Laser Hair Removal: Stuff to Know Beforehand

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Laser Hair Removal: Stuff to Know BeforehandFor years, dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons have used safe, controlled, and precisely calibrated laser light to address a wide range of conditions and skin imperfections, including treatments such as laser skin tightening, laser toenail fungus treatment, and laser skin rejuvenation. But hair removal is unquestionably the most established and popular laser cosmetic treatment we provide at Dr. Mariano Busso’s Miami aesthetic dermatology clinic.

We are proud to have on our staff licensed and board-certified laser specialist Lisa Gurvich. Lisa has been performing laser hair removal in Miami since 2005 and has earned a reputation for achieving exceptional results, including permanent hair removal for patients who have seen only temporary results from other treatments.

If you are ready for a customized, safe, convenient, and permanent solution to unwanted hair without the risk of burns or hyper-pigmentation, here is what you need to know about laser hair removal at Dr. Busso’s clinic.

Why Get Laser Hair Removal?

Simple. It will make your life easier and spare you from the frustration of continually battling hair growth where you don’t want it. The minutes you spend in treatment sessions will pale in comparison to the hours upon hours you will save by no longer needing to shave, epilate or apply removal creams as often as you used to. After just a few treatments, shaving and epilating become infinitely easier since there are fewer strands to target.

How Does It Work?

While laser hair removal has been around for a while, advances in technology have made treatment quicker and much more comfortable.

At Dr. Busso’s clinic, we use the Alma SOPRANO XL 810-nm diode laser system, the highest standard for laser hair removal technology. It offers permanent hair removal with minimal discomfort and thorough coverage of the target area. An on-board computer ensures that settings match your skin color and hair type, further enhancing safety.

Many people considering laser hair removal are reluctant to undergo treatment because they are afraid that it will be a painful experience. One of the benefits of the Alma SOPRANO XL laser system is that it is virtually pain-free compared to other laser hair removal methods.

Unlike other laser systems that beam light into individual follicles, the Alma Soprano XL uses pulses of infrared diode laser energy to gradually heat hair follicles in the subdermal layer of skin. This type of laser energy doesn’t burn the follicles as other systems do, and it is that burning that can cause the pin prick-like pain during different treatments.

What to Expect During the Treatment

We begin by shaving off the surface hair in the target area, and then apply a special gel to the skin which will help keep the skin cool and allow us to gently glide the laser device over the treatment area more easily.

The duration of each treatment session will depend on the size of your treatment area and the extent of hair we need to remove.

The typical laser hair removal patient needs five to eight treatment sessions, spaced approximately four to six weeks apart. Multiple sessions are necessary because hair on the body grows in cycles, and while some follicles may be growing hair, other follicles may be in a resting phase.

After just three sessions, the average patient may see up to a 50 reduction in the amount of hair in the treatment area, with up to an 80 percent reduction after six to eight treatments. Some studies have shown that 77 percent of treated hair doesn’t grow back after a decade.

Call Dr. Busso Today to Schedule a Laser Hair Removal Consultation

You don’t need to live with unwanted hair and you no longer need to worry about pain or discomfort when looking for a permanent hair removal solution. To schedule your laser hair removal consultation or appointment, contact Dr. Busso’s office today at 305-857-0144.

Are You a Good Candidate for Dermal Fillers?

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Are You a Good Candidate for Dermal Fillers?2.69 million. That is the number of dermal filler treatments Americans received in 2017 alone. The reason that so many people are making appointments for dermal filler injections is not a mystery – dermal fillers are safe, minimally-invasive, convenient, largely painless and achieve amazing results without all of the pain, expense, and recovery time that go along with surgical facelifts.

Fillers work by attracting water to the injection site and jumpstarting collagen production at and around the treatment area. Along with another protein called elastin, collagen is what gives our skin a healthy texture and shape. Increasing the amount of collagen in your skin will improve your skin’s volume and texture. In combination with the filler itself, this boost in collagen production increases the volume of the area under the skin, stretching the skin and thus reducing and fading wrinkles.

If you are considering dermal fillers to restore volume to your facial features, reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and improve your overall appearance, you are probably a good candidate for the treatment.  But while these treatments are great for the vast majority of adults – men and women alike – they are not for everyone.

