Archive for the ‘Face’ Category

Looks Are Important But So Is Your Health

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Botox and Dysport Beyond just the look

Botulinum toxin injections have been around for many years and they are the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure done in the United States. Cosmetically, Botox and Dysport are used to temporarily paralyze the injected muscle for facial improvement and value, giving your face the young look you’ve always wanted!

“Botulinum Toxin is only for cosmetic use, why do I need it?”

Many people believe that Botox and Dysport are only used for clients who are interested in that young look again but in fact, they can be used to treat a number of medical conditions.

Blepharospasm: an eye twitching disorder – has been treated using a small amount of Botox to relax the muscles around the eye, which provides relief of the twitching. This has been FDA approved for children.

Strabismus: commonly referred to as “lazy eye” or “cross eyes”: when the muscles around the eye don’t work properly or when an overactive muscle is paralyzed. Botox injections cause the remaining muscles to function properly which improves the persons vision.Botox therapy is safe enough to use on infants and children and is a good alternative to surgery for children.

Cerebral Palsy: Which effects muscle tone, movement and motor skills. Botox is injected into the spastic and dystonic muscles which will reduce the stiffness in a person’s body. Reducing the stiffness with Botox will actually improve a person with Cerebral Palsy’s range of motion. Improved range of motion helps Physical Therapists stretch muscles with less of a struggle and less pain.

Cervical Dystonia: A painful condition in which muscles in the neck and shoulders cramp severely, causing an abnormal positioning of the head. After Botox is injected into the muscles, spasms and muscle tightening is reduced.

Hiperhydrosis: Also known as excessive sweating; has been treated with Botox injections and is becoming very common. Injectable’s used under the armpit block the chemical transmitter that causes sweating and has generally been a successful treatment for many patients.

Migraines/Headaches: A severe vascular headache; a discomfort we experience in our everyday lives– Injections can be used in the fore head, in the eye brow area, side of the head and other locations. Botox injections for headache and migraine use have reported to be 80-85% effective.

There are several other medical conditions that are being treated today with the proper care of Botox and Dysport such as: Stroke Victims suffering from muscle spasms, people diagnosed with TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) which is a group of problems involved with the jaw joint. TMJ can cause jaw or ear pain, discomfort when chewing, stress and constant gum chewing or nail biting, etc. Many people rely on botulinum toxin to improve their lives, other than just for cosmetic purposes.

Some of the conditions listed above may not be treated at our center due to the need of special medical attention.
If you have any questions, give us a call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Karlinsky for treatments that can change your life!

New And Popular Facelift Procedure: Ribbon Lift, It works!

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Self conscious when people ask you your age? NOT ANYMORE, with the NEW Ribbon Lift!

People can’t stop talking about the new Ribbon Lift, which is a an effective new face lift procedure to take care of those wrinkles on your face and that sagging skin under your chin and jaw.

Q: What makes it so good?
A: Ribbon lift has very high success rates and patients favor its effects: Less discomfort, non-invasive, fewer side effects and no down time. Maximum recovery time: 1 week

Q: How does it work?
A: The Ribbon Lift is an actual ribbon with hooks that attaches itself to the muscles and tissues in your face/neck. To insert this object, the doctor will make a small incision behind your ear which is barely noticed and it only takes about 30-45 minutes. Results are shown at an instant!

Q: Does the Ribbon ever get removed?
A: No, the ribbon is bio-absorbable and extremely safe. The ribbon used will absorb in approximately 2 months.

Call for a consultation with Dr. V. Karlinsky and treat those wrinkles today!

How is the Vi Peel Different from Other Chemical Peels?

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Chemical peels are fantastic treatments for improving skin texture, reducing pore size, evening out skin tone, lessening the results of sun damage and scarring, and more. But their reputation can scare people off. Hear any of the horror stories about chemical peels of the past–burns, hyperpigmentation, even permanent scarring–and you’re likely to head for the hills.

Dermatological research and technology, however, have advanced a great deal over the years. It is no longer necessary to use harsh, potentially damaging, chemicals to slough off the top layers of skin to reveal the fresh, radiant layer underneath.

At New Look New Life, we use Vi Peel, a solution that combines phenol acids, vitamin C, and Retin-A to offer a gentler peel experience that is safe for all skin types. While it is still essential to protect your skin after the treatment, as you would with any serious exfoliating treatment, it is all but impossible to burn with the Vi Peel.

Vi Peel solution is applied to the skin of the targeted area (usually the face, chest, hands or neck) with no need for anesthesia. In most cases, patients can wash the solution off after four hours and may experience mild stinging, redness, irritation and flaking, after which point results will be visible.

Our patients often opt to have a Vi Peel after facial filler or Botox treatments, so that in addition to experiencing the facial wrinkle reduction and restoration of youthful volume, their skin is also refreshed and renewed. The result produces a gorgeous, youthful look overall.

Vi Peel is designed to be used three to four times a year to help reverse and prevent the signs of aging and sun damage on the skin. But it is best to plan your treatment during the seasons in which the sun is not at its full strength; that way, it is easier to protect the newly exposed skin layers from sun damage.

Spring is an excellent time to book a Vi Peel treatment. You’ll walk into summer with fresh, radiant skin–just remember to wear a high-level SPF sunblock on your face, and wear a hat outside!