Botox or Vistabel is the trade name for the injectable medication, Botulinum toxin. Used in minute quantities it has for many years successfully treated facial spasms. For now more than ten years it has been used in aesthetic surgery to diminish “dynamic” wrinkles in the face.
Dynamic, mimic dependent facial wrinkles.
Neural diseases.
Skin infections.
Pregnancy.
The agent is injected into the specifi c muscles that are to be weakened.
Treatment time: Several minutes.
Anesthesia: With anesthetic cream.
Scars: None.
Asymmetry of facial expression may occur as well as drooping of an eye lid, both are reversible.
Temporary bruising and swelling may occur. It may take up to one week before Botox takes full effect. It usually lasts between 3 and 6 months. To maintain the effect requires repeated injections. It has been found that over time, the effects of Botox last longer.
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A biocompatible, absorbable fi ller is used to replace vanished facial soft tissue or to fi ll facial creases. There is a vast array of fi llers. We currently use a cross linked hyaluronic acid product. (Hyaluronic acid is a natural building block in the skin and does not require allergy testing).
Facial skin wrinkles.
Thin lips.
Infected skin.
Prior treatments with non absorbable fi llers.
Pregnancy.
Local injection of the viscous product.
Treatment time: Several minutes.
Anesthesia: Local anesthesia
Scars: None.
Temporary superfi cial irregularities.
Bruises.
Infection.
No intense sun exposure during the first 48 hours.
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There are various peeling agents on the market, including phenol combinationsas well as glycolic and other fruit and trichloric acids.
Sun damaged skin with fi ne wrinkles, shallow acne scars and mild hyperpigmentation.
Pigmented skin.
Herpes prone patients need prophylactic treatment.
The agent is applied with a brush, swab or cotton tips.
Treatment time: Several minutes.
Anesthesia: Rarely necessary.
Scars: None.
If deep action is required, depigmentation of the treated zones cannot be avoided. In many types of skin a reversible hyperpigmentation occurs.
During the fi rst week, the oozing wound needs frequent changing of the medication. Creams are applied. The initial redness turns into pink and disappears slowly after 3 months. During this recovery period, Total sun block is compulsory.
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Smoothening of the skin through superfi cial sanding.
Sun damaged.
Wrinkly skin.
Acne and other scars.
Certain skin types.
Known bad scarring.
Herpes prone patients need prophylactic treatment.
Motor driven diamond heads are used to mechanically remove the damaged skin layers.
Treatment time: 30-60 minutes.
Anesthesia: Local or general anesthesia.
Cicatrices: Usually none.
Too deep sanding may cause hypertrophic scarring.
Deep dermabrasion leaves depigmented zone.
Temporary hyperpigmentation in certain skin types.
During the fi rst week, the oozing wound needs frequent changing of the medication. Creams are applied.
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