You will only know whether dermal fillers are right for you after you meet with a physician who knows dermal fillers inside and out, like Dr. Mariano Busso, who the American Academy of Dermatology has named a “leader in the clinical research and development of dermal filler.” But, generally, dermal fillers may be an excellent option for you if:

  • You are an adult 18 and up
  • You don’t smoke
  • You don’t have a history of severe allergies
  • You have moderate to severe folds or wrinkles, or other imperfections that you do not want to address with surgery
  • You want to counteract the volume loss that is a natural part of the aging process and a primary cause of wrinkles
  • You want to restore fullness to flat or sunken cheeks and temples
  • You want to reduce prominent vertical lip lines
  • You’d like to smooth out creases and furrows in your chin
  • You are looking to improve the general contours throughout your face
  • You want noticeable results that will last up to 18 months


If you are a good candidate for dermal fillers, Dr. Busso offers an array of products, all of which are safe and effective:


Call Dr. Busso Today to Arrange For Your Dermal Filler Consultation

If you would like to learn more about dermal fillers and whether they may be right for you, please call us today at 305-857-0144 to schedule your consultation.

The Botox Brow Lift: Important Facts to Know

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The Botox Brow Lift: Important Facts to KnowBotox injections are by far the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedure performed in the United States. It isn’t surprising that Botox continues to grow in popularity – it is safe and proven, minimally invasive and convenient, and powerfully effective at reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and other imperfections. One of those facial imperfections that Botox can work wonders on is the area between your eyebrows where “frown lines” can make you appear tired, angry, or older than you are.

At Dr. Mariano Busso’s aesthetic dermatology clinic in Miami, we use the Botox Brow Lift to get rid of these frustrating frown lines and restore the youthful look of the area around your eyes and improve the overall appearance of your face. Not only does this treatment work, but it also does so without the need for traditional brow lift surgery and the incisions, skin removal, anesthesia, and recovery time involved.

The Botox Brow Lift works by relaxing the muscles between your eyebrows that lay right below your skin. Once relaxed, these muscles can be pulled up by the muscles in your forehead, which smooths out wrinkles, elevates your brows, and opens up your eyes. You can receive Botox at the ends of your eyebrows as well, which can help your forehead muscles raise those areas around your eyes.

As noted, Botox injections, including brow lifts, are extraordinarily safe and when administered by a trained medical professional. In 2014, the first large scale study of Botox and other neurotoxins used in dermatological and cosmetic procedures was published in the medical journal JAMA Dermatology. The researchers reviewed over 20,000 separate procedures and found only 48 adverse events; an impressively low 0.24% rate of complications.

Additionally, because Botox is minimally invasive, it is unlikely you will feel any significant pain or discomfort during or after the injections. Of course, different people have varying pain tolerances and levels of sensitivity, but for the vast majority of patients, the Botox Brow Lift is a completely pain-free experience.

Call Dr. Mariano Busso Today to Schedule a Botox Brow Lift Consultation

Board-certified Miami Aesthetic Dermatologist Dr. Mariano Busso is a world-renowned expert in the field of injectable cosmetic medicine, including the use of Botox. If you are ready to eliminate your frown lines – and do so without costly and disruptive surgery- call our Miami clinic today at 305-857-0144 to schedule your consultation and learn more about the Botox Brow Lift.

How to Fix a Hook Nose Without Surgery

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How to Fix a Hook Nose Without SurgerySitting smack in the middle of your face, your nose inherently plays a central role in your appearance. Individuals who don’t like the look or shape of their nose are likely to be dissatisfied with their overall look as well.

As much as such folks would love to address their “hook nose” or other imperfections, the thought of undergoing surgical rhinoplasty – a nose job – is intimidating and unappealing. It’s not hard to understand why. In addition to being costly, rhinoplasty typically involves anesthesia or local sedation, incisions, bone removal, cartilage removal, grafts, straightening, stitches, bruising and a slow and painful recovery.

Fortunately, there are much more appealing alternatives to surgical nose jobs that can correct hook noses and other nasal dissymmetry without the downsides associated with rhinoplasty. At Dr. Mariano Busso’s Miami aesthetic dermatology clinic, we offer non-surgical nose jobs and non-invasive Nose Recontouring treatments that deliver exceptional outcomes. These treatments are an excellent option for those who complain of old nasal fractures, rhinoplasty that produced undesirable results, or a “hook nose” but are not prepared financially or practically for invasive surgery.

Nose Recontouring Using Dermal Fillers

Dr. Busso can improve the appearance of nose imperfections and transform the appearance of your face without surgery via a non-surgical nose job that involves the use of specially placed dermal filler.

