Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), also known as ALA/PDT, is a treatment performed with a topical photosensitizing agent called Levulan® that is applied to the skin and then activated with light. These treatments remove sun-damaged, precancerous spots, improve fine lines, blotchy pigmentation, minimize pores, treat rosacea and improve the appearance of acne scars.

How does it work?
The skin is cleansed and exfoliated and then the Levulan® cream is applied evenly to the area to be treated. It can be left on the skin for up to an hour. It is then removed and a light-based treatment is used on the area that needs correction. A topical anesthetic is sometimes applied for added comfort.

How many treatments will I need?
A series of three of more treatments performed 2-4 weeks apart is often recommended for maximum effect. Some skin conditions respond with a single treatment. Additional treatments can be performed as needed.

What are the side effects?
Some peeling, swelling and redness can occur up to seven days following treatment. Pigmentation spots can become temporarily darker and then peel off, leaving the skin smooth and even-toned. A sun block must be used to protect the treated area.

Photo rejuvenation (photofacial or fotofacial) is a non-invasive skin health and restoration treatment that erases the damage inflicted on your skin from sun, aging and biological factors as well as Rosacea. The technology supplies a broad spectrum of light which reaches deep down within the skin, targeting pigment and vascular imperfections. The goals of therapy are a more even skin color and texture.

The IPL corrects a variety of skin conditions such as brown spots and redness of the face, while offering a safe, non-invasive solution that can be tailored to your individual condition and skin type. The IPL can treat the imperfections on the face as well as the neck, chest and hands.

The IPL is one of the most common technologies used to treat Rosacea. After a series of treatments this technology can significantly reduce the redness and visible blood vessels on the face. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments are comfortable and performed without downtime.

After a series of IPL treatments, patients also report improvement in the texture of their skin and reduced pore size. With a series of treatments, IPL Photo rejuvenation can help restore your skin to a more youthful appearance without the prolonged recovery.

Ageless and Beautiful uses PhotorejuvenationONE by Lumenis™ One.

ActiveFX™ is a fractional laser procedure performed in a single treatment with minimal patient downtime. During the procedure, a high-energy beam of laser light is used to smooth out lines, wrinkles and scars, and remove dark spots and other irregularities, layer by layer. It also stimulates formation of new underlying collagen to continue improvement over time.

With fractional laser treatment, only a fraction of the skin’s surface is treated by the laser, leaving small “bridges” of untouched skin. This technique makes the healing process much quicker and enables you to get back to normal activities sooner. ActiveFX™ treatment produces a profound effect on the skin:

• Causes immediate skin tightening
• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines, and softens deeper frown lines
• Noticeably improves skin tone and texture
• Stimulates new collagen formation and plumps the skin
• Restores the skin to a healthy youthful-looking state

The results of ActiveFX™ laser treatment are long-term, and with a proper sun protection, can persist for many years. Most effects of treatment become visible right away, whereas others - such as new collagen formation, which leads to continued inner tightening – build up gradually and become more evident over time. Therefore, most people look even better 3-5 months after the procedure.

Thermage® is a safe, non-invasive procedure that’s clinically proven to tighten and contour your skin. Its unique deep-heating technology stimulates and renews your own collagen, resulting in tighter, smoother skin. Thermage is completely non-invasive - no surgery or injections. Unlike lasers, Thermage works on all skin types and tones. The procedure is typically performed in a single session. And there no downtime so you can quickly resume your normal routine.

How Does Thermage® Work?
To understand how Thermage® works, it helps to know a little about how your skin works.

The facial skin is made up of three distinct layers: a visible outer layer on the surface called the epidermis, a collagen-rich underlayer beneath the surface called the dermis, and an inner layer beneath the dermis called the subcutaneous layer (also known as the fat layer) that has a web of collagen fibers running through it.

As you age, collagen in these three layers break down and the skin on your face begins to sag and wrinkle. Naturally, treatments that work on just the surface can’t do anything or restore the collagen in the dermis or the inner subcutaneous layer of your skin.

Thermage® is the ONLY non-invasive procedure available that tightens and renews your skin’s collagen in all three layers. How? Thermage® uses a unique Capacitive Radio Frequency (CRF) technology safely heats your skin’s underlayer and the web of collagen in the inner layer, causing an immediate tightening as well as improved tone and texture. The improvements will continue and become even more noticeable for four to six months following treatment, due to new collagen growth.

