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Gentisse Introduces Advanced Microcurrent Technology! |
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Begin improving tone and contour of your face in just one 45 minute treatment!
Series & Maintenance Packages available! Visit our New Skincare Studio where we carry Dr. van Gent's private skincare line, Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup, and many other skincare and wellness products!  |
Non-Surgical Rejuvenation
For many, "aging gracefully" means fighting the signs of aging as much as possible, without looking unnatural. Baby Boomers have created high demand for less-invasive procedures with less downtime and a very natural look. And we can deliver that! Using injectable materials, chemical peels and light-based treatments, we are able to restore volume to the face, smooth wrinkles, correct sun damage, fill folds and depressions and camouflage early jowls. For patients with mild to moderate signs of aging, these techniques can help delay a surgical procedure for a while. For our older patients, sometimes these techniques are more appealing than going through "major surgery".
Botox® Cosmetic:
This purified neurotoxin is injected in tiny amounts directly into overactive muscles of facial expression. This causes a temporary weakening or paralysis of these specific muscles, reducing or eliminating dynamic wrinkles and folding. It is most often performed in the upper face, chin, and neck. It can also be used carefully near the lips. There is no downtime after the injections, and the effects last 3-4 months. Dr. van Gent uses only BOTOX® Cosmetic made by Allergan, the only manufacturer in the United States approved by the FDA. Its safety record is excellent.
Intradermal Fillers:
These substances are injected into the deep dermal layer of the skin and sometimes just beneath the skin to fill lines and wrinkles, restore volume to "sunken" areas such as the front of the cheeks or around the eyes, improve the contour of the jawline, or augment/enhance the lips. Dr. van Gent currently uses two superior types of intradermal fillers in her practice-hyaluronic acid fillers Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm, which typically last 6-8 months, and Radiesse, which last from 1-3 years. Neither of these products requires skin testing and they are not made from animal or human tissue sources. Both products require intermittent touch-ups, and both promote partial replacement with your own tissues, so that results last longer over time.
Obagi Blue Peel:
This in-office chemical peel significantly improves the appearance of skin. A mixture of TCA (trichloroacetic acid) is applied in layers by Dr. van Gent, penetrating to the mid-level dermis of the skin. It will remove most brown discolorations of the skin, eliminate fine lines and soften deeper lines, smooth "crepiness" of skin, and exfoliate the damaged outer layers of skin to reveal a fresh, glowing, healthier complexion. The Blue Peel is also used to improve acne and decrease the size of enlarged pores. With proper skin preparation, ALL skin types can safely be treated with the Blue Peel. While the best results are obtained on the face, the neck, chest, arms and hands can also be treated. Downtime for the facial peel is 7-8 days.
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Virtual Facelift:
Many times, a combination of non-surgical treatments and skin health regimens can produce significant facial rejuvenation. Results are even more dramatic when a minor surgery like fat transfer is used as well. For example, youthful lips can be optimally restored with permanent makeup to add color and height and shape correction, Restylane filler to add volume and enhance youthful contours and to fill lines, and possibly a chemical peel or microdermabrasion to improve skin around the lips. All of these options, along with facials/aesthetician services, skin education, and retail skin care products and mineral makeup, are available at Gentisse.
