Dr. Pugash and his staff can offer you these non-surgical office treatments to enhance your appearance. Treatment is quick, comfortable and there is little or no downtime. New nonsurgical treatments frequently appear in the field of cosmetic medicine. Contact Dr. Pugash to find out about a product you do not see listed below.
Skin Conditioning
Dr. Pugash will suggest treatment programs to improve your complexion, reduce fine lines, and eliminate brown spots. Light chemical peels can also be used to treat deeper problems.
Botox
Botox is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium and can be used to weaken muscles that produce undesirable facial expressions. It is most commonly used to weaken the muscles that create frown lines between the eyebrows. Botox can also be used to diminish crow's feet and forehead lines. Treatment can take as little as 15 minutes, and the results will last from 4 to 6 months.
Restylane
Restylane is a hyaluronic acid gel that is used to fill out lips, facial wrinkles and facial folds. Do not be misled by the word 'acid' - these products are clear, cool gels that do not damage the tissues when they are injected. Perlane is a slightly longer-lasting version of Restylane and is used for lip enhancement and the correction of deep folds. Treatment often takes as little as 30 minutes, and the results will usually last 3 to 4 months.
Artecoll
Artecoll is a permanent injectable filler that consists of 'plastic' microspheres in a solution of bovine collagen. It is used to fill out deep wrinkles and folds. Following injection the collagen slowly disappears but the microscopic plastic beads remain. Prior to receiving Artecoll patients must first be tested for allergy to the collagen. This testing period takes approximately one month. The results of Artecoll treatments can be expected to last for years.
