- Home
- Injections
- Laser Treatments
- Specialties
Specialtiesview all
- Other Treatments
- Before After Photos
Before After Photosview all
- Contact Us
- Doctor And Staff
- About Celibre
- Blogs
Below are some recent questions from actual patients. At Celibre we are firm believers in patient education and strive to make sure that patients are well informed about all of their treatment options.
Schedule a Free Consultation for Laser Treatments or Injections
While both treatments are FDA approved for the treatment of wrinkles and acne scars, they work in a very different manner.
Erbium resurfacing works by removing the surface layer of the skin (the epidermis). As the epidermis regenerates, new cells develop without the memory of the wrinkles or acne scars that were previously present. Because the laser energy penetrates into the dermis, collagen remodeling is seen in the epidermis (upper layer) as well as the dermis (lower layer). Three treatments are typically required and redness/peeling for Erbium resurfacing is typically between 5 and 7 days.
The Fraxel lasers user “fractionated” technology. This means that the laser beam is split into many thousands of microscopic beams. These microscopic beams penetrate the skin and cause the tissue affected to fall out and be regenerated while the tissue surrounding the small beam remains intact. Several Fraxel treatments are normally suggested and swelling and redness are typically present for 5-7 days.
Complete Service List – Laser Treatments and Injections
Tretinoin – Tretinoin is the acid form of Vitamin A. It is one of the most commonly used products for increasing cell turnover (exfoliation). It is used in many bleaching products in combination with other acids/ingredients. Tretinoin may be used in acne and/or rejuvenation programs.
Glycolc Acid – Glycolic acid is the smallest alpha hydroxyl acid. It is the most commonly used ingredient in over the counter products for exfoliation. It works by breaking down the cell wall between dead skin cells, making it easier for these cells to fall off. Because of its diminutive size the glycolic acid molecule is extremely effective at penetrating the skin. Glycolic acid may be used in the products for our acne and/or facial rejuvenation programs.
Salicylic Acid – Salicylic acid is similar to glycolic acid, but a slightly larger molecule. Like glycolic acid, it is used to treat acne and rejuvenation patients because it increases cell turnover by breaking down the cell walls of dead skin cells, causing them to flake off more easily. Salicylic acid may be used in the products for our acne and/or facial rejuvenation programs.
Los Angeles Laser and Injection Treatments Before and After Pictures
If you are an acne patient you may already know this, but for those of you that are not, the DUSA Blu-U lamp is one component of the acne laser program. It is not a laser but a very bright lamp that uses high energy blue light to kill acne bacteria. It is a fast and easy treatment to help clear up mild to severe breakouts.
Did you know that injectable treatments offer some of the most immediate results available at Celibre? Using injectable treatments such as Botox, Restylane and/or Juvederm is a sure fire way to achieve near immediate results for facial rejuvenation. If you just can’t wait for the longer term effects of the laser treatments or have big event coming up soon that you want to look great for, consider our injectable line for immediate results. In general, the results for Botox injections are realized within several days. Because Restylane and Juvederm will plump up over time as they absorb water from the body, the full effects are typically seen at approximately two weeks after the injection.
At Celibre, we focus on patient education. We want our patients to understand and participate in the decisions that make up their care plan. To this end, our knowledgeable medical staff are here to help you weigh the benefits and risks of our Laser treatments and Injections.
Our team would be pleased to offer a complimentary consultation to address your skin care goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective injections and laser treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about laser treatments and injections.
Did you know that fillers (such as Restylane, Juvederm) and Botox are no longer considered treatments for just Baby Boomers? A new wave of twenty and thirty-something patients are now seeing the value in using these products for preventative measures. Better yet, the consistent use of injectable treatments are now proving to provide more than a temporary enhancement. Current research supports that Restylane not only fills facial lines and folds, but also encourages the body to make new collagen the building block for our skin.
Injection Treatments – Botox, Restylane, Juvederm & Perlane Before and After Pictures
At Celibre, we utilize both Juvederm & Restylane to soften and smooth lines and folds, restore lip borders, and add volume to the body of the lips and other facial areas. Our goal with our patients is not just to fill the lines, but to shape the face. Combining these injectable fillers with Botox is an excellent way to roll back the years without any downtime.
