Archives for June 2017

Wave Your Crow’s Feet Goodbye With BOTOX

BOTOX generates buzz throughout the cosmetic industry given its remarkable efficacy in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. These treatments are so fast and convenient that they can even be performed on a person’s lunch break, as they take less than 20 minutes. If you’ve recently noticed crow’s feet or other fine lines developing around your eyes, BOTOX injections may be the perfect solution for you.

What Crow’s Feet Are and How They Develop

Crow’s feet develop around the eyes and radiate outwards towards the temples. They are a form of dynamic wrinkles which are a result of built-up tension within the expressive muscles. Each time you use your expressive muscles to show emotion, the resulting expansion and contraction invariably creates tension. Over time, built-up tension in these underlying muscles can have a wrinkling effect at the surface of the skin. Smiling and laughing are two actions that cause the greatest amount of movement in the expressive muscles around the eyes and thus, crow’s feet can be seen as signifying a life well-lived. Despite their somewhat positive connotation, crow’s feet can make a person look significantly older than he or she really is.

How BOTOX Eliminates Crow’s Feet

BOTOX is a purified solution that has an instant and powerful impact on nerve activity. When strategically injected into the expressive muscles near the eyes, this solution can temporarily block nerve signals. These injections cause the expressive muscles to relax. As a result, built-up tension is released and the appearance of crow’s feet is greatly minimized. The effects of BOTOX last from 3 to 6 months. After this time, normal nerve and muscle activity will resume and the BOTOX injections will need to be repeated.

BOTOX can create immediate improvements in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. Patients, however, are advised to wait several days to allow the full effects of BOTOX to manifest.

Learn More About BOTOX

BOTOX is a safe and convenient method for treating crow’s feet. To learn more, visit Facial Aesthetic Concepts at one of our offices (San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, or Rancho Santa Margarita). Contact us today to schedule your appointment and eliminate your crow’s feet.

Reduce Facial Wrinkles with Juvederm

The most unwelcome cosmetic change associated with aging is the development of wrinkles. Since the face is the most prominent part of the body, facial wrinkles are particularly noticeable to both the observer and the person with the wrinkles.

Most people attribute their wrinkles to old age and simply accept this development as inevitable. Others fight the good fight, looking for treatment options to minimize fine lines and wrinkles on their face.

It seems that many people mistakenly believe that a facelift is the only option when it comes to treating wrinkles. Actually there are a number of choices available for the treating fine lines and wrinkles without surgery.

Dermal fillers

Dermal fillers are a treatment option that does not involve the need for surgery, incisions or significant downtime. Millions of people have taken advantage of this minimally-invasive technique for minimizing facial wrinkles. This treatment is safe, effective, and long-lasting.

This procedure involves the injection of various substances into the face to treat fine lines and wrinkles, loss of facial volume, and dry skin. After a treatment with dermal fillers, you can expect to see smoother skin that is more radiant and moist.

Juvederm

Juvederm treatment has been exploding in popularity as a safe alternative to cosmetic surgery.

The product consists of a gel containing hyaluronic acid, a substance your own body makes to promote moist skin. As you age, less hyaluronic acid is produced, leading to skin that loses volume and becomes thinner and dryer.

This filler corrects this deficiency and is a fast, effective method for the treatment of facial wrinkles, as well as thinning, dry skin. It involves little to no downtime and is a very simple and fast treatment.

Are there any side effects from Juvederm treatment?

Side effects after a Juvederm treatment are quite rare and are almost always minor in nature and duration. Some patients experience minor redness, tenderness, or swelling at the injections sites. These can be expected to resolve on their own without the requirement for further treatment.

Can I have multiple treatments?

Yes. You will actually need them, as the Juvederm gel will be gradually metabolized by your body. Follow ups will ensure that you will continue to be pleased with your results for many months to come. For more information, contact Facial Aesthetic Concepts. We will be happy to speak with you and help you decide if this treatment would help you with your skincare needs. We have offices in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita. We look forward to speaking with you.

