Acne Scar Treatment

Many of our patients have come to us very frustrated with the previous information or treatments they have received for their acne scarring.  There are many treatments being promoted for acne scars a few which can be effective and many that are not.  Today I am going to talk a little about the physiology of [...]

Discounts on Botox and Dysport

Let the marketing wars begin!  Botox throw the first shot at their new competitor Dysport by offering a $50 rebate on any Botox procedure over $200.  Now Dysport has answered with their own rebate of $75 off.  Neither manufacturer seems willing to actually lower the price of their product but this is at least a step in [...]

Skin Tightening and Wrinkle Removal

The most common questions asked in my office are about skin tightening and wrinkle removal.  Patients want to know which laser treatments work the best.  There are so many technologies out there that it is easy to get lost in technical jargon and marketing build up.  The good news is that there are some truly excellent lasers procedures out there [...]

Zerona versus SmartLipo versus Liposuction Do They Work?

I have had many question about the Zerona body contouring system and if it works.  The premise of this device is to use low level light therapy to get your body to dissolve fat.  This means using power level equivalent to a laser pointer on the skin and expecting that this will remove fat.  I [...]

How Long Does Dysport Last, Is It Cheaper than Botox?

What is Dysport?
Dysport is an injectable protein that was approved by the FDA in April of 2009. It works much like Botox in order to relax facial wrinkles. Like Botox it can also be used to help with excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and muscle spasm.
How much do I need?
Although Botox and Dysport are two [...]

Treatment for Bruising and Swelling

We often get questions about what patients can do to decrease the amount of bruising or swelling after a procedure.  Patients want to know what are the most effective ways to make bruising and swelling go away.  The good news is that there are effective steps that can both decrease the likelihood of bruising or swelling and decrease healing time.
Avoid:
Before [...]

Collagen, Juverderm, Restylane, Radiesse and Sculptra Cost and Comparison

With all the lip and wrinkle fillers out there it is hard to know which on will be best for you. Is it collagen or Juvederm, maybe Restylane or Radiesse and what’s that Sculptra stuff all about?  I have created this short list to help you compare the cost, effectiveness and side effects of these products [...]

Botox versus Dysport: What is the Difference

With the approval of Dysport by the FDA on April 30, of this year the question on most people’s mind is, “What are the differences between Botox and Dysport?”  There is huge amount of both ambiguous and outright inaccurate information on the web about both of these products.  The main questions are:

Which one works faster?
Which lasts [...]

Vein & Cosmetic Center of Tampa Using New Breakthrough Laser Technology

A practice offering vein treatment and cosmetic plastic surgery in Tampa Bay, Florida is embracing what is being touted as the latest breakthrough laser technology in the treatment of skin affected by sun damage, wrinkling, and even lesions and deep scarring. Dr. Jeffrey Hunt with the Vein & Cosmetic Center of Tampa Bay utilizes CO2 [...]

CoolTouch Endolaser Varicose Veins Tampa Bay Florida (FL) Video

We use the Cooltouch™ Endolaser for numerous advantages of the system. We feel it is the perfect wavelength in order to eliminate the large varicose veins. The procedure is done with a bare fiber technique so that we do not do cut downs. Everything is placed, a little tiny needle after the skin is [...]

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