Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox® Cosmetic) is a protein complex produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which contains the same toxin that causes food poisoning. When used in a medical setting as an injectable form of sterile, purified botulinum toxin, small doses block the release of a chemical called acetylcholine by nerve cells that signal muscle contraction. By selectively interfering…
Jeuveau® is the newest botulunim toxin on the market. Studies have shown the effects and duration are similar to Botox®. Jueveau® is a protein complex produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which contains the same toxin that causes food poisoning. When used in a medical setting as an injectable form of sterile, purified botulinum toxin, small doses block the release of…
FACIAL CHEMICAL PEELS INCLUDING TRICHLOROACETIC ACID (TCA) AND PHENOL Chemical peels are divided into three broad categories based on the depth of action of the chemical: superficial, medium depth, and deep. Superficial peels are used to exfoliate the skin and are aimed at the most outer layer of skin and the overlying dead skin cells. Medium depth chemical peels work well for…
DERMAL FILLERS Facial fillers is a broad term which refers to temporary or possibly permanent injectable materials which are added to the face to erase some of the signs of aging. There are many on the market today. HYALURONIC ACID FILLERS (RESTYLANE®, JUVÉDERM®) Restylane® and Juvéderm® are composed of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a component of all connective tissues, especially…
FACIAL LASER RESURFACING WITH CARBON DIOXIDE AND FRACTIONAL LASER There are many different laser technologies which are used for facial rejuvenation. A laser is a high-energy beam of light that can selectively transfer its energy into tissue to treat the skin. Lasers contain a material that produces and amplifies light. Two mirrors cause the light to reflect back and forth…
DERMAL FILLER FACELIFT (JUVEDERM®, RESTYLANE®) Part of the aging process includes loss of fat in the face. As a temporary but minimally invasive solution to this facial fat loss, Dr. Verret is pleased to offer the ‘filler facelift.’ Using a combination of dermal fillers, Dr. Verret will fill hollows and areas of the face which have lost fat over time.…
DERMAL FILLER NON SURGICAL RHINOPLASTY Recent press has talked about non-surgical rhinoplasties. Using the same dermal fillers, Dr. Verret can mask some nasal imperfections wtihout surgery. The most common imperfection treated with non-surgical rhinoplasty are dorsal nasal humps. Though the effects are temporary, the procedure is non-surgical and requires no recovery time. D.J. Verret, MD, FACS Double Board Certified Facial Plastic…