Atlanta Ultherapy

September 16, 2015

Technology to Improve Lax Skin

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Eventually, aging happens to all of us, and typically the most noticeable effect is the impact it has on our skin. As our bodies produce less collagen (the protein that gives skin the strength and firmness it had in our youth), gravity takes over and skin begins to sag. But contrary to what many of our patients at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA) initially believe, plastic surgery is not the only way to get firmer skin. Advancements in medical technology have led to several effective ways to non-surgically tighten skin, and while a facelift can still produce significant results, the treatments below can help you turn back the clock when surgery isn’t the right choice for you.

Ultherapy® Skin Tightening
How it works: A treatment begins with ultrasound imaging that is used to map out the desired area for a more precise result. Then, the ultrasound energy is directed at specific depths within the skin. This encourages the body to create more collagen, causing the skin to gradually lift and tighten. Each Ultherapy® session takes between 30 and 90 minutes depending on the area(s) being treated, and while most patients only need one session, the treatment plan varies from person to person.

What areas it treats: Neck, chest (décolletage), under the chin, and around the brow line.

Recovery time: Because the ultrasound energy doesn’t harm the surface skin, no downtime is needed, and most patients can return to their daily activities immediately after treatment. Results gradually improve for 2-3 months after the procedure.

Infini™ Facial Rejuvenation
How it works: Infini™ promotes collagen production by combining micro-needling (using tiny needles to activate the healing process) with radio frequency (RF) energy, which is applied to the treatment zones by the micro-needles. Based on your medical needs, treatment areas, and cosmetic concerns, we can customize the number of treatments you’ll need.

What areas it treats: Options like varying handpieces and adjustable depths allow Infini™ to treat all areas of the face and make it safe for all skin types.

Recovery time: By using extremely small needles that allow much of the skin to remain unharmed, Infini™ minimizes downtime, although the recovery period varies depending on your treatment depth and other factors.

Fractionated Lasers: SmartXide DOT™ and Fraxel®
How they work: While their specifications are a bit different, both the DOT™ laser and the Fraxel® laser send tiny columns of light into the skin to promote collagen production. The treatments are rather brief, typically lasting only 20-30 minutes.

What areas they treat: Generally, these lasers can treat the face, neck, hands, arms, and neckline.

Recovery time: Every patient varies, and so does the extensiveness of their treatment. Some patients require little to no downtime, while other patients may need up to a week. Schedule a consultation at DAA to discuss what type of treatment plan can meet your aesthetic goals.

Réjuvapen®
How it works: Réjuvapen® uses time-tested micro-needling to boost collagen production, while harnessing technology to make the treatments safer and more precise than its predecessor, the dermal roller. Because it doesn’t use lasers, Réjuvapen® is also safe for all skin types.

What areas it treats: The procedure can be effective for many areas of the face, and for some patients, can also improve the appearance of stretch marks elsewhere on the body.

Recovery time: Each patient’s required healing time depends on the details of their treatment, but there is generally little to no downtime needed after Réjuvapen® treatments.

SlimLipo™ Laser-Assisted Liposuction
How it works: SlimLipo™ is unique from the skin treatments above because it supplements liposuction, rather than serving as a procedure of its own, and because it can be used for nearly any area of the body. The laser breaks down fat cells in the treated area while also building collagen, so that the skin becomes firmer as it adjusts to the newly slimmed contours after liposuction.

What areas it treats: Most areas that can be treated with liposuction can benefit from the added help of SlimLipo™, including the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, and neck.

Recovery time: SlimLipo™ is part of a surgical procedure, so it requires downtime like other cosmetic surgeries. Depending on your medical needs and how substantial your treatment is, recovery time ranges from a few days to a few weeks.

Certainly there is no shortage of treatments that can help your skin become firmer and more youthful, but the question is, which procedure is the right one for you? Each option has many details and pros and cons that should be considered, so schedule a consultation with us to discuss your needs and goals and to receive a recommendation from one of our skilled professionals. Or, to stay up-to-date on the latest news and specials from DAA, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

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March 20, 2015

How Can Technology Smooth Wrinkles?

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Any contractor will tell you that in order to construct a solid building, they need both the expertise on how to do the job correctly, as well as the right tools to make the process more precise and efficient. At Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA), we’ve noticed that the same combination—skin and technology—allows us to provide our patients with the best possible care. So, to give our patients a more thorough understanding of the technology that helps us produce the results they love, each month we’re highlighting the technology we use to address a different skincare concern. One of the most popular reasons that patients seek our help is to minimize wrinkles, so this month, we’re shining the spotlight on the tools that help our highly-skilled providers to optimize their patients’ facial rejuvenating results.

PicoSure®
The newer PicoSure® laser has been an effective tool for tattoo removal, but with the addition of the new Focus Lens Array hand piece, this laser can now be used for facial rejuvenation. Known for its use of extremely short but effective pulses of energy, PicoSure® skin treatments minimize wrinkles while also tackling other signs of aging, like age spots that have arisen from sun damage, with very little downtime. Plus, as an especially gentle treatment, PicoSure® laser treatments offer minimal patient discomfort throughout the procedure.

