Removing Moles and Skin Tags

Skin tags, moles and other small skin growths are common in various areas of the body. These bumps and spots are often benign, but many are quite noticeable. Such growths can make a person self-conscious about their appearance.

An experienced and skilled dermatologist can safely and quickly remove or freeze away moles and tags allowing the patient to resume their normal activities immediately after the procedure.

Reger Vein and Skin Specialists, led by Dr. Gregg Reger, provides a wide range of medical spa services to patients in Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and surrounding locations.

What are Moles and Skin Tags?

Moles display the following characteristics:

• Moles are usually elevated, either natural colored or pigmented skin growths
• They can occur in any area of the body but typically develop in sun-exposed sites
• They usually develop in childhood

The primary characteristics of skin tags are as follows:

• These are soft, small growths of loose skin connected by a narrow base
• Benign but may be painful if they get caught in clothing or are otherwise irritated
• One to hundreds of skin tags can develop in adults
• They usually develop in skin areas with frequent friction including the neck, armpits, eyelids, under breasts, and skin folds

Moles and skin tags develop in millions of adults annually. However, they can be entirely eliminated in quick and comfortable procedures.

Mole and Skin Tag Removal

The importance of smooth, dazzling skin is something that we completely understand at Reger Vein and Skin Specialists. Dr. Reger will examine the patient’s skin condition and recommend treatment options that are most suitable to them.

Moles and skin tags can be removed in a quick and efficient manner following an individualized treatment plan which details what the patient can expect during their treatment, how they can prepare, and whether they will require any aftercare. These procedures offer outcomes that are instantly visible with minimal to no downtime.

In general, the patient will not require repetitive treatments. But moles and skin tags may grow in different areas in the future. While moles and skin tags are usually not harmful, it is vital to routinely assess these spots on the skin for any signs of change.

Skin Tag Removal Procedure

Skin tags are tiny specks of skin that are typically harmless. They usually develop on the neck, armpits, and in the areas surrounding the eyes. They may sometimes develop in the genital region as well. A majority of individuals with skin tags consider their removal, especially if these develop in prominent areas such as the eyes or neck.

Patients can benefit from various procedures available for the removal of undesirable skin tags. The dermatologist will recommend an appropriate technique to the patient and offer them detailed information on it.

Freezing the Skin Tags Off

The dermatologist uses liquid nitrogen to freeze a skin tag in a process known as cryotherapy. In this procedure, the dermatologist will apply liquid nitrogen to tweezers and then place it on the skin tag with some pressure.

The patient may experience slight pain during this process, similar to a stinging sensation. The skin tag will not fall off immediately. It will change color and fall off within the next one or two weeks.

Dr. Gregg Reger receives patients from Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and nearby areas for a variety of aesthetic medical spa procedures.

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Skin Tightening & Cellulite Reduction

Venus Legacy is an innovative and revolutionary skin tightening and body contouring treatment, which utilizes multi-polar radio frequency and Pulsed Magnetic fields to tighten sagging skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite in a non-invasive manner.

Reger Vein and Skin Specialists, led by Dr. Gregg Reger, provides Venus Legacy and other medical spa treatments to patients in Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and surrounding communities.

How does this technology work?

Venus Legacy uses Multi-Polar Radio Frequency, Pulsed Magnetic fields, and a VariPulse feature to generate an appeasing and therapeutic heat matrix over the skin.

The Multi-Polar Radio Frequency delivers targeted heat to various tissue depths. This targets and disables fat cells while encouraging the production of fresh collagen at the same time.

Pulsed Magnetic Fields help enhance the rejuvenation and healing process by improving blood supply and cellular nourishment. This helps in slowing down the process of aging.

Finally, the innovative VariPulse is an adjustable pulsed suction feature which delivers the blend of energies in a more even manner to promote lymphatic drainage and enhance the patient’s comfort during the procedure.

