Anti-Aging & Med Spa
Anti-Aging & Med Spa
Look & Feel Young Again!
Latest anti-aging medical services to help you restore your natural beauty.
Dr. Sarah Bennett, NMD
Dr. Sarah Bennett, NMD
MEDICAL AESTHETIC SERVICES
Restore Your Natural Beauty.
Botox
Dermal Fillers
ViPeel
PDO Thread Lift
PRP Face Lift
PRP Hair Resoration
PRP Microneedling
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DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
Below Are Our Medical Aesthetic Services Explained in More Detail.
Botox
Neuromodulators help relax the facial muscles to prevent and help repair fine lines and wrinkles. I don’t know about you, but when I was a child I commonly heard “Don’t make that face, it will stay that way.” Well, it’s true…
The facial expressions that we make commonly crease the skin and eventually form etched in lines. Our facial muscles control these expression. By using Neuromodulators ( Botox and Dysport) we can help to relax these muscles not only preventing these wrinkles from forming but also allowing some healing of the skin in these areas.
Facial muscles vary in strength between individuals and therefore every treatment is tailored to exactly what you need. The treatment is 30 minutes and you will notice full results 14 days after the treatment. On average the results will last 3 months which is dependant on how quickly you metabolize the product.
Treatment Areas:
- Forehead
- Frown lines
- Brow lift
- Undereye lines
- Crows feet
- Bunny lines
- Marionette lines
- Lip pop
- Orange peel chin
- Platysma bands
- TMJ
- Hyperhidrosis
What to Expect and Pricing
Botox is a quick and virtually pain free treatment and therefore no numbing agents are needed. The procedure takes 15 to 30 minutes, requires no down time. Bruising is a possible side effects. Full results are seen 14 days post treatment and last around 3 months.
Natural Med Doc’s Botox treatments are priced per units received. All Botox treatments and unit recommendations are individually developed based on assessment of individual muscle strength, size, and desired outcome.
Dermal Fillers
One of the primary signs of aging is volume loss of the subcutaneous fat pads in the face, causing the face to look hollow, and develop lines or wrinkles. The volume loss of the face occurs in predictable places including the temples, cheeks, nasolabial folds, tear troughs, and lips. Dermal fillers are a non-surgical volume restoration that provide immediate results.
In addition to volume restoration, dermal fillers are also used for sculpting the face to create a more pronounced jaw line, luscious lips, or straightening effect of the nose. Although, dermal fillers may cause some bruising, swelling, and redness, the procedure itself takes all of 30 minutes and requires no down time.
What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are a gel like substance injected into facial hollows to replace lost subcutaneous fat. The fillers used at Natural Med Doc have a hyaluronic acid base. Hyaluronic acid is naturally occurring in the skin, helping to keep the skin plump and hydrated.
Dermal Fillers may be used to:
- Smooth deep lines around the mouth and nose, such as marionette lines, nasolabial folds, and vertical lip lines.
- Restore volume to the cheeks and temples
- Enhance lip volume or create the luscious lips you’ve always wanted
- Restore volume to the tear troughs under the eyes
- Smooth chin crease and orange peel chin
- Straighten the ridge of the nose for a
- Sharpen and enhance jawline
- Improve facial symmetry
Filler Treatment Locations:
- Cheeks
- Lips
- Under the eyes
- Bridge of the nose
- Temples
- Nasolabial folds
- Vertical lip lines
- Jaw line
- Hands
- Nose
- Ear lobes
What to Expect:
Dermal fillers are a wonderful alternative to surgical treatment. Topical numbing agents will be used to make the treated area less sensitive. The procedure is quick taking 30 minutes and will provide immediate results. Irritation, and itching at the site of treatment directly after treatment is common, for which you will be provided ice to apply to the area. Bruising, redness, and swelling are normal post procedure side effects that may last up to a week. Results last between 6 and 24 months depending on the dermal filler used, location of treatment, and your individual metabolic rate.
Pre and Post Care: Due to possibility of bruising be sure to schedule your filler treatments at least 2 weeks prior to any special event or vacation. To reduce risk of bruising avoid NSAIDS ( asprin, ibuprofen, advil, etc.), fish oil, curcumin, and St. John’s wort for 1 week prior to your appointment. It is also recommended to avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to treatment to decrease risk of bruising. After your treatment you will need to avoid lying face down, massaging or manipulating the treated area, heavy work-outs, saunas, and hot tubs for 24 hours. Please, let your physician know if you frequently have cold sores, as dermal fillers may increase risk of HSVI break-outs.