After Botox, dermal filler injections are the second-most-popular minimally invasive cosmetic in America according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, with 2.69 million procedures performed in 2017 alone, up three percent from 2016.

Fillers work by attracting water to the injection site and jumpstarting collagen production at and around the treatment area. Along with another protein called elastin, collagen is what gives our skin a healthy texture and shape, and increasing the amount of collagen in your skin will improve your skin’s volume and texture.

In Nose Recontouring, the FDA-approved fillers we use help smooth out the bridge of the nose to create an aesthetically pleasing profile while concealing past fractures or a large tip. The process is quick and performed in our comfortable and welcoming offices. It is also largely painless and does not require significant recovery or downtime. The results are almost always immediately noticeable and last for up to two years.

Call Dr. Busso Today to Learn More About Non-Surgical Nose Recontouring

With advancements in technology and technique, you no longer need to choose between living with a hook nose and undergoing invasive, costly, and time-consuming surgery. Dr. Busso, who has been called a “leader in the clinical research and development of Dermal Filler” by the American Academy of Dermatology, can fix the imperfections that trouble you quickly, painlessly, safely, and effectively without surgery. Call us today at 305-857-0144 to schedule your Nose Recontouring consultation.

Top 9 Causes of Under-Eye Circles

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Top 9 Causes of Under-Eye CirclesNobody likes looking in the mirror to see dark under-eye circles staring back at them. The fact that dark circles are one of the most common facial skin imperfections doesn’t make them less frustrating and unattractive. Fortunately, at Dr. Mariano Busso’s Miami-Coconut Grove aesthetic dermatology clinic, we offer a range of effective, convenient, safe, and non-invasive treatment options for reducing dark under-eye circles.

But while we can do a great job of reducing the visibility and prominence of dark circles, it is important to understand the factors that play a role in their development in the first place. Here are the top nine causes of under-eye circles:

  • Your genes. As with so many of the characteristics that make us the people we are, our genetics has an oversized impact on whether or not we are prone to dark under-eye circles. Individuals belonging to more melanin-rich genetic groups are more predisposed to dark circles than others with fairer skin.
  • Not enough ZZZZZs. Since the skin under your eyes is very thin, whatever is going on under the surface is likely to be visible above. When you don’t sleep enough, the blood vessels and capillaries under your eyes can dilate, creating a dark tint. Dilation may also lead to puffiness, as fluids can leak out into the skin. The solution to this problem isn’t complicated: Get more sleep.
  • Dehydration. When your body is dehydrated, it holds on to the water it has, which can cause puffiness and bags under the eyes. Drinking eight glasses of water a day not only will help with your appearance but it will also keep your entire body healthy.
  • Smoking. There are a million reasons not to smoke or give up smoking, and preventing dark circles is one of them.
  • Insufficient iron. If you don’t have enough iron in your bloodstream, oxygen flow will decrease and stifle the tissues underneath your eyes. Increase your iron intake by eating iron-rich foods such as red meat, poultry, pork, seafood, spinach, and beans.
  • Your medications. Certain prescription medications can have the unwanted side effect of dilating the blood vessels under your eyes dilated or encouraging fluid retention. This can enlarge capillaries and cause a build-up of lymphatic fluid.
  • Too much booze. Large amounts of alcohol make your liver work much harder than it should and decreases the amount of oxygen in your blood. Booze is also a vasodilator, which means that it causes blood vessels to open further causing a swollen, puffy appearance and increasing the bluish color in under-eye skin.
  • Not enough vitamin C. Boosting collagen levels can be the key to strong, healthy, and more youthful-looking skin. A lack of enough collagen can lead to wrinkles and sagging skin, including the skin under your eyes. Vitamin C is a great way to increase your body’s collagen level naturally. Leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale, berries and citrus fruits, and nuts and seeds are all excellent sources of vitamin C.
  • Not enough vitamin B12. An insufficient amount of vitamin B12 can cause anemia. Two common symptoms of anemia are pale skin and tiredness, both of which can accentuate dark circles. Add foods rich in B12 to your diet, such as meats, seafood, and leafy green vegetables.


Get Rid of Dark Under-Eye Circles: Call Dr. Busso Today

If you see dark circles under your eyes when you look in the mirror and are ready to do something about them, we can help. To schedule an in-person consultation to discuss under-eye circle removal, contact Dr. Mariano Busso’s office at 305-857-0144 or schedule an appointment online.

