Most of the top 5 lists you see are based on volume of procedures done. I'll take a little different tack. Here are my top 5 procedures based not only on how common they are but also on "value."
For example, microdermabrasion would typically be included on a top 5 procedures list based on volume, but, in my estimation, it does not offer huge value. Value considers cost, results, safety, ease of undergoing procedure and recovery.
So, for women:
1. Botox
2. Body Contouring (Liposonix, CoolSculpting)
3. Pulsed Light Rejuvenation (FotoFacial with two additional laser wavelengths)
4. Skin Tightening and Lifting (Ultherapy)
5. Sclerotherapy
For men:
1. Botox
2. Body Contouring (Liposonix, CoolSculpting)
3. Pulsed Light Rejuvenation (FotoFacial with two additional laser wavelengths)
4. Skin Tightening and Lifting (Ultherapy)
5. Laser Hair Removal (Back)
1. Relaxes the muscles that cause expression lines
2. Smooths existing lines, while also minimizing additional damage to collagen
3. Frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines are most commonly treated
4. Lasts 3-6 months
5. Typical annual cost to treat all 3 areas is ~ $1800
6. Often effective in reducing frequency and intensity of migraine headaches
7. Often also effective in treating hyperhidrosis or excessive perspiration in the armpits, hands, and feet
1. Non-invasive
2. Evens out skin tone, reduces redness from rosacea, reduces visual effects of sun damage, reduces pore size and surface texture
3. Can be used on any area of skin but particularly effective on face, neck, chest, arms, and hands
4. Stimulates collagen production
5. Treatments take 15 to 30 minutes, improvement typically seen even after one treatment — for most, five treatments are appropriate
6. Minimal discomfort and little recovery time
7. Result is smoother, healthier and younger looking skin
1. Two clinically advanced options: Liposonix and CoolSculpting
2. State-of-the-art technology to target stubborn pockets of fat
3. Typically produces noticeable improvement with 1-2 treatments
4. Cost varies based on number of areas treated but in most cases, it runs from ~ $875 to $2800 to treat abdomen and love handles
1. Two clinically advanced options: Ultherapy (using ultrasound) and EndyMed (using radio frequency energy)
2. Both are non-invasive procedures that provide gradual, natural-looking improvement
3. Ultherapy typically requires one to two treatments whereas EndyMed is four to six treatments
4. Ultherapy requires little to no recovery time with some discomfort during and after treatment but patient is able to resume normal activities and skin care immediately
5. EndyMed is easy to undergo with no treatment pain, no recovery and no post treatment pain
6. Both established as very safe technologies
7. Cost for both Ultherapy and EndyMed facial tightening runs from ~ $750 to $3500 depending on extent of treatment
1. Spider and varicose veins very common in women
2. Studies prove significant improvement in quality of life following treatment
3. Sclerotherapy typically produces significant improvement with low risk
4. Typical cost runs from around $400 to $1600 depending on extent of veins
1. Let’s face it, most men are not crazy about having excessive back hair
2. Laser hair removal generally works very well, particularly for those whose skin is lighter than their natural hair color
3. Cost varies based on area and number of treatments, but a treatment series (six treatments) for back hair removal costs $1755
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Dr. Steven Zimmet has been practicing in Austin, Texas for over 30 years. He is a sought-after cosmetic dermatologist and a world-renowned expert in vein care. Dr. Zimmet has over 20 years of experience with laser treatments, and recently received the honor of being named by his peers as one of the Best Doctors in America for 2011 – 2012 for dermatology/phlebology. As the Founding President of the American Board of Phlebology and Editor of the Phlebology Journal, Dr. Zimmet travels the world to share his expertise in vein treatment and patients come to Austin from as far as Europe, South Africa, Mexico and the Philippines to seek his care. At Zimmet Vein & Dermatology, Dr. Zimmet is the first doctor in Austin to offer both Liposonix and CoolSculpting and also offers an array of aesthetic services, including Ultherapy, Pulsed Light Rejuvenation, EndyMed, Botox and fillers. Dr. Zimmet’s mission is to help his patients achieve optimal results through clear information, thorough guidance and clinically advanced treatments.
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