NON SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Botox for Lip Line Prevention If you are looking to prevent or minimize lip lines, Botox may be the answer. Botox for lip line prevention works to minimizing excessive “pursing” of the mouth, which creates wrinkles.     The best treatment for lip lines is prevention – which can include our Botox injections as well as being aware of how you use your mouth on a regular basis.     A tendency towards developing lip lines may be in part genetic, however, it is also very much impacted by your daily behavior.     A musician who plays the trumpet, for example, is putting more stress on the mouth area than someone who is not a musician.     The Effects of Smoking and Vaping on Mouth Wrinkles     Any type of smoking, whether it is tobacco or marijuana, can encourage the creation of lip lines due to the habitual patterns the mouth employs to hold the cigarette or joint. Smoke further dries out the skin.     Vaping, which uses moisture instead of smoke to deliver tobacco and other inhalants, won’t dry the skin in the same way. However, in vaping, the position of the mouth is the same as with smoking, so there is still a risk for wrinkles.     Therefore, if you do choose to smoke or vape, be aware that it can increase your chances of developing lip lines.      How to Get Rid of Lip Lines     Reducing any tight pursing of the lips is the key to line treatment, and Botox can assist with this.  Botox also helps lip treatments such as “blanching” to last longer by decreasing the movement of the mouth.     Our signature technique and dilution of Botox allow us to treat this area without overly affecting lip movement. You will appear natural and retain your beautiful smile.   

Botox Jaw Treatment Stress can take its toll on our appearance, and one of the most common places for this to manifest is in our jaw.     After years of jaw clenching and teeth grinding, we can develop a wider jawline due to all the stress and tension.     Botox jaw treatment is a safe, non-surgical method to help relieve stress in the jaw. It is highly effective in treating TMJ, wide jawline, disappearing cheek bones, and bruxism (teeth grinding).     The Problems Caused by Stress in the Jaw    We always evaluate the jaw, because a dysfunctional jaw muscle can stress the entire facial structure.     Common client complaints include: a wide masculine face, disappearing cheekbones, puffy cheeks when smiling, or dimples turning into deep lines. Some clients report what is called “fat face” when smiling or at rest. With prolonged teeth grinding, jaw clenching, and general overuse, clients often experience faster aging in the neck, and of course TMJ and pain.     Even men sometimes suffer from a widening jawline that can prevent them from achieving a desired “lean” look, despite having a lean build.     Occasionally, this wider jaw can add pressure to the cheek when smiling, making the general shape appear more round or feminine.     Muscle Retraining with Botox Helps Relax the Jaw    Early intervention and muscle retraining through Botox at an early age are keys to prevent side effects and skin changes.     Our “Botox jaw reduction” is really all about relaxing the right muscles and retraining bad stress habits to support a relaxed jaw and healthy smile. Botox for TMJ is especially helpful in reducing pain and tension.     We educate and inform clients during our consultation process about the impact a tight, overworked jaw has both mentally and physically. It can even negatively impact posture. (For more on posture health please visit goodspine.la)     At GoodSkin, we are dedicated to improving your health and well-being. Please contact us today for a consultation.

Selective Crows Feet Botox As more lines appear around the eyes as you age, you may need crows feet treatment to reduce wrinkles.    The problem is, many Botox treatments for crows feet end up going too far.     This can change your smile.     Men and women who have had this type of Botox for crows feet often don’t know how to put into words what they didn’t like about their previous treatment – other than that they felt they left looking “Botoxed.”     This is usually their way of saying their smile changed.    How We Do Botox for Crows Feet Better    Our selective Botox for crows feet is individualized.     It is not necessarily about using small units on everyone to achieve an untouched look. It’s about evaluating the individual’s anatomy and anticipating how the Botox will react and look for each unique expression.     If we determine that Botox will alter your smile, then together we’ll explore other treatment modalities to best suit your needs.     Botox can also be administered around the eye area to reduce the crepe-like skin that appears under eyes as well.

We strive to provide the best possible lip injection care to our guests for lip fillers. 

WE TRY TO EXPRESS THE MAXIMUM BEAUTY, WITH THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF LIPS IN A PERSONALIZED WAY

Juvéderm Voluma® is a facial filler injected deep into the cheek to correct volume loss due to aging.* It is made with hyaluronic acid, which naturally occurs in the human body and is essential to retaining moisture and volume in the skin. It helps your skin to appear healthy, hydrated, and plump.* Aging can interfere with the amount of hyaluronic acid our skin cells produce, which can lead to loss of volume in the mid-face. Juvéderm Voluma® is made of a clear gel that is injected deep into the cheek area to add volume to lift and contour the cheeks.*

PDO threads are one of three types of sutures commonly used in thread lift procedures. The other two types are made from polylactic acid (PLA) and polycaprolactone (PCA).  PDO threads have been around the longest of the three and have been used in surgeries since the 1980s. They’re made from a colorless polyester that breaks down in your body after about 6 months.  The presence of these sutures in your skin triggers cells in your body called fibroblasts to produce more collagen. Collagen is the protein that gives your skin its structure and elasticity. Loss of collagen is one of the main causes of aging skin.  PDO threads can be further divided into three categories:  PDO mono threads. Smooth sutures that help rejuvenate your skin by stimulating collagen production. PDO cog threads. These threads have barbs that latch into your skin like small fishhooks, to provide support and lift parts of your face. PDO screw threads. Made up of one or two intertwined threads, these are used to help restore volume to sunken parts of your skin. 