Did you know that Botox and injectable fillers can provide a beautiful and natural look to the perioral (mouth) area? Frequently we meet with patients that would benefit from volume to the lips as well as definition of the lip borders. We address the vertical lines that surround the lips of these patients by using small doses of Botox that help to relax the muscle that contributes to the problem. This is a simple way to address a common concern called “smoker’s lines”.
A concern we hear often from patients is that they will end up with a “frozen” look to their appearance if they receive these treatments. At Celibre, we believe in achieving a very natural overall outcome that enhances one’s appearance without altering or exaggerating it. We listen closely to your goals so that we can provide a solution that’s optimal for you.
At Celibre, we believe that no one particular treatment will fit all patients’ skin care goals and lifestyles. We strive to involve our patients the choice of treatment plan and offer as much education as possible so that they are able to understand and participate in their treatment program. It is because of our desire to tailor a treatment plan to each patient that we often combine treatment methods to obtain the best response. We stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective laser and injection treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call at 800-897-8489 to learn more about Botox, Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane injections.
At Celibre Medical, we are pleased and excited to introduce Perlane as our newest cosmetic dermal filler. Perlane was FDA approved in May of 2007 for the correction of moderate to severe, deep facial folds and wrinkles such as the nasolabial (laugh lines) folds. This product is a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler similar to our other filler products – Restylane & Juvederm. Medicis Aesthetics, the manufacturer of Perlane & Restylane, is a respected name in our industry with their products being used for over 6 years and in over 70 countries.
Because our bodies naturally contain hyaluronic acid (HA), these cosmetic dermal fillers are biocompatible with our own hyaluronic acid and require no allergy testing. This product integrates naturally into the body’s own tissue – drawing water to the treated area for a continued volumizing effect. The Perlane molecules are identical to those of Restylane but have a larger particle size for the correction of deeper folds and wrinkles. Perlane offers a deeper structural support which results in a beautiful aesthetic outcome.
Perlane Injections Before and After Pictures
Outcomes and correction of facial shaping are individualized, however Perlane effects are recognized as lasting at least 6 months and up to 9 months for many. In the last several months, we have been educating our patients on the concept of “facial shaping” using a combination of Botox along with cosmetic dermal fillers. Rather than just filling lines and chasing wrinkles – the idea is to volumize the face for a more aesthetically appealing look. As we age, we lose volume in the mid-face area. Often, we hear patients express concern with a “hollowed out” look to their cheeks or claims that “my face is falling.” Perlane offers an immediate solution to this issue by restoring volume to the mid and lower face.
The Medical Staff at Celibre are highly trained and passionate about the use of cosmetic dermal fillers and Botox Cosmetic. They understand the importance of individualizing treatments and listening to patient concerns and goals. Our staff is more than willing to share with you all of the ways that our treatment plans may provide you with safe, natural, and appealing outcomes.
Our team would be pleased to offer a complimentary consultation to address your skin care goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective laser and injection treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about Perlane Injections.
Perlane was FDA approved in May of 2007 for the correction of moderate to severe, deep facial folds and wrinkles such as the nasolabial (laugh lines) folds. This product is a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler similar to our other filler products – Restylane & Juvederm. Medicis Aesthetics, the manufacturer of Perlane & Restylane, is a respected name in our industry with their products being used for over 6 years and in over 70 countries.
Because our bodies naturally contain hyaluronic acid (HA), these cosmetic dermal fillers are biocompatible with our own hyaluronic acid and require no allergy testing. This product integrates naturally into the body’s own tissue – drawing water to the treated area for a continued volumizing effect. The Perlane molecules are identical to those of Restylane but have a larger particle size for the correction of deeper folds and wrinkles. Perlane offers a deeper structural support which results in a beautiful aesthetic outcome. Outcomes and correction of facial shaping are individualized, however Perlane effects are recognized as lasting at least 6 months and up to 9 months for many.