In combination, these revolutionary technologies produce a dense energy matrix and penetrate into multiple tissue depths. This offers noticeable and sustainable outcomes as well as enhanced patient satisfaction in a painless manner.

What do the treatments feel like?

Venus Legacy treatments are pain-free and non-invasive. Many patients compare this procedure to a hot-stone massage.

For optimal outcomes, experts recommend undergoing a series of six treatments for the face or neck or a series of eight treatments for other body areas. It is common for patients to experience progressive improvements in their skin for up to three months following the completion of the treatment series.

What areas can I treat?

Venus Legacy allows the treatment of virtually any area of the body including facial and neck skin tightening. The treatment provider can even target fine lines surrounding the eyes. The patient will enjoy effective outcomes irrespective of their skin type and age.

Advanced Solution for Tauter, more Youthful Skin

The Venus Legacy is technologically the most advanced of the Venus product line. This system is a combination of VariPulse technology with scientifically proven 3D MP2 energy.

This combination of technologies allows the energy blend to penetrate deeper into the skin for more robust treatment. The blood flow in the treated area increases and instantly plumps the skin. Following the session, the patient will have beautiful, dazzling skin.

Multipolar Radio Frequency and Magnetic Pulse Therapy (MP2) energies create a dense and even heat matrix that enhances collagen synthesis and contraction, neovascularity, lipolysis, and fibroblast proliferation.

Vitamins, minerals, and oxygen delivery to the cells are made easier. On top of this, waste substances and toxins will also be eliminated more easily from the body due to the newly created tiny blood vessels. These aspects help produce dermal fibroblasts, which leads to an increase in the number of collagen and elastin fibers.

This powerful technology is effective for moderate to severe cosmetic concerns related to the complexion.

Recovery

After the Venus Legacy procedure, the treated areas may look slightly pink or flushed. However, this unique combination of energy does not impact the skin tissues or surface. Consequently, patients typically do not undergo a specific downtime.

Although severe side-effects rarely occur, Dr. Reger and his team will explain all aspects related to the safety of the procedure to the patient at the time of the initial consultation.

Dr. Gregg Reger receives patients from Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and nearby areas for Venus Legacy and other medical spa treatments.

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For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Board Certified Phlebologist Dr. Gregg Reger at Reger Vein and Skin Specialists please call 832-585-0090 or click here to contact our team. Helping patients in Houston, The Woodlands, Springs, Katy and other surrounding areas of Texas.

Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is a common and largely harmless condition which causes patches of skin to become darker than the surrounding healthy skin.

This skin darkening occurs due to the surplus melanin, the brown pigment that provides skin with its normal color, forming deposits in the skin. This condition can impact the skin color of individuals belonging to any race.

Reger Vein and Skin Specialists, led by the judicious and hardworking Dr. Gregg Reger, provides medical spa treatments for hyperpigmentation to patients in Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and other cities and neighborhoods in this fantastic region of the country.

How does Hyperpigmentation Occur?

Age or “liver” spots are a common type of hyperpigmentation. These spots happen because of sun damage and are medically known as solar lentigines. These small and darkened patches typically occur on the face or hands or other locations that are often exposed to the sun.

Cholasma or melasma spots are akin to age spots in appearance. However, these are more significant areas of darkened skin which occur most frequently as an outcome of hormonal changes. For instance, pregnancy can prompt melanin overproduction leading to the “mask of pregnancy” on the face as well as darkened patches of skin on the abdomen and other sites.

Taking birth control pills may also lead to hyperpigmentation as it causes a woman’s body to go through changes that are similar to those that happen during pregnancy. If a woman is really concerned about the pigment, then birth control should be discontinued.

Changes in the color of the skin can also be an outcome of outside changes. For instance, skin ailments such as acne can cause dark spots after the condition subsides. Some other reasons for dark spots are skin injuries, including certain surgeries. Freckles are tiny brown spots that can occur at any location on the body. However, the face and arms are the most common sites for freckles. Freckles are an inherited attribute.