7 Benefits of Thermage

Thermage uses radiofrequency energy to produce thermal reactions within your skin, and if you’d like to have tighter skin, it’s a treatment worth considering.

During the procedure, a small device is gently pressed against your skin and radiofrequency energy is produced by the device. Since the treatment uses RF energy, it doesn’t require recovery time or incisions. This treatment can also be very effective for treating aging skin.

This treatment generates heat within the target area while using an advanced cooling system to protect the surface layer of your skin. The heat generated during the procedure causes two important processes to occur. First, the heat breaks down hydrogen bonds and causes your skin to tighten. The second major effect of the treatment is increased metabolism within the fatty layer of your skin. Here are 7 benefits we’d love to share with you about Thermage:

Great for Multiple Areas

Thermage is a popular choice because it can effectively treat multiple areas of your body in a single visit. Traditional surgery offers similar results, but it can only treat a few different areas of your body.

No Surgery Involved

Since it doesn’t require any incisions or general anesthesia, Thermage is great for patients who want to avoid invasive surgery.

No Downtime

Another benefit of Thermage is the lack of downtime, you can immediately return home and get back to your daily life. You don’t have to spend any time recovering in a hospital nor is your daily lifestyle put on hold.

Minimal to No Discomfort

Thermage is a popular option because it is considered to be a comfortable treatment.

Excellent Safety Record

Before undergoing any procedure, it’s important to investigate its safety record in which Thermage is regarded as a very safe procedure.

Improve the Appearance of Your Skin

This treatment improves skin laxity, fine lines and wrinkles. It’s especially good at softening the wrinkles around your forehead, and by stimulating collagen production, it can tighten skin and significantly improve your overall appearance.

Enjoy a Youthful Appearance

Thermage can deliver great results for men and women, and it’s viewed as a great alternative to a surgical facelift. If you want to improve the overall texture of your skin and obtain a youthful appearance, Thermage can help.

Talk to the team at Facial Aesthetic Concepts about how this treatment can benefit you specifically. We have locations in Rancho Santa Margarita, Aliso Viejo and San Clemente. Contact us to schedule a consultation!

Reverse Signs of Aging Using Chemical Peels

The idea of reversing the signs of aging is extremely appealing to many people. As we get older, there are so many things about our appearance that change. For example, the condition of our skin is not what it used to be. In our youth, we have skin that is well-hydrated, firm and plump. As the years go by, this situation dramatically changes. We are left with skin that is dull, damaged and definitely not as firm and hydrated as it used to be. Chemical peels are a great solution that can help you reverse some of the common signs of aging and help you look younger.

Chemical peels have been tested time and again and have consistently produced fantastic results for many types of people with varying skin conditions. Because no two people are exactly alike, we offer many different types of chemical peels. Lighter chemical peels can be used to treat skin issues such as brown spots and fine lines and wrinkles while improving the overall health of your skin.

Deeper problems, however, require deeper treatment. Sun-damaged or more deeply wrinkled skin would benefit more from a phenol or TCA peel. We often recommend these peels for clients who are dealing with more deeply set wrinkles, difficult brown spots and problems with skin texture.

Clients who want to target acne, age spots, melasma and fine lines would benefit from the gentle ReVitalize Peel, while Face-A-New is designed to improve the tone and texture of the skin and promote future healing by kick starting collagen production. Both of these peels can be safely used on almost every skin type.

So why do chemical peels work? For one, they work in the same way that other skin treatments that include exfoliation do. It helps get rid of the outermost layers of skin that mostly consist of dead skin cells, oil and dirt. Once this layer is removed, the more youthful and fresher looking skin underneath is revealed. Next, many chemical peels encourage the skin to start producing more beneficial substances, like collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, all of which help your skin look hydrated and young.

Many have noticed that after just one chemical peel, their fine lines have disappeared. In many cases, these fine lines are simply the result of the top dead layers of skin that are creasing. This is why even lighter peels can do much to improve the appearance of fine lines.