Los Angeles Perlane Injections
In the last several months, we have been educating our patients on the concept of “facial shaping” using a combination of Botox along with cosmetic dermal fillers. Rather than just filling lines and chasing wrinkles – the idea is to volumize the face for a more aesthetically appealing look. As we age, we lose volume in the mid-face area. Often, we hear patients express concern with a “hollowed out” look to their cheeks or claims that “my face is falling.” Perlane offers an immediate solution to this issue by restoring volume to the mid and lower face.
At Celibre, we focus on patient education. We want our patients to understand and participate in the decisions that make up their care plan. To this end, our knowledgeable medical staff are here to help you weigh the benefits and risks of our Laser treatments and Injections.
Our team would be pleased to offer a complimentary consultation to address your skin care goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective injections and laser treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about laser treatments and injections.
In trying to determine which laser hair removal provider is right for you, it’s important to know which type of lasers are safe and effective for your skin type. Let’s start by defining the skin types.
Now that you know something about your skin type, below are a few laser choices for laser hair removal. There are several fairly well accepted types of Class IV medical lasers for hair removal:
The most common hair removal laser, the Diode laser, is the Lumenis Lightsheer. Many consider it the gold standard for laser hair removal as it has the widest use among practitioners. The Lumenis Lightsheer is ideal for skin types I-IV and can be used on higher skin types (according to the manufacturer) if certain models of this equipment are used.
The Alexandrite Laser is less commonly used laser but very effective for hair removal in skin types I-III. Generally it is not used above skin type III because there is a risk of hyperpigmentation (a change in skin color) and or blistering. Although these are potential side effects for any laser treatment, the chance of the side effects happening when using an Alexandrite laser for hair removal above skin type III increases greatly. There are several brands of Alexandrite lasers but the Cynosure Apogee is a widely used model.
The long pulsed Nd:Yg is used for all skin types and is the most common laser used for skin types III, IV, V and VI. The reason is that the physical properties of this laser allow it to penetrate more deeply than the first two lasers. By penetrating more deeply into the skin, this laser is able to bypass the upper layers of skin that contain melanin, the body’s natural coloring. Melanin can compete with the coloring in the hair for the laser’s energy and in darker skinned patients, this laser allows the practitioner to lessen the risk that the laser energy will be absorbed at the surface of the skin (potentially leading to a side effect) rather than at the root of the hair follicle where the energy should be absorbed. There are many long pulsed Nd:Yg lasers to choose from. One common model of long pulsed Nd:Yg is the Sciton Profile.
Before choosing a laser hair removal provider because of their location or their price, consider choosing one based on how well the technology will work for your skin type and how safe it is for you.
At Celibre, we focus on patient education. We want our patients to understand and participate in the decisions that make up their care plan. To this end, our knowledgeable medical staff are here to help you weigh the benefits and risks of our Laser treatments and Injections.
Our team would be pleased to offer a complimentary consultation to address your skin care goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective injections and laser treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about laser treatments and injections.
One of the more specialized treatments we perform at Celibre Medical is birthmark removal. While not all birthmarks can be removed with laser treatments, many can. Below is an example of one type of birthmark we can successfully treat, the cafe-au-lait.
Pigmented birthmarks such as café-au-lait birthmarks are brown in color. These birthmarks typically respond well to laser treatments and clearance can usually be achieved between 3 – 6 treatments. Unfortunately, this type of birthmark has a reputation of returning (50%) within a few years after successful treatment. However, the cause for reoccurrence is usually associated with sun exposure. Other types of brown birthmarks are caused by a higher then normal concentration of pigment in the skin. This pigment is the natural color of our skin but becomes darker because of the abnormally high concentration of it in a birthmark. Many pigmented (brown) birthmarks are quite responsive to Q-Switched lasers but the realistic goal oftentimes is improvement rather than complete resolution.
Hairy Nevi – Not a Candidate for Laser Birthmark Removal
There are a few types of pigmented birthmarks that we do not treat with lasers because some may be better suited for surgical intervention or, in some cases, may have a predisposition for becoming pre-cancerous.
