INJECTABLES
FAT TRANSFER
Fat transfer have been used to fill facial flaws such as hollowed cheeks and sunken eyes or indented scars. Today, fat transfer is used to augment many other areas of the body, including the buttocks, calf muscles, breasts, hands. Fat transfer is considered the traditional method for surgically rounding out the edges of a small localized area of the body as compared to the body implant approach in which implants are used to produce a more shapely appearance required by a larger area of the body. The beauty of a fat transfer is that the materials used to augment the desired body part are your own fat cells. This makes the procedure unquestionably bio-compatible and non-allergenic. Also, a body fat transfer feels more natural than a body implant. The goal of the procedure is to improve the appearance of the localized body-part area that needs improvement.
A percentage of the injected fat is absorbed (around 40-50 percent) so patients may require more than one treatment to achieve the best results. Each time the procedure is repeated, more fat is accumulated in the treated area. This tends to offer longer-lasting results, even lifetime results.
IS FAT TRANSFER RIGHT FOR ME?
Exercise is the best way to improve the appearance of your body; however, aging and genetics may make workout programs unrealistic for certain small areas of the body. Genetically, fat may be unevenly distributed causing disproportional features. Patients in their mid 30’s to 70’s who have lost volume in a specific body area may benefit from fat transfers. Realistic expectations are extremely important in the decision for a fat transfer.
THE FAT TRANSFER PROCEDURE
The procedure is often performed under “twilight sedation,” which includes a combination of medications that make you feel sleepy and numbed, but awake. The procedure may be performed also under general anesthesia. The procedure varies depending upon the technique and the area to be treated. The most commonly treated locations are the face, buttocks, breast, calf, and hand (for rejuvenation the fat cells are processed and purified on). Fine canullas are used to harvest and transfer the fat cells at the recipient areas. The fat cells are processed and purified before the re-injection. It takes three to four days for the first capillaries in the body to reach the transplanted fat cells. Unfortunately, during those three to four days, up to 40-50 percent of the transferred fat cells will die. For this reason, Dr. Skarparis will overfill the treated area to allow for the dissipation of transferred fat cells. Since many of the transferred fat cells may eventually be reabsorbed in the body, the results may be unpredictable. The results of fat transfers may last for many years. Many cases result in the transfer lasting a lifetime. Each time the procedure is repeated, more fat is accumulated in the treated area. This tends to offer longer-lasting results.
AFTER FAT TRANSFER SURGERY
Dr. Andreas Skarparis will instruct you about the postoperative care. There is typically swelling and some bruising. The swelling may last for several weeks. However, bruising will subside within a few days. Discomfort can be managed with oral medications. Normal activities can often be resumed almost immediately, except that you are advised to stay out of the sun. Patients should notice a marked improvement after the procedure. However, final results may not be evident for several months or longer.
COMPLICATIONS AND RISKS
Complications are possible with any medical procedure, but complications from fat transfers are infrequent. The most common, but infrequent, complications of fat transfers include uneven skin texture and infection. If fat is injected into two or more areas, patients may have asymmetry whereby the fat appears uneven in different areas. Treatment for complications can range from oral medications to surgical intervention, depending upon the extent of the complication. Following the doctor’s instructions before and after the procedure can reduce the risk of complications.
Botox injection is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure. When you smile, laugh, frown, you contract the muscles of your face. Over time, these contractions produce permanent furrows and deep wrinkles in the skin, especially around the eyes (crow’s feet), mouth (marionette lines), between the eyebrows and on the forehead. These wrinkles can make you look older, sad, angry, or tired. Botox is a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent approved by the FDA for several different uses. When used for cosmetic purposes, it is a quick, safe, and effective way to reduce or eliminate facial wrinkles without surgery and with little to no downtime and discomfort. With the help of Botox, Dr. Andreas Skarparis can give your face a younger, fresher, and rejuvenated look.
BOTOX FOR THE TREATMENT OF HYPERHIDROSIS
Botox neurotoxin treatment helps control the symptoms of severe underarm sweating, excessive sweating of the hands and feet when topical medicines do not work well enough by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. When the sweat glands don’t receive chemical signals, the severe sweating stops. Botox injections are expected to temporarily stop the production of excessive sweat in the treated areas only. Sweat continues to be produced elsewhere.
