Liquid Face-Lift is the Alternative to Surgical Face-lifts

In the past decade or more ago the only option for sagging skin on the face was for a surgical face-lift.  A surgical face-lift that required time off work, incisions, going under with anesthesia, spending $7,00-$10,000 and weeks of down-time to recover.  However, in this decade there are many other options for sagging skin and anti-aging than simply turning to surgery.  Many patients are looking for options that require less down-time and give natural results that don't cost as much as a car.
There are many options in the world of medical aesthetics for non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as ablative skin resurfacing, ultherapy, chemical peels, and mincroneedling.  One of the most popular non-surgical treatments is the "liquid face-lift" which utilizes various types of dermal fillers and injectables such as Botox cosmetic , Juvederm Ultra, Sculptra, and Juvederm Voluma to lift, and tighten the face in a treatment that takes an hour with minimal recovery time a less expensive cost of around $1,500-$2,000 which is way less than a surgical face-lift.
A "liquid face-lift" using cosmetic dermal fillers especially Juvederm Voluma that gives a great lifting effect when injected in the mid-face cheek area and can be performed on several areas of the face or focus on "trouble spots" such as the deep naso-labial folds (laugh lines) around the nose and mouth and hollow cheek area. This treatment can fill in hollow cheeks again which pulls up sagging jowles, mask bags under eyes, lift brows, lift jowls and reshape and restore plump lips, rounded faces and plump cheeks.  Once corrected this procedure can make women and men look 10-15 years younger instantly.
Liquid Face-lifts are performed by nurse practitioners, Physican Assistants, and physicians.  Winter Park Laser is an Orlando medical spa that has has experts performing liquid face-lifts on a regular basis.  For more information go to http://www.winterparklaser.com

Why Dermal Fillers are the new Facelift

Dermal Fillers have been around for nearly 2 decades and each company continues to come out with better dermal fillers that last longer and do more.  It is because of this that dermal fillers have become an alternative to surgical procedures such as face-lifts.  The first cosmetic dermal filler on the market was Restylane, since then  Perlane, Belotero, Radiesse, Juvederm UltraXC, Juvederm Ultra PlusXC and Juvederm Voluma have all come onto the market. In our Orlando medical spa Winter Park Laser dermal fillers have become the hottest aesthetic trend in the US over the past five years.
So what is a dermal filler? Dermal filler helps to diminish facial lines & replace volume in the face because as we age the face naturally breaks down fat.  Then the facial skin is stretched out and sags. Dermal fillers can be very helpful in those with early signs of aging.
So why are dermal fillers the new facelift? Cosmetic dermal fillers require no downtime and give amazing results by filling in volume lost in the cheeks, lips, and smile lines as well as erasing wrinkles, or filling in deep scars.  The #1 cosmetic dermal filler in the United States is Juvederm Ultra PlusXC by Allergan.  The beauty of dermal fillers over surgery is that they cost a fraction of the cost, only take 45 minutes to perform, and give an amazing rejuvenation to the face making it look years younger.  The only downside is that they are temporary however there are new longer lasting fillers such as Juvederm VolumaXC.  JUVÉDERM VOLUMA^® XC is the first and only FDA-approved injectable gel to instantly add volume to your cheek area to correct age-related volume loss in adults over the age of 21. It can provide you contour and a subtle lift for up to two years with optimal treatment.
For more information on why dermal fillers are the new facelift go to http://www.winterparklaser.com