Fractional CO₂ Lasers
Another option that is often used for laser skin resurfacing is one of our fractional CO₂ lasers, such as the Fraxel® Laser or the SmartXide DOT™ Therapy Laser. The Fraxel® laser differs from the more traditional CO₂ laser in that rather than treating all of the surface skin, it creates microscopic perforations in the skin during the treatment. This stimulates the body to heal the perforations by producing more collagen (which gives skin its youthful firmness and elasticity) in the treatment area. By only treating the microscopic treatment areas and leaving skin between the perforations untouched, this laser therapy requires minimal downtime.

The SmartXide DOT™ Therapy laser, like the Fraxel® laser treatment, creates tiny perforations in the skin, but uses a specified “dot” pattern in order to stimulate collagen production. Both types of fractionated CO₂ lasers are minimally-invasive and can be performed in our office with little or no anesthetic required. The number of treatments and length of time needed between treatments varies from patient to patient, but both treatments give the skin a naturally rejuvenated and refreshed appearance.

Skin Tightening Systems
As aging progresses and skin continues to lose elasticity, skin on the face and neck begins to sag and wrinkles become too deep to be effectively treated by laser skin resurfacing. While some patients turn to plastic surgery to rectify this condition, we offer a number of skin tightening systems that can non-invasively add firmness to loose, aging skin.

One such system is Ultherapy®, which uses ultrasound technology. After first mapping the treatment area to determine where to focus the energy, Ultherapy® sends warm ultrasound energy to the targeted areas. By using the heat to tighten loose skin while also stimulating collagen production, Ultherapy® skin tightening produces results that become increasingly youthful and natural over time. By sending energy into the deeper layers of the skin while leaving the surface skin intact, this skin tightening treatment requires no downtime.

Our other premier skin tightening system, Infini™, takes a different approach by instead using a combination of micro-needling and radio frequency (RF) energy. The micro-needling creates microscopic perforations in the surface skin, allowing the system to send more targeted RF energy into the treatment areas. By stimulating collagen production in both the superficial and the deeper layers of skin, Infini™ gives the skin a rejuvenated appearance that continues to tighten the skin as the collagen growth continues.

FotoFacial™
FotoFacial™ uses yet another type of rejuvenating energy called Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). This treatment sends brief yet powerful pulses of laser light into the deeper layers of the skin. Much like the other wrinkle treatments, FotoFacial™ encourages collagen production to give the skin a smoother, firmer appearance and a rejuvenated radiance. As a 30-minute, non-ablative treatment, FotoFacial™ is a gentle way to smooth fine lines and wrinkles with minimal or no downtime.

Considering that these are only a few of the options that we offer, it’s clear that there are many ways for patients to address signs of aging on the face and neck, and this wide variety of treatments allows each patient to receive care that is tailored to their specific needs. Schedule a consultation with us to discuss how we can meet your needs and help you to restore a refreshed, confidence-building appearance.

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September 16, 2013

Short- vs. Long-Term Eye Bags: Causes and Treatments

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If you have ever spent the night tossing and turning only to look in the mirror in the morning to find puffy and discolored under eye bags, after frantically looking for a way to hide them, you may wonder about the cause. While typically a cosmetic concern and not an indication of a serious medical condition, there are several measures that can be taken to improve the appearance of your under eye woes. As the eyes are one of the first facial features a person may notice, the providers of Dermatology Associates of Atlanta often see patients concerned with the aged appearance tired eyes can create.

It’s no secret that lack of sleep drastically affects your overall appearance. When proper sleep patterns are not made routine, the body recognizes stress and begins to swell slightly. Because under eye skin is the thinnest skin on the body, its appearance is easily influenced by the flow or retention of fluids. Outside of the fatigue caused by lack of sleep , overconsumption of salt, sinus issues, dehydration, and allergies can also make bags more prominent.

By reducing salt consumption and getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep for adults, short term bags can become less noticeable in appearance. Additionally, cool cucumber slices or chilled tea bags can decrease puffiness by constricting blood vessels with their temperature. If your problematic appearance persists, consider using an eye cream. Z. Bigatti Re-Storation Eye Return hydrating, anti-aging eye cream reduces puffiness while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

While the ways noted above can improve the appearance of short-term eye bags, long-term eye bags and eyelid drooping can only be effectively treated by eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). Fat around the eyes acts as a natural cushion to protect your eyes from outside harm; however, over time it can expand into the tissue beneath the eyes. In actuality, what we see as “bags” are pockets of protruding fat that has herniated. Long-term eye bags also occur largely because of hereditary predisposition and are a natural part of aging. When lack of rest or attention to contributing aging factors begin to be ignored, the skin can stretch and weaken the surrounding connective tissue, causing drooping. Some patients say that eyelid drooping can be so severe that they obstruct vision or the ability to apply eye makeup.

