Until recently, surgery was the only option for looking younger. Today, everyone has a variety of options when it comes to Facial Rejuvenation. Choose surgery or non-surgical options. There are very significant differences in these choices.

Surgical facelifts require separating the surface skin of the face from the deeper tissue, pulling the skin toward the ear and then removing the excess portion of skin. While there are many excellent surgeons who adeptly perform this procedure, the basic nature of the operation can result in permanent scars in the hairline and along the ear. With new advances in technology, there are now a number of excellent alternatives to surgery for creating a youthful and more natural appearance.

Not all non-surgical facelifts are the same. The medical approach to a non-surgical facelift can be very different depending on the available equipment, training and skill of the physician doing the procedure. Additionally, not all patients should be treated with the same approach as each individual has their own unique aging characteristics.

At Cosmetic & Anti-Aging Solutions, we recognize this uniqueness and have the necessary technology and skills to offer a complete and comprehensive approach tailored to an individual's specific needs. For example, individuals with thick skin must be approached differently than those with thin skin. Wrinkles must be treated differently than loss of volume in the face. Our center offers individualized, comprehensive approaches to return vitality and youthfulness to each and every person focusing on the unique needs and desires of each patient. We refer to the proper combination of non-surgical treatments as the Opti-Lift™ providing the optimal results for each of our patients.

Opti-Lift™ Advantage

• Can rejuvenate the entire face
• For patients in their 30's to early 60's
• Can treat a majority of aspects of facial aging
• No cutting or sutures
• No significant downtime
• Natural look, not a windblown, tight look
• Chance of complications significantly lower than with surgery
• More affordable than traditional facelift surgery

Opti-Lift^™ Treatments

Many individuals come in with loose skin around the eyes, mid face, around the side of the mouth and, of course, the neck. Restoring skin tightness is one of the most important aspects of facial rejuvenation. Loose skin can now be treated with radio waves that cause the collagen and protein in the skin to shrink. This shrinking tightens the skin and causes new collagen to form, which creates the desired tightening effect. Our RF CET is designed to do exactly that. The main advantage of RF CET over other similar technologies is the absence of pain or discomfort. Patients feel a comforting warmth during the procedure, and no sedatives or anesthesia is required.

While radiofrequency treatments are extremely effective for treating loose skin, we have found that by combining RF CET with Nanno Current technology, we are able to create a synergistic effect and maximize skin tightening. These procedures are especially effective for tightening skin of the neck and around the eyes, but also produce an overall tightening effect throughout the entire face. While these changes can be seen over just a few weeks of treatment, the effects increase over time with maximum results achieved a few months after treatment.

Restore Volume to Mid to Lower Face

Aging often results in the hollowing or volume loss of the mid and lower face with subsequent deep lines in these areas. Fillers are the solution to this program. There are multiple fillers available to help return the volume to the mid and lower and restore a more youthful appearance. These include Restylane, Juvaderm, Radiesse and others. New fillers are coming to the market on a yearly basis, and each filler has a different make-up, cost and lasting time. Deciding which filler is right for you will be discussed during your complimentary consultation. Fillers are an excellent way to reduce the so called "laugh lines" next to the nose and "marionette lines" around the mouth.

Reduce Wrinkles

Botox is an excellent choice for reducing and often completely eliminating lines of the forehead, around the eyes and above the nose. While Botox can be used by itself, it can be a tremendous adjunctive treatment when used in combination with the many other treatments provided by Cosmetic & Anti-Aging Solutions.

Restore Youthful or Elastic Skin

With age comes loss of collagen and elastin, the components that maintain the elasticity of our skin. When these key components are lost or diminished, fine lines develop around the mouth and the skin becomes thin and sagging. In some individuals, these lines around the mouth represent the most prominent aspects of aging and are critical to treat. Fortunately, it is now possible to actually "regrow" and restore the collagen of the skin in a number of ways. The two most effective ways we have found to do this include Pixel and DermaRoll CET.

Pixel is a new fractionated laser that "drills" tiny channels in the skin using laser light while also maintaining healthy skin around these tiny channels, thus allowing our patients a quick recovery with small amounts of  downtime.

DermaRoll CET utilizes tiny needles to create these same channels as well as the advantage of applying proprietary topicals that contain vitamins and growth factors which create remarkable results. There is NO downtime with DermaRoll CET. 

With both treatments, we are able to decrease lines around the mouth, reduce old scarring and re-create a younger skin appearance with thicker, healthier skin. The unique combination of some or all of the above treatments, based on each individual's needs, allows Cosmetic & Anti-Aging Solutions to restore the look our patients desire.

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