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What Should I Know Before My Cosmetic Injectable Treatment?

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woman-getting-facialIn recent years, cosmetic injectable treatments have evolved from a curiosity to a full-blown cosmetic phenomenon. Whether we are talking about facial filler injections or neuromodulators like Botox® and Dysport®, these injectable treatments have exploded in popularity due to their ability to address common signs of facial aging. This includes wrinkles, fine lines, lost volume, and more. For anyone who is considering an injectable treatment, but can’t seem to figure out exactly where to start, our licensed and experienced cosmetic providers wanted to educate our readers on a few essential facts for anyone to know before undergoing their first treatment.

Different Treatments for Different Areas

All types of injectable treatments often get lumped in together, but the truth is that these treatments are designed to address different areas of the face. For example, Botox® and Dysport® are often used to treat the upper portion of the face, including around the eyes, brows, and forehead. Conversely, we use facial fillers to treat areas in the lower portion of the face, including around the mouth, the lips, and cheeks. There are also certain kinds of facial fillers with different primary ingredients (like hyaluronic acid) that may be best suited to specific areas or issues. For example, hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are especially suited to help keep the skin plump and are often used on the lips and cheeks. We will discuss all these options at length during the pre-treatment injectables consult appointment.

Come With Specific Goals In Mind

We hear a lot from patients in our office who say “I want to look younger” or “I want to improve my appearance,” but it’s very helpful to come into your consultation appointment with a clear idea of specifically what you would like to address with an injectable treatment. Are you concerned about crow’s feet or lines around your eyes? Do you want to treat the appearance of acne scarring? Do you want to add additional volume to your lips or cheeks? Considering your specific issues will certainly be helpful when it comes time to speak with a cosmetic provider.

Who Performs Your Injectables Treatment Matters

There’s more that goes into delivering outstanding results from a cosmetic injectable treatment than simply performing an injection. Specific experience and expertise matter, especially when it comes to determining which treatment will best help every unique patient achieve their own cosmetic goals. Here at Laser Lights, our cosmetic injectable treatments are performed by experts like Dr. David Whiteman and cosmetic injector, Dawn Surajh to ensure the best possible experience and results for all of our patients.

While some of this information may seem basic to some people, we’ve heard from many patients over the years who have found it incredibly helpful when planning a cosmetic treatment. For more information or to schedule a complimentary cosmetic consultation, contact Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center today. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

The Importance of Experience for Cosmetic Injectable Treatments

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female-receives-facialCosmetic injectable treatments seem to be everywhere these days. Here at Laser Lights, we can remember when Botox® felt like revolutionary new technology. Now Botox®, Dysport®, and facial fillers are among the most in-demand cosmetic treatments of all. Patients today have an abundance of terrific options when it comes to rejuvenating their face and addressing wrinkles, lines, lost volume, and other common imperfections. However, while these treatments may be FDA-approved and proven, that doesn’t mean that outstanding results are guaranteed. In many cases, who you choose to perform your injectable treatment can mean all the difference between making the most of your experience and feeling dissatisfied down the road.

Like in any other field, experience and expertise are critical with cosmetic injections. Helping patients achieve their desired aesthetic goal takes a great deal more than just being able to administer a shot. An expert cosmetic injector must understand the differences in the facial anatomy in each patient. This understanding is crucial in order to determine which specific injectable treatment might be best suited to address each patient’s specific needs. Additionally, a familiarity with different injectable products and how they can best be applied is also critical. For example, some facial filler injections need to stay at the injection point, while others need to spread in order to work as intended. Having a discerning eye and the ability to match the right injectable treatment to the specific needs of each patient is incredibly important.

We are proud to offer our injectables patients the opportunity to be treated by experienced cosmetic injector, Dawn Surajh, DNP, APRN, NP-C . Before her years of working in cosmetic medicine, Dawn was a nurse for over a decade. This experience allows her the ability to connect and build meaningful bonds with patients, with the ultimate goal of helping them achieve their aesthetic goals.

