Cosmetic Dermatology

About the Villani Treatment

What is it?

The Villani Treatment is a revolutionary treatment that uses millions of years of evolution to improve your skin, particularly when it endures aging, trauma, or environmental stress factors. Available only at select dermatology offices, the treatment uses the bioactive compounds of a specific sea sponge, Spongilla lacustris, to help restore the natural quality of your skin. The treatment uses active and potent compounds of this sea sponge to heal, regenerate, and enhance the quality of your skin. It can safely and effectively activate your skin’s self-healing properties by penetrating the upper layers of the skin.

What to expect

Because the Villani Treatment has both anti-viral and anti-bacterial compounds, its effects are powerful and rapid. Results are as effective as, if not more effective than, conventional procedures like lasers, but without the downtime or possible side effects associated with these procedures. The Villani Treatment is designed to help fight the effects of aging by doing the following: repairing sun damage, clearing acne, stimulating cell renewal, promoting collagen and elastin production, lightening hyperpigmentation, reducing bruising and swelling (ideal for use after dermal filler treatment), smoothing rough texture, and removing skin impurities.

After the procedure

Immediately after the Villani Treatment, your skin will have a healthy shine right due to improved blood flow. For 3-4 days after the procedure, you may feel a tingling sensation as the treatment works to exfoliate dull or dead skin cells. We recommend weekly or bi-weekly treatment sessions until a specific issue, such as acne or sun damage, is corrected. Maintenance sessions are then recommended every 4-6 weeks so that you can maintain your glow.

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We know that you are always thinking about ways to improve your skin, especially if it makes you look more youthful and involves as little downtime or side effects as possible. That’s why our skin experts are always researching the latest skin-rejuvenating therapies like the Villani Treatment that help you look and feel your best. Our expert practitioners are experienced at performing customized skin rejuvenation procedures to restore your youthful appearance. It’s this focus on you as an individual that separates us from others; we tailor treatment to suit your needs and meet your aesthetic goals.

About Feminine Rejuvenation

What is it?

As a woman, you might know that it’s not uncommon to experience changes to the look and feel of your vagina, especially if you are near or above the age of 50 and have experienced childbirth, significant weight changes, incontinence, or even a medical condition. We know that loose, stretched vaginal tissue can make you uncomfortable and self-conscious, especially during intimacy. That’s why our skin specialists are here with feminine rejuvenation options to address tissue laxity and restore your confidence.

What to expect

Our experts are skilled and experienced at performing feminine rejuvenation procedures to improve the look and feel of your vagina. What makes us different is that we understand the delicate nature of this issue, so we focus on you as a woman. We’ll be here to answer questions and provide compassionate support every step of the way. Feminine rejuvenation treatments offered by our specialists include the following: feminine rejuvenation creams, labiaplasty (surgery to tighten lax tissue of the vagina), energy-based procedures (such as non-surgical radiofrequency devices to tighten or even reduce parts of the vagina), lasers (skin resurfacing and tightening), and combination therapies (surgical, laser, and/or energy-based procedures). With your input, we will choose and tailor a treatment plan just for you.

After the procedure

The obvious benefit of feminine rejuvenation is that your vagina looks and feels better, giving you more confidence and enjoyment during intimacy. More specifically, these treatments can also tighten loose skin, stimulate collagen production, strengthen tissue, enhance appearance, help incontinence, and improve sexual health. Depending on your aesthetic goals, general health, and the type of procedure that suits you best, recovery times and results vary, as do side effects. That’s why scheduling a consultation to discuss these issues is essential.

About Silhouette InstaLift

What is it?

Silhouette InstaLift is an FDA-approved, non-surgical procedure that both tightens and re-volumizes the skin. By addressing your skin’s underlying loss of volume, Silhouette InstaLift plumps your skin as well as tightens it. The secret is the use of special dissolvable sutures and bidirectional cones that repair deep tissue and stimulate collagen production. Without incisions, the procedure helps your skin look fuller and more youthful.