PDO Thread Lift
*** PDO Thread lifts are a face lift alternative! PDO threads a non-surgical way to treat skin laxity and naturally stimulate production of collagen enhancing the skin tightening and lifting effect. ****
Over time, as we age collagen and elastin break down and are degraded. Unfortunately, production of these key components of youthful skin decline dramatically after the age of 25. As a result, skin becomes lax and will sag, a common sign of aging. Skin laxity will result in drooping jawline or jowls, deeper nasolabial folds, increased lines and wrinkles, drooping skin over the eyes and neck.
Nova threads are made from absorbable PDO (Polydioxanone) material, the same material used in absorbable sutures. The nova threads are placed at the subdermal level in a lifting or mesh technique to lift and tighten skin laxity. The threads are fully absorbed in 4-6 months. Nova threads may be used in many locations including those that are considered high risk for fillers, and are especially useful for lifting skin in the jawline, or “jowl line”. In addition to lifting the skin, Nova Threads cause a healing response which continuously stimulates collagen production helping to naturally slow the aging process.
PDO Thread Treatment Locations :
- Lip border
- Mid-face sagging
- Nasolabial folds (“parenthesis”)
- Under-eye hollows
- Jawline
- Chin
- Hands
- Brow lift
- Temples
A local anesthetic in the form of a topical cream or injection will be used at the treatment site. After numbing takes effect, the areas are cleaned and PDO threads are placed using a microcannula just beneath the skin. The threads will be tightened and cut at the insertion site.
The treatment is tolerable and quick. The procedure is completed in all of 45 minutes. You will be provided ice to apply after the procedure. Expect to be soreness for 7-14 days. It is recommended that you avoid wide chewing for at least 5 days post treatment. Bruising, swelling, soreness, and dimpling of the skin are possible side effects. Although, threads will dissolve in 4-6 months, results have been reported to last 18 months to 2 years due to collagen production stimulation.
Comparison to Face Lift
PDO thread lifts are now being called the “face lift alternative”. This procedure has many advantages over a face lift making this procedure increasingly desirable. Face lifts require general anesthesia, and have extensive down time, often requiring an around the clock care taker for 3 days and another 2 weeks off work.
PDO thread lifts are a relatively simple procedure that may be done in 45 minutes under local anesthesia, and require no down time, although many patients will experience soreness and may want to take the rest of the day off to rest. In addition to less down time PDO thread lifts are much more affordable than a face lift, generally running any where from $1,500- $4,500 in comparison to $10,000.
PDO thread lifts are a less invasive more affordable procedure, this being said expectations of results should be accurate. PDO thread lifts are best suited for mild to moderate skin laxity, as this procedure will lift the skin just a few millimeters.
Hair Restoration
Both men and women are affected by hair loss world wide. Hair loss is often a result of a multitude of contributing factors, including decreased blood flow, stress, hyperandrogenism, genetics, hypothyroidism, high toxic burden, ect.
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) scalp injections have been shown to significantly improve hair loss. (click here to learn more) PRP hair restoration has been said to increase blood flow, activate follicular stimulation, increase hair number, and improve thickness.
For optimal results it is recommended to have 4 consecutive treatments every 4-6 weeks. Treatments are scheduled at an interval of 4-6 weeks due to production of collagen for 4-6 weeks after each treatment. After the initial 4 treatments a maintenance plan will be developed in office.
What is PRP:
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is harvested from your own blood and contains a highly concentrated number of platelets and growth factors that stimulate the bodies healing cascade when injected.
What to Expect:
The procedure takes 60 minutes. Upon arrival your blood will be drawn and spun down to harvest your PRP. During this process your scalp will be numbed using local anesthetic injections. Once you are numbed a series of superficial PRP injections will be administered to the scalp and thinning areas.
After Care:
After your treatment you will want to protect the treated area in the following way:
- Avoid wearing hats for 7 days
- Avoid exercise and sweating for 2 days
- Avoid saunas, hot tubs, pools for 2 days
- Avoid taking NSAIDS ( ibuprofen, advil, aspirin, etc.), fish oil, curcumin, and any other anti-inflammatories for 1 week.