WHERE DOES THE SWEAT GO?
Your sweat doesn’t go anywhere or get backed up because the sweat simply is not produced in the areas treated with Botox. Remember, the rest of your body is free to produce moisture normally.
FACIAL FILLERS
Fillers, such as Juvéderm™ and Restylane®, are safe, effective, FDA-approved injectable gels that gently smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, and restores volume and contour to the skin of the face. Both are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural, biocompatible, water-binding gel that is found throughout your body. Since it is not of animal or human origin there is no risk of allergic reactions to HA. Facial fillers are designed to smooth out wrinkles and fine lines, sculpt lips, and shape facial various contour irregularities. They are especially effective around the nasolabial folds (deep furrows from the root of the nose to the angle of your mouth), and the glabellar lines (between the eyebrows) and generally where there are static (permanent) wrinkles at the face. With minimal patient downtime and discomfort, the results are immediate and natural-looking.
Hyaluronic acids for tissue augmentation (Juvéderm Voluma, Restylane SubQ, Sculptra, Ellansé) are designed and used to restore the lost volume of the face and bring back your youthful beauty, vitality and attractiveness, lost with the process of aging. The hyaluronic acid filler is injected into the specific fat buttress regions of the face. The procedure restores the three dimensional structure of the soft tissue fat pads of the facial structures without surgery or the associated down time of a outpatient surgical Face Lift. The results are amazing as the procedures restores and fills the loss of the youthful appearance of the skin and “fullness of youth”. A youthful face has a series of attractive convexities and corresponding concavities, fullness of the brows, cheeks and jaw line that we define as attractive. The youthful and attractive face is supported by deep buttresses of fat that lift and support the overlying skin and soft tissue, lending the contours of youth and beauty. This procedure is a simple and natural way to obtain these desired results as an outpatient procedure.
The duration of your injectable lift effect will vary depending upon the product used. With the newer products available you can expect the effects to last from one to two years. The decision on the fillers use is typically done during the consultation with Dr. Andreas Skarparis. This procedure will require “maintenance” to maintain the natural youthful appearance you desire. Cheek and Chin Augmentation are very frequent procedures performed with the use of facial fillers when surgery is not wanted.
Restylane injectable products can help to gradually improve your skin’s condition, increasing elasticity, and reducing fine lines and imperfections. A refreshed look can be achieved with Restylane Skinboosters treatments.
RESTYLANE SKINBOOSTERS
Feel the difference in your skin. Do you wish for skin with a radiance and smoothness that you will see, feel and love? Restylane Skinboosters will make you feel great about your skin again. After a few treatments, as advised by Dr. Andreas Skarparis you’ll find that your skin will become smoother, more radiant, and more elastic. The skin of your face, hands, neck and décolletage can be improved.
Profhilo contains the natural occurring substance Hyaluronic acid which can be found in our bodies, and it mainly helps to maintain the moisture in our skin. In order to help promote the production of collagen and elastin in the skin, the hyaluronic acid in Profhilo is treated in a certain way. Profhilo spreads evenly once it is injected just below the surface of the skin and immediately after this treatment, the hydrogenation process increases hence smoothening the fine lines and wrinkles, reduce crepey and saggy skin.
With Profhilo, one can achieve natural results, making it different from Fillers which, instead, fill the skin to reduce wrinkles. After the treatment, increased elasticity and the overall increase in the skin quality is observed. Depending on the skin condition, these results are expected to last up to 6-12 months. According to Dr. Skarparis, 2 initial treatments with a 4 weeks interval are recommended.
Dermapen Microneedling with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is perfect for the treatment of acne scars, wrinkles and fine lines, hyperpigmentation, surgical scars, stretch marks, lax skin, sun damage, large pores, and uneven skin texture. It can be performed either on the face or body, and is suitable for all skin types and tones.