Can Low Iron Cause Dark Circles Under Eyes?

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Can Low Iron Cause Dark Circles Under Eyes?Dark circles under the eyes are one of the most common, and most visible, facial imperfections that we see here at Dr. Mariano Busso’s aesthetic dermatology clinic.  That is why we offer our patients several safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment options for reducing dark circles.

These frustrating features are often a consequence of genetics. Getting older also plays a role, as it does with wrinkles, loss of volume, age spots, and myriad other skin problems. While you can’t fight your genes or turn back the clock, plenty of other contributing factors to the development of dark circles are within your control.

This includes lifestyle changes, such as getting more sleep and quitting smoking. But what you eat and drink – and what you don’t – can be critical to preventing dark under-eye circles. You need to ensure that your diet includes all of the essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that your skin requires. When it comes to dark circles, perhaps the biggest dietary culprit is an insufficient amount of iron.

Iron deficiency is the leading nutritional disorder in the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Up to 80 percent of the world’s population suffers from an inadequate amount of iron. It is estimated that up to 30 percent of people with anemia (a low number of red blood cells in the blood) develop the condition because of prolonged iron deficiency.

The decrease in red blood cells caused by iron deficiency and iron-related anemia slow down the oxygen flow in your blood and hemoglobin (which carries oxygen) can breakdown more easily. The combined effect of this lack of oxygen is to stifle the tissues underneath the eyes and cause that thin skin to appear dark or bruised.

The good news is that it is easy to increase your iron levels simply by eating iron-rich foods or taking iron supplements. Foods that can have an immediate impact on your body’s iron content include:

  • red meat
  • poultry
  • pork
  • seafood
  • spinach
  • kale
  • soybeans
  • beets
  • almonds

 

Call Dr. Busso Today to Get Rid of Dark Circles

If you’ve changed your lifestyle and diet to fight dark circles but still can’t seem to make any progress in reducing their visibility, we can help. To schedule an in-person visit to discuss dark circle removal option, contact Dr. Busso’s office at 305-857-0144 or schedule an appointment online.

What is the Difference Between Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels?

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What is the Difference Between Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels?They say that as we go through life, all of us accumulate a lot of “baggage.” Usually, that term is used to describe the collective impact of our life experiences on our personalities, emotions, or perspectives. But the unwanted baggage we find ourselves carrying as we get older can take other forms, including layers of dead and damaged skin.

These top layers of our skin cells bear the brunt of years of sun, pollutants, harsh cosmetics, and other negative influences. Getting rid of this “baggage” can do wonders for our appearance, revealing skin that looks smoother and more youthful, with fewer wrinkles and other imperfections.

At Dr. Mariano Busso’s Miami-Coconut Grove aesthetic dermatology clinic, we offer two non-invasive, safe, convenient, and fantastically effective ways to remove dead and damaged cells so you can restore the natural beauty of your skin: chemical peels and microdermabrasion.

What Are Chemical Peels?

During a chemical peel treatment session, the doctor or technician will apply a chemical solution to the targeted skin. The solution is designed to exfoliate and peel off the dead skin cells, leaving behind smoother and less wrinkled skin. Suddenly finding itself exposed to the elements, the new top layer of skin will be temporarily more sensitive to the sun.

We use three different types of chemical peels depending on the nature and extent of skin damage as well as the patient’s goals for the treatment:

  • Alpha-hydroxy acid is used in a mild chemical peel that only penetrates that outer layer of skin and gently exfoliates it. We use this peel to improve the appearance of minor skin discoloration and rough skin.
  • Glycolic or trichloroacetic acid goes a bit deeper and offers a more thorough exfoliation than alpha-hydroxy acid. We apply this peel to penetrate the outer and middle layers of skin to remove damaged skin cells and reduce the appearance and visibility of age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, freckles and moderate skin discoloration. We also use this peel to smooth rough skin.
  • Trichloroacetic acid or phenol is used only on the face and can only be used once. It deeply penetrates the middle layer of skin to remove damaged skin cells and is effective at treating moderate lines, age spots, freckles, and shallow scars. TCA peels can also be very effective rejuvenating the skin below the eyes and reducing the prominence of dark circles that sometimes appear under our eyes as we get older.


What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is also focused on removing dead and damaged layers of skin, but the way it does so is very different from a chemical peel.

