser hair removal abilities than ever! With the recent acquisition of the Starlux IPL system, we now have an even stronger laser hair removal offering than before. The IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) allows us to treat even tanned and dark skin with good results. Another large advantage is that it is virtually painless. Imagine that! No anesthetic cream is required either. We hope that you come in and try our new IPL hair removal if you have been nervous about laser hair removal in the past.

As our hands age, the spaces between the bones become thinner and more hollowed out. Veins may stand out more than they used to and tendons may also markedly stand out. The skin tends to sag as the underlying structures become diminished. Radiesse injection is an easy, low-risk way to reverse this process in a quick treatment!

Just as in the face, where Radiesse is used to fill in wrinkles and lines, as well as to add definition to cheekbones and such areas, Radiesse may also fill in areas of tissue loss in the hands. Radiesse is a calcium-based gel that is injected just beneath or in the lower part of the dermis and is gradually converted to the body’s own collagen. After a single injection, the hands appear much smoother and fuller, as if they were years younger!  It is common to use 1/2 to 1 syringe per hand.  The results last up to a year and a half!

As part of our recent acquisition of the Starlux IPL, we are now offering hand rejuvenation with a hand IPL Photofacial treatment at no extra charge.  Radiesse works at the deep level to fill in hollowed-out areas.  The IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) device works on the surface to clear away sun damage in form of sun spots and broken capillaries.  Together, these two modalities are a powerful tool to make your hands appear young again!

TMD Medi-Spa now has the Palomar Starlux IPL.  This powerful device emits broad-spectrum light that is very useful for photofacials and hair removal. An IPL Photofacial treats sun damage, sun spots, broken capillaries, redness and rosacea.  It is best for lighter skin types.  The IPL also does hair removal, similar to a laser.  In addition to our Comet hair removal laser, the Starlux IPL will give us additional treatment options, especially for lighter and finer hair treatment.  Check out our IPL Photofacials page and book an appointment today!

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photofacials will soon be available at TMD Medi-spa (probably next week)! We are acquiring a Palomar Starlux which allows us to perform both photofacials and IPL hair removal. This treatment rejuvenates the skin from sun damage and the unwanted effects of aging. It is especially effective again rosacea, sun spots, and irregular skin texture. As an introductory price, a photofacial is only $200 for the whole face!

As before, consultations are free and you may book your appointment starting 12/26. Check out the new photofacial page or contact us for more details.