Cosmetic Dermatology

These are all brands of neurotoxins. They are injectable treatments used for the rejuvenation of the skin. A purified protein is injected into the skin in order to relax the muscles that form facial expression, and the results typically last for three to four months. The procedure is quick and very well tolerated. Botox®, Dysport® and Xeomin®, are FDA-approved for treating the glabellar area, which is the area between the eyes where wrinkles form. These injectables are also used off-label to treat other problem areas, like crow’s feet around the eyes, smoker’s lines around the mouth, a dimpled chin, creased forehead, and wrinkles on the neck.

Botox®, Dysport® and Xeomin® not only relax lines that are present, but can also help prevent new lines from getting “stuck” in the skin. These “aging” lines are formed by repetitive facial movements such as scowling and deep thinking.

These cosmetic injections provide great, non-surgical results.

PDT is a light-based treatment used for photo rejuvenation, treatment of wrinkles, and acne. Itcan also selectively treat precancerous and cancerous lesions while causing minimal damage to the surrounding normal skin.

This is the treatment of choice for small yet unsightly clusters of red, blue, or purple veins that most commonly appear on thighs, calves, and ankles. This simple procedure involves injectingthe affected veins with a solution that causes them to fade away.

IPL (Intense Pulse Light)

We are proud to offer Elos laser treatments, the first and only technology that uses combined energies to effectively and gently restore and rejuvenate the appearance ofyour skin.

How does IPL work?

The combined bi-polar radio frequency and light energies of Elos laser treatment technology precisely and safely target pigmented lesions such as freckles, sun spots and age spots. Vascular lesions such as spider vessels and redness from rosacea are also lightened and gradually fade.

When can I expect to see results?

Gradual and cumulative improvement of skin tone is typically achieved in 5 laser treatment sessions. The total number of required treatment sessions depends on your skin’s condition. Schedule a consultation with our Esthetician to establish your personalized treatment schedule.

Does it hurt?

Cooling of the skin surface ensures additional safety during treatment. We also can use a topical numbing agent to help with discomfort.

Vbeam Prima Laser

Vbeam is a type of pulsed, dye laser that treats skin issues related to blood vessels. Whether you have Rosacea, Spider veins, or Port-wine stains a VBeam Prima laser is a great treatment option.

How does Vbeam work?

Vbeam uses a special dye to generate colors (waves lengths) of laser beams. They are then delivered to skin layers in pulses, and then absorbed by oxyhaemoglobin in the blood vessels.

When can I expect to see results?

On average, after two treatments you will see results.

Does it hurt?

Pain is always variable from one indiviual to another, but most patients find this treatment mildly uncomfortable and very tolerable.

Laser hair removal

Say goodbye to unwanted hair growth! Our Elos laser treatment is truly the next generation of safe and effective hair removal technology.

How does hair removal with Elos work?

Hair follicles are precisely targeted and destroyed using the revolutionary elos combination of bi-polar radio frequency and light energies.

When can I expect to see results?

On average, you can expect to see a reduction or patchiness within 6 treatments.

Does it hurt?

Cooling of the skin with our Zimmer air conditioning machine as well as constant measurement of the skin’s resistance ensures safety and comfort during treatment. This is a no-downtime procedure.

Sublative

Sublative enables you to achieve a more youthful appearance.

How does Sublative Work?

RF energy is precisely directed into the skin in the form of a matrix. Healthy skin around the dots accelerates the healing process of the skin. Post treatment, new collagen and healthy skin cells are produced. Mild to moderate wrinkles and superficial imperfections of your skin tone and texture are reduced.

When can I expect to see results?

Typical treatment protocol is 3 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart. Usually a couple of months after the last laser treatment is when you see you maximum results.

Does it hurt?

During laser treatment, many patients feel a warm, prickly sensation as energy enters their skin. After treatment a pink or red “sunburn” appearance is also common. Patients also might have tiny little scabs from where the laser head lays for a few days post treatment.

With all laser treatments, costs vary depending on the area of treatment. We also like to do our payments per visit so we don’t charge for un-needed treatments. Some patients need less treatments than others depending on your hair. Please call for a consultation.

Dermal fillers are substances that are injected into the skin to replace lost volume. Typically, lost volume comes from aging. At MidState Skin Institute, we use products we feel are best engineered and give the best results. These products include Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, Radiesse, and Sculptra.

Dermal fillers are used predominantly to fill lines around the mouth, but they are also used off label to treat cheeks, lips, tear troughs, marionette lines, temples, chest, forehead, ears, hands, and other locations. In general, a filler injection procedure results in no downtime and the changes are seen immediately after injection.

Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane and Belotero are popular because they can be dissolved should a complication arise. When having a dermal filler injection procedure, it is important that the dermatologist evaluate the entire face and balance the outcome. If the filler is concentrated in one area, it may make the face look unnatural. Therefore, it is important to have
a filler injection performed by an experienced professional.

When fillers first came on the market, “line filling” was popular. Line filling was the practice of injecting fillers into visible line areas only. Over time, the standard of care has evolved and today professionals focus on “pan facial volumization”, or the injection of fillers into the face in a way that creates natural and balanced appearing volume. As we age, our temples become hollow, our cheeks become sunken, and our chins become less prominent. Replacing lost bone and fat with filler substances can create a more youthful contour to the face. Fillers are used in patients of all ages.

For younger patients, the focus of dermal fillers is often augmentation, which means enhancing a naturally occurring feature, like making lips fuller and thicker. Fillers can also be used to help minimize the visibility and contours of acne scars and to improve the contour of a patient’s profile. When a dermal filler is injected into the nose, it can change the shape of the nose and make it more aesthetically appealing.

For older patients, the focus of fillers is on correction and restoration of lost volume from aging.

Patients of all ages can benefit from the scientific advances in filling agents, which allow for comfortable, safe volume replacement or augmentation.