For some patients with minimal lower lid aging, under eye shadows can be hidden by Juvederm® or Restylane® injections, which can improve the look of the junction where the cheek begins and the baggy lower lid ends. To further enhance facial rejuvenation results, many patients also pursue other treatments in combination to blepharoplasty. Alternatively, Ultherapy® can be used to tighten skin in the under eye area and reduce “hooding” in eyelids by using focused ultrasound energy. Ultherapy effectively tightens and tones loose skin while stimulating collagen production. For those concerned with wrinkles surrounding the eyes, both Ultherapy® and DOT laser treatments can be incredibly effective. DOT lasers emit pulses of laser energy through a controlled laser, creating tiny wounds to induce immediate skin tightening and collagen production, in turn reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

If you are interested in learning about blepharoplasty or other facial rejuvenation treatments available at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, contact us today to schedule a consultation. Be sure to stay connected with DAA on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+ for the latest dermatology news and updates.

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July 1, 2013

Ultherapy® Offers Patients Non-Surgery Facial Rejuvenation

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The board-certified dermatologists of Dermatology Associates of Atlanta often have patients ask what they can do about lax facial and neck skin that doesn’t require the downtime of traditional facelift surgery. In addition to cosmetic injectables and fillers such as Botox® and Belotero® balance that temporarily relieve wrinkles and volume loss of the face; Ulthera® non-surgical skin tightening can address sagging skin and wrinkles around the neck area.

Despite a proper skincare routine, the neck skin is one of the first areas to show signs of aging. The advanced Ultherapy® technology uses ultrasound waves to tighten and lift loose skin. With different settings available, this procedure is tailored to the patient’s unique concerns. Heat energy from the ultrasound waves tones the deeper loose layers of skin while stimulating collagen production. Ulthera® is great for patients who are not quite ready for surgical facial procedures and is safe for a variety of skin tones and textures.

Since this treatment may cause temporary redness it’s important to avoid direct sunlight while your body heals. This procedure is performed in-office in approximately 60 to 90 minutes and patients can return to their daily activities after treatment. Optimal results usually appear two to three months after the first treatment. Ultherapy® is FDA-cleared for treatment of the neck, jawline, and brow.

For more information about Ultherapy® and other facial rejuvenation treatments offered at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta or to schedule an appointment please contact us. Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest skincare treatments and news.

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September 21, 2012

Anti-Aging, Wrinkle Treatments at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta

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At Dermatology Associates of Atlanta we want all of our patients to look as young as they feel. For patients looking for anti-aging treatments, our wrinkle reducing procedures including cosmetic injectables, Ultherapy® and laser skin resurfacing provide very effective results.

Cosmetic injections such as Botox® and Dysport® can help address crow’s feet, forehead lines and frown lines. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2011 Botulinum Toxin Type A injections were the most popular cosmetic minimally-invasive procedure performed in the U.S. Botox® and Dysport® work to relax wrinkle-causing muscles in the face. These injectables require no downtime and results usually last between three and six months.

For patients looking for full facial rejuvenation may consider Ultherapy® skin tightening. Ulthera® is an FDA approved noninvasive technology that uses ultrasound energy to target and lift tissue on the face and neck. Similar to cosmetic injectables, Ultherapy® patients enjoy the benefits of a quick recovery time and lower risks of side effects compared to more invasive surgical procedures. In addition the results are more long lasting than Botox® treatments.

With the advancement of laser technology, Fraxel® and DOT laser skin therapy are also effective treatments to lessen the effects of aging and wrinkles. The DOT laser selectively targets collagen-containing layers of skin by making tiny microscopic points in the specific area(s) of concern. The Fraxel laser is similar to the DOT laser and emits tiny, deep columns of laser light into the skin without affecting surrounding tissue. These treatments stimulate new, healthy tissue to replace damaged cells producing tighter, younger looking skin. The two treatments are quite different and DOT produces more down time but can present effective results depending on your skin and your problem.

If you are interested in learning more about our anti-aging treatments or other services please call our office to set up a consultation. Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest dermatology news and information.

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July 2, 2012

Join us Friday July 20th, 2012 for our Ultherapy Lunch & Learn event

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Ready to raise some eyebrows? Join Dermatology Associates of Atlanta & Dr. Ashley Curtis at their Ultherapy® “Lunch & Learn” event Friday July 20th, 2012 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.

Attendees will receive treatmentconsultation, lunch and beverages and a $550 discount for full-face & neck treatments if procedure is scheduled at time of the event. The event is free, but space is limited so RSVP to Mark at 404-256-4457 ext 200.

See flyer below for more details:

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April 9, 2012

Dermatology Associates of Atlanta Featured in Atlanta Parent Magazine’s April 2012 Issue

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We take skincare seriously. Whether you’re looking into acne treatments, non-invasive fat reduction with CoolSculpting®, or skin tightening with Ultherapy®, we’ve got your covered—head to toe. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest in dermatology news.

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Atlanta Ultherapy

Technology to Improve Lax Skin

How Can Technology Smooth Wrinkles?

Short- vs. Long-Term Eye Bags: Causes and Treatments

Ultherapy® Offers Patients Non-Surgery Facial Rejuvenation

Anti-Aging, Wrinkle Treatments at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta

Join us Friday July 20th, 2012 for our Ultherapy Lunch & Learn event

Dermatology Associates of Atlanta Featured in Atlanta Parent Magazine’s April 2012 Issue

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