Age-Fighting Alternatives to Plastic Surgery at Our Illinois Practice
A significant number of Dr. Aric Eckhardt's patients are looking to reverse the aging process without plastic surgery. At our office in Moline, Illinois, many treatment options are available for surface imperfections, such as wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, and enlarged pores. Dr. Eckhardt, not an assistant, performs procedures involving collagen, Restylane®, or BOTOX® injections, as well as all chemical peels and sclerotherapy. For further information, contact our office in Moline, Illinois today!
Restylane® and Hylaform®
Chemical Peels
BOTOX® Cosmetic
Collagen
Obagi®
Obagi® Nu Derm
Obagi® Blue Peel
Sclerotherapy
Restylane® and Hylaform®
Restylane® and Hylaform® injections are excellent alternatives to plastic surgery used to reduce or eliminate facial wrinkles and folds. They are also commonly used at our clinic for lip augmentation to produce fuller, sexier lips. Restylane® and Hylaform® are made from a safe, biodegradable, non-animal, non-human synthetic substance that is injected directly into the area to be treated through a tiny needle. The results of Restylane® and Hylaform® take effect immediately. To experience the benefit of a plastic surgery alternative, contact our office in Moline, Illinois today.
Chemical Peels
Time takes its toll on everyone's skin. Age, sun exposure, and acne can leave skin, especially on the face, wrinkled, discolored, and scarred. A chemical peel is a plastic surgery alternative used to reduce these effects by applying a chemical solution to remove the damaged outer layers of skin. This alternative plastic surgery treatment has proven to be effective in smoothing and improving overall facial skin texture. It is also helpful for eliminating pre-cancerous skin growths, softening scars, and even controlling acne. There are several types of chemical peels, from mild to deep peels, each of which achieves different results. If you would like to learn more about chemical peels, a plastic surgery alternative for more youthful skin, please contact us today.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
For more than a decade, patients around the world have been enjoying the benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic, a plastic surgery alternative for younger looking skin. BOTOX® Cosmetic remains one of the most popular injectables available. By temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles, BOTOX® Cosmetic effectively and instantly reduces or eliminates unwanted facial lines, including frown lines, forehead creases, and crow's feet, without using more invasive plastic surgery techniques. By blocking the nerve impulses that cause the muscles to contract, BOTOX® Cosmetic causes the muscles to remain relaxed for several months following treatment. Best of all, treatments may be repeated as necessary to maintain younger, smoother skin. For more information on this and other plastic surgery alternatives, contact our Illinois clinic today.
Collagen
Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that is injected into the skin with a very fine needle. Collagen is used as a plastic surgery filler to correct wrinkles, lines, and scars on the face, and sometimes on the neck, back, and chest. It is also commonly used for lip augmentation. Since collagen contains a small amount of salt water that will be absorbed by the body, the surgeon will usually overfill the area to compensate. Immediately after the plastic surgery procedure, you may experience slight discomfort in the treated area, but this discomfort is short-lived. Although the results of collagen injections vary in duration from patient to patient, they usually last from four to six months. If you are interested in learning more about collagen injections, please contact us today.
Obagi®
The Obagi® skin care system goes beyond other plastic surgery alternative systems to treat skin on the cellular level. Used successfully by top skin care centers around the globe, Obagi® has become an invaluable component to our skin care treatments at Dr. Eckhardt's office in Illinois. Our Obagi® system consists of two main components: Obagi® Nu-Derm and Obagi® Blue Peel.
Obagi® Nu-Derm
Obagi® Nu-Derm is a rejuvenating skin therapy system of cleansers, toners, and creams that help smooth, balance, and improve facial appearance. Containing tretinoin, daily application of this plastic surgery alternative system can decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, correct blemishes, reduce age spots and other irregular pigmentation, and diminish pore size. The skin’s tolerance is increased and can even hold more moisture, giving your face a healthier, more natural look.
Obagi® Blue Peel
The Obagi® Blue Peel is a lighter type of facial chemical peel that smoothes the skin and can remove blemishes, age spots, wrinkles, and scars. When repeated over a period of time, the Obagi® Blue Peel can produce results equal to those of a deeper peel while requiring less recovery time - only seven to ten days. With proper treatment, the skin’s natural elasticity is restored, and fresh, healthy skin is revealed. For more information about these wonderful plastic surgery alternatives, contact Dr. Aric Eckhardt today at our Illinois clinic.
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy treats small veins, usually in the lower extremities. These often unwanted vein clusters are called spider veins. They do not serve a purpose and can be safely removed without side effects. To do so, a solution is injected into the affected area, which stops the blood flow to the vessels, causing them to fade and eventually disappear. This relatively simple process takes from 15 to 45 minutes and can be repeated as necessary. To learn more about the advantages of sclerotherapy, schedule a consultation today.
To learn more about these skin care treatments and other plastic surgery alternatives for a healthier looking appearance, schedule a consultation with Dr. Aric J. Eckhardt today at our Illinois clinic, by filling out our short online contact form or calling us directly at (866) 625-0881.
For unparalleled plastic surgery practices in Illinois and the Quad City area, contact Dr. Aric J. Eckhardt today and receive your initial consultation.
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