Favorite Celebrity Cosmetic Treatments

I am writing this blog in honor of the awards season when you see nothing but fresh faced celebrities that only seem to look younger every year.  While celebrities want you think that they are naturally blessed with the best genetics in the world, most of them have had a little help.  So what cosmetic treatments are these celebrities utilizing that make them look so flawless.
Here are top non-surgical favorite celebrity cosmetic treatments:
#1 Botox Cosmetic: So sure there are a few celebs who claim they have never used Botox (as their forehead doesn't move) but there are many who have now embraced it and recognize that their smooth forehead is due to Botox such celebs include Jenny McCarthy, Vanessa Williams, and Kelly Rippa just to name a few.  Celebs love Botox as do most people because it is a quick, painless, has no downtime (so noone will know) and it works!  In 20 minutes they can have a treatment that kicks in within 1-2 weeks & smoothes out their wrinkles
#2 Dermal Fillers: While people would find out in hollywood if a celeb had a surgical facelift, however, a liquid facelift can be done in 45 minutes and a celeb can leave the office looking fresh as a daisy.  Dermal fillers such as Juvederm Voluma, Juvederm Ultra Plus, and Radiesse can be injected into the mid face to give back lost facial volume to areas such as cheeks will lift up sagging jowles and minimize deep smile lines.  Celebs who admit to using dermal fillers are Kris Jenner and Courtney Cox.
#3 Laser Skin Resurfacing: If you ever see celebs with smooth skin free of pores, wrinkles or scars that are older than they look or mention severe acne scarring as an adolescent they have probably had laser skin resurfacing.  Lasers like fractional non-ablative or ablative skin resurfacing utilize heat to cause superficial trauma to the dermis stimulating collagen & elastyn.  Non-ablative fractional resurfacing has no downtime with the exception of redness & swelling for less than 24 hours.  Mariah Carey & Brad Pitt are rumored to have had laser skin resurfacing treatments.
All of these treatments we have offered at our Orlando medical spa Winter Park Laser for 10 years and have treated some local celebrities whom shall remain nameless.   For more information on favorite celebrity cosmetic treatments go to www.winterparklaser.com

Benefits of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC

While there is an array of non-surgical cosmetic treatments available in medical spas today, dermal fillers continue to be one of the most popular options.  Dermal fillers have long been used to replace volume int he face to give a more youthful appearance.  Popular dermal fillers include Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, Belotero and the number 1 used dermal filler JUVÉDERM™ Ultra Plus.  However, there is finally a new dermal filler to add to the mix; JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC which is the first of it's kind and our clients at Winter Park Laser in Orlando are loving.  So with a the choices of dermal fillers it can be difficult to understand which one to choose.  JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC will give a gorgeous instant "liquid face-lift" and rejuvenation to the face of any man or woman.
Let's review the benefits of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC. Just like the original JUVÉDERM® Ultra & Ultra Plus products, JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC is made of hyaluronic acid (HA) — a naturally occurring substance found in the skin. However, what makes it different from other HA dermal fillers on the market is JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC is the first and only FDA-approved for adding volume to the cheeks and mid-facial region. Additional benefits of the treatment include:

• Its ability to reduce or eliminate moderate to severe lines and wrinkles
• The results are instant and continue to improve for 2-4 weeks after injection
• It's nearly painless due to the lidocaine mixed in for numbing combined with topical numbing options
• It's results have been clinically proven to last 24 months on average
• There is very little downtime or side effects with injections other than possible mild bruising or swelling

Essentially, JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC results that give a "liquid-facelift" appearance to the face and make women and men look younger instantly combined with the fact that it last longer than almost any other dermal filler makes it extremely appealing.
For more information on JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC or to schedule a consultation go to http://www.winterparklaser.com or call 4076011185.  Winter Park Laser is located in Orlando FL.

Juvederm Voluma now available at Orlando Medical Spa

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Winter Park Laser (Orlando medical spa) has been injecting dermal fillers under medical supervision for 10 years and while Juvederm Ultra & Ultra Plus have always been favorites by customers, the new Juvederm Voluma injectable brings new promises to filling in sagging skin and hollow cheeks.  JUVÉDERM VOLUMA^™ XC injectable gel made by Allergan is the first and only filler FDA-approved to instantly add volume to the cheek area and last twice as long as most dermal fillers on the market.  This product will give similar Sculptra results at a lower cost point and can be done in one sitting instead of several.
Who is a good candidate for JUVÉDERM VOLUMA^™?  Any man or woman who has volume loss in the cheek area caused from age, gravity, or extreme weight loss.
What exactly is JUVÉDERM VOLUMA^™? It is a hyaluronic acid filler that gives you a subtle lift, helping to restore contour and a more youthful profile, for up to 2 years, in patients over the age of 21. It's different than JUVÉDERM^® XC and works on a different area of the face. JUVÉDERM^® XC smoothes out moderate to severe wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth, like parentheses. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA^™ XC, however, adds volume to the cheek area. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a naturally occurring, hydrating substance found in your skin. As you age, you start to lose HA, which causes the skin to lose structure and volume. Voluma will replace this lost of volume.
This process is pretty painless as the professional injectors at Winter Park Laser numb the area topically and there is lidocaine mixed in to the Juvederm Voluma as well.
For more information on Juvederm Voluma go to http://www.winterparklaser.com