Port Wine Stain Birthmark Removal
Another type of vascular (red) birthmark is referred to as a Port Wine Stain. These types of birthmarks are red in color due to the presence of vascularity (blood supply). This condition usually is associated with a cosmetic concern since they are difficult to camouflage and occur most often on the face and neck. Pulsed Dye laser treatments are an excellent option for these types of birthmarks, and this technology is recognized as the gold standard for their effective removal. The expectation should be several treatments – sometimes as many as ten.
At Celibre, we focus on patient education. We want our patients to understand and participate in the decisions that make up their care plan. To this end, our knowledgeable medical staff are here to help you weigh the benefits and risks of our Laser treatments.
Our team would be pleased to offer a complimentary consultation to address your skin care goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective injections and laser treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about laser treatments and injections.
We often receive this question in our e-mail box after users on our website browse though before and after pictures of acne scars. Although it may seem like a simple question, there are actually many treatment options based on a patient’s condition and lifestyle.
Celibre is able to treat red and brown colored acne scars as well and textured acne scars. Some treatment plans allow for both the long term prevention of acne and the treatment of acne scars simultaneously. Generally, it is very difficult if not impossible to determine what kind of treatments we would suggest for a potential patient until we see them up close. We need to understand their goals and then design a program that fits their situation and this is done during the initial consultation.
More About Laser Acne Scar Removal Treatments
Laser Acne Scar Removal Before and After Pictures
Textured Acne Scars. Textured acne scars have two different treatment programs available. One of these solutions (ablative resurfacing) comes with what we call “social downtime” which is approximately 5-7 days of redness swelling and peeling and the other comes with no downtime (non-ablative resurfacing). No downtime laser resurfacing is very effective at developing new collagen for shallow surface scars, especially in situations where the patient still has active acne. Ablative (downtime) laser resurfacing is a more aggressive acne scar laser treatment program This program is ideally suited for deeper pockmarked or ice-pick scars, and results are generally more dramatic than no downtime laser resurfacing. The ablative laser resurfacing is a program that requires the patient to be home for several days after the treatment for recovery.
Brown Acne Scars. Pigmented (or dark spots) acne scar removal is entirely different than textured acne scar removal treatments. Removing dark acne scars may involve laser procedures and/or topical skin care products. Our first laser option involves q-switched lasers, which we use to treat brown acne scars. Q-switched lasers work by heating up the pigment in the skin to the point where it fragments. It can then be removed by the body’s lymphatic system leaving a patient with a more even skin tone. Celibre Medical also uses two separate depigmentation programs for brown acne scars. These products prevent the body from making the pigment that causes brown acne scars.
Red Acne Scars. Lasers can also be used to treat red acne scars. A pulsed dye laser is used to remove all kinds of redness associated with vascular conditions including acne and Rosacea . It is used to remove small red acne scars by closing the microscopic capillaries associated with the redness.
At Celibre, we focus on patient education. We want our patients to understand and participate in the decisions that make up their care plan. To this end, our knowledgeable medical staff are here to help you understand the benefits and risks of our laser acne scar removal treatments.
Our team would be pleased to offer a complimentary consultation to address your skin care goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about laser acne scar removal treatments.
Below is a list of questions we feel are important to ask to make sure that you have a good experience with laser hair removal.
In California, there are no official regulations regarding laser hair removal training for nurses and physicians. For this reason, it’s possible that the person performing your laser hair removal treatment may not have any formal training with a laser. For this reason, it’s important to know how much experience your particular nurse or physician has before proceeding with laser hair removal. Laser hair removal practitioners with greater experience will generally provide treatments that will allow you to get quicker laser hair removal results because their experience allows them greater discretion when deciding on the starting energy for your laser hair removal treatments.
More About Laser Hair Removal Treatments
This is a very, very important question. Depending on your skin and hair type there are some lasers that will work better than others for laser hair removal and there are some lasers that don’t work at all. This can cause you to have a bad experience with laser hair removal. In situations when the wrong laser is used, it can lead to either very little hair being permanently removed or many more treatments than necessary with the right laser.