For anyone interested in cosmetic injectable treatments, we highly recommend RSVPing for our upcoming Holiday Open House Event. In addition to treatment demonstrations and exclusive discounts on our full selection of cosmetic treatments and services, Dawn will be in attendance to help consult guests about their injectable treatment options and treatment plans.

For more information on our selection of cosmetic injectable treatments, to schedule an appointment, or to reserve your spot for our Holiday Open House, please contact Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, and to subscribe to our newsletter for regular practice updates, skin care tips, and more.

How to Look Younger: Top Summer Rejuvenation Treatments

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How to Look Younger: Top Summer Rejuvenation Treatments

Everyone loves to head out and enjoy the beautiful weather during the summer, but this year, that drive is even stronger. After missing out on so many events thanks to COVID-19, people all over metro Atlanta and beyond are ready to head out and rebuild their social lives. Of course, reconnecting with friends and family is even better when you look as great as you feel.

If aging took a toll on you in 2020 and you want a facial refresher before you head back out onto the social scene, we have you covered. Try these top options for summertime facial rejuvenation.

Réjuvapen® Microneedling

One of the most essential factors in your aging is a protein called collagen, which makes your skin firm and smooth. As we age, our bodies produce less and less collagen, so our skin develops wrinkles and begins to sag. Fortunately, though, our natural healing process stimulates collagen production, and one way to trigger this healing process is with microneedling.

Microneedling uses ultrafine needles to boost your natural collagen production with minimal side effects like short-term redness. To make your results even stronger and further enhance your collagen production, our skilled team can use natural growth factors from a sample of your own blood. The result is firmer, smoother skin.

Botox® or Dysport® Injections

Botox® or Dysport injections are immensely popular for a reason. They quickly and easily reduce certain wrinkles by relaxing the tensed facial muscles that are pinching your skin. The team at Laser Lights and at our sister practice, Southern Plastic Surgery, expertly targets lines like crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead creases.

Noninvasive Skin Tightening with Viora™ Reaction

While laser treatments are often used to firm aging skin, laser procedures can lead to unwanted skin pigmentation if you don’t thoroughly protect your skin from the sun before and after your treatment. An efficient and summer-safe alternative is skin tightening with Viora™ Reaction.

During this procedure, our experienced technician uses a specialized applicator on the surface of your skin to send radiofrequency energy into the deeper layers of your skin. The warmth from this energy stimulates your healing process, leading to new collagen production and a more youthful look.

Facial Filler Injections

If you’re on the hunt for fast cosmetic results, it doesn’t get much faster than facial filler injections. Our experts at Laser Lights and Southern Plastic Surgery use fillers like Restylane® or Juvederm® to fill in wrinkles like smile lines and other wrinkles around your mouth. We can also use them to plump up facial hollows. You’ll be able to see nearly immediate results, though you may have swelling and bruising after your treatment, and your full results will be visible when this fades over the coming days.

Getting a Younger Look for Summer

This summer, as you’re taking advantage of the simple joys we have all missed like special occasions and evenings out with friends, you can enjoy it even more when you can wear a confident smile. Any of the treatments above are perfect for addressing signs of aging and giving you a more youthful look. To book your complimentary consultation and start the process, call Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center today. Remember to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more cosmetic tips.

Anti-Aging Treatments: Use Caution with Unproven Treatments

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Have you ever had a friend offer you a new anti-aging cream with promises of results nothing short of a miracle? Although many of these items seem too good to be true, we often fall for their cute packaging and lofty promises, but according to the US News and World Health Report, many commonly used over-the-counter anti-aging treatments may not produce the results they promise, and even worse, they could even be harmful. In fact, the FDA reported last March that skin care products containing mercury, which can damage the kidney and nervous system, have illegally found their way into the country. Since the FDA considers skin care products cosmetics rather than drugs, they are not required to go through the same extensive testing to determine safety or effectiveness.

Instead of spending time and money looking for skin care products that don’t work, it’s important to do your part in taking care of your skin by protecting it through wearing sunscreen, not smoking, and eating right. However, no matter how well you care for your skin, you will eventually experience signs of aging. Although many over-the-counter anti-aging creams are ineffective, there are skin care treatments that can rejuvenate the appearance.

