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Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing Candidates

Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing Candidates

Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing Candidates | Beverly HillsSkin rejuvenation and resurfacing medspa procedures can effectively reverse the effects of aging, sun exposure, and skin disorders, and enhance the quality, texture and complexion of the skin. However, it is critical to choose the right procedures for the right candidate in order to achieve safe and desirable results.
Motykie medical spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie, providers skin rejuvenation and resurfacing procedures. Dr. Motykie and his team will carefully determine a patient’s candidacy before recommending a particular procedure. They provide procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.
 

When to Consider these Procedures?

Skin rejuvenation and resurfacing medspa procedures may be considered if the candidate suffers from one or more of the following conditions:

  • The skin is sun damaged, with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and eyes as well as loose skin in the lower eyelid area.
  • The skin complexion has undergone irregular changes, such as brown spots and blotchiness.
  • The skin surface has become uneven due to acne scars.
  • The patient suffers from certain precancerous skin growths.
  • The skin in the facial area is sagging or leathery.
  • The skin reveals uneven pigmentation, freckles and aging spots.

The choice of procedures can vary for each candidate depending on the extent and depth of their skin irregularities, their skin color and texture, degree of skin laxity, and the type and quality of their skin. The treatment provider will carefully evaluate the candidacy of a patient for a particular procedure in order to achieve desirable and predictable outcomes.
 

General Health

While most of the non-invasive and minimally invasive skin rejuvenation procedures are mild in nature, it is preferable to ensure that the candidate in his good general health before undergoing a particular treatment. If an individual is suffering from an untreated skin infection in the affected area, the treatment provider may first recommend appropriate steps to eliminate the infection before going ahead with a procedure.
Certain procedures may not be suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women. In case of skin tightening procedures, the provider may also ask whether the patient has any plans to undergo a major weight loss program. In such a case, the procedure may be postponed until the weight reduction has been achieved and the body weight has stabilized.
If the skin resurfacing involves ablative techniques, the ideal candidates may be non-smokers or those who are committed to refrain from smoking for a certain period of time prior to the procedure. Certain medications such as blood thinners and herbal supplements and vitamins may also have to be stopped for a few days before such procedures.
 

Realistic Expectations

Non-surgical skin rejuvenation and resurfacing procedures have their limitations, and should not be compared with surgical treatments. The ideal candidate will have a positive mindset, clear aesthetic goals, and realistic expectations. Motykie medical spa receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for a wide range of skin care procedures.

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Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing Cost

Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing Cost | Beverly Hills Medical SpaAn extensive range of safe and proven skin rejuvenation and resurfacing medspa procedures are available today to treat various cosmetic skin conditions. At the time of initial consultation, the treatment provider will discuss the most appropriate options with the patient and inform them of the estimated costs.
The provider’s first concern will be to help the patient make a well-considered decision. Cost can be an important aspect for many patients because skin rejuvenation and resurfacing procedures may not be covered under health insurance. Motykie medical spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie, provides these procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.
 

Choice of Procedure

The cost of skin rejuvenation and resurfacing procedures will vary according to the type of procedure chosen for a particular candidate. Procedures such as light or medium chemical peels and Intense Pulse Light therapy will usually be more affordable compared to deep peels, ultrasound, RF, and laser based procedures.
Even within these advanced medspa procedures, different techniques will cost differently. Some patients may need a single procedure, while others may need a combination of two or more treatments. The monetary amount for this package will be determined uniquely for each patient, depending on their specific requirements.
 

Cost Factors

The dollar figure of an individual skin rejuvenation or resurfacing procedure may vary from one practice to another and even from one patient to another at the same practice due to a number of factors.
 
Practice Location
The location of the med spa will make a difference to the costs. Average cost of living is usually higher in major metropolitan areas and prime urban centers than in smaller towns located in interior regions. This will impact the cost of most types of goods and services in a particular area, including the cost of skin care procedures.
 