VI Peel
ViPeels are a safe and painless treatment to restore skin health for all ages.
Natural Med Doc offers the ViPeel chemical peels. ViPeels are some of the safest and most effective peels on the market. The treatment is mostly painless and an affordable way to restore skin health and vibrance. Due to the wide range of benefits and safety profiles of the ViPeel chemical peels are a wonderful treatment for all ages.
ViPeel has developed an comprehensive and unique set of ingredients:
- Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) – smooth’s deep scars and stimulates Collagen growth
- Retin-A – softens fine lines and moderate wrinkles
- Salicylic Acid – exfoliates the tissue and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent
- Phenol – treats deep lines and creases
- Vitamin C – an antioxidant used to brighten the skin
Benefits and Indications:
- Melasma
- Hyperpigmentation
- Sun damage
- Improving skin tone and texture
- Rosacea
- Acne
- Acne scarring
- Improve wrinkles and fine lines
- Inducing collagen growth and elastin production
There is NO DOWN TIME! The appointment takes 30minutes and you are able to return to work or school that day. The first day you will leave with an orange glow due to the color of the peel, but the peeling will not start until the second or third day. Light feathery peeling generally begins on day 3-7 which is often able to be masked by moisturizer.
For Optimal results we recommend that you have 3-4 ViPeels every 4-6 weeks OR intermix the ViPeels treatment with micro needling with PRP.
Schedule your appointment today to see what protocol is best for you!
PRP Face Lift
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PRP Microneedling
Microneedling with PRP is beneficial for nearly all ages treating a variety of conditions, ranging from acne to wrinkles. Microneedling is a treatment that uses tiny needles to produce microtrauma to the skin initiating the healing response and natural collagen production. This treatment is paired with an application of platelet rich plasma (PRP) to the treated area. PRP is harvested from your own blood and contains a high concentration of platelets and growth factors which enhance healing and results when paired with microneedling.
For optimal results it is recommended to have 4 consecutive treatments every 4-6 weeks. Treatments are scheduled at an interval of 4-6 weeks due to production of collagen for 4-6 weeks after each treatment.
Benefits of Microneedling with PRP:
- Reduces broken capillaries and spider veins
- Reduces the appearance of large pores
- Reduces acne scars
- Evens skin tone
- Improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Evens dispigmentation (sun spots, melasma, ect.)
- Gives the skin a firmer and smoother texture
- Improves acne
- Reduces stretch marks
What to Expect:
Microneedling treatment takes 60 minutes and is nearly painless due to the use of a topical numbing cream. PRP and hyaluronic acid will be applied topically throughout the procedure to enhance healing and collagen production.
The procedure requires no down time, although it is recommended that you lay low the first night due to the micro-trauma leaving the skin open and vulnerable to infection. Expect, redness of the treated area for the rest of the night. This is normal and a desired response to treatment.
You will leave the microneedling treatment with PRP and hyaluronic acid applied to the treated area. The PPP or platelet poor plasma and additional hyaluronic acid will be sent home with you for additional applications for the rest of the night. The next day you will rinse the treated area. At this time the treated area will likely look sunburned, and feel tight. Bruising is also a possibility.
It is important to protect and keep the treated area clean and moisturized for 3 days following the treatment. Be sure to schedule your treatment at least 1 week prior to any special event to ensure time for proper healing!
After Care:
After your treatment you will want to protect the treated area in the following way:
- Avoid sun exposure for 3 days
- Avoid exercise and sweating for 2 days
- Avoid saunas, hot tubs, pools for 2 days
- Avoid make up for 2 days ( Clean all brushes during this time!)
- Avoid taking NSAIDS ( ibuprofen, advil, aspirin, etc.), fish oil, curcumin, and any other anti-inflammatories for 1 week.
UNDERSTANDING THE FACTS
Who Are Naturopathic Doctors?
Naturopathic Medical Doctors (NMDs) have training in conventional medicine and natural therapeutics. Naturopathic Doctors attend federally-accredited 4-year post-graduate level medical schools and are trained in the same medical sciences and treatment options as Medical Doctors (MDs). This includes pharmaceuticals, imaging, labs, and so on.
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