Picture Perfect

A pleasant skin tightening fix at last

The demand for non-invasive aesthetic treatments has increased dramatically in the past few years. In 2009, over 10 million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures were performed in the U.S. alone, accounting for 88% of the total cosmetic procedures performed that year.

A comprehensive solution

The Venus Freeze device is the latest in advanced non-invasive fat reduction and skin tightening systems and is now offered at the office of Dr. Jennifer Walden.

The Venus Freeze system was developed based on clinically proven medical technology for non-invasive skin tightening and modest fat reduction.

Venus Freeze treatments use pulsed magnetic fields and radio frequency to consistently and uniformly heat the skin from the inside out without the threat of laser burns. The collagen fibers heat up resulting in skin tightening to attain very nice results.

Venus Freeze treatments are non-invasive and painless. The treatment is also quick and effortless — only 15 minutes for the face and 40 minutes for the body.

Venus Freeze is a versatile device that offers a dare I say “pleasant” solution for face and body treatments. Its unique ergonomic and painless application of radio frequency waves enables fast and homogeneous heating of the skin with maximum safety and comfort for patients who wish to have noninvasive skin tightening and fat reduction.

Experience the benefits of Venus Freeze non-invasive aesthetic treatments:
• Satisfaction: Visible clinical results with enjoyable, pain-free treatments. “It feels like a relaxing hot stone massage!,” one patient told us.
• Safety: (MP)² is an extremely low risk radio frequency technology that does not damage the skin. The homogenous heat dispersion effectively reduces temperature spikes and spares the use of a cooling aid.

Who Are The Treatments For?

The Venus Freeze treatments are for anyone who feels that their appearance could be slightly improved by skin tightening. Venus Freeze works exceptionally well for mothers looking to eradicate saggy skin post-pregnancy.

Skin Tightening

A variety of factors including sun exposure, smoking, genetics, lifestyle and time all cause skin to look aged. Lax, saggy skin with loss of elasticity is one of the most visible signs of aging. Several biological processes play a role in causing skin laxity: increased collagen breakdown in the skin, a decrease in the number of fibroblasts — the cells that produce collagen fibers, and progressive reduction in the number of capillary loops, resulting in a diminished nutrient supply to the skin.

The Venus Freeze solution offered at the office of Dr. Jennifer Walden is an effective aesthetic intervention that can reverse and correct these processes, leading to healthier, more flexible and attractive skin.

Venus Concept (Toronto, ON) has developed (MP)2, an innovative technology for non-invasive treatments with proven clinical results. This patented technology combines a matrix of bipolar radio frequency (RF) along with magnetic pulses that work in synergy and reverse the effects of skin aging.

The magnetic pulse component of (MP)2 induces the release of growth factors required for the sprouting of new blood vessels, as well as for proliferation of dermal fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are the cells in our body that make collagen in the skin and make it look younger and firmer. Simultaneously, the RF component induces collagen and elastin synthesis by causing controlled thermal (heat) damage in the dermis, which triggers the self-repair mechanism of skin tissue. The result is a marked improvement in skin tightness and elasticity, and in overall skin condition. This usually requires 6 to 8 treatments for maximum effect, with each treatment spaced a week apart.

Wrinkle Reduction

Wrinkles are typically associated with aging, which brings about multiple biological changes in the layers of the skin. Increased collagen breakdwon, a decline in the number of dermal fibroblasts that produce collagen, and reduced dermal circulation lessen the skin’s elasticity and cause the formation of wrinkles.

The Venus Freeze solution offered at the office of Dr. Jennifer Walden is a noninvasive treatment will promote the production of collagen and elastic fibers and improve blood flow, and thus restore elasticity and help revitalize the skin.

(MP)², is an advanced technology for non-invasive treatments with proven clinical results. This patented technology combines multi polar radio frequency (RF) with magnetic pulses that work in synergy to effectively diminish wrinkles and improve skin texture.

Two mechanisms work synergistically to reverse the biological processes responsible for wrinkles. The magnetic pulse component of (MP)² induces the release of growth factors required for the sprouting of new blood vessels, as well as for proliferation of skin cells. The RF component induces collagen and elastin production by creating controlled damage and triggering the skin’s healing process. The result is a more vital, toned and healthy looking skin with improved elasticity and texture.

Fat Reduction

Many women and men are displeased with their body’s silhouette, whether it is caused by excess fat, cellulite, or lax skin. Since diet and exercise don’t always do the trick, patients often seek other solutions for circumference reduction and body contouring. An effective circumference reduction treatment will act on multiple levels — improving skin tone, reducing small fat pockets, and increasing skin blood flow to produce a noticeable decrease in measurements.

The Venus Freeze Solution offered at the office of Dr. Jennifer Walden is a non-invasive, clinically proven technology that comprises multi-polar radio frequency (RF) and magnetic pulses — two components that work in synergy to deliver substantial circumference fat reduction over time.

The efficacy of circumference reduction treatments depends upon the successful management of the underlying causes — lax skin, cellulite and excess fat.

The magnetic pulse component of (MP)2 increases the release of growth factors required for proliferation of fibroblasts and formation of new blood vessels. Concurrently, the radio frequency component increases collagen and elastin formation in the skin via a controlled thermal damage mechanism. These processes tighten skin, decrease subcutaneous fat and stimulate blood circulation, usually resulting in a notable circumference reduction of those isolated and stubborn fat deposits after multiple short (6-8) treatments.

Is Venus Freeze right for you?

Dr. Walden and her aesthetician who is also a registered nurse will go over whether Venus Freeze will be right for you. In the meantime you can ask yourself some preliminary questions to consider getting the treatments done.