Skill and Experience of the Provider
The treatment provider may charge a fee according to their skills and experience. A provider who is relatively new, less trained or less experienced will typically charge lower than a provider with advanced skills or someone who is working under the guidance and supervision of a board certified plastic surgeon.
 
Personalized Care and Service
The range of services, facilities, technology and equipment, and personalized care and attention offered at a particular med spa will make a difference to the overall results. But it may also marginally increase the costs of the procedure. Patients should carefully weigh the costs versus the benefits before making a final decision.
 
Extent of Treatment
Depending on the specific needs of the patient, the provider may create a customized treatment plan. The intensity and length of treatment as well as the total number of treatment sessions can vary from one patient to another. This will usually have an impact on the dollar amount of the overall procedure.
 

Financing

Patients should explore financing options such as loans from medical care finance companies, traditional bank loans, and credit card extended payments to pay for the costs of cosmetic skin rejuvenation procedures. Motykie medical spa receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for these procedures.
You can ask family and friends to see if they would loan you the money. People loan other people money all of the time for all sorts of reasons, why not a skin rejuvenation and resurfacing procedure? Perhaps your friend or a family member owes you a favor or some money, well, they could lend you some money or pay you back via financing this surgery or at least part of it.

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What is Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing?

Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing | Beverly Hills Medical SpaSkin irregularities may occur due to aging, skin diseases, sun exposure, and even genetic factors. Common cosmetic conditions of the skin such as wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, pigmentation changes such as sunspots and freckles, vascular conditions, and cellulite may be corrected with skin rejuvenation and resurfacing medspa procedures.
A number of innovative and advanced skin rejuvenation and resurfacing techniques are available today. An experienced provider will be able to recommend the most appropriate procedures to treat a patient and restore smoother and more youthful looking skin. Motykie medical spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie, provides these procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.
 

IPL Therapy and Chemical Peels

Light-based treatments such as Intense Pulse Light (IPL) therapy are popularly used to improve the appearance of targeted areas of the face, including sensitive skin areas such as the upper lip and around the eyes. Mild to moderate wrinkles and fine lines in the entire facial area may be addressed with IPL therapy.
Chemical peels are also a highly sought after non-surgical medspa procedure for skin rejuvenation and resurfacing. Customized peels are available in light, medium, and deep varieties to suit the unique needs of a patient. Both IPL and chemical peels will involve minimal discomfort and downtime and produce safe and desirable outcomes.
 

Laser and Fractional Resurfacing

A range of laser treatments designed to gently resurface the skin are available today. Laser procedures can treat aging signs, age spots, pigmentation, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, and enhance the skin tone and texture. The choice of the appropriate laser technique will be made on the basis of the patient’s natural skin type and color and the degree and depth of skin irregularities to be corrected.
Fractional laser resurfacing or mechanical resurfacing, such as dermaplaning or dermabrasion, can improve the appearance of a variety of skin conditions such as acne scars. A series of laser resurfacing treatments will be planned to enhance the skin texture and clarity and restore a younger looking skin. Motykie medical spa receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for skin rejuvenation and resurfacing procedures.
 

Results

Following skin rejuvenation and resurfacing treatment, the provider will give instructions on how to care for the treated skin and maintain the results for an extended period of time. Results will vary from one patient to another, but an experienced provider will usually achieve high patient satisfaction levels with a single or a combination of rejuvenation procedures. Most patients can expected a marked improvement in their skin condition and overall skin appearance following these treatments.
 

Recovery

The patient will be required to protect the treated areas of the skin from sun and wind exposure for a certain minimum time period. Temporary redness, sensitivity and discomfort may occur in the treated areas in some treatments, but it will dissipate in a few days. The patient will be advised to look for specific concerns during the recovery phase and follow up with the treatment provider as directed.
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Questions to Ask your Plastic Surgeon about Botox

Questions to Ask your Plastic Surgeon about Botox | Beverly HillsAt the time of initial consultation for Botox injections, the patient will have the opportunity to ask questions and clear all their doubts and concerns. They should feel free to ask questions, and a dedicated medspa treatment provider will address all their concerns in a satisfactory manner.
If the patient has several questions to ask, they should preferably make a list of questions in advance and carry it to the Botox provider’s office for consultation. Motykie medical spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie, provides Botox injections to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.
 