Many factors like sun spots, fine lines, melasma, sagging skin and wrinkles contribute to an aged appearance, but we offer a variety of treatments at Laser Lights to treat each concern factor individually, as well as treatments that target multiple signs of aging at once. During a pre-treatment consultation, we listen and discuss your concerns and treatment goals while evaluating your skin to determine which treatment will best meet your needs.

Everyone’s anti-aging needs vary. Patients with lax skin of the face and neck often benefit from skin tightening treatment with Viora Reaction, while patients with wrinkles, melasma and uneven skin texture may benefit from laser skin resurfacing. Facial rejuvenation with cosmetic injectables and facial fillers provide the perfect options for patients bothered by wrinkles. Treatments like microdermabrasion and chemical peels can smooth an uneven complexion while stimulating collagen production.

With so many proven treatments to restore a youthful appearance, there’s no need to waste time with products that do not work. If you’re tired of spending a small fortune on creams that aren’t producing the results you’re after, then schedule a consultation with one of our licensed estheticians today. If you’d like the latest skin care news and updates, be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Prepare Your Skin for Summer

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Between the pool parties and cookouts, skin care becomes less of a priority when summer begins. However, you can keep your skin looking great without missing out on any of the fun. Whether you’re traveling or staying in town, SPF 30 sunscreen should be your number one skin care product this summer. In fact, we suggest wearing sunscreen every day—even during the winter. Not only does sun exposure cause sun spots and wrinkles, it can also cause dangerous skin cancer.

When you go to grab your SPF 30 sunscreen, be sure to put on sunglasses also. Although we don’t always think about it, sun exposure can also damage the eyes causing conditions like cataracts. Additionally, you’re more likely to squint in bright sunlight, which causes wrinkles to develop more rapidly around the eyes. Certain wrinkle reducing laser treatments can improve an aged eye appearance, but during this time of year patients often seek cosmetic injectables like Botox® and facial fillers like Restylane® to reduce wrinkles. Many patients also like eyelash and eyebrow tinting services during the summer or try Latisse® to make their lashes grow longer, darker, and thicker so they won’t have to worry about going without mascara.

Skin care routines should change as the weather changes. Although the air is more humid in Atlanta this time of year, it’s still very important to moisturize. A lighter moisturizer can usually do the trick during the summer. Exfoliation is also beneficial during the warmer months in helping to remove the skin’s surface imperfections while sloughing away dead skin cells that clog pores. We offer various services to exfoliate the skin at Laser Lights including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and When seeking summer skin treatments, it’s important to understand the sun can exacerbate certain skin conditions. Therefore, we conduct pre-skin treatment consultations to discuss patients’ skin conditions and thoroughly evaluate the skin before treatment. Patients with rosacea often experience flare-ups with exposure to sun and heat. We offer services to improve rosacea symptoms and tips about skin care products and steps patients can take to further relieve rosacea symptoms. Although rosacea sometimes resembles acne, they are two very different skin conditions. Contrary to popular belief, sun exposure does not improve acne. While we offer acne light therapy to reduce acne, the photodynamic therapy (PDT) used is very different from sunlight and works by shrinking oil glands, killing bacteria within pores, and regulating the shedding of dead skin cells.

We also offer a variety of laser procedures to treat skin conditions, but we ask patients who seek these procedures during the summer to use caution. Laser procedures and sun exposure can cause hyperpigmentation, so we advise laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, or other laser procedure patients to stay out of the sun for a few weeks before and after treatment. Patients who know they will be spending most of their time indoors this summer shouldn’t have anything to worry about, but we advise these patients to wear sunscreen and protective clothing when they must go out in the sun.

Schedule a consultation today to learn more about which treatment will meet your skin’s specific needs as the seasons change. Be sure to view our website to learn more about the other procedures we offer. Also, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ if you haven’t already for skin care news and updates on our specials.

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We do not have practices in these locations. These are meant only for directions from these cities:
Alpharetta | Athens | Buford | Decatur | Dunwoody | Duluth | Johns Creek | Lawrenceville | Marietta | Roswell | Stone Mountain | Suwanee | Tucker

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