During a microdermabrasion treatment session, the doctor uses a handheld device that gently directs a stream of tiny crystal particles on to targeted areas of the skin. These particles exfoliate the outer layer of skin, which once removed is suctioned away with a vacuum tool.

Since it is a comfortable, painless, and spa-like procedure, microdermabrasion requires no anesthesia, and you can return to work and all of your regular activities immediately after you’re done. You may notice some mild redness for about an hour after the treatment, but this almost always goes away on its own. Most patients can achieve noticeable results after a series of five to ten treatment sessions spaced one to two weeks apart.

Contact Dr. Busso Today to Schedule Your Chemical Peel or Microdermabrasion Treatment

If you’re ready to get rid of the “baggage” of damaged skin to reveal smoother, more vibrant skin, Dr. Mariano Busso is ready to help you. A widely published and highly acclaimed physician and leader in his field, Dr. Busso has the skill, knowledge, and expertise to oversee your next chemical peel or microdermabrasion treatment to ensure beautiful, long-lasting results.

To schedule an appointment in Miami, call our office at 305-857-0144.

The Art of Facial Contouring For Different Face Shapes

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The Art of Facial Contouring For Different Face ShapesUnless you have a twin, there is no other human being who looks quite like you. All of us have our own unique and distinguishable characteristics, but we may have similar features, skin tone, or body type. While your face is yours and yours alone, you share the same face shape – square, oval, round, and more – as millions of other people. The differences in face shape mean that how you contour your appearance needs to be different as well in order to best flatter your appearance and give you the look you want.

No matter what your face shape, the dermal fillers we use at Dr. Mariano Busso’s Miami dermatology clinic can go a long way to adding volume, reducing wrinkles, lines, and imperfections, and recontouring your facial features. But you can do wonders at home by matching your cosmetic routine to your face shape.

Here are some great contouring tips for every type of face shape:

  • Long or oval-shaped faces. For people with this shape, the length of their face is typically one-and-a-half times longer than the width. To balance things out, add shadows to the sides of your forehead and below your cheek. This can shorten the appearance of your face so that it looks more proportional.
  • Square-shaped faces. If you have this face shape, your temples, cheekbones, and jawline appear the most prominent. You can reduce that prominence by creating a straight line with equal distance from the center of your face; sculpting away unwanted girth at the sides of your forehead and jawline.
  • Rectangular-shaped faces. If your face is on the rectangular side, use the same techniques as with a square-shaped face but focus your contouring efforts on the top and sides of the forehead to make your face appear shorter and your hairline appear narrow. Contouring around the bottom of the face and cheekbones can also reduce the rectangular appearance.
  • Diamond-shaped faces. If your hairline is narrower than your cheeks and you have a slightly pointed chin, your face is diamond-shaped and make it appear that you have broad cheeks, a narrow forehead, and a narrow chin. You can even things out by shading the sides of your face.
  • Heart-shaped faces. People with heart-shaped faces have cheeks that are wider than their hairline and a narrow and pointed chin. You can make your wide forehead and cheeks appear smaller by contouring from your temples to your cheekbones.
  • Round-shaped faces. You have a round face if its length is equal to its width. You can add definition by shading and applying product on the sides of your forehead along the temples to make the area appear narrower.

 

Call Dr. Busso Today to Schedule a Consultation

If you would like to learn more about dermal fillers and other ways we can help recontour and improve your facial features, please call us today at 305-857-0144 to schedule your consultation. Together, we can help you put your best face forward.

What is Microdermabrasion & What Are the Treatments Good For?

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What is Microdermabrasion & What Are the Treatments Good For?Regular exfoliation can rid the skin surface of flakes, bumps, and dullness caused by dead and damaged cells. It is an essential component of any skincare regimen. But just as a professional cleaning by your dentist gives your teeth a much deeper clean than regular brushing, microdermabrasion is a more powerful way to remove dead or damaged skin and bring fresher, younger, more vibrant looking skin to the surface. Extremely popular and effective at treating a wide range of skin imperfections, microdermabrasion is minimally invasive with minimal discomfort and an equally minimal time commitment.

What is Microdermabrasion?

During a microdermabrasion treatment, your doctor will use a handheld device that gently directs a stream of tiny crystal particles on to the targeted areas of your skin. These particles exfoliate the outer layer of skin, and the damaged skin is then suctioned away with a vacuum tool.