What to expect

With Silhouette InstaLift, you’ll get the effects of a comprehensive lift and volumizing rejuvenation without the scarring, anesthesia, and downtime associated with full surgical facelifts. Before this procedure was available, two procedures were usually necessary for both added firmness and improved volume. The procedure can be performed in under an hour, and the side effects are mild and temporary, meaning there’s very little downtime.

After the procedure

In under an hour, Silhouette InstaLift can lift and reinvigorate skin on the cheeks, around the mouth, along the jawline, and on the neck. The results are instant and, because the procedure promotes prolonged regeneration of tissue, improvements continue over the ensuing 5-6 months. Common side effects include swelling, redness, tenderness, and bruising for typically 5-7 days after the procedure.

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About Fat Reduction

What is it?

Fat reduction refers to the elimination of fat pockets on areas of your body that are difficult to erase through diet or exercise. In many cases, individuals who suffer from stubborn areas of fat are genetically predisposed to these types of issues. Furthermore, if you’ve lost a lot of weight, there might still be areas of fat that won’t vanish. This can occur even if you’re in good shape and at your ideal weight. This can be especially true as you age when your metabolism slows down and fat clings to you more persistently than it used to. The areas most commonly affected by these types of fat deposits include the chin, the upper arms, the abdomen, love handles, thighs, and the back.

What to expect

A variety of safe, effective fat reduction treatments can give you the body shape that you desire and that suits your lifestyle. Many of these treatments are minimally invasive and don’t require much if any, downtime. However, it’s important to remember that treatments are not intended to be your main weight-loss program. Instead, they should supplement an already-healthy lifestyle. Some of the fat reduction treatments we offer include the following: CoolSculpting, liposculpture, Kybella, UltraShape, and Vanquish.

After the procedure

Fat reduction treatments vary in how long they take to perform, how long the effects last, and what side effects may occur. Results also depend on the number of areas targeted as well as on your body contouring goals. The fat reduction specialists at our center have the skill and knowledge to perform procedures customized for your unique needs. It’s this focus on you as an individual that separates us from others. We learn your aesthetic goals so we can design the treatment that gets you the results you want.

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About Clear + Brilliant

What is it?

Clear + Brilliant is a gentle, skin-refreshing laser that penetrates shallower than most lasers, yet deeper than a light peel or microdermabrasion. This helps it replace rough, damaged skin with smooth, healthy tissue. Effective even if you’re in your 20s or 30s, Clear + Brilliant is designed as a maintenance treatment that can help correct mild damage, such as from the sun, or protect against aging. It’s an ideal treatment if you’re looking to improve skin texture or shrink pores. This treatment can also lighten skin discoloration and protect against wrinkles, skin dullness, and uneven tone.

What to expect

Each Clear + Brilliant session is quick (20-30 minutes), comfortable, and downtime is virtually non-existent. Side effects can include swelling and tenderness, but are minimal, temporary, and not enough to prevent you from returning to your normal schedule. Although you may be happy with what Clear +Brilliant can do for you, you may also want to combine it with other treatments for even greater effects. Complementary treatments include Botox, Pellevé, Ultherapy, and Isolaz or Vbeam lasers.

After the procedure

In our experience, Clear + Brilliant treatments 1-2 times a month for 4-6 months are the most beneficial, and we also suggest follow-up treatments every 2-3 months. For the best results, we recommend undergoing regular Clear + Brilliant maintenance between other, more intense skincare treatments

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About Smoothbeam

What is it?

The Smoothbeam is a diode laser designed to target sebaceous glands, the glands on the surface of the skin responsible for the bacteria growth that causes acne. By shrinking these glands, Smoothbeam cuts off the source of the bacteria and inflammation, reducing your symptoms and freshening your appearance. Smoothbeam laser therapy is more effective than topical or oral medications, and studies have shown that it clears up as much as 98 percent of acne blemishes after just four monthly treatments. This includes the erasure of pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, and cysts.

