LASER PROCEDURES

Vascular Laser Treatment

The Scitan laser uses infrared energy to treat patients with Rosacea, Telangiectasia, Spider Veins, and broken capillaries. The Scitan has the ability to provide a treatment specialized to your skin condition to make unwanted vessels become less noticeable.

THERMAGE

The Thermage procedure is the only non-invasive treatment that has been clinically proven to tighten and gently lift skin to smooth out wrinkles and renew facial contours. This is an incision free procedure that requires no downtime. Measurable tightening improvements appear gradually over 2-6 months after a single treatment.

• Periorbital Area $1000.00
• Lower Face $1400.00
• Mid to Lower Face $1700.00
• Full Face $2000.00
• Full Face-Lower Neck $2600.00

MICRODERMABRASION / PERMANENT MAKEUP

Microdermabrasion is a high tech non-surgical procedures that exfoliates the outer layers of the epidermis. Immediate improvement will be noted in the appearance of fine lines small acne scars, skin discoloration and enlarged pores. The results are smoother skin and a more youthful appearance. There is no down time with this treatment. The cost for this treatment is $125.00 per treatment or package of 5 treatments for $500.00.

PEELS

Chemical Peels

A chemical Peel involves the application of an acid solution to the face to cause the top layers of old skin to shed off, revealing fresh new skin. Light moderate and deep peels are available, verying in the strength of the acid solution. Let our aestheticians begin with a skin analysis and customize a treatment specially for your skin type.

Microlaser Peels

Microlaser Peel with the scitan laser precisely removes the outmost layer of the skin. The Microlaser Peel is a minimal epidermal peel (10-30 microns). Because this procedure goes deeper into the epidermis, it is the perfect solution to the individual who would like to achieve results quicker than the microdermabrasion and chemical peels can offer. Expect 2-3 days healing of the epidermis. Patients will need to apply aquaphor or Vaseline(TM) for 24-48 hours after this procedure. The cost is $425.00 per treatment.

Modified Jessner Peel

Hyperpigmentation/Anti-aging
This treatment effectively exfoliates and inhibits pigment production while stimulating, firming and tightening the skin. Peeling similar to a sunburn is to be expected in approximately 3-4 days.

Oxygenating Peels

Smokers/Dull Skin/Acne
Combining a PCA peel with Hemoglobin stimulates dull skin and gives your skin a bright healthy glow. This peel will also tighten and lighten the skin. No down time!!

FACIALS

Each facial is customized to meet your individual needs by targeting specific concerns. Beginning with a thorough skin analysis, your esthetician will customize your treatment to ensure optimal results. A home care regiment choosen just for your particular skin type will be recommended to prolong and enhance the benefits of your facial.

Purifying Facials

Oily/Combination/Problem Skin
This treatment is designed to purify congested or acne prone skin. We utilize the clinical strength of AHA and TCA to help eliminate breakouts.

Vitamin C Cocktail Facial Treatment

Mature/Dehydrated Skin
This revolutionary combination of Vitamin C and E Ferulic Antioxidant enhances the skins natural protection against photo aging. More protection means more youthful looking skin and a better defense against environmental aging.

BOTOX® COSMETICS

A lunch break, a few tiny injections and within a few short days you will see noticeable improvement. You will not experience any recovery or down time, and can re-apply makeup immediately following the procedure. Botox Cosmetic® works by blocking nerve impulses that cause muscle motion. This reduces the movement of the muscle and the skin will gradually smooth out. While Botox Cosmetic® is at work you are not creating wrinkles, therefore you have "stopped the hands of time". Botox Cosmetic® will take 7-14 days to take full effect. Botox Cosmetic® can last as long as four months and is approved by the FDA for cosmetic use.

COLLAGEN

Collagen / Fat injections can help restore youthfulness in one's appearance without the incisions and the downtime. This procedure is especially helpful in adding fullness to the lips and cheeks. When injected, the filler plumps up the creased and sunken areas of the face. Collagen / Fat injections can help reduced the appearance of laugh lines, smiles lines, crow's feet and other facial creases. These injections result in improved skin texture and a more youthful appearance.

RESTYLANE

This filler give instant volume and fullness to the lines that bother us most. Restylane is a safe, long lasting natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores the youthful appearance by plumping moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as the nasalabial folds and the furrows at the corners of the mouth. Restylane is a non-animal based material and does not require a 30-day test patch. You can receive treatment the same day as your consultation. Restylane is made of Hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in the human body, which provides fullness to the skin. Restylane has been safely used for cosmetic purposes by plastic surgeons worldwide since 1996. Common side effects are mild swelling at the injection site accompanied by slight redness. This will usually resolve in a few days. Most patients tolerate the procedure well, but if you are concerned, a topical anesthetic cream can be applied for your comfort. The effects of Restylane can last as long as 3-6 months, even longer in some cases.