Thermage® is safer than invasive cosmetic procedures. Unlike lasers, it works on all skin types and colors. Best of all, you only need one treatment to obtain the full benefits. In Addition, there is no downtime, so you can quickly resume your daily routine.

The Treatment Procedure During the treatment, you’ll feel a brief, heat sensation each time Thermage® delivers energy to the underlayer of your skin. This indicates that your collagen is being stimulated and tightened. Thermage® is a very safe procedure. Side effects are generally mild and may include redness, swelling, blister, bumps and rare instances of surface irregularities.

Thermage® treatments are available for the entire, face, eyelids, chin, neck, arms, neck, buttocks, stomach, legs and the latest treatment recently introduced is Hands by Thermage®.

A Gentle Laser Treatment for Wrinkles and Sun Damage

Portrait® skin regeneration is unlike any other treatment available today. It is not a laser, radio frequency, or light-based treatment. It is a completely new plasma energy technology that works both on and below the surface of the skin to modify the skin’s architecture so that new collagen is generated.

Energist Portrait® is effective in reducing the look of fine lines and deep wrinkles, treating sun-damaged skin, improving skin tone and texture, improving acne scars* and tightening skin. It works on a variety of skin types.

During the short procedure, Portrait® transfers plasma energy to the treated area without direct contact to the skin. This technique preserves the skin’s outer layers which act as a protective dressing until new skin regenerates. Downtime is minimal and clinical studies show that the improvements you see following your treatment will become even more dramatic over time.

What is Portrait enhanced skin rejuvenation?
The medical community has been using plasmas – highly charged ionized gas – for many years. Rhytec, a world leader in energy-based technologies, has successfully translated this revolutionary technology to the specialties of dermatology and cosmetic surgery. Known as Portrait®, the Plasma Skin Regeneration procedure is unparalleled for wrinkle reduction, tightening, and improvement in skin tone and texture. No other procedure treats more conditions at the same time — all of which are achieved with a low risk profile in which your own skin acts as a natural biological dressing during the healing process.

Portrait® works by delivering millisecond pulses of nitrogen-based plasma to the skin’s surface via the system’s novel hand piece. Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless gaseous element that is part of all living tissues and makes up 80% of the atmosphere. When introduced to ultra-high frequency energy, the nitrogen is converted into a highly energized state, or plasma. From the hand piece, the plasma transfers its energy onto the skin without any direct contact, causing a very controlled heating of tissue and a unique thermal profile with no charring. Unlike other skin-rejuvenation treatments, Portrait® leaves the skin surface intact. It works via an entirely different mode of action that is effective both at and below the skin’s surface. It stimulates the body to regenerate the damaged structural elements of the skin in a way that other technologies and treatments cannot. The results seen following treatment get better over time, with clinical studies showing continuing improvement a year later — a unique and significant advantage that distinguishes Portrait® from all other skin treatments.

Who is an appropriate candidate for this treatment?
There are many ideal candidates for Portrait®, for example:

• Individuals seeking to repair photo-damage and improve the appearance of age spots, or hyperpigmentation
• Individuals seeking to remove pre-cancerous lesions
• Individuals considering laser surgery, a face lift and/or plastic surgery
• Individuals wanting to reduce the appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles
• Individuals wanting to tighten the skin Individuals wanting to improve the overall skin tone and texture to recapture a youthful skin quality they have not enjoyed for years
• Individuals wanting to reduce acne scarring
• What can I expect during a treatment?

Before treatment, a cool gel is applied in a thin layer over the treatment area. The cooled window of the laser is then placed upon the skin. When the energy is applied it feels a bit like a warm pulse against the skin.

Is the treatment of painful?
Most patients feel minimal discomfort during the procedure. If necessary, a topical anesthetic can be applied to make the treatments more comfortable.

What can I expect following the treatment?
Following the treatment it will be recommended that you wear a minimum of a 45 SPF sunscreen daily. Make-up can be applied immediately after treatment and you can resume normal activities. Many patients scheduled their treatments over lunch and return to work right after. There may be some slight redness or swelling for a few hours or, on rare occasions, a few days.

Darker pigments and freckles may get darker after the initial treatment and flake off in a few days.
Because the lasers reduced wrinkles by encouraging new collagen growth, wrinkled improvement is gradual. At the time of your third treatment, 9 to 12 weeks after your initial treatments, you may begin to see wrinkle improvement. Wrinkle improvement will be further evidenced several months after treatment completed.