Laser Hair Removal Before and After Pictures
The number of laser hair removal treatments required is directly related to how good the practitioner is and how well suited the laser is for your skin and hair type (see points 1 and 2 above). If an experienced practitioner is using the correct laser for your skin type, normally excellent permanent laser hair removal results occur within 6-8 treatments.
In our practice, we are able to achieve between 70% and 95% hair loss for our patients. The amount of hair loss depends on the type of hair (dark or light coarse or fine) and the hair that will disappear first are the coarsest, darkest most visible and problematic hairs. In most cases the ones that remain are the finer thinner hairs with little color. They is a very small percentage of the population (less than 5%) that do not fit into this category and they are non-responsive for unknown reasons.
The time between laser hair removal treatments varies between a 4 and 12 weeks with the average being 6-8 weeks. It depends on the area of the body being treated as each area has a different hair growth cycle.
At Celibre, we know that about 3 in every 1,000 laser treatments results in an unforeseen outcome. We do not know what the industry average is, but we do know that using the wrong laser and having an inexperienced practitioner can increase this rate.
At Celibre, we focus on patient education. We want our patients to understand and participate in the decisions that make up their care plan. To this end, our knowledgeable medical staff are here to help you weigh the benefits and risks of our Laser treatments.
Our team would be pleased to offer a complimentary consultation to address your skin care goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective injections and laser treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about laser treatments and injections.
Celibre is happy to announce the launch of Juvederm from Allergan – the makers of Botox. Medical professionals use Juvederm, one of the newest dermal fillers, to decrease wrinkles and folds by adding volume and raising the level of the skin. They commonly employ Juvederm to address laugh lines, which are lines running between the side of the nose and the side of the mouth.
Injecting Juvederm below the skin’s surface reduces or eliminates the appearance of these lines. Medical professionals also use Juvederm to address smoker’s lines above the lips and treat other deep wrinkles or folds.
Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring compound in our skin, forms the basis of Juvederm. The property that makes hyaluronic acid unique is that it has the ability to absorb 1,000 times it weight in water. In fact, the reason baby’s skin is so soft and smooth is that it contains very high levels of hyaluronic acid.
At Celibre, we focus on patient education. We want our patients to understand and participate in the decisions that make up their care plan. To this end, our knowledgeable medical staff are here to help you weigh the benefits and risks of our Laser treatments and Injections.
Our team is pleased to offer you a complimentary consultation to address your skin care goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective injections and laser treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about laser treatments and injections.
Over the past two years, we have slowly introduced more and more injection procedures at our offices. In addition, we have added more injection products as well. With this in mind, we would like to take some time to let our patients know about the newest techniques being used at our facilities to shape the face. Below you will find a complete list of our injection procedures with a short description of the procedure itself:
By targeting key muscle groups, we are able to achieve a dramatic but natural lifting of the brow area which provides a subtle lifting of the upper eyelids as well. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of the Botox Brow Lift.
Schedule a Free Consultation Regarding Botox Injections
Softening or resolution of the horizontal forehead lines and wrinkles. Visit our blog to read more and see pictures of forehead smoothing.
Also known as the “elevens”, the frown lines are easily addressed with either Botox or a combination of Botox with fillers. Visit the blog to see pictures and read more about glabella injections.
Adding volume to the temples (temporal hollows) to bring interest back to the frame of the face. Visit our blog to see revision of the Temporal Hollows.
Botox Before and After Pictures
Lines around the eye area that become more pronounced with muscle contraction. Visit our blog to read more and see pictures of crow’s feet injections.
The tear trough is the area below the lower lid that becomes hollow as volume is lost. The then affects the skin texture in this area. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of the tear trough procedure.
Schedule a Free Consultation for Restylane Injections
The area between the laugh lines (nasolabial folds) and nostrils. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of Nasal Alar injections.
Restylane Before and After Pictures
We are able to provide support, structure, and volume to the cheeks to restore a more youthful appearance. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of cheek augmentation.
