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Exciting news at Regency and Adam & Eve Medical Aesthetics!
Regency Medical Aesthetics and Adam & Eve Medical Aesthetics are proud to announce the launch of the newest FDA approved neurotoxin, Merz Aesthetic Corporation’s Botox /Dysport alternative called Xeomin. We are excited to be one of the few medical offices in the Valley to be able to offer our patients all three of the approved neurotoxins on the market today.
When Allergan’s Botox was FDA approved for anti-aging benefits over ten years ago, it was the only brand of its kind on the market in the United States. Medicis’ Dysport allowed us to give patients a choice in neurotoxins when it came on the market a couple years ago. Yet with both products containing an accessory protein to carry the botulinum toxin (egg or lactose), the body has the ability to build up antibodies over time, causing the results to diminish after continuous usage. Xeomin contains no accessory protein, making it a “pure” version of the botulinum toxin and reducing the risk of an allergic reaction or natural resistance.
Xeomin, Botox and Dysport are all FDA approved and aesthetically designed to smooth and diminish wrinkles. The most common areas treated are crow’s feet, forehead, frown lines around the eye area and brow lifts. However, other areas becoming more popular with patients are the smoker’s lines around the lips, cleavage wrinkling, and even underarm sweating.
Xeomin is the most similiar to Botox when measuring units to units. Dysport requires more units at a lower cost per unit. Both Botox and Xeomin require up to two weeks to see the full result of the treatment. Whereas Dysport has a much quicker onset for those patients wanting faster results. All three neurotoxins on the market can last from three to six months per treatment varying from patient to patient. Although we do not think one neurotoxin is superior to the other, we now have options for all our patients with different needs.
For a limited time only, Merz Aesthetics is offering a $50.00 rebate with the treatment of Xeomin. For further information or to consult with one of our experts on which nuerotoxin would be best for you, please call one of our convenient valley locations at (480)575-6584 North Scottsdale/Carefree office or (602)283-2061 Phoenix/Paradise Valley office.
December 14, 2011
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What are Active and Total FX Laser Treatments?
The Ultimate in Skin Rejuvenation without going under the Knife
Total FX Laser Skin Rejuvenation
The Total FX laser treatment is a combination of Deep FX and Active FX™. When used together they are capable of offering the full range of fractional resurfacing. Deep FX offers a deeper micro-ablative treatment to target deeper wrinkles and scarring, while Active FX offers a large superficial spot treatment targeting sun damage as well as, tone and texture. With Total FX we are able to achieve maximum results in collagen production and skin resurfacing in one single treatment. With the Total FX CO2 laser, we can treat the three “T’s” of the skin which are Texture, Tightening, and Tone, making it the ultimate in skin rejuvenation without going under the knife.
Active FX Laser Treatment
Active FX is a high energy fractional laser that interacts with the skin’s surface causing the upper layer to peel off and regenerate a layer of new, healthy skin. The laser beam uses a fractional pattern technique making the healing process much faster, enabling you to get back to normal activities sooner. This laser targets fine lines, sun damage and improves tone and texture.
Deep FX Laser Treatment
Deep FX uses fractional CO2 laser microbeams to precisely target the deep dermal layers of the skin. The deep laser pulses lead to tissue regeneration and new collagen formation throughout the entire treatment area, ultimately resulting in long-term collagen remodeling. Deep FX targets deeper wrinkles and scarring and provides remarkable results with minimal downtime.
How Total FX Works
At our Medical Aesthetics practice serving Scottsdale and Phoenix, we use the Active FX laser skin resurfacing system to stimulate collagen production in the inner layers of the skin, promoting smoothing and tightening throughout the affected area. The Active FX carbon dioxide laser also removes unhealthy patches of skin, causing production of fresh, new skin, and, because it is more powerful than the Fraxel® laser, the skin requires only a single treatment session of about 30 minutes to achieve optimal results.
What Total FX Treats
Patients can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, sun spots, uneven pigmentation, loose skin, and other symptoms of aging and sun damage when utilizing the Active FX laser skin resurfacing system. Patients will be able to recapture the youthful beauty of smooth, healthy, taut skin.
What to Expect from a Laser Treatment
Active FX patients can expect excellent, long-lasting results that begin to appear during the first week following treatment. The treatment process is brief and patients should expect approximately one week of “down-time”, after which they should be able to return to normal daily activities. Most patients will endure minor side effects such as redness, swelling and peeling, typically lasting a week. Smooth, youthful skin and other benefits that result from Active FX laser skin resurfacing can last for several years after recovery.
October 11, 2011
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The Lunchtime Skin Treatment with Maximum Results
An IPL Photofacial is a term for a skin treatment that uses Light Based Technology called “Intense Pulse Light” or “IPL”. Photofacials have a number of different uses and can treat a variety of skin conditions, but are mostly used for treating brown spots, broken capillaries, rosacea, and collagen production for amazing anti-aging results. This treatment requires no downtime which appeals to most men and women, considering the hectic lifestyles that we lead.
