Collagen

Here at the Dermatology Center of Long Island, we use the soft tissue fillers CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast™ to safely, effectively, and naturally correct the natural effects of aging, sun damage, other environmental effects like pollution, and lifestyle choices such as smoking. An alternative to collagen injections, CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast™ injections are the newest approach to rejuvenating skin tone and texture by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles and replenishing your skin’s elasticity. Because they are natural collagen products, there is virtually no risk of allergic reaction.

CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast™ are injected just below the surface of the skin, filling in unwanted lines and wrinkles and adding definition to the lip border. Treatment results are immediate and typically last three to six months, depending on the area being treated. Without ongoing treatments, the body gradually absorbs the collagen, and your face returns to its original contours.

Sclerotherapy

It is estimated that at least half of the adult female population is bothered by spider veins – those small, unattractive red, blue, or purple veins that are common on the thighs, calves, and ankles. Today, we can treat these unsightly veins with a treatment called sclerotherapy.

Sclerotherapy was developed more than 75 years ago and today is one of the most common treatments for spider and varicose veins. During the treatment, a sclerosing agent is injected into the vein through a tiny needle. The solution replaces the blood in the vein and causes irritation and corrosion to the walls of the vessel. The body then begins the natural healing process and the vein begins to decompose, shrink, and eventually disappear. Treatment can last from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the number of veins treated in a particular session. After sclerotherapy, your skin will appear clearer, younger, and healthier.

BOTOX® Cosmetic

There is no reason to hide behind crow's feet, smile lines, and other wrinkles. BOTOX® Cosmetic , a purified chemical that is injected into the skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, can restore your youthful appearance quickly, safely, and easily.

Typically, the effect of BOTOX® Cosmetic is visible within three days. Maximum benefits are reached between 5 to 7 days. Once the muscle relaxes and the skin softens, you will have a more relaxed and youthful appearance.

Restylane

Restylane is a revolutionary solution to wrinkles and thin lips. It gently smoothes away fine lines around the lips and mouth and on the forehead, leaving no scars at the injection sites. It is completely biodegradable and contains no animal proteins, so it is natural and considered extremely safe.

Recently FDA approved, this new filler is available in three tissue varieties—Restylane, Restylane Fine Lines, and Restylane Perlane. Restylane is primarily used for lip enhancement (especially to prevent lipstick “bleeding”) and wrinkle correction, while Restylane Fine Lines is most effective in filling fine, superficial lines in the chin and cheeks. Restylane Perlane is used for shaping facial contours and for lip augmentation.

Performed in 30-minute sessions, Restylane treatments are long lasting and can be repeated as necessary, typically every six to 12 months.

There are several benefits of Restylane, including:

You will immediately notice a smoothing of the wrinkles and folds.
Restylane will impart lift and new firmness to your skin.
With lip enhancement, the results will be a noticeably fuller and more sensuous contour.
It is not necessary for you to be tested for skin sensitivity.
The cosmetic results are visible immediately, bestowing you with a more youthful and invigorated look.
When the effect of the treatment begins to diminish, you can replenish the area as needed.

Captique Injectable Gel

Experience the quick, safe, effective, and natural way to erase years from your face! Captique Injectable Gel is an FDA approved non-animal hyaluronic acid dermal filler designed to naturally diminish fine lines in the face and create gently plumped lips. The clear, purified gel is composed of hyaluron, a substance that naturally occurs in your skin, and recreates the full, healthy look of a young face.

Captique is commonly used to fill smile lines around the mouth, nose, and lips, as well as frown lines between the eyes. The procedure is so quick and easy that patients come in during the lunch hour and walk away with a gorgeous, revitalized new look! Captique results are long lasting and incredibly natural, gently plumping areas of the face that are saggy or loose. Your appearance will improve in a dramatic, yet subtle way.

We invite you to visit our office to learn more about how Captique can help you reclaim the beauty of your youth. Contact us today to schedule a consultation!

IPL Treatments

Rosacea

Rosacea is a common problem associated with redness appearing across the face, mainly over the cheeks, chin, and nose. The redness can persist and become darker and is linked with the development of noticeable blood vessels. A bumpy appearance can develop along with pimples if this condition is not treated. This condition is frequently made worse by certain trigger factors; most commonly smoking, consuming alcoholic beverages, and consuming caffeinated beverages. A variety of topical and oral treatments are available. These are especially effective against the papules and pustules associated with Rosacea. PhotoRejuvenation treatments can be used to even skin tone and texture and to remove the blood vessels.

Photorejuvenation

PhotoRejuvenation is a series of Intense Pulsed Light treatments that improve the appearance of Rosacea, flushing, sun damaged skin, age spots, skin texture, and photo aging. The treatment also improves mild acne scars, reduces large pores, corrects dark circles around the eyes, and reduces fine lines. This exciting treatment involves little or no "down time". You can resume normal activities immediately. An intense light is applied in a series of gentle pulses over the treatment area. Without damaging the skin, the light penetrates through the skin and is absorbed by the abnormally dilated vessels or pigmentation. The heat impairs the vessel or lesion, and the body begins its natural healing process. The lesion will darken before it flakes off or is absorbed by the body. Treatment can be given as frequently as every three weeks.

The benefits of PhotoRejuvenation are as follows:

Treatment improves sun spots, age spots, dull complexions, uneven pigmentation, large pores, sun damaged skin, and early signs of aging.
Treatment improves red flushing skin, Rosacea, and broken capillaries.
Enjoy smoother skin with a more even tone.
Minimal discomfort during treatment.
Resume regular activities immediately.

Juvéderm™

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 or 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 concentration of hyaluronic acid and a special formulation process. This process created a smooth gel that flows easily into the skin, creating smooth, natural looks.