Although not necessarily related to smoking, these lines develop with repeated contraction of the very strong mouth muscle. Lines can be resolved or softened with injectable products. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of smoker’s lines revisions.
The vermillion border (where the pink part of the lip meets the white area) as well as the pink of the lip may be naturally enhanced to add volume and support. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of lip augmentation.
Schedule a Free Consultation Regarding Perlane Injections
When performing mouth rejuvenation, one may benefit from enhancing the philtral colums and pulling the corners of the mouth out. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of mouth rejuvenation.
Perlane Before and After Pictures
In some people, there is a downward turn of the corners of the mouth. By relaxing the muscle responsible for this and/or using fillers to augment this area, a dramatic improvement is achieved. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of the mouth frown.
The chin may begin to become hardened or nodular as we age. Injectables may restore a softening and rounded look to the chin area. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of chin rejuvenation.
Schedule a Free Consultation Regarding Juvederm Injections
With some patients, their chin is in a constant state of muscle flexure, causing the chin to look uneven and dimpled. This condition is called a pebble chin and can be easily remedied with a few units of Botox. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of pebble chin revision.
Juvederm Before and After Pictures
At Celibre, we focus on patient education. We want our patients to understand and participate in the decisions that make up their care plan. To this end, our knowledgeable medical staff are here to help you weigh the benefits and risks of our Laser and injection treatments.
Our team would be pleased to offer a complimentary consultation to address your skin care goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective injections and laser treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about laser treatments and injections.
Over the past two years, we have slowly introduced more and more injection procedures at our offices. In addition, we have added more injection products as well. With this in mind, we would like to take some time to let our patients know about the newest techniques being used at our facilities to shape the face. Below you will find a complete list of our injection procedures with a short description of the procedure itself:
By targeting key muscle groups, we are able to achieve a dramatic but natural lifting of the brow area which provides a subtle lifting of the upper eyelids as well. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of the Botox Brow Lift.
Softening or resolution of the horizontal forehead lines and wrinkles. Visit our blog to read more and see pictures of forehead smoothing.
Also known as the “elevens”, the frown lines are easily addressed with either Botox or a combination of Botox with fillers. Visit the blog to see pictures and read more about glabella injections.
Adding volume to the temples (temporal hollows) to bring interest back to the frame of the face. Visit our blog to see revision of the Temporal Hollows.
Botox Before and After Pictures
Lines around the eye area that become more pronounced with muscle contraction. Visit our blog to read more and see pictures of crow’s feet injections.
The tear trough is the area below the lower lid that becomes hollow as volume is lost. The then affects the skin texture in this area. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of the tear trough procedure.
The area between the laugh lines (nasolabial folds) and nostrils. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of Nasal Alar injections.
Restylane Before and After Pictures
We are able to provide support, structure, and volume to the cheeks to restore a more youthful appearance. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of cheek augmentation.
Although not necessarily related to smoking, these lines develop with repeated contraction of the very strong mouth muscle. Lines can be resolved or softened with injectable products. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of smoker’s lines revisions.
The vermillion border (where the pink part of the lip meets the white area) as well as the pink of the lip may be naturally enhanced to add volume and support. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of lip augmentation.
When performing mouth rejuvenation, one may benefit from enhancing the philtral colums and pulling the corners of the mouth out. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of mouth rejuvenation.
Perlane Before and After Pictures
In some people, there is a downward turn of the corners of the mouth. By relaxing the muscle responsible for this and/or using fillers to augment this area, a dramatic improvement is achieved. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of the mouth frown.
The chin may begin to become hardened or nodular as we age. Injectables may restore a softening and rounded look to the chin area. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of chin rejuvenation.
With some patients, their chin is in a constant state of muscle flexure, causing the chin to look uneven and dimpled. This condition is called a pebble chin and can be easily remedied with a few units of Botox. Visit our blog to read more about the and see pictures of pebble chin revision.