How long to treatments take?
Portrait® Plasma skin rejuvenation can be used to treat an entire face or a specific area. Treatment for an entire face can take as little as 20 min.; a regional treatment can be as short as 10 – 15 min.. Shortly after, you will see improvements in your skin texture and tone and diminished wrinkles giving you a new, more vibrant and youthful appearance. Over time you will see continuing improvement.

How long do the effects last?
Aging is progressive. The wrinkles and sun damage that are visible today were often caused years before. Care should be taken to wear sun block so no new sun damage can occur. Dr. Daneshmand recommends a consultation with her nurse regarding specific skin care treatments to provide continued improvement. Additionally, new wrinkles cannot necessarily be stopped from appearing. However, the laser's encouragement of new collagen growth should help slow the appearance of new wrinkles.  It is recommended that one to two sessions be done on an annual basis for maintenance.

Why should I choose Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation?
Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation is a wonderful, cost-effective alternative for patients who want a more youthful appearance without needles, cosmetic surgery or weeks of recovery time.

If you avoid wearing shorts because you have dark, unsightly veins visible on your legs, you are not alone. Some estimates indicate that half or more of the adult female population is troubled by spider veins.

Spider veins are small, non-essential blood vessels that lie very close to the surface of the skin. Although no specific cause has been identified in the formation of spider veins, there are a number of factors that increase the likelihood that spider veins will form. Heredity, hormonal changes, weight gain, and long periods of sitting or standing all affect the likelihood that you will suffer from spider veins.

Since spider veins are not essential parts of your circulatory system, the most effective treatment for this cosmetic problem is to collapse the veins. Dr. Daneshmand accomplishes this using either a laser or injections of various solutions for collapsing of the veins. Dr. Daneshmand can dramatically improve the appearance of areas afflicted by spider veins in as little as one or two sessions.

Men and women alike can now make unwanted facial or body hair a thing of the past and forget about painful waxing, electrolysis and razors. The LightSheer hair removal system delivers 21st century technology, in your doctor's office, for the treatment of this distressing problem. The LightSheer® system presents a revolution in hair removal. Using technology beyond that of other lasers, the LightSheer can disable hundreds of hair follicles in less than one second. The procedure is computer-guided and promises long-lasting results.

The LightSheer® hair removal system is a non-invasive laser specifically designed to eliminate undesired hair from all parts of the body. The LightSheer® system generates intense long-pulsed light through an actively-cooled handpiece to effectively disable unwanted pigmented hair follicles, thus impairing their growth. The laser's cold handpiece is placed gently on the skin, as pulses of light are delivered from the laser. When the light penetrates the skin, it selectively damages the root of the unwanted hair.

With the "cool tip" handpiece and the LightSheer® process your technician can gently treat hair while maintaining a healthy, normal appearance of the surrounding tissue. The LightSheer can remove hair from all parts of the body including the cheeks, legs, arms, underarms, and back, as well as sensitive areas like the ears, nose, chest, nipples, and bikini line.

Find out if you could benefit from the longer lasting results provided by the LightSheer hair removal system. How does LightSheer® compare with other hair removal methods? Shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams are all temporary methods which must be repeated on a regular basis. Hair removal with LightSheer offers longer lasting results.

How do LightSheer® treatments compare with electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive and painful process that involves inserting a needle into each hair follicle and delivering an electrical charge to destroy them one at a time. Electrolysis often requires years of treatments at regular intervals. LightSheer delivers light energy non-invasively to hundreds of hair follicles simultaneously. So, in a few min., LightSheer can effectively treat an area that would take over an hour with electrolysis.

What are LightSheer® treatments like?
LightSheer's cold handpiece greatly reduces any discomfort during treatment. When the pulse of light is delivered some patients experience a mild sting or pinch similar to the snap of a rubber band. No local anesthesia or pain medication is required. Some patients prefer a topical anesthesia when sensitive areas are treated.

Are there any side effects?
Short term side effects may include slight reddening of the skin or local swelling which typically lasts less than an hour, although rarely may last a few days. In rare instances there may be some blistering.

Does skin color make a difference?
With LightSheer's unique design your technician has the flexibility to provide a customized treatment. Patients with fair skin respond the best. Suntanned patients or those with darker pigmentation may be pretreated with a topical skin bleaching agent, wear a sun screen and avoid the sun for at least six weeks prior to treatment.

