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:: BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX is used to relax muscles that are causing unwanted wrinkles on the face and othe body areas. Dermatologists can quickly and safely inject Botox during an office visit to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and lines that may give you a sad or angry look.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unretouched photos taken at maximum frown before treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic and taken at maximum frown after treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic at day 14. The photos featured here are of an actual BOTOX® Cosmetic patient. Individual results may vary. In clinical trials at day 7, 74% of patients demonstrated none or mild glabellar line severity at maximum frown as compared to 6% in placebo; at day 30, 80% of patients demonstrated the same as compared to 3% in placebo.1 Side effects associated with the injection include localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:: Fillers: Including Juvederm®, Restylane®, and Radiesse®.

Soft tissue fillers include substances such as hyaluronic acid (Juvederm, Restylane) and collagen, both natural components of our body's connective tissues, that can be injected into the skin to improve the appearance of wrinkles, plump up the lips, elevate deep folds of the skin, and contour the face.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:: Chemical Peels

During a chemical peel, a solution is applied to the skin causing it to peel off, allowing new skin to regenerate in order to improve the appearance of the skin. Chemical peels can be used to treat fine lines, mild scarring, pigmented spots, skin blotchiness, and acne.

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::Spider Vein Therapy

Spider veins are small superficial blood vessels most commonly found on the leg that have a red or purple appearance. Spider veins can be treated with sclerotherapy, a process in which a solution is injected into the veins to make them fade. They can also be treated with laser procedures. Larger veins may require surgery for improvement. Ask us which procedure is right for you.

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Laser and Cosmetic Appointments: call (212) 245-8123 and ask to speak to a Cosmetic Coordinator.

All Laser and Cosmetic Procedures performed by Dr. Akhavan personally.