Esthetic Treatments
Surgeries and procedures performed by Dr. Kaplan:
- •Mohs micrographic surgery
Esthetic Treatments:
- •Liposuction- tumescent liposuction
- •Mole removal-removal of benign esthetic moles and skin tag
- Chemical peels-light medium and deep
- •Botox injections- for wrinkles
- •Botox injections-for increased sweating
- •Fillers-injections for wrinkles- (restylane, juvederm, evollence)
- Laser treatments-for facial spider veins and hemangiomas
- •Scar treatments-post acne and surgery
- •Sclerotherapy for spider veins of legs
- •Brown spots and dyschromia-treatment of age and sun spots
Mole Removal:
Everyone has moles, sometimes 40 or more.
They are usually brown in color but they have a wide range of appearance.
They can appear anywhere on the skin.
The majority of the moles is benign and can be removed using various surgical techniques. Usually, the resulting scar will be esthetically pleasing.
Fillers:
Soft tissue fillers involve injecting a filling substance under the skin. It is used to "plump up" or contour and correct wrinkles, furrows and hollows in the face. Filling substances include various materials including hyaluronic acids, and autologous fat (meaning fat removed from another part of the patient's body and injected into a wrinkle). In addition to filling wrinkles, fillers can be used to enhance the lip line and add fullness to the lips.
The result is a smoother more youthful appearance with minimal "downtime" and maximum safety.
Laser treatment for facial blood vessels:
Small red blood vessels commonly appear on the face with age. They can be effectively treated using a laser beam which targets these blood vessels and successfully eliminates them. Several treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart are recommended.
The laser can be used for red birth-marks (hemangiomas), rosacea, warts and scars.
Chemical Peels:
This treatment is designed to reverse conditions that affect the appearance of the skin. We offer a variety of chemical peels, from light glycolic peels and salicylic acid treatments to TCA (Trichloroacetic Acid) peels, and phenol peels. These peels vary in strength and penetration and can effectively reduce fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots in many different skin types with varying skin damage. We will help you choose the best peel for your particular needs.
Botox:
This simple and safe procedure dramatically reduces the appearance of crow's feet, frown lines and forehead wrinkles to achieve a rejuvenated look. With a very fine needle, the Botox blocks impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines. Botox relaxes the muscles so they do not contract. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled, while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected. No sedation is needed, and you can resume normal activities immediately. Results typically last for three to six months.
Hyperhidrosis-excessive perspiration:
Many people suffer from excessive sweating. Typically, the excessive sweating may appear in areas such as armpits, palm or soles.
Injections of Botox can greatly reduce the amount of sweating and at times eliminate it completely. The effect lasts anywhere from 4 to 12 months and is virtually devoid of side effects.
Scars due to acne or other causes:
Scars are the result of the skin's repair of wounds caused by acne, trauma or various diseases. Several techniques can minimize a scar. Routinely, this can be done as an office procedure. The various treatments include: dermabrasion, injection of fillers, surgical excision, subcisions, cortisone injections, laser treatments as well as other treatments. Following consultation we will be able to advise you regarding the benefits and risks of a treatment suited best for you.
Spider Veins:
Spider veins are small enlarged superficial blood vessels that appear red or blue. They commonly occur on the legs, but frequently occur on the face or elsewhere. These dilated blood vessels may be short, unconnected lines each about the size of a large hair or connected in a matted, "sunburst" pattern. They may also look like a spider web or a tree with branches. Sometimes, they occur in a small area and aren't very noticeable, or they can cover a large area of skin and be quite unattractive. Larger dilated blood vessels called varicose veins may be raised above the skin surface. They may occur along with spider veins. Patients can have pain, ranging from a dull throbbing pain to a burning sensation. The larger vessels are more likely to cause discomfort, although smaller blue veins have been shown to cause pain. If spider veins are unsightly or uncomfortable, they can be treated with laser or by injection of a solution that will cause them to disappear or become much smaller. There is about a 50 - 90 percent chance for a greatly improved appearance.
Tumescent Liposuction:
Liposuction was developed specifically to remove bulges or fat deposits from areas of the body where exercise and weight loss programs have been ineffective. This highly effective contouring procedure can reshape your body curves to create a more pleasing, attractive appearance. Local anesthetic is used, and both the recovery time and discomfort are minimal.