What to expect

There are many benefits to the Smoothbeam laser including. This treatment can provide you with the following results: clearer skin for a brighter complexion; stimulation of collagen production for tighter, more resilient skin, improvement of acne scarring for healthier-looking skin, and no downtime so you can immediately return to your day. The procedure itself is virtually painless, but the comfort level can vary from person to person; you may find it completely tolerable while others may feel discomfort. If you’d like, you can request to have a topical anesthetic applied about an hour before your session.

After the procedure

As with all types of medical procedures, there is a risk of side effects, but those from Smoothbeam are typically mild. These side effects can include redness and tenderness and could last 2-3 days. After your procedure, you should use sunscreen daily and avoid any prolonged sun exposure, such as tanning, for 4-6 weeks.

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We realize that it can be challenging to find an effective treatment for your acne condition, despite the variety of treatments available. That’s why our acne specialists offer a range of acne treatment options, including the Smoothbeam laser. If you have acne, it won’t be the same as other cases, so you need a treatment plan devised to accommodate your specific needs. Our skilled acne experts have the experience and knowledge to clear your skin of acne blemishes and scarring. We’re here to answer questions, address concerns, and offer compassionate support.

About Pellevé

What is it?

Pellevé is a wrinkle reduction treatment that uses radiofrequency (RF) technology to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This RF energy safely and harmlessly penetrates the skin’s surface to strengthen its underlying support system. Not only is Pellevé great for eliminating wrinkles, it also stimulates the production of new collagen and other skin-firming properties, resulting in a refreshed, youthful look. More specifically, Pellevé is designed to tighten lax skin on the face and under the chin; minimize wrinkles on your face, neck, chest, and hands; improve rough skin texture, and subtly enhance lips.

What to expect

Often referred to as the “lunchtime lift”, the Pellevé procedure usually takes less than an hour for our dermatologists to perform. With no anesthesia, downtime, or aftercare needed, you can get back to your day as soon as the session is over! The skilled practitioners at our dermatology center are experienced in administering Pellevé treatments to improve lax, wrinkled skin, and what separates us from others is our attention to you as an individual. We’ll listen to your goals and address your concerns before developing a treatment plan that’s unique to you. We offer compassionate support and can even combine Pellevé with other procedures, such as Ultherapy or laser treatments, to enhance results.

After the procedure

Although you’ll notice improvements to your profile after just one Pellevé treatment session, we suggest a minimum of three sessions every other month for optimal results. Regular maintenance touch-ups once or twice a year will prolong the rejuvenating effects even further.

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About Hydrafacial

What is it?

What to expect

After the procedure

When you receive a refreshing HydraFacial, you’ll see improvement as soon as you leave the office. The results of a single treatment can last a week, and when combined with an IPL or chemical peel, the effects can last even longer. To maintain consistent results, we recommend monthly treatments, which will help keep your skin looking fresh and beautiful.

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About Facials

What are they?

A facial refers to any of a variety of skin treatments for the face that are designed to rejuvenate and revitalize the skin. At our cosmetic dermatology center, we offer several types of facials. These include the following: HydraFacial (exfoliates, rejuvenates, hydrates, and improves acne), acne facials, SkinMedica facials, Euro facials, combination facials (with microdermabrasion), back facials for acne, and organic facials. Each type of facial has specific benefits, features, and applications.

What to expect

Depending on your aesthetic goals and the type of facial you want, treatment sessions can take as little as half an hour to perform. In addition to being generally good for your skin, a facial also delivers specific benefits. These can include the following: improved circulation, reduced waste, and toxins, a new production of collagen, newly regenerated skin cells, revolumized skin, reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hydrated skin, reduced stress, smoother skin, and a balanced skin tone. In short, a facial refreshes your skin and restores a more youthful appearance. Your skin will look tighter and feel more elastic to the touch.

After the procedure

The experienced skin experts at West Dermatology are skilled at performing a variety of facials to improve your skin. To keep the effects of aging at bay, we recommend regular maintenance with follow-up facials.

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