Chemical peels are among the most effective treatments available when it comes to reversing the signs of aging on your skin. Whether you are dealing with fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage or acne, we will likely be able to find a peel that works for you.

The specialists at Facial Aesthetic Concepts are proud to provide many different types of chemical peels for almost any skin concern. Contact us today at any of our three offices in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo or Rancho Santa Margarita to schedule a consultation to learn more about how chemical peels can keep your skin looking its best.

Is Non-Surgical Body Contouring Right for Me?

Non-surgical body contouring has changed the way that medical professionals are able to help individuals remove unwanted fat from their body. It has given people a wide variety of options. However, you may not really know if it is something that is right for you. The following tips can help you when determining if non-surgical body contouring is the right step for your particular circumstances.

The more you learn about non-surgical body contouring treatments, the better. When you understand how they work and why they work, this will not only help you to determine which is the right option for you, but it will also help you to have realistic expectations for what each procedure can do. So take the time to do research online as well as to call our clinic at Facial Aesthetic Concepts and schedule a consultation. Both of these things are going to help you to see what is available and then determine which procedure is best for you.

One of the things that you are going to see right away is that most non-surgical body contouring procedures are designed for individuals who are pretty close to their ideal weight. They are not designed for people who have lots of weight to lose. So if you have more than 40 pounds or so to lose, it is a good idea for you to first use diet and exercise. If you have used diet and exercise for years without getting satisfying results, we can talk to you about other weight loss methods we have available. Eventually, body contouring procedures may be right for you.

How do you feel when you look at yourself in the mirror? Do your eyes immediately go to places on your body where you have unwanted fat? Does this cause you to have low self-esteem? If you are genuinely bothered by these pockets of fat on your body, it would be recommendable for you to do something about it. There is no reason for you to feel bad about your appearance. There are treatments that are available. Not only will removing fat from your body improve your physical health, but it can improve your mental health.

You need to evaluate why you are thinking about having a body contouring procedure done. When you come in for your consultation, we are going to ask you about your goals. We have seen time and again that when people have procedures done in order to impress others, they usually do not feel satisfied with the results. This is something that you should want to do for yourself, not in order to try to impress others.

Each type of non-surgical body contouring procedure that is available has its benefits. Contact Facial Aesthetic Concepts today to learn more about each option. With offices in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita, we will be happy to help you get your ideal body.

Improve Your Overall Appearance with a Facelift

It is true that there are a variety of different non-surgical treatments that can help you look younger and healthier. The vast majority of these treatments are extremely effective. However, for a lot of people out there, there will come a point when non-invasive treatments no longer produce satisfying results. It is usually at this time that a person starts thinking about a facelift procedure.

Having a facelift done is one of the best ways to take years off your appearance. Studies have revealed that an individual can expect to look anywhere from five to 10 years younger after having a facelift performed. However, before you decide if this is the right treatment for you, there are a few things to take into consideration.

Not everyone is familiar with what exactly a facelift will actually be able to treat. So, you may be wondering if you will be able to correct bags under your eyes with this treatment. Facelifts are not designed to specifically address this issue. So, it may be necessary for you to have an eyelid lift performed at the same time. However, a facelift on its own may be able to improve the way under eye bags look because it will improve your overall appearance. You can get more details about this when you come in for your initial consultation.

Each facelift is going to be designed in order to meet the specific needs of the client. Since no two individuals are exactly the same, no two facelift surgeries are going to be exactly alike either. However, there are general guidelines that are usually followed when it comes to a facelift. It will start by fully sedating the patient. The surgeon may then tighten the muscles, remove excess skin, and reposition fat and tissue. The idea is to leave the most natural-looking results.

If you have found that non-surgical and non-invasive treatments are no longer helping you look your best, a facelift may be the best option for you. Get in touch with us at Facial Aesthetic Concepts in order to learn more.

We would be happy to answer all of your questions and help you determine if this is the right procedure for you.

Facial Aesthetic Concepts has offices in San Clemente, Rancho Santa Margarita and Aliso Viejo. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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Month: June 2017