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Nefertiti lift

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Nefertiti lift can help reverse the signs of aging by providing temporary smoothing and definition along your lower face, jaw, and neck.  Nefertiti lift is a temporary way to restore a youthful look without surgery.

The procedure’s name refers to the ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertiti, known for her elongated, thin neck. The Nefertiti lift targets the platysma band of muscles that run vertically from the bottom of the face to your collar bone.

The botulinum toxin like Botox or Dysport etc is injected in specific parts of this muscle to:

  •   lessen lines around the bottom part of the face
  •   erase or reduce folds or sagging of the lower part of the neck
  •   remove lines on the neck
  •   create a more pronounced definition of the jaw

It takes about 15 minutes to do the procedure and it can be performed in the outpatient setting.

Its important to know that the use of botulinum toxin in the platysma is considered off-label. This means it hasn’t been reviewed or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for this indication.

This procedure doesn’t fix signs of aging permanently. The results of a Nefertiti lift only last a few months to half a year.

Some people may not be ideal candidates for Nefertiti lift. These include those:

  • who are pregnant or breast feeding.
  • diagnosed with or who have a family history of certain health conditions like myasthenia gravis or Eaton-Lambert syndrome or have an infection.
  • taking any medications or drugs that aren’t compatible with botulinum toxin
  • with certain psychological condition.

There are some side effects of the Nefertiti lift, similar to other cosmetic procedures involving botulinum toxin. These include bruising or redness at the injection site, headache, difficulty swallowing and weakness in the neck.

A 2007 study found that the Nefertiti lift was an effective, minimally invasive alternative for those wanting to push back or eliminate more invasive cosmetic procedures.

Vivace Radiofréquency Microneedling

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Vivace Radiofrequency (RF) is a minimally-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment that stimulates the natural production of collagen. Vivace RF treatment is a step up from traditional Microneedling treatment. Vivace allows for a more accurate needle insertion for highly customized treatment. It is an ideal treatment for tightening and firming the skin and to improve debilitating acne scars and stretch marks.

 

One of our favorite treatments with this device is non-surgical eyelid lifting and tightening. It also helps to improve eye bags and skin laxity underneath the eye area. The red LED light stimulates collagen and blue LED light is used in patients suffering from acne to kill bacteria and it also improves acne scars.

The Vivace RF Mironeedling device was built to improve contouring and tightening for the face, neck, hands and body.

The Vivace device features gold plated steel micro-pins that are able to penetrate deeper into the skin for even better results than traditional microneedling. These longer needles allow the RF energy to be administered at different depths, depending on your specific needs. The RF energy heats up the underlying tissue to kick-start collagen production. The results are amazing with minimal downtime.

The actual treatment session takes less than an hour and most patients report little to no pain. A compounded topical numbing cream is applied to the face prior to the procedure. After the procedure is done, PRP (Platelet rich plasma) that is derived from your own blood can be applied topically as well. PRP contains growth factors which can help to reduce wrinkles, plump up sagging skin, improve complexion and minimize acne scarring.

Vivace produces microchannels in the skin that allows to fully absorb healing serums. These channels stay open for few hours so we ask that you avoid make-up as well strenuous activity, swimming, and steam rooms/saunas during this time. After this time frame you’re good to go!

We recommend a series of three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart for the best possible results.

PDO thread lift

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Maintaining the integrity of your skin at an early age can be done with just a few threads.

MINT™ PDO are barb threads that reposition sagging tissue for a refreshed and contoured appearance. This minimally invasive treatment can be repeated as desired to delay the aging process and maintain your skin’s youth for a longer period of time.
Areas that can be treated with PDO threads include nasolabial folds, glabellar wrinkles, neck and forehead wrinkles, jowls and jawline.

The procedure takes about 30-45 minutes and its done in comfort of our office in Kennett Square under local anaesthesia. The results are seen immediately and last for several months.

Your face will be cleansed and and lidocaine will be injected to help with any discomfort. Once you’r numb, a small access hole will be made at the entry point to create the “tunnel” for the threading. After that is done a long, thin cannula that houses the lifting thread will use that entry point to go under the skin so that the thread is placed correctly. The cannula is then pulled out, which leaves the thread in place to engage the tissue.

This procedure results in a much more contoured appearance to the treated area and it will stimulate collagen production in the next several months.

The skin looks tighter and more youthful-looking. Because the threads are biodegradable, they dissolve within a few months. However, the collagen network maintains for several months.