Are you interested in aesthetic treatments such as Botox, fillers, lasers, eyelid lifts, or eye bag removal but find it hard to choose the right one for you? Look no further than The Aesthetic Center at Virginia Eye Institute. They offer in-depth and comprehensive explanations for each procedure, encompassing a wide variety of advanced aesthetic treatments, including Botox, fillers, Sculptra, microneedling, laser resurfacing, broadband light treatments, eyelid surgery, and brow lifting.
Whether you want to reduce wrinkles, remove age spots, revolutionize sagging skin, or rejuvenate tired-looking eyes, The VEI Aesthetic Center has options to meet your aesthetic needs. Read on to learn more from information provided by board-certified Oculofacial Plastic Surgeons Dr. William Bearden, Dr. Nicole Langelier, and Registered Nurse Leisha Puryear at VEI!
Neurotoxin (wrinkle relaxer)
Various neurotoxins, including Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, Xeomin, and Daaxify, are utilized to reduce wrinkles resulting from facial muscle activity. A small amount of liquid is used to stop the nerves from telling the muscles to move. The results become noticeable within two to seven days after the treatment, and the effects usually last for ten weeks to six months, depending on the specific product used and individual response.
Fillers (replace lost volume)
Fillers are gels made from an artificial version of hyaluronic acid that occurs naturally in the body. They fill facial lines and add volume to areas like the tear trough, cheeks, temporal regions, and lips. Fillers are effective for visible lines on the face even when the muscles are at rest. After applying a numbing cream, the skin is cleansed, and filler is administered to the desired area. Recovery is quick, with minor bruising usually going away within a week. The effects of this treatment typically last for about a year to eighteen months, and some of the volume often remains even longer.
Sculptra (collagen-building biostimulator)
Sculptra is a treatment that can help your skin look plumper and more youthful. It's an injectable made with poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) that encourages your body to produce more collagen, a protein that keeps your skin firm and smooth. This treatment can be used in different areas of the face to add volume and reduce wrinkles, except for under the eyes, in the lips, or around the lips. While the initial fullness from the treatment will decrease as your body absorbs the liquid portion, the PLLA will keep working to create new collagen over time. Research shows that Sculptra can keep building new collagen for over two years. The number of treatments you might need depends on your age, how much volume you've lost, and your specific goals.
Kybella (fat melter)
Kybella is an FDA-approved treatment specifically designed to reduce the appearance of a double chin. A substance is administered under the chin, and over the course of a few weeks, the body naturally eliminates the treated fat. It's typically recommended to undergo four treatments, each spaced six weeks apart for optimal results. It's important to note that the treatment permanently removes fat cells, which means that the results are long-lasting. Maintaining a stable weight is essential to ensure the treatment's lasting effects.
Broad Band Light (BBL) and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Broad Band Light (BBL) and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments can help even your skin tone by targeting redness, broken blood vessels, and brown age spots. This treatment is often called a “lunchtime laser” because of minimal downtime. You may see results after just one session, but multiple sessions will produce optimal results. These treatments may not be suitable for people with darker skin or melasma. Protecting your skin from the sun with sunscreen is important to maintain the results. You may need to repeat the treatment to keep your skin looking its best.
Microneedling
Are you looking to improve your skin's texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and scars? Microneedling could be the answer. These treatments stimulate your skin's natural healing process by creating small, controlled micro-damage and boosting collagen and elastin production. One session may produce a subtle glow, but The VEI Aesthetic Center uses the FDA-approved SkinPen brand microneedling device. Multiple sessions are recommended for longer-lasting results and to target specific concerns like scarring.
Ablative Laser Resurfacing
By eliminating damaged skin layers, Ablative Laser Resurfacing with either erbium or CO2 lasers can significantly improve wrinkles, scars, and age spots. The lasers gently eliminate the damaged skin, allowing new collagen to form and promoting the growth of smoother, healthier skin as it heals. Full-field ablative lasers treat the entire skin surface for the most noticeable results, while fractionated lasers manage tiny skin sections, reducing recovery time. The effects are long-lasting, but new wrinkles and age spots may appear over time because of the natural aging process.
Hybrid Lasers
The Sciton HALO laser is a special kind of laser treatment that helps improve the look and feel of your skin. It can make your skin clearer and smoother and reduce fine lines and scars. The therapy involves simultaneously using two different kinds of laser energy to target your skin's surface and deeper layers. Most people see results after just one or two treatments, and sometimes it's combined with BBL therapy for even better results. People often choose this treatment once a year because it gives their skin a nice, natural glow.
Upper Eyelid Surgery
Upper Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is suitable for individuals who feel their eyelids look heavy or tired, which may impact vision. The process aims to rejuvenate your look and improve your vision by eliminating excess skin and fat. The typical recovery time is about two weeks, but you can return to regular physical activity and even use makeup to cover any remaining discoloration after the first week. The results can last seven to ten years or even longer if the surgeon addresses any concurrent brow issues during the treatment.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
Lower eyelid surgery, also known as lower eyelid blepharoplasty, is an effective procedure for addressing under-eye bags, puffiness, dark circles, wrinkles, and deflation of the upper cheek. It aims to provide a natural and rejuvenated appearance by removing or repositioning excess fat and tightening the skin using laser techniques. Recovery involves minimal pain, with bruising and swelling subsiding within two weeks. Results are long-lasting as the fat typically does not come back over time.
Brow/Forehead Lifting
Brow or forehead lifting is a procedure to return low-hanging or puffy eyebrows to their natural position without raising them too high. Surgeons can treat above the eyebrow, at the hairline, or even through the eyelid skin. This outpatient procedure can also improve forehead wrinkles, with most healing occurring within the first week. Results are long-lasting, but forehead descent may continue as we age. Neurotoxins like Botox or Jeuveau can help slow this aging process even after the surgery.
The VEI Aesthetic Center hopes this information will clarify the world of aesthetic treatments and assist you in making the right decisions. They highly recommend consulting with a qualified practitioner to ensure safety and professionalism before undergoing any treatment. Prioritizing self-care is the first step toward exuding inner beauty, and aesthetic treatments offer more than just cosmetic benefits. They can enhance self-esteem, brighten our resting facial expression, and create a rejuvenated appearance. To schedule a consultation with Dr. William Bearden, Dr. Nicole Langelier, or Leisha Puryear, please visit veiaesthetics.com.
To learn more, join The VEI Aesthetic Center on September 19th, 5:30-7:30 PM. Enjoy delicious cupcakes and mocktails while learning about the benefits of Sciton Lasers during an educational presentation. There is a $50 fee to attend, which will be applied to cosmetic consults scheduled. RSVP at veiaesthetics.com/decode-aesthetic-treatments quickly, as space is limited to just 25 guests. Don't miss out on this unique chance to learn, network, and take home some amazing giveaways!
Prioritizing self-care is the first step toward exuding inner beauty, and aesthetic treatments offer more than just cosmetic benefits.
They [aesthetic treatments] can enhance self-esteem, brighten our resting facial expressions, and create a rejuvenated appearance.