Are you a certified Botox provider?

The patient should preferably choose a treatment provider with proper training and certification in administering Botox injections. The procedure involves the use of micro-needle narrow gauge injections, and the medication must be delivered in precise locations in controlled volumes.
 

Do you have past experience in administering Botox injections?

An experienced Botox provider is preferable because they would know exactly how much Botox medication would be appropriate to treat the specific length and depth of the patient’s facial aging lines. Chances of error in administering the medication are minimized with an experienced provider.
 

Do I need to make any specific preparation for Botox?

Botox will usually not require any major preparation prior to the injections. But the patients who smoke or drink alcohol will be required to refrain from it for about one to two weeks. If the patient is currently taking any blood thinning drugs, they will have to stop them for a similar time period.
 

Will the injections cause too much pain or discomfort?

Most first-time patients will have concerns about whether Botox treatment directly injected into the facial muscles may cause significant pain or discomfort. The medspa treatment provider will assure them on these aspects, and also inform whether they plan to use any topical numbing cream to further mitigate the discomfort.
 

Can I receive Botox injections without taking a day off from work?

Working people may prefer to schedule their Botox appointment in such a way that it does not disrupt their day’s work. The treatment provider may call them during their lunch hour from work, and they can simply go back to work after the injectable procedure is completed in less than 20 or 30 minutes.
 

How much will the Botox treatment cost me?

Botox anti-aging treatment will not be covered under insurance. Therefore, the patient should feel free to discuss the cost aspect clearly. They should also clarify whether combining Botox with additional non-surgical treatments may make them eligible for a special package price or rebate.
 

How long will the results last?

Patients should be under no misconception about the longevity of Botox cosmetic treatment. A dedicated provider will clearly inform about the expected sustainability of results. The patient can extend the benefits with repeat treatments in future scheduled in consultation with the provider.
Motykie medical spa receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for Botox injections.

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Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Risks and Safety

Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Risks and Safety | Beverly Hills Medical SpaBotox has remained the world’s most popular injectable facial anti-aging procedure ever since it was first approved by the FDA in 2002. As long as the Botox injections are administered by a judicious and experienced provider at a fully equipped medspa, the procedure will be completely safe.
In any case, the patient should be aware of the potential side effects and complications of Botox. Botulinum toxin is a powerful biological agent, which can pose serious risk if administered wrongly or in wrong volumes. Motykie medical spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie, provides Botox injections in a safe, state of the art environment.
 

Potential Side Effects

Potential side effects of Botox may include pain and discomfort at the injection site, inflammation, swelling, redness, infection, bleeding, and bruising. Allergic reaction may be indicated by some of the symptoms. If the patient experiences a dizzying feeling or breathing difficulties, they should immediately contact the treatment provider.
Other side effects may include neck pain, headache, fatigue, dry mouth, numbness in the treated area, muscle spasms, droopy eyelids, and twitching. Numbness may result from the muscle immobility in some patients. As long as the Botox medspa treatment remains effective, muscle spasms in the treatment are not likely to occur.
If the injections are not administered accurately in controlled doses, Botox may spread beyond the intended area and adversely affect surrounding tissue. For instance, when Botox is injected between the brows or close to the upper eyelids, it may cause the lids to droop temporarily.
 

Additional Complications

Some other typical complications that may occur due to wrong administering of Botox injections may include:

  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Cockeyed eyebrows
  • Drooling or crooked smile
  • Excessive tearing
  • Vision difficulties
  • General muscle weakness
  • Difficulty in speaking or swallowing
  • Weak bladder control

Motykie medical spa receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for Botox injections.
 

Who should Avoid Botox?