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How to Look Fabulous Before The Holidays without Surgery

Medical Spas are a huge industry for one reason: People want to look their best without surgery. Most people do not have the money or the down time to incur a cosmetic surgical procedure. This is why Botox cosmetic has become the #1 cosmetic procedure in America because it takes 20 minutes, has no down time and makes you look 5-15 years younger in 2 weeks! The Holidays are only 3 weeks away (Thanksgiving) and Christmas & Chanukah are close behind it. So what are the best procedures to make you look younger and fabulous in a time crunch? I'm going to list the top 4 from our Orlando Medical Spa: Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center. #1: Chemical Peels: This is the oldest and still one of the best cosmetic treatments to date to help your skin look better with in weeks. There are light and medium chemical peels that require only a few days of flaking with big pay offs. This involves a chemical solution being applied by a licensed aesthetician. This chemical will exfoliate and break down the dead skin cell layers that have piled up on your skin over time and reveal new fresh skin-diminishing brown spots, tightening pores, evening out skin tone, diminishing fine lines, wrinkles & giving skin a healthy glow instead of dullness. #2: Botox Cosmetic: If you haven't done Botox yet; you might be the only one (haha). Once you do it once you will be hooked-why? Because it is easy and gives you a huge bang for your buck. The procedure uses tiny insulin needles so it is virtually painless, only leaves swelling for about 2 hours but does take 2 weeks to take full effect so if you want results by Thanksgiving you need to start soon. BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age for 3-4 months on average. It works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles. This reduces muscle activity that causes moderate to severe lines to form between the brows. #3: Dermal Fillers AKA Liquid Facelift: We love Dermal Fillers such as Juvederm XC at our Medical Spa-they can literally make someone look 10 years younger instantly! The dermal filler is used to replace volume in areas such as the cheeks, lips and around the mouth-also lifting the cheeks & therefore tightening some skin. JUVÉDERM® XC is the smooth gel filler (hyaluronic acid) that our PA-C uses to instantly smooth away wrinkles around your mouth and nose. With just one treatment, you’ll get smooth and natural-looking results that last up to a year. #4: IPL Photo-Facial: My personal favorite treatment takes 20 minutes for a full face, has little discomfort and only leaves slight redness for a couple of hours. Give it 2 weeks for end result and it will at least 30-40% of sun spots and redness or broken capillaries in 1 treatment!Palomar® Intense pulsed light treatments use the MaxG hand-piece to deliver energy to target and destroy vascular and pigmented lesions associated withveins, Rosacea, sun damage, and age spots from face, chest, hands, legs, and arms. During the procedure, the entire treatment area is scanned with an IPL handpiece and treated with multiple passes and customized settings. For more information go to www.winterparklaser.com

What is a "Liquid Facelift" using Dermal Fillers

After running a medical spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center for 9 years it is clear that Medical Spas are only becoming more popular. This is mainly because more people are opting for non-surgical options. Decades ago women and men were only turning to surgery for face-lifts, not my office specializes in a newer, no down-time non-surgical procedure know as the the "liquid face-lift" which utilizes various types of dermal fillers and injectables such as Botox cosmetic to lift, and tighten the face, & give plumpness back to cheeks in 20-45 minutes with little down-time and normally for around $1000-$1500 with results last a little over a year. Winter Park Laser mainly uses Juvederm Ultra Plus XC for our "liquid facelifts" in Orlando. A "liquid face-lift" using cosmetic dermal fillers such as Juvederm (a hyaluronic acid product) can be performed on several areas of the face or focus on "trouble spots" such as the deep naso-labial folds (laugh lines) around the nose and mouth. This treatment replaces volume lost giving one high cheeks again, improving the hollowness under eyes, lifting brows, lifting jowls and plumping lips, giving back the youthful look of full cheeks, lips, and less wrinkles. Once corrected this procedure can make women and men look 10-15 years younger instantly in 20-45 minutes. A non-surgical Liquid Face Lift involves the use of advanced dermal fillers, usually in combination with BOTOX Cosmetc. The injectables used are normally Juvederm, Perlane, Restylane or Radiesse. The only possible side effect is slight temporary swelling for 24-48 hours and a small risk of swelling but one could go back to work immediately unlike a surgical face-lift with weeks of recovery.