JUV'EDERM

"New" Recently FDA approved Juv'ederm is a colorless hyaluronic acid gel that is injected into facial tissue to smooth wrinkles and folds, particularly around the mouth and nose.  Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing, and the results last about six months.  Dr. Short was choosen as one of the few physcians to  participate in clinical studies prior to the release of Juv'ederm.  Her advanced knowledge and experience has made her an expert with this injectable.

Juv'ederm 1cc syringe  $600

Juv'ederm Ultra 1cc syringe $650

RADIESSE

Restore the young, youthful, pouty lips you once had. Plump up and define those lip borders. Fill in a furrow or rejuvenate those long lost cheekbones. Radiesse application is safe and does not require a test patch. You can receive treatment the same day as your consultation. Radiesse has been used for cosmetic purposes by plastic surgeons worldwide. Common side effects include mild to moderate redness, swelling, and bruising at injection site, which will resolve in just a few short days, this is an excellent trade off for its benefits. During treatments injectable and topical anesthetics are available to ensure your comfort. Dr. Short is highly experienced with Radiesse, which is very important due to the long lasting effects of Radiesse. Studies have shown that the effects of Radiesse can last for several years.

PHOTO REJUVENATION

Photo Rejuvenation is a fast non-invasive procedure that treats Age Spots, Hyperpigmentation, Solar Lentigines (freckles) and vascular Red Spots. Light energy is delivered by the Profile BBL that heats up the upper layers of your skin. Heat absorbed by the targeted areas will eliminate unwanted melanin responsible for pigmented lesions. For some lesions you will see a darkening of the treated areas followed by fading and flaking. Treated skin appears brighter, and more youthful and has a more even skin tone.

MICROPIGMENTATION

Micropigmentation is a precise procedure also known as Permanent Makeup. Permanent makeup can be performed to cosmetically enhance the eyes, eyebrows, and lips with precise placement of color in the skin. Pigment can be placed on the eyelid margin to create the appearance of fuller lashes and add a more defined shape to eyebrows and lips. Micropigmentation can also be used to camoflauge scars, vitiligo or burns to match your natural skin color.

• Eyebrows $600.00
• Eyeliner (upper only) $500.00
• Eyeliner (upper & lower) $650.00
• Lip Liner $800.00
• Full Lip $1000.00
• Scar Camoflauge - Priced per area
• Brow wax $15.00
• Lip wax $15.00

ROSAECA TREATMENT

The erbium laser uses photothermal energy to target and eliminate Rosaeca, spider veins, and broken capillaries. This treatment is also ideal for the splotchy color on the sides of the neck, called pokiladerma. This laser has the ability to restore an even skin tone by blending uneven color bringing a youthful healthy glow to your skin. On average most individuals need 2-5 treatments, at 2-4 week intervals to achieve the desired result.

• Full Face $325.00
• Cheeks Only $200.00
• Chest $325.00
• Neck (add on) $100.00
• Spot Treatment $125.00

OILY SKIN/ADULT ONSET ACNE

Most people will suffer from blemishes and oily skin at some time during their teenage and adult years. Contrary to popular belief, acne is not caused by your diet, stress or surface dirt and oil. Acne starts below the surface of the skin inside the hair follicle below the skins surface. However, using an appropriate cleanser for acne is key to reducing clogged pores. A good skin care system is important in healing existing breakouts, preventing scarring, restoring a healthy appearance, and stopping future breakouts from forming.

Dry Skin

Dry skin can be caused by a lack of natural moisturizers within the skin or by damage to the protective film that prevents moisture loss.

COMBINATION SKIN

Includes ranges as well as combination of oily and dry skin. This is the most common skin type. Most people experience "T-Zone" oily and all other areas are normal to dry. Professional recommendations may vary depending on your age and the season or climate you live in.

HYPER PIGMENTATION

Environmental and sun damage takes a toll on our skin over time. Photodamaged skin can be more noticeable during hormonal changes or during stressful episodes. With a routine homecare regiment of these medical grade products you will achieve a noticeable reduction in pigmented skin.

ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGED

Skinceuticals sunblocks provide true broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. This revolutionary line contains Z-Cote(R), transparent Zinc Oxide, which protects skin from the damaging UVA rays proven to be responsible for premature signs of aging. Unlike the pasty white zinc oxide sunscreens of the past, SkinCeuticals sunblocks are cosmetically elegant and all-encapsulated, which means increased protection using fewer sunscreen ingredients. reducing the chances of irritation. All of SkinCeuticals sunblocks are PABA-free, fragrance and oil free. SkinCeuticals Sunblocks come in four different formulas ensuring the right fit for you.

POST MENOPAUSAL SKIN CHANGES

Prematurely aged skin suffers from decreased cellular turnover, photodamage and a loss of collagen and elastin. When dead skin cells do not shed rapidly, it results in a dry, dull, wrinkled, uneven complexion. Using our products helps reduce premature aging by nourishing the skin and aiding in the natural skin rejuvenation process.