Juvederm Before and After Pictures
At Celibre, we focus on patient education. We want our patients to understand and participate in the decisions that make up their care plan. To this end, our knowledgeable medical staff are here to help you weigh the benefits and risks of our Laser and injection treatments.
Our team would be pleased to offer a complimentary consultation to address your skin care goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective injections and laser treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about laser treatments and injections.
Since 2004, Celibre Medical has been using a treatment called Photodynamic Therapy with Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA/PDT). This treatment enhances laser and light treatments that have already been proven successful by adding a light sensitive antibiotic to treat acne, sebaceous hyperplasia and Rosacea/facial redness.
At Celibre, we have been using ALA/PDT for the treatment of cystic/nodular acne as well as acne vulgaris. This treatment is a safe option for those patients considering an alternative to Accutane or with those that did not respond well to Accutane or traditional non-ablative lasers.
ALA/PDT is also routinely used for the treatment of sebaceous hyperplasia which is a common skin condition that appears as raised, fleshy bumps on the skin. These lesions usually appear on the oiliest parts of the face. Because ALA/PDT is absorbed preferentially by the cells within these oil glands, this treatment is quite effective at shrinking them. For those patients with facial redness and Rosacea, ALA/PDT is a good option in addition to our traditional and effective medical lasers. Although there is no cure for Rosacea, lasers and/or ALA with PDT are excellent options for controlling and improving this condition. By targeted the small blood vessels that contribute to Rosacea, we can decrease redness and improve the overall skin texture.
Although ALA/PDT is safe for all skin types, there are a few issues that may prevent you from using this treatment option. An evaluation by our medical team will help to determine this. ALA/PDT also involves downtime away from work, school, and other activities due to the strict sun avoidance during the first 48 hours as well as diligent sun precautions for several days thereafter.
We set the expectation that a minimum of two treatments spaced 2-6 weeks apart is usually necessary. Many require 3 or 4 treatments; very few will need beyond this. Although our medical lasers are also able to address acne, Rosacea, and Sebaceous Hyperplasia, not every treatment plan will fit your condition, goals, and lifestyle. Knowing that there are additional options such as ALA/PDT has been of much value to our patients that are struggling with their particular situation. Whether it is acne, sebaceous hyperplasia, or facial redness, ALA with PDT has provided our patients with good, consistent outcomes.
At Celibre, we focus on patient education. We want our patients to understand and participate in the decisions that make up their care plan. To this end, our knowledgeable medical staff is here to help you weigh the benefits and risks of our Laser treatments and Injections.
Our team would be pleased to offer a complimentary consultation to address your skincare goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective injections and laser treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about laser treatments and injections.
For the last two years, Celibre has been using a newer treatment called Aminolevulinic Acid with Photodynamic Therapy (ALA/PDT). This treatment enhances laser and light treatments that have already been proven successful by adding a light-sensitive antibiotic to treat acne, sebaceous hyperplasia and Rosacea/facial redness.
What skin conditions are treated with ALA/PDT? At Celibre, we have been using ALA/PDT for the treatment of cystic/nodular acne as well as acne vulgaris. This treatment is a safe option for those patients considering an alternative to Accutane or with those that did not respond well to Accutane or traditional non-ablative lasers.
More About Photodynamic Therapy for Acne
Photodynamic Therapy Before and After Pictures
For those patients with facial redness and Rosacea, ALA/PDT is a good option in addition to our traditional and effective medical lasers. Although there is no cure for Rosacea, lasers and/or ALA with PDT are excellent options for controlling and improving this condition. By targeted the small blood vessels that contribute to Rosacea, we can decrease redness and improve the overall skin texture.
How will I know if ALA/PDT is a good option for me? Although ALA/PDT is safe for all skin types, there are a few issues that may prevent you from using this treatment option. An evaluation by our medical team will help to determine this. ALA/PDT also involves downtime away from work, school, and other activities due to the strict sun avoidance during the first 48 hours as well as diligent sun precautions for several days thereafter.