In Arizona, with the constant sun exposure, patients can acquire moderate to severe skin damage. As we get older, some of that damage can develop into irregular or blotchy pigmentation spots most commonly on the face, neck, chest, arms, and hands. These red or brown spots can detract from a person’s beauty as they interfere with the clarity of skin color. To combat this, more and more patients are getting treated with a series of Photofacials. Depending on the area being treated, the amount of damage, and the results you want, the number of Photofacials needed can vary. Our experienced practitioners offer complimentary consultations to determine the best plan of action with optimal results for your skin care needs.
Of course, no skin program is complete without good maintenance care and medical grade at-home products including 4% hydroquinone which blocks the overproduction of melanin on a cellular level. For long term benefit, any treatment should be combined with an effective sunscreen. We offer a full line of medical grade skin care products to compliment and enhance the results of your IPL Photofacial treatments. The products we carry are of the highest quality available in the industry. Because of this, they are only available in Doctor’s offices. Contrary to popular belief, our medical grade products such as Obagi and Skinmedica are affordable and comparable to prices you would pay at your local department store with prescription strength active ingredients.
For more information on IPL Photofacial treatments, our quality skin care lines, or to book your complimentary skin evaluation and consultation with one of our Skin Experts, Call us today! We have two convenient valley locations to serve you. For our Paradise Valley location, Regency Medical Aesthetics, call (602)283-2061 or find us on the web at http://www.regencymedspa.com. For our Scottsdale location, Adam and Eve Medical Aesthetics, call (480)575-6584 or find us on the web at http://www.adamandevemedicalaesthetics.com. For great deals and VIP discounts on IPL Photofacial treatments and more, “like” us on facebook!
September 19, 2011
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Finally a treatment that smooths and tightens the chest and cleavage area with amazing results that last up to two years. Our skilled practitioners at Regency and Adam & Eve Medical Aesthetics are using Sculptra Aesthetics to produce minimally invasive rejuvenation of the chest and cleavage.
Sculptra Aesthetic is made from a synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid, which is gradually and naturally absorbed by the body as it works to replace lost collagen. Poly-L-lactic acid has been used safely for decades in dissolvable stitches and as a facial injectable since 1999 in over 30 countries. It can give you noticeable results that emerge subtly and can last for up to 2 years. It begins to work within the deep dermis, where your skin’s structure is reinforced as Sculptra Aesthetic helps to replace lost collagen.
Dr. Nicholas Soldo at our Adam and Eve location was one of the first practitioners to use Sculptra in the Valley over 7 years ago. And now, he is pioneering this latest procedure. The problem of lines and wrinkles on the chest and cleavage areas have only been treatable by surgery, or other tissue tightening techniques such as thermage which can be very painful and have significant downtime. The injection of Sculptra into these areas produces new growth of collagen and an improvement that is visible as quickly as 10 to 30 days. Dr. Soldo recommends two to three treatments approximately four to six weeks apart to obtain the best results. The treatment has no downtime and requires no anesthetia due to minimal or no discomfort. A small amount of Sculptra is needed for the 2-3 treatments, so the costs are very reasonable.
In addition to Dr. Soldo performing this new revolutionary treatment, experienced practitioners at Regency Medical Aesthetics can also provide this procedure. For Treatment at Regency Medical Aesthetics please call (602)283-2061 for an appointment with Leigh Giordano,R.N,M.A, MEP-c or Joan Olcott, R.N, MEP-c. For treatment at Adam and Eve Medical Aesthetics please call (480)575-6584 for an appointment with Nicholas Soldo, M.D. Both locations can provide patients with complimentary consultations.
August 10, 2011
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There’s a new kind of minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure, and its claims and methods are simultaneously simple and exciting! It’s known as micro-needling, or “collagen induction therapy” (CIT). It recently got some major press on popular TV shows such as Rachel Ray and The Doctors.
Micro - needling helps in the treatment of various skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, acne scarring, and even stretch marks. One of the greatest benefits to this treatment is the stimulation of collagen WITHOUT the serious downtime of a CO2 or fraxel laser treatment that ablates the skins surface.
After just one treatment of micro- needling, our patients are noticing positive changes in their skin. We recommend a minimum of three to five treatments (depending on the patient’s skin) to achieve the best results. Depending on the area, the treatment takes less than an hour with very minimal downtime. Treatments can include the entire face, or just a specific problem area such as the your chest, under your eyes, or around your mouth. Another bonus, it is safe on ALL skin types. Micro - needling can also be used in conjunction with other procedures such as PRP, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion.
We offer this procedure performed by one of our highly skilled and certified doctors, nurses, or medical aestheticians. We offer complimentary consultations with no obligation. For more information or to book your appointment, call our beautiful, state of the art facilities today.
Before and After Burn Scar Recovery
Before and After Stretch Marks
July 12, 2011
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