Recovery from a PDO thread lift is minimal. You may have some swelling and bruising for the first 24 to 48 hours but you can return to most of your daily routines right away.

You should avoid rubbing your face as much as possible the week after your procedure to avoid accidently dislodging the thread. You’ll also likely be advised to avoid pursing your lips, smoking, and drinking through a straw for the first several weeks.

Other activities you may want to avoid for 1 to 2 weeks include sleeping on your side, intense exercise, and visiting saunas.

Sleeping with your head propped on a pillow can help you avoid accidentally rolling onto your face during the middle of the night.

What is platelet-rich plasma (PRP)? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) relies on platelets (cell fragments found in blood) to improve tissue function. Other names for some of these products include platelet-rich growth factors (GFs), platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and platelet concentrates (PCs).  What does platelet-rich plasma (PRP) do? Different types of PRP products are usually given as injections (shots) to heal and repair injuries. The job of platelets in the body is to help blood clot when there is an injury. The cytokines and growth factors that are in platelets can help repair injuries and encourage healing.  Studies have indicated that PRP is or may be useful to treat:  Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Knee osteoarthritis (PRP is being combined with other options to lessen pain, improve function and possibly help repair cartilage. A certain type of PRP called leukocyte-poor PRP or LP-PRP has been suggested as the most useful for knee osteoarthritis.) Sports injuries such as pulled muscles, joint sprains or ligament tears. Wounds. Hair loss. skin beauty.

 PRP is an excellent treatment modality with high safety profile for improving texture, tone, and early signs of aging in young patients.

Injection of platelet-rich plasma is a treatment indicated for patients who want rejuvenation and embellishment of the skin, especially the face, neckline, back, and hands. Platelet rich plasma in wound healing Platelet-rich plasma ( PRP ) is one of the fastest skin wound treatment mechanisms; it’s natural and effective.

Healthcare professionals, such as dermatologists or plastic surgeons, may use carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers in skin resurfacing treatments. These lasers emit energy that removes the superficial layer of the skin and stimulates the formation of new skin cells.

This treatment produces a type of heat injury. This stimulates the skin underneath, resulting in the formation of collagen. CollagenTrusted Source is a protein in the body that provides a tightly organized fiber network and contributes to the skin’s elasticity.  When the skin starts healing after laser treatment, new skin starts to formTrusted Source that may be smoother, tighter, or more elastic.  Laser treatment times depend on a person’s skin type, skin concern, and the manufacturer of the laser’s instructions.

Side effects of CO2 laser treatment A person may experience some side effects from CO2 laser treatment. Some of these includeTrusted Source:  infection delay in wound healing scarring skin peeling skin redness milia — small, yellow or white cysts that appear in clusters changes in skin tone.

A few common ingredients added to gold that make it truly effective include:  Peptides. Peptides are naturally occurring amino acids that make up proteins in your skin. Research, including a 2009 reviewTrusted Source, suggests peptides may help repair skin aging and sun damage and improve your skin’s barrier function. Antioxidants. Antioxidants like vitamin C have been shownTrusted Source to neutralize normally occurring free radicals in order to treat sun damage, skin aging, and inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis. Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). AHAs, such as glycolic acid and lactic acid, are frequently usedTrusted Source in skin care peels to regenerate and thicken skin as a treatment for acne, scars, dark spots, and age spots. Glycerin. StudiesTrusted Source suggest that glycerin helps boost your skin’s barrier function to lock in moisture and protect against irritants. Hyaluronic acid. This substance, which your body naturally makes, binds to water. ResearchTrusted Source shows that hyaluronic acid may help increase your skin’s hydration and decrease the appearance of wrinkles. It may also help treat mild to moderate eczema by improving your skin’s barrier function, according to a 2011 studyTrusted Source. The tiny nanoparticles in colloidal gold also give skin a shimmery glow that might make it look immediately brighter and slightly bronzed.

 Very slight changes to the structure of your nose — often measured in millimeters — can make a large difference in how your nose looks.

AND Because both breathing and the nose's shape are interrelated, a rhinoplasty may sometimes be performed not only to change the way the nose looks but also to improve breathing through the nose. 

 By removing excess cheek volume with a bichectomy, the cheekbones feature more prominently and the appearance of facial roundness will be reduced. This surgery provides permanent results, as the fat pads will not regenerate after they are removed.  

The best candidates for an eye lift are people who are in good health and who have a realistic idea of what they want. Most are 35 years or older, but if baggy eyelids or droopy eyelids run in your family, you may decide to have the surgery done sooner. 

Eyelid surgery can improve your appearance and help build your confidence. 

Before you decide to have surgery, think about your goals and discuss them with your surgeon. 

• Excess fat and skin relaxation in the lower face that creates jowls
• Excess fatty deposits under the chin
• Loose neck skin
• Muscle banding in the neck, which created abnormal contours