Whether your goal is to have smoother skin and eliminate wrinkles, rid yourself of those unwanted leg veins, or even contour your body and tighten your tummy, there are a number of new technologies on the market today that promise to yield effective and long term results in the quest for anti-aging. Skin and body rejuvenation can be achieved with remarkable results with patients experiencing less pain and discomfort. Minimal surgical procedures and downtime allow individuals to undergo rejuvenation procedures and return to their daily work schedules within hours or a couple of days.
Fraxel Laser treatment is a minimally invasive skin resurfacing procedure that is an effective way to improve fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, pigmented skin and scars. The Fraxel laser produces thousands of tiny microthermal columns of treatment zones in which the laser penetrates to eliminate old pigmented or damaged cells. The Fraxel laser efficiently works to treat the areas of damaged skin, leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected and intact. This “fractional’ treatment allows the skin to heal quicker than if the entire area were treated at once. The body’s natural healing process creates new, vibrant, and tighter skin.
This treatment can be used on the face, neck, chest, arms and legs. Treatments are 2-3 hours long with three to five treatments administered, usually 4 weeks apart. There can be some redness and swelling for some days after the procedure which usually subsides. Patients are advised to stay out of the sun till fully healed and to always apply sunscreen.
Results are remarkable and patients are very happy with this treatment since this treatment has shown effective results in a short period of time.
Sclerotherapy is an innovative approach to getting rid of those unwanted visible small leg veins. The procedure consists of microinjections of a sclerosing solution (Asclera) into the vein walls causing them to collapse and fade away. Although this procedure cannot prevent future veins from appearing, it is a safe and effective method of eliminating the veins you have. Patients undergo 3-6 treatments, usually 1-3 weeks apart. Some patients experience some itching sensation for 1-2 hours following treatment. Successful results are most visible after 6-12 weeks.
Thermage procedure is a uniquely effective, safe and non-invasive technique that utilizes radiofrequency (RF) to smooth and contour skin. This RF heat helps to tighten existing collagen and further stimulate the production of new collagen for an overall youthful looking appearance. Since the treatment is non invasive, no downtime is required. Patients can resume their daily lives immediately after one procedure. Thermage treatment is safe for all ages, skin colors and body parts including the face, eyes, lips, abdomen, arms, hands, thighs, and buttocks. Duration of treatments can last anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the part of the body. It provides rejuvenation of tired, sagging, wrinkled skin with effective results after only one treatment with more visible contouring appearing gradually over the subsequent months.
SmartLipo is a bold and innovative approach to surgical body contouring and shaping. It is an advanced surgical technique which utilizes a novel laser technology, which creates a powerful beam that breaks up and liquefies fat. The procedure is done under local anesthesia with a small incision made in which the laser is inserted into the body. This beam leaves surrounding tissue and areas intact. With the minimal disruption of surrounding skin and blood vessels patients experience shorter recovery time, very little pain, bleeding and bruising. Treatment takes 45 minutes to an hour. Downtime is minimal at 1-2 days with patients returning back to their normal routines with ease. It is preferred, however, that patients wear compression garments for up to six weeks post procedure. The evolution of SmartLipo has allowed the physician to treat delicate areas like the inner thighs, arms, chin, and neck with effective results. Success for SmartLipo is ideally seen for those individuals looking to lose small amounts of fat. Larger quantities of fat must be always be removed by traditional liposuction or alternate methods of weight loss.
Omnilux light therapy is a novel method of applying light therapy to treat fine lines, wrinkles, improve elasticity, skin tone and texture and help to clear and soothe problematic skin. It is an effective treatment for both men and women of all ages and skin types. Omnilux works in combination with other light treatments and consists of two lights. These lights stimulate cells to counteract the effects of aging, hyperpigmentation, to promote collagen and elastin turnover and production and to provide an overall increase in the vitality and appearance of the skin. Omnilux treatments are administered between two light spectra with at least 48-hr interval for optimal results as the skin must react to each individual light. Patients see immediate results in the clarity, brightening and smoothing of the complexion. After the course of treatments, noticeable improvements in tone and texture of the skin are seen with fewer fine lines and wrinkles. Another great achievement for Omnilux is its unique approach to conquer acne-prone skin by targeting and destroying the bacteria that are responsible for the inflammation and redness from acne. This causes an increase in cellular activity which makes the skin more responsive to topical treatments.
As technology evolves, anti-aging benefits can be immediate and painless. All procedures are available at Sadick Dermatology.
Neil Sadick, MD, FAAD, FAACS, FACP, FACPh, is author, or co-author, of more than 500 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He has contributed more than 75 chapters of medical books and edited more than 10 books on cosmetic surgery, hair, and vein treatment. He is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College and is the Global Medical Advisor for Christian Dior Beauty. Sadick Dermatology has offices on Park Avenue in NY and in Great Neck, Long Island. 212-772-7242. www.sadickdermatology.com * Dr Sadick is a pioneer in the development in the newly FDA approved sclerosing agent Asclera. This product provides a safe, more effective treatment for unwanted small viens.
