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BOTOX® Cosmetic is commonly used to reduce or eliminate the appearance of facial wrinkles. It is injected under the skin into areas surrounding the eyes, forehead and mouth to smooth crow's feet, frown and worry lines, and lines on the neck. Made from a purified protein, BOTOX® injections block nerve impulses, weakening muscles to relax wrinkles and give the face a rejuvenated look.

RESTYLANE® is designed to smooth wrinkles, sculpt lips and shape facial contours. It is a clear gel composed of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that is found throughout your body. This synthetic acid carries no risk of allergic reaction. With its unique ability to bind with water, RESTYLANE® remains in your skin for many months. Dr. Ellis also uses
other fillers such as Cosmoderm®, Cosmoplast®, and Captique™.

Juvéderm™ is the latest dermal filler advance from Allergan Inc. Juvéderm™ is a "next generation" smooth gel, non-animal dermal filler
offering a natural look/feel and long-lasting results for up to six
months or longer. Juvéderm™ dermal filler lasts long because it's the
only dermal filler currently available with the highest oncentration
of hyaluronic acid and a special formulation process. This process
creates a smooth gel that flows easily into the skin, creating smooth,
natural looks.

Sculptra™ is an enduring treatment approved by the FDA for restoration
and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss, or lipoatrophy, in
people with human immunodeficiency virus. It is the first FDA-approved product of its kind for this condition.
Facial fat loss, or lipoatrophy, is the loss of fat beneath the skin,
which can result in sunken cheeks, indentations, and hollow eyes.
Sculptra™ is a safe, synthetic, and biocompatible material that is
injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. It
provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness,
improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas. No skin testing is
required.
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The Titan Procedure is a safe, non-surgical process that uses an infrared
light source to tighten skin and reverse the signs of aging. The Titan
heats the dermis to cause collagen contraction while preserving the
epidermis through continuous cooling. In addition, Titan can stimulate
long-term collagen rebuilding that leaves patients with younger looking
skin. The Titan Procedure treats lax and redundant skin throughout the body including the abdomen, thighs and underarms and is also used to tone,
lift and tighten skin on the face and neck.
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Hair removal is one of the most popular laser-based esthetic procedures since it can provide permanent reduction of unwanted hair.
Lasers are well suited for the removal of unwanted hair, because with the right selection of parameters, they can be used as a non-invasive method to disable the hair structure without damaging the surrounding dermis and epidermis. Numerous hair follicles can be treated simultaneously allowing for rapid coverage of large areas.
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Cutera's new pulsed light technology is used for treating solar lentigines and age spots (& dark pigment), while optimizing patient comfort and results. No gel is used for treatment, further improving patient comfort.
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Laser Genesis is a unique non-ablative procedure that promotes healthy looking skin including the reduction of diffuse redness, reduced pore size and improved skin tone and texture. The procedure creates a gentle warming of the skin that patients enjoy, and is truly a "no downtime" procedure.
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Gentle Star clinical facials deliver visible change for those seeking exceptional skin rejuvenation. Using some of the best available medical grade products together with comprehensive extraction & peeling techniques, customization is key to delivering optimum esthetic results. Whether you are challenged with acne, blackheads, age spots, oily/dry skin, or acne scarring, we will work with your biology to find the remedy.
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This is a new generation microdermabrasion system
that uses diamond encrusted wands instead of loose crystals. This
produces a gentler resurfacing experience with dramatic results without
the adverse effects of loose particles, burning, irritation, and skin
reactions.
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This is a specially formulated "lunchtime" peel that measurably improves
the appearance of the skin and allows patients to immediately apply make-up
and continue with their usual activities. This peel smooths skin texture,
decreases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, tightens skin, & helps
to minimize the appearance of acne discoloration and scarring.
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The Blue Peel is a medical grade chemical peel used in combination with the Obagi Nu-Derm Restoration System for clear, smooth, healthy skin. During the peel process, the damaged surface layer of skin is removed, and soon it is replaced with a fresh layer that is smoother, well-toned, more even in color, and has smaller pores. The Blue Peel offers benefits over other peel methods because it allows the physician to control many aspects of the process, so treatments can be tailored to the individual patient.
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The Vitalize Peel from SkinMedica is a unique blend of acids and other cosmeceutical ingredients which may help you achieve dramatic improvement in texture and tone, lessening of superficial lines and a healthier, more youthful look and feel with minimal “down time." This renewal process has been clinically proven to help pigmentation problems (such as age spots) fade and stimulate collagen production in the cells underneath. It is gentle enough to use every 3 weeks for maximum benefits and a glowing, healthy start to your skincare regimen.
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Physician strength glycolic peels help to exfoliate the surface layer of skin to expose the fresher, younger-looking skin beneath. This treatment for roughness, dryness, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles takes up to 15 minutes. Results are visible immediately but repeated treatments are necessary for full effect.
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BOTOX®. is FDA-approved for severe underarm sweating that is inadequately
managed with topical agents. BOTOX®. helps control this condition by
temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that
stimulate the sweat glands. When the sweat glands don't receive
chemical signals, the severe sweating stops. You should notice a
significant reduction in underarm sweating within 4 weeks of your first
treatment.
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