Since it is a comfortable, painless, and spa-like procedure, microdermabrasion requires no anesthesia, and you can return to work and all of your regular activities immediately after you’re done. You may notice some mild redness for about an hour after the treatment, but this almost always goes away on its own. Most patients can achieve noticeable results after a series of five to ten treatment sessions spaced one to two weeks apart.

What Can Microdermabrasion Do For Your Appearance?

At Dr. Mariano Busso’s Miami aesthetic dermatology clinic, we use microdermabrasion to address several common skin problems, including:

  • acne and acne scars
  • stretch marks
  • dull-looking complexion
  • uneven skin tone and texture
  • melasma
  • sun damage
  • fine lines and wrinkles
  • hyperpigmentation, age spots, and brown spots
  • enlarged pores and blackheads

Many patients use microdermabrasion alongside more intense wrinkle and sun-damage treatments like chemical peels or laser resurfacing. This combination allows for faster and more visible results. For many patients, however, microdermabrasion restores the skin to its youthful appearance all on its own.

Call Dr. Busso Today to Schedule Your Microdermabrasion Treatment

To schedule a consultation to discuss microdermabrasion or other skin-smoothing treatments, contact our office at 305-857-0144 or schedule your appointment online.

Silhouette Instalift: Cost, Recovery & Other FAQs

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Silhouette Instalift: Cost, Recovery & Other FAQsMany people who look in the mirror and see the sagging skin and facial features that come with age consider cosmetic surgery – a facelift – to add volume, reduce wrinkles, and restore youth and vibrancy to their appearance. But many of those same folks decide against getting a facelift because they are understandably unenthused about the idea of undergoing a surgical procedure, with its invasiveness, anesthesia, recovery time, and potential for complications.

Fortunately, folks wanting to take years off of their appearance but reluctant about surgery now have a minimally invasive, non-surgical, fast, and powerfully effective way of redefining facial features: SILHOUETTE InstaLift™.

At Dr. Mariano Busso’s Miami aesthetic dermatology clinic, we use this revolutionary “non-surgical facelift” to redefine your face, restore lost volume, and reduce the visibility of wrinkles after a single 30-minute treatment. The results are instantly noticeable and long-lasting.

Here is what you need to know about SILHOUETTE InstaLift™ and why you should schedule an appointment to see if this fantastic treatment option is right for you.

What is SILHOUETTE InstaLift™?

The technology behind SILHOUETTE InstaLift™ consists of small sutures comprised of very fine threads with tiny cones on them. These threads and cones are made of PLGA (poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)), a polymer frequently used in medical devices that is ultimately absorbed into the body.

The bidirectional cones lift the subcutaneous tissue under the skin and have the added benefit of stimulating the body’s natural collagen production, adding even more volume to facial features.  In time, your body absorbs the sutures such that they are no longer present.

How Can SILHOUETTE InstaLift™ Improve My Appearance?

This treatment is particularly good at adding volume and improving the appearance of the mid-face, cheeks, jowls, and some areas of the neck.

What Is The Procedure Like?

One of the most appealing aspects of SILHOUETTE InstaLift™ – other than how well it works – is how safe, painless, and fast the procedure is.

We perform the procedure in our comfortable offices rather than a hospital or outpatient surgery center and only use local, rather than general, anesthesia. Dr. Busso will mark the areas to be treated and then gently insert the threads and cones. The procedure typically takes between 30 and 45 minutes.

What Can I Expect After The Procedure?

You may experience some very mild redness or swelling after your SILHOUETTE InstaLift™ procedure which should subside in a couple of days. You will likely be able to go back to work and resume all regular activities with 24-48 hours.

During this minimal downtime, you will be able to see the results and effectiveness of the treatment as your facial features will immediately. This dramatic improvement in your appearance should last for up to 18 months.

Is It Safe?

The FDA cleared SILHOUETTE InstaLift™ in April 2015 after years of testing and positive results. Complications are extremely rare and minor.

How Much Will Silhouette InstaLift™ Cost?

The treatment fee varies according to each patient’s needs, but no matter how extensive the treatment, the costs of the procedure will always be significantly less than a traditional, surgical facelift.

Learn More About Silhouette InstaLift™: Call Dr. Busso Today

If you are ready to take action and dramatically improve your appearance without undergoing surgery, Silhouette InstaLift™ may be the answer you’ve been waiting for.   To learn more about this terrific treatment option, schedule an appointment with Dr. Busso today by calling our office at 305-857-0144.