Thermage

Thermage Skin Treatment before Thermage Skin Treatment
Treatment by
Robert Weiss M.D.
Lower face treatment with Thermage beforeLower face treatment with Thermage after
Treatment by
Mark Nestor M.D.

"Thermage, not only did it work but I could go out to lunch straight afterwards without a problem."

Diane C.

Dr Rita Rakus News

When laughter lines are no longer funny

April 21st, 2009

Everybody knows how many, if not most women, aren’t happy with the signs of natural aging. The downside is that it is an inevitable part of life and there is no elixir of eternal life to keep us forever young. There is, however, a cosmetic procedure that can help you delay the process and stay looking younger for longer.

Botox injections are almost painless and because you are not having surgery you don’t have to worry about tell-tale scarring or hiding from the world for weeks until you look normal again. Botox injections also last for several months and results are almost instantaneous. Why not put that spring back in your step and surprise people with your real age when you smooth out the lines with Botox.

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Botox takes the embarrassment out of sweating

April 13th, 2009

Sweating is a part of everybody’s life and for some it is more a problem than for others. Sweating is a natural way for your body to dump excess heat and cool the engine down before it over heats but for some people this cooling mechanism has become a workaholic and keeps on going overtime. If you often find yourself sweating excessively when others aren’t batting an eye then you may be suffering from hyperhidrosis.

This medical condition may affect as many as 1 in every 100 UK citizens and many more find themselves battling mild to moderate conditions. There is a way out of your never-ending sweat-a-thon.

Sweat be gone!

Believe it or not Botox does have its uses other than to offer women a chance to delay the effects of natural aging. Botox can also help relieve your sweating problem. What happens is that you consult a certified centre and discuss your reasons for wanting the Botox treatment. The procedure only takes about 10 minutes, but the effects can last for up to seven months after that.

Small amounts of Botox are injected under the skin at roughly 1cm intervals and because you do not go under the knife per say you have little or no down time at all, letting you get right back to your daily life. The Botox impairs the nerve signals that tell your body to sweat, which means that you sweat less and you can start seeing results in as little as three days after having the procedure.

The overall result is a huge boost to your confidence as well as feeling fresh and no longer having to worry about sweaty odors.

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Understand How Botox ® / Vistabel ® Helps You

January 9th, 2009

Botox ® / Vistabel ® is one of the most widely used cosmetic treatment in the UK.

What is Botox ® / Vistabel ®? It is a naturally purified protein designed to relax the facial muscles which cause us to wrinkle, producing a much smoother and younger look.

Botox ® / Vistabel ® is administered into the muscles by injection and an anaesthetic is not usually required although a topical anaesthetic cream may be administered if necessary.

Results can last anything from 4 to 6 months and with repeated treatments the effects usually start to last significantly longer.

How Can Botox ® / Vistabel ® Help?

If you are concerned about looking older than you would like then this is an ideal form of non surgical treatment which will leave you looking rejuvenated, refreshed and younger.

Botox ® / Vistabel ® is designed to work on the glabellar lines that are found in our foreheads. Glabellar lines form when we smile or frown as they activate the two major muscles that control this movement. Through repeated contraction and as our skin becomes less elastic over the years, they can develop into deeper lines which become much more noticeable. Even when relaxed we can look angry, sad or tired and older than we would like.

The great thing is that anyone can benefit from Botox ® / Vistabel ® and people who make their living being in the public eye have found this treatment ideal for them as there is no need to take time off from their work to heal plus the effects are immediate and noticeable…… tired-looking one day and refreshed the next.

To look your best in the first year of treatment a course of 3 to 4 Botox ® / Vistabel ® sessions is recommended. Treatments require no hospitalisation and you don‘t have to undergo months of swelling and healing plus there are few risks or side effects.

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Thermage

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Treatment by
Robert Weiss M.D.
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Treatment by
Flor Mayoral M.D.

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