Do you want to improve the look, feel and shape of resistant areas that do not respond to traditional exercise and diets?
Would you like to decreases wrinkles and obtain a fresh youthful look without the use of painful needles or complicated surgery?
Have you considered improving your appearance by tightening skin, circumferential reduction and decreasing the appearance of wrinkles?
Are you looking for a non-invasive and pain-free approach?

Venus Freeze treatments succeed at tightening skin in the face, neck and entire body. Many patients experience firmer skin, softening of wrinkles and a more youthful appearance. Body treatments may even show a reduced appearance of stretch marks and cellulite as shown in recent studies, and a more contoured figure.

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If you wish to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Walden, please visit her places page here, or call the office at (512) 328- 4100 to schedule your consultation for Venus Freeze, traditional liposuction, or other body contouring procedure .

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Picture Perfect

Your holiday wish list for the picture perfect new you

Each year, many of us wrap presents for loved ones and put up elaborate decorations in preparation for the Christmas holiday. However, holiday décor isn’t the only important thing we put on display, go ahead and admit it, ourownappearance is undeniably important. For some, the holidays provide that extra incentive to undergo a beauty treatment or procedure that has been considered for awhile.

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, there has been an increase of more than 155 percent in the total number of cosmetic procedures since 1997; surgical procedures increased by more than 71 percent, and nonsurgical procedures increased by 228 percent. From 2009 to 2010, there was a 9 percent increase in the total number of cosmetic surgical procedures, with more than 1.6 million surgical procedures this year.

Even though the countdown to Christmas has begun, there is still time to give one's natural beauty a boost. Because time can be a somewhat limiting factor, let’s examine the possibilities:

Generally speaking, a facelift can provide “party ready” results in just two to three weeks (although bruising and swelling will vary among patients). Modern facelift techniques can produce dramatic improvements to your face and neck and would allow you to attend a holiday social in 10 days to two weeks. Short-incision facelifts can produce results in just seven to 10 days for many patients.

Brow lift

While makeup can improve the appearance of a woman’s face, eye shadow won’t do much if others can’t see it. Often times, eyelid skin can droop as we age, making eyelids appear hidden. Blepharoplasty, or an “eye lift,” can “open” eyes up in as little as two weeks. Modern brow lift techniques will not leave a long, old-fashioned scar across the hairline, and they can lift the brow into a more youthful position with just a couple of very small incisions that are fully hidden in your hair. As with any surgery, individual healing times vary. In most cases, though, bruising and swelling fade within about 10 days, and most people can wear makeup even sooner.

Fillers

Some people lose facial fat volume as they age, and they may benefit from fat grafts (removing fat from one area of the body and injecting it into the face) or fillers. Injectable filler solutions fall into two main categories:

Man-made substances, such as Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Sculptra, or Radiesse
Fat

Recovery from injectable fillers varies greatly and is dependent on the amount of substance injected, as well as individual healing. Limited amounts of injectables can offer significantly shorter recovery times — usually up to one week.

While injectables are the ideal solution for some patients, they are not the best solution for the fine lines around the eyes or upper lip. However, laser technology allows clinicians to target the fine lines on the surface of the skin to reveal refreshed, smoother, younger-looking skin. Resurfacing laser procedures usually cause some redness that will fade over the course of a few weeks, but it can easily be covered with makeup after about seven days.

Botox

If you’re like most people, though, you have only a few days to spare before the holidays, which can still be enough time to enhance appearance significantly. Botox injections, for example, can give a more refreshed look in just a few days. Skillfully placed Botox injections can leave you looking refreshed and rested with no down time — all it takes is 10 minutes with your qualified provider. Botox is one of the least-invasive options, and with skilled delivery, you will not look "overdone."

Botox decreases the contraction of facial muscles, which subsequently decreases the amount of skin wrinkling that occurs in certain regions of the face, such as the forehead and the area between the brows. Botox usually begins to take effect within three to four days. Though Botox is popular and widely available, it is not a permanent solution, and it is not risk-free (and therefore should be performed by a trained medical professional who can skillfully inject the Botox without causing distortions in your facial expression).

Venus Freeze

The Venus Freeze device is the latest in advanced non-invasive fat reduction and skin tightening systems and is now offered at the office of Dr. Jennifer Walden. The Venus Freeze system was developed based on clinically proven medical technology for non-invasive skin tightening and modest fat reduction, it uses pulsed magnetic fields and radio frequency to consistently and uniformly heat the skin from the inside out without the threat of laser burns. The collagen fibers heat up resulting in skin tightening to attain very nice results.

Venus Freeze treatments are non-invasive and painless. The treatment is also quick and effortless — only 15 minutes for the face and 40 minutes for the body.

Other new noninvasive technologies — such as fat reduction by external freezing of cells, or cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting™ by Zeltiq™) and skin tightening of the face and neck using sound waves (Ultherapy™) — offer no downtime and are easy ways to get ready for the holiday season!

If you are interested in targeting troublesome areas of your body (rather than your face), you will have an easier time concealing bruising and swelling under your party clothes. For example, breast augmentation and moderate liposuction procedures only require several days of recovery (allowing you to return to normal, not rigorous, activity). Larger volume liposuction procedures, breast reductions, breast lifts and abdominoplasty procedures (“tummy tucks”) require around two weeks to recover.

So there you have it... the skinny on the treatments and procedures that can be done on the final countdown to 2013. Here's to a "picture perfect" you!

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To learn more about these or any of the other cosmetic procedures Dr. Jennifer Walden offers, please visit her places page or call the Austin plastic surgery office at (512) 328-4100 to schedule your complimentary holiday consultation.

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