It is critical to choose the right candidates for Botox in order to minimize the risk. Individuals with one or more of the following conditions should avoid Botox treatment:

  • Allergy to any of the ingredients of Botox Cosmetic
  • Experienced side effects from Botox or its variants in the past
  • Suffering from an untreated skin infection in the injection site
  • Suffering from ALS, myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome or another disease that affects your muscles or nerves
  • Asthma or breathing problems
  • Bleeding issues
  • Have received facial surgery in the recent past
  • Plan to undergo surgery
  • Weakness in the forehead muscles
  • Currently using NSAIDs, blood thinners, or certain other vitamins or herbal supplements

Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox, advises that women who are pregnant or planning to conceive, or are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, should avoid using Botox. To minimize the risk, it is most vital to choose a qualified Botox provider who knows the correct injection sites and the right dosage for a particular class of wrinkles and fine lines.

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Your Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Consultation

Your Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Consultation | Beverly Hills Medical SpaBotox is a safe, distinguished, and effective non-surgical medspa procedure designed to reduce aging lines and wrinkles from certain areas of the face. The consultation with the Botox provider prior to the injectable treatment will help the patient to understand all about the procedure and make a well-considered decision.
Motykie medical spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie, provides Botox injections to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.
 

Assessing Patient’s Goals

During the consultation process, the Botox treatment provider will first try to understand the patient’s reasons for seeking this injectable procedure. If the patient is more interested in facial skin tightening, lifting of sagging skin, reduction of deep creases and folds on the face, or looking for long-term results, the provider may recommend alternative medspa treatments with or without Botox injections.
The provider will educate the patient about various aspects of Botox injections, including its label and non-label uses, potential effectiveness, how soon the results will appear, temporary side effects, and how long the results are expected to last. The consultation process will be more comprehensive particularly for a patient who is seeking Botox injections for the first time.
 

Developing Expectations

To ensure that the patient understands clearly what Botox can or cannot do for them, the treatment provider may present Botox before and after photos during the course of the consultation. The patient can review the photos to see for themselves how Botox may improve their facial youthful looks for a temporary period of time.
Some treatment providers may also like to present before the patient testimonials of past patients who have received Botox treatment and shared their experiences for the benefit of other patients. This will help a new patient to gain more insights about Botox treatment from an actual patient’s perspective.
 

Health Evaluation

The candidate seeking Botox treatment should be in good general health. The procedure is fairly simple, but not every individual may be a good candidate for Botox injections. At the time of the consultation, the provider will ask the patient about any known skin allergies, or whether they have experienced side effects from Botox or its variants in the past.
The provider will may also check the patient’s facial skin for any untreated infections, skin quality and degree of elasticity, droopiness in the eyelids, and weakness in the forehead muscles, if any. If the patient is pregnant or nursing, she may not be considered for Botox procedure.
 

Other Instructions

If the patient is a smoker or regular alcohol drinker, they will be instructed to minimize or stop their use for about one to two weeks prior to Botox injections. The use of blood thinners and certain herbal supplements and vitamins may also have to be temporarily stopped.
The patient should feel free to discuss the cost aspects of Botox treatment during the consultation, and make a well-informed choice after considering all options. Motykie medical spa receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for Botox cosmetic treatment.    

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Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Procedure Steps

Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Procedure Steps | Beverly Hills Medical SpaBotox is an FDA approved injection procedure to temporarily mitigate the appearance of facial wrinkles and fine lines. The Botox treatment provider at a qualified med spa will explain the steps involved in the procedure.
The procedure can be completed in less than 20 minutes and the patient can return to their home or workplace immediately. Motykie medical spa provides Botox treatment to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.
 

Learn about Botox

Before taking the first step about choosing a qualified med spa to receive Botox injections from a certified provider, the patient should do their own research online and learn about Botox as much as possible. Once they have a fair understanding of the procedure, they will be in a better to position to discuss the best treatment plan with the Botox provider.
 