How many treatments are required?
The number of treatments you may require for optimal long-term benefits depends on the area you wish to have treated, the hair density and your hair's growth cycle. Your hair grows in cycles and many factors influence its growth. Age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism all play a part in your hair's location, thickness and resilience.

Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?
After your treatment, the area is cleansed and you can return to your normal activities immediately. Your physician may recommend that you use a specially formulated skin care product line or prescribe a skin care regime especially formulated for your skin type after laser treatments. The use of sun screen is recommended on any treated areas exposed to the sun. As always, it is a good idea to limit your sun exposure.

This information is intended to supplement, not replace, a consultation with a board certified physician. To find out if you could be a candidate for one of these procedures or to learn more information about these procedures, we invite you to contact one of our doctors for a private consultation.

Baby Facial 30 min. $45 I 60 min. $80
Is that adorable bump altering your complexion? Facials during pregnancy are ideal to managing the dramatic hormonal changes that occur in your skin. Many women experience increased acne during pregnancy, while others experience extreme dryness or changes in facial pigmentation. Receiving regular facials will even out the tone and texture of your skin allowing you to maintain your healthy pregnancy glow. Steamed towels and a face, neck and hand massage offers total rejuvenation for the mom to be.

Baby Bump Facial 30 min. $45
Keeping the "bump" hydrated helps reduce the chances of stretch makes late in pregnancy. Start off your facial with a light cleanse followed by a gentle "bump" massage. A professional treatment mask is applied that contains a high concentration of targeted firming, active ingredients leaving the skin toned and even. Enjoy a foot massage while your "bump" is masking. An application of Epiderm Protect Stretch Mark Cream completes this hydrating facial.

Baby Bundle 90 min. $110
Enjoy all three services bundled up in one by pampering yourself to three 30 minute treatments. Start off your experience with a refreshing Baby Facial followed by a soothing Baby Bump Facial and finish with a relaxing Pregnancy Massage. Ideal gift for mommy to be.

Pregnancy Facial Pregnancy Safe Introductory Facial 30 min. $60
Relax and learn about your skin and how to care for it while rejuvenating your complexion. This facial offers a thorough analysis of your skin, cleansing, gentle exfoliation, toning and moisturizing; leaving skin with a smoother, softer appearance.

Acne Free Clear and Smooth Facial 45 min. Face or Chest $95
This acne-control treatment is for those with mild breakouts and whose skin is prone to blackheads, blemishes and acne-scarring. Pregnancy, Adult, or Teen acne can be successfully treated with our effective facial that reduces breakouts and excess sebum oil. This soothing treatment gently exfoliates, deep cleans pores, calms redness and hydrates to balance your skin.

Ageless and Beautiful Signature Facial Treatment 45 min. $95.
Our signature facial begins with a deep cleansing with steam and extractions (if necessary), gentle exfoliation, a revitalizing masque and a nutrient rich moisturizer. All done while relaxing with a gentle neck, face and shoulder massage.

Renew and Rejuvenate Glycolic Facial Treatment 45 min. $95
Reduce the appearance of skin blemishes, sun damage, smooth fine lines, reduce pore size and firm your skin with our glycolic facial. This chemical will enhance cell turn over and collagen production.

On the Go min.i Facial 30 min. $55
The perfect blend of cleansing, a rehydrating mask, toning, moisturizing and massage for the on-the-go lifestyle.

Dermaplaning with light Lactic Peel $99
Dermaplaning is a skin resurfacing procedure that uses a special surgical blade to scrape away the top layer of dead epidermal cells and fine hair. Allowing the underlying layer of smooth, clear, undamaged skin to emerge. Improve acne scars, small facial wrinkles and prevent dead skin buildup. Following the Dermaplaning treatment a Light Lactic Chemical Peel is applied to further smooth the skin and leave an amazing glow.

Cosmelan® MD Depigmentation Treatment $695
Cosmelan® MD is a new, multi ingredient prescription only, power-level treatment program for reduction and control of brown spots, skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation. This is an excellent treatment for Melasma also known as the "Pregnancy Mask". Cosmelan MD is safe for all skin tones where Laser Skin Resurfacing may not be appropriate.

Replenix® MD Perfect 10 Peel
These peels contain a synergistic blend of ingredients that visibly reduce the signs of aging with one peel session. Each component of the system is formulated with soothing and calming antioxidants to support the pure and effective peeling agents. In five steps, the patients will be on their way to smoother, softer more even-tone skin.