What expectations should I have with ALA/PDT for the treatment of these skin conditions? We set the expectation that a minimum of two treatments spaced 2-6 weeks apart is usually necessary. Many require 3 or 4 treatments; very few will need beyond this. Although our medical lasers are also able to address acne, Rosacea and Sebaceous Hyperplasia, not every treatment plan will fit your condition, goals, and lifestyle. Knowing that there are additional options such as ALA/PDT has been of much value to our patients that are struggling with their particular situation. Whether it is acne, sebaceous hyperplasia, or facial redness, ALA with PDT has provided our patients with good, consistent outcomes.
The Medical Staff at Celibre are highly trained and passionate about laser and Injection treatments. They understand the importance of individualizing treatments and listening to patient concerns and goals. Our staff is more than willing to share with you all of the ways that our treatment plans may provide you with safe, natural, and appealing outcomes.
Our team would be pleased to offer a complimentary consultation to address your skin care goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective laser and injection treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about laser and injection treatments.
At Celibre Medical, we are unique in the cosmetic dermatology industry in that we take before and after pictures of every single laser and injection patient that comes to our facility. In this newsletter, we wanted to talk a little about why we take before and after photos, why it makes our practice unique, and show you some of the before and after pictures of our laser dermatology and injection patients.
We take pictures of all our patients because we want to be able to monitor their progress objectively. Taking before and after photos gives us a clear evaluation of what progress has been achieved for our patients and we take pride in achieving good results for all of our laser dermatology and injection patients.
More About Laser Hair Removal Treatments
We are aware that many facilities in the laser dermatology industry do not take before and after pictures. We wonder if it is because they do not want the patient’s to be able to compare the before and after results. We want patients to know that we are very different from organizations that do not take photos and taking before and after pictures is one way to clearly distance ourselves from the average laser dermatology practice.
More About Restylane Injections
It is a good idea for our patients and Celibre Medical to have a record of the patient’s condition before the treatment program began. It protects both of us in the event that anything unexpected occurs during the laser treatment or injection program.
We are often questioned about whether or not the photos on our website are real. Taking quality before and after pictures allows us to present these photos to potential patients once they arrive in the office for their free laser dermatology or injection consultation. They get to see full size, full color, glossy before and after pictures of the patients on our website. This allows us to make clear for potential patients that the photos on the website are real and are owned by our organization.
It is very common in our industry for medical practices to use photos that were given to them by the laser manufacturers rather than pictures of their own laser dermatology patients. While it is worthwhile for potential patients to see what can be achieved using the laser (or injection technique) being offered by the practice, we feel it is more appropriate to see what was actually achieved by our practice, rather than a physician or practice that was hired by the laser manufacturer to perform a medical trial. This is why we only use photos of our own patients.
Taking good before and after pictures of each patient that undergoes treatment at our facility is vitally important to maintaining our credibility as a practice, and we will continue to take them for every patient we treat.
At Celibre, we focus on patient education. We want our patients to understand and participate in the decisions that make up their care plan. To this end, our knowledgeable medical staff are here to help you weigh the benefits and risks of our Laser treatments.
Our team would be pleased to offer a complimentary consultation to address your skin care goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective injections and laser treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about laser treatments and injections.
Over the past year, we have accumulated a very large list of our patients’ most Frequently Asked Questions. In response to these questions, we are proud to introduce the Celibre Medical blog website where we provide hundreds of answers to our most frequently asked patient questions.
How should I choose a Laser Hair Removal Practitioner?
Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?
Is Black Skin Laser Hair Removal Safe?
How Does Laser Acne Treatment work?
How many treatments are required for acne scars?
At Celibre, we focus on patient education. We want our patients to understand and participate in the decisions that make up their care plan. To this end, our knowledgeable medical staff are here to help you weigh the benefits and risks of our Laser treatments.
Our team would be pleased to offer a complimentary consultation to address your skin care goals. A good starting place is to gather information and view before and after photos of Celibre patients in our photo gallery.
At Celibre, we stay at the forefront of research and best practices so that we may offer the most appropriate and effective injections and laser treatment plans for our valued patients. Please give us a call to learn more about laser treatments and injections.
