WRINKLE REDUCTION

Many wrinkle treatments available today. There are quick and easy treatments that are very effective for fine lines but deeper lines require more extensive cosmetic or surgical treatments. To follow is a brief overview of some of these treatments with links to Contoure pages.

Botox® and Dysport Injections
This popular treatment involves the injection of small amounts of Botox®, a purified toxin (botulinum toxin A) into "wrinkle specific" muscles. Within a few days these muscles relax (losing their ability to contract) which lessens frown lines and smooths surface wrinkles. Popular areas for injection include frown lines between the eyes, wrinkles around the eyes ("crows feet") and around the eyebrows. This treatment is so effective that too much Botox® can make facial features appear fixed (frozen). Possible side effects include swelling and bruising plus nausea and temporary headache.

Chemical Peels
With this treatment a chemical solution is applied to the skin causing the treated skin to peel off and be replaced with "new" (smoother, less wrinkled) skin. Used to reduce fine lines around the mouth and under the eyes, treat wrinkles caused by aging and sun damage, reduce age spots and freckles, etc. Not for severe wrinkles or sagging skin. Chemical peels are categorized in light, medium and deep treatments. Light peels are the lowest risk with little to no recovery time. There are several do-it-yourself kits on the market but if you decide on this, understand what you are buying and the expected results. Medium peels and especially deep peels are more serious treatments (qualifying as medical procedures) with possible side effects being swelling of the face and extended recovery times.

Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser Skin Resurfacing is the number 1 treatment for Skin Rejuvenation of skin
and wrinkle reduction ..... Period.

Fractional resurfacing reverses skin aging by triggering new collagen re-growth and in this process you loose the wrinkles when you replace old skin with new healthy skin and get back the complexion you once had.

Radiesse, Restylane,Juvederm and other Dermal Fillers and Injectables
The newest innovation in dermal fillers is called Radiesse™. Developed with safety and longevity in mind, Radiesse™ is a new generation injectable filler that offers superior versatility for both cosmetic and reconstructive use without surgery. The unique composition of Radiesse™ provides immediate visual improvement common with other fillers, along with the benefit of long-lasting results. This is because Radiesse™ is made of very tiny, smooth calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres. The microspheres (particles) form a scaffold through which your body’s own collagen grows, and this produces the desired long-term effect.

RF energy VelaShape and Alma Accent Skin tightening for wrinkle reduction
Dual-layer RF Thermotherapy causes the deep structures of your skin to tighten right away; results are immediately visible. With time, new collagen develops, further tightening your skin and yielding even more beautiful, natural looking and firmer skin. While just one or two treatments can produce good results, your doctor may recommend follow-up procedures to best maintain and improve your body's youthful appearance.