Replenix® MD Perfect 10 Peel comes in two strengths, Intermediate and Advanced. Intermediate is formulated for more sensitive skin patients along with patients being peeled for the first time. Advanced is formulated for more tolerant patients as well as patients who have been peeled with the Intermediate Peel and are ready to step up to the Advanced formula. The Peel is not recommended for individuals with eczema, sunburn, active herpes simplex, rosacea, asthma, pregnancy, lupus or recent use of Accutane. Additionally, the Peel is not indicated for patients who have a history or potential for hypo- or hyper-pigmentation. Not for use on individuals with Fitzpatrick IV-V-VI skin types.

Salicylic
Salicylic acid provides potent skin smoothing and pore clearing actions. This treatment helps to smooth surface texture, clear blocked follicles and reduce the incidence of breakouts.

Glycolic Acid
Softening of the fine lines, smoothing rough texture, tighter and firmer complexion. Excellent treatment for aging skin, assists in collagen production.

Retinol
This is an excellent choice for smoothing, firming and brightening all skin types even extra-sensitive skin, including rosacea. It’s formulation of L-lactic acid L-retinal, and a host of polyphenols, antioxidants, vitamins, brightening ingredients and humectant, smoothes, tightens and improves the texture of skin. It also helps correct many types of skin discoloration.

TCA Chemical
Our treatments are different from your standard aggressive TCA peels. Our PCA line are blends formulated with many ingredients including lactic acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), plumping phytohormones and kojic to produce dramatic results. Do alone or in a series to help with acne, pigmentation, texture and tone.

Jessner's
This peel can be safely used on all skin types and helps to improve discoloration of the skin. Jessner’s combines resorcinol, lactic acid and salicylic acid to result in deeper penetration and greater exfoliation of the outer layer of the skin cells. min.imal downtime and great lunch-time peel.

What is Dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a non-invasive skin resurfacing procedure that uses a special surgical blade to gently scrape away the top layer of dead epidermal cells.

Dermaplaning with light Lactic Peel $99
Dermaplaning is a skin resurfacing procedure that uses a special surgical blade to scrape away the top layer of dead epidermal cells and fine hair. Allowing the underlying layer of smooth, clear, undamaged skin to emerge. Improve acne scars, small facial wrinkles and prevent dead skin buildup. Following the Dermaplaning treatment a Light Lactic Chemical Peel is applied to further smooth the skin and leave an amazing glow.

Dermaplaning is ideal for anyone interested in:

• Removal of vellous facial hair (peach fuzz) which can trap excess dirt and oil.
• An alternative hair removal technique
• An alternative to Microdermabrasion which is not recommended for clients who have visible broken capillaries.

What is Microdermabrasion? Microdermabrasion is very safe, effective for all skin types and skin tones and is one of the most exciting and sought after medical cosmetic procedures today.

Microdermabrasion Face $99 / Face, Neck and Chest $195
This treatment is noninvasive, painless and requires no downtime.it is a gentle exfoliation of the outer layer of skin which stimulates collagen, helps with elasticity and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Microdermabrasion helps make skin smoother, healthier and improves texture. Pregnancy Safe Treatment

This treatment which promotes healthy skin within a matter of weeks can treat:

• Fine Lines & Wrinkles
• Pigmented Irregularities
• Age Spots
• Enlarged Pores
• Sun Damaged Complexion
• Acne and Acne Scars

How does it work? The skin is treated to a deep, mechanical exfoliation that gently resurfaces the outer layers of the skin, removing damaged cells and stimulating the skin's natural cell regenerating process. This in turn promotes the development of healthy cells, collagen and elastin, followed by lymphatic drainage and oxygenation of the treated area. The result is a healthy, natural, smooth and youthful skin

Endermologie is the world's first patented technology to obtain market clearance in the United States for the fight against cellulite. Of course, specializing in Endermologie means offering our clients a unique and relaxing treatment that produces real results when it comes to body esthetics

Endermologie Reduce the Appearance of Cellulite

• Smooth Bumpy Uneven Skin
• Reshape Buttocks, Thighs and Abdomen
• Relieve min.or Muscle Aches and Pains
• Increase Circulation
• Reduce Circumference of Your Problem Body Areas
• Reshape Your Body After Pregnancy
• Relax Away Muscle Spasms
• Smoothes the "cottage-cheese" appearance of the skin
• It is safe
• It is painless
• It is non-surgical and non-invasive
• Works where diets and exercise fail
• Effectively reduce the appearance of cellulite
• FDA-approved