Dermapen creates microchannels to the epidermis and dermis layers of skin. The tiny punctures successfully encourage collagen production and the release of the body’s natural growth factors within skin. In Dermapen Microneedling with PRP combination treatments, the harvested platelet rich plasma is infused into the skin tissue simultaneously during the Dermapen process. The platelet rich blood then boosts collagen production and works to generate smoother, healthier, and richer skin tissue. This revitalizing treatment duo promotes the body’s natural healing process for the quicker and enhanced remodel of your skin’s quality and healthy appearance.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Hair Loss treatment is a modern, innovative and safe conservative treatment that stimulates hair follicle growth, resolving the problem of both male and female hair loss. In the Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) process, our therapist must collect a small amount of blood from the patient, spin it, and separate a section of plasma that is perceived to have a very high concentration of platelets. Upon the generation of the platelet-rich plasma, it is then injected back into the same patient’s scalp through a process referred to as an autologous injection (mesotherapy).
Platelets play a significant role including helping in the clotting of the blood thereby reducing the rate of bleeding. Consequently, platelets help in the healing of the wound since they comprise of hundreds of growth factors. For instance, platelet-rich therapy is claimed to have made headlines due to the favor it receives from the elite athletes by helping them to recover from the injury. Furthermore, the growth factors found in the platelet-rich plasma work in the stimulation of the natural growth factors which is evident in the skin and hair follicles.
Utilizing the Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy is not linked with any side effects since it encompasses using an individual’s platelets. Therefore, patients do not experience any adverse reactions to the injections. Generally, Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment usually Comprises of 3-6 sessions which are approximately spaced four to five weeks apart. It is recommendable that an individual goes for maintenance therapy once or twice a year after a series of sessions. PRP Platelet-Rich Plasma Hair Loss treatment is fast, simple, safe, and effective.
Deso Body is a fat dissolving injection which is intended for the treatment of localized areas of fat which are often resistant to diet and exercise. Fat Dissolving Injection works by hydrolyzing the wall of the fat cell, hence making it release the lipid content within. The fat is then naturally removed by the body’s lymphatic system.
This treatment is commonly used to treat areas such as thighs, bottom, double chin, stomach, saddlebags, and back fat. It can, however, be used wherever stubborn fat is a problem including the arms, knees, face and male breast (Gynecomastia). Usually, more than one treatment is needed, and they should be done every 1-3 months until the desired result is achieved.
Alidya is an anti-lipodystrophic agent designed and approved for the treatment and prevention of cellulite. According to diagnoses done by various doctors, Alidya can be used to treat all parts of the body affected by cellulite. Usually, the most frequent treatment areas are the thighs, buttocks, stomach, and shoulders. With this treatment, patients should notice a reduction in their cellulite, skin smoothing, skin volume reconstructing, and enhanced skin tension. Particularly, Alidya works to dissolve toxins produced in adipose tissues which cause cellulite. Besides, Alidya enhances blood circulation with an antioxidant effect and curbs free-radical processes, which contribute to the development of cellulite. The treatments are done every 3-4 weeks until the desired results are achieved.
Because our hands receive so much exposure, it is one of the first places to start showing visible signs of aging. Natural aging, and exposure to sunlight, causes this appearance. The more common visible signs of aging include darkened spots (age spots). A loss of fatty tissue also occurs, making our hands look bony. Hand rejuvenation treatments can help restore the hands to a more youthful appearance. Various treatment options are available, so one treatment or a combination can be used to help achieve a look that patients desire.
There are various types of hand rejuvenation treatments. All of these options possess their own set of risks, benefits, costs, and techniques. The most common include:
Chemical Peels: When these chemicals are applied to the skin, it causes age spots to disappear while tissue appears less transparent.
Laser Skin Resurfacing: Through short bursts of laser light, unsightly veins and dark “age” spots are gently removed from the skin.
HYALURONIC ACID FILLERS
When these fillers are injected into the hands they can plump up the skin and give it a more youthful appearance.
FAT TRANSFER
Fat can be transferred to a skeletonized looking hands and give a more full and youthful appearance. The fat harvest and transfer technique is the same as elsewhere at the body. Is a procedure that is performed under local anesthesia with minimal downtime.