Cosmed Clinic

A prescription medicine used to improve the look of frown lines in the forehead and the proverbial "crow's feet". BOTOX is a safe and easy procedure that works by paralyzing the local facial muscles. Typical BOTOX injections will last 4-6 months. BOTOX can also be used to reduce extreme sweating in the underarms, hands, or feet. Injections for excessive sweating (or hyperhidrosis) generally last from 9 months to a year. (Back to Top)

Fraxel

Remove years from your appearance. No surgery required. With the revolutionary Fraxel re:store™ laser treatment, you can get:
* Improved skin tone
* Plumping of acne scars and surgical scars
* Reduced wrinkles and fine lines
* Smoother skin texture
* Sun spots and age spots (pigmented lesions)
Safe and effective, the Fraxel re:store laser is cleared by the FDA and has undergone extensive testing in the lab and out in the field.

How it works
With Fraxel re:store treatment, you get dramatic results without going under the knife. Instead, Fraxel re:store laser treatment uses points of light to precisely treat thousands of microscopic areas of your skin. The treatment penetrates deep into the skin to remove old, damaged skin cells, stimulates your body's own natural healing process, and replaces the cells with fresh, glowing, healthy skin. Because the technology is so precise, Fraxel re:store treatment works not only on the face, but also on delicate skin areas like the neck, chest and hands. Fraxel re:storetreatment delivers dramatic results, fast healing and maximum safety. (Back to Top)

Thermage®

From the pioneers of Radiofrequency technology, get tighter and smoother skin with little to no downtime. Thermage is the premier solution for skin tightening and contouring. It delivers natural looking results with no downtime. Thermage is a non-invasive procedure that helps tighten and contour your skin in a single treatment. This is a non surgical procedure and no injections are needed. It will result in:
1. Tighter, smoother skin
2. Softened wrinkles and lines
3. Younger looking appearance.

Thermage uses a pioneer unique radiofrequency (RF) technology to safely heat the deep layers of your skin, while cooling the surface of your skin to keep it intact during the procedure. This deep heating stimulates your body's natural skin renewal process, which helps tighten existing collagen and form new collagen. Over time, sagging or wrinkled skin is replaced with smoother, tighter skin; improved tone and texture; and an overall younger looking appearance. It is also indicated for treating cellulite. Not ready for a facelift but want to look younger and natural? This treatment is your solution.

NEW! Learn about Thermage for Body

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Injectable cosmetic fillers—including Restylane® and Juvederm®—are non-toxic and used to restore a smoother appearance to your face, "filling in" laugh lines, acne scars, or any imperfections in the skin. Filler treatments can last anywhere from several months to near-permanent effect, but most last for 6 months to a year. Some patients may need a topical anesthetic or a nerve block for accurate placement of the filler material. (Back to Top)

This non-surgical face lift procedure combines BOTOX and Juvederm to dramatically freshen your look and erase the signs of aging by reducing lines in the face while enhancing lips, cheeks and contouring the jawline. The combination of BOTOX and Juvederm helps not only relax and smooth crow's feet, forehead and frown lines, but fills out the volume in your face giving you a younger, natural look. Contact COSMED to schedule your consultation today and discover the best solution for your face. (Back to Top)

Laser hair removal is a safe, effective way to decrease hair growth in unwanted areas. Common areas treated in women include the face, underarm, or bikini area. Men commonly have treatment for their chest and/or back. While individuals with fair skin and dark hair respond the best to laser hair removal treatment, all patients can have positive results.

While undergoing laser hair removal, no anesthesia is necessary as with other laser modalities. The number of treatments depends on a multitude of factors, including skin tone, hair color and what phase of hair growth the hair is in when treated. (Back to Top)

Laser resurfacing is commonly performed to remove layers of damaged or wrinkled skin, usually to minimize the appearance of fine lines around the mouth and eyes. Laser treatment has also been proven to effectively treat facial scars and areas of uneven pigmentation. You can receive laser resurfacing alone or in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures to achieve dramatic results. (Back to Top)

Also known as the Broadband Light Therapy or "cold laser", the photofacial uses an intense pulse light to rejuvenate the skin, giving it a more youthful appearance by reducing the pore size, evening the skin tone, fading sunspots, darkspots and also decreasing fine lines. It is also used to treat facial redness due to veins and capillaries produced specially by rosacea. For best results, several treatments are required. During your evaluation, we can prescribe a treatment plan tailored to your particular needs. (Back to Top)

The long pulsed 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser is used for the treatment of telangiectasia, small-to-medium vessels of leg veins (up to 4 mm in diameter), reticular veins below lower eyelids and other benign vascular tumors. This laser is the best suited for treating bluish-purple blood vessels. Usually 1-3 sessions are needed for optimal results. Afraid of needles? During your evaluation, we can tell you if this treatment is appropriate for you. To completely remove a tattoo, new treatments using lasers, which are more effective and cause less scarring than older surgical excision or dermabrasion procedures, can eliminate your tattoo with minimal side effects. Usually multiple laser sessions are needed to achieve the best results. At COSMED we will make an evaluation to determine the approximate number of sessions that you will require.(Back to Top)

To completely remove a tattoo, new treatments using lasers, which are more effective and cause less scarring than older surgical excision or dermabrasion procedures, can eliminate your tattoo with minimal side effects. Usually multiple laser sessions are needed to achieve the best results. At COSMED we will make an evaluation to determine the approximate number of sessions that you will require. Learn more about removing a tattoo. (Back to Top)

This evaluation involves taking pictures of your face, that we can then analyze for spots, redness, pores, wrinkles and texture. The professional evaluation also includes an aging simulator, where we can predict your face's future condition if we don't make a medical intervention. In addition to identifying and helping to prevent skin cancer and other skin disorders, the digital evaluation provides important information customized to your skin type, so that you can develop an individual skin care program that is appropiate for you. A professional digital evaluation will also help enhance the long term results of cosmetic treatments.(Back to Top)