Choose a Provider

Once the patient has made up their mind to receive Botox treatment, they should select an appropriate med spa that has the necessary expertise and facility to offer safe and effective Botox treatments. The med spa should preferably be led by a board certified plastic surgeon, who can ensure that best practices and standards are followed and the latest safety protocols are observed during treatment.
 

Sharing Information with the Provider

During the Botox consultation, the patient should inform the provider if they have received any type of botulinum toxin injections within the last four to six months. If the patient is taking any sleeping pills, allergy medications or muscle relaxants, they should let the provider know about it.
Patients who are taking blood thinners will have to stop using them for about two weeks prior to the treatment. This will help to minimize bruising and bleeding. If the patient smokes or drinks alcohol, they will be required to avoid them for about one to two weeks prior to the Botox appointment.
 

Botox Appointment

The administering of Botox injections will only take a few minutes. The provider will first identify the areas where targeted Botox treatment can be delivered. The areas will be cleansed with a mild solution. No anesthesia is required, but the provider may decide to apply a topical numbing cream in the marked areas to keep the patient totally comfortable during treatment.
The provider will use a narrow gauge micro-needle to inject Botox into the specific facial muscles that are causing wrinkle formation. Frown lines and the outer eye area are the most common areas where Botox treatment is used. An individual muscle may be injected with one to three injections in most cases. Pain or discomfort will be minimal because of the tiny size of the needle.
 

Post-Treatment Instructions

Once the treatment is completed, the provider will give a few instructions to the patient to maintain results. The treated area should not be rubbed for massaged for at least 12 hours following the Botox injections. For about three to four hours after the procedure, the patient should avoid lying down.
This will help ensure that the neurotoxin does not move to another area of the face where it is not required. Motykie medical spa receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for Botox.

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Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Results

Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Results | Beverly Hills Medical SpaBotox is the world’s most popular non-surgical injectable procedure to reduce aging effects from the face. This FDA approved med spa procedure can create safe, quick, and desirable outcomes as long as it is performed by a trained and experienced Botox provider. Motykie medical spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie, provides Botox to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.
 

Reduction of Aging Lines

Botox injections are designed to soften the impact of mild to moderate wrinkles and fine lines, particularly in areas such as the forehead, between the brows, and around the corners of the eyes, which are known as crow’s feet. The botulinum neurotoxin will cut off the communication between the wrinkle forming muscle and the nerve, causing near-instant relaxation of the muscle and fading away of the wrinkles on the surface.
Individual results of Botox at a qualified med spa can vary depending on the extent of treatment and the specific nature of wrinkles and lines. For instance, the treatment will work faster on smaller wrinkles such as a small appearance of crow’s feet around the eyes, but will take more volume of Botox and more time to treat deeper wrinkles on the forehead.
Many Botox providers use Botox to treat facial aging lines even in non-label areas with successful results. The results are safe and predictable as long as the procedure is performed by a certified Botox expert. However, if administered wrongly or in wrong quantities, it can have adverse cosmetic consequences for the face.
 

How Soon the Results will Show?

It will usually take anywhere between two days to two weeks for the Botox injections to take effect. Initial results can be seen in about two days, but the full effects may be established only in about one to two weeks. This much time is required because the body reacts gradually to the effects of the neurotoxin.
Patient response varies depending on their age, the underlying strength of targeted facial muscles, and the degree and depth of the wrinkles. If the facial muscles are fairly strong, it will take longer to see the results. Deeper lines may not flatten out completely, particularly in case of older patients.
In some cases, the treatment provider may begin with a minimum number of Botox injections on a new patient to review the effects. The treatment may be topped up in a month’s time if necessary. If no significant results are seen in about two weeks, it may be necessary to adjust the dosage. With repeat treatments over a period of time, the Botox provider will know the individual patient response and arrive at the precise dosage that works for them.  
 

Longevity of Results

The effects of Botox will usually last from about three to six months. Over time the enzymes released by the body will disintegrate and remove the toxin, and as a result, the muscle movement will gradually re-start and wrinkles will reappear. Motykie medical spa receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for Botox injections.

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