Wearing Sun Screen

Age spots, freckles, and other darkened skin patches may become more prominent or darker in the sun. This occurs as the melanin absorbs the energy of the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays to offer the skin protection from overexposure.

The most common outcome of this process is skin tanning. Tanning tends to further darken already hyperpigmented areas. Wearing sunscreen is vital. The sunscreen should be “broad spectrum” (it should be able to block both UVA and UVB rays). One day of excessive sun exposure can undo several months of treatment.

Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation happens when a skin injury or wound heals and leaves behind a flat area of discoloration. It frequently occurs after acne clears up. It can also happen due to aesthetic procedures such as chemical peels, dermabrasion, and laser treatment.

There are other causes for patches of darkened skin such as birthmarks, solar or actinic keratoses, scarring, and skin cancers. However, these are not categorized as hyperpigmentation.

Treatments

Several prescription creams that are used for skin lightening have hydroquinone as an ingredient. Bleaches help in lightening and fading darkened skin patches by decreasing melanin production. This enables the dark spots to fade slowly to match the surrounding normal skin color.

Many effective laser treatments are available today. Pigmented lesion lasers frequently eliminate pigment without any scarring. The provider will test a spot in a discreet site on the skin as these lasers can, at times, make the skin condition worse rather than better.

The cordial Dr. Gregg Reger receives patients from Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and other towns and communities in this area of the southwest for hyperpigmentation medical spa treatments.

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For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Board Certified Phlebologist Dr. Gregg Reger at Reger Vein and Skin Specialists please call 832-585-0090 or click here to contact our team. Helping patients in Houston, The Woodlands, Springs, Katy and other surrounding areas of Texas.

Botox

Botox manufacturer, Allergan, defines Botox as a prescription drug that can be administered into the muscles via injections to temporarily mitigate the appearance of moderate to severe facial wrinkles, crow’s feel around the eyes, and frown lines between the brows in adults.

Individuals seeking to reduce facial aging signs in a non-surgical manner may consider Botox injectable treatment. But the outcomes of Botox are temporary in comparison to the permanent results that surgical procedures offer.

Full Disclosure

The patient may decide to receive repeat Botox treatments to enhance the longevity of the results. At the time of the initial consultation, the injection provider will discuss the estimated sustainability of Botox outcomes with the patient to allow them to make a well-informed decision.

Reger Vein and Skin Specialists, led by Dr. Gregg Reger, provides Botox injectables and other medical spa treatments to patients in Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and surrounding locations.

Longevity of Botox Treatment

The outcomes of Botox injections can sustain between three to four months in an individual undergoing treatment for the first time. Botulinum toxin type A is the active ingredient in Botox. This is a powerful biological agent whose potency reduces over time.

For this reason, the treated underlying muscle regains movement over a few months. Upon the muscle regaining motion, the fine lines and wrinkles reappear in the treated site.

If the patient chooses to undergo multiple Botox treatments for a period by an experienced and certified injection provider, the longevity of the outcomes may increase.

Repetitive Botox treatments help the underlying dynamic facial muscles to become trained to stay relaxed. This helps facial lines and wrinkles appear less noticeable enhancing the sustainability of Botox outcomes.

Periodic Botox treatments will result in the patient requiring fewer treatments that are progressively spaced wider apart.

Variable Sustainability of Results

The sustainability of Botox results differs between patients. People who have strong facial muscles develop more visible frown lines. The underlying treated muscle regains movement faster in such patients as the impact of the botulinum toxin wears off. This occurs as the treatment muscle has higher resilience levels.

Conversely, individuals who have weaker facial muscles may be able to sustain the results of Botox injections for a relatively long period. Women may be able to enjoy Botox results for a longer duration in comparison to men as they tend to have weaker facial muscles.

Extended Benefit with Repeat Treatments

The patient should assess the treated muscle at regular intervals to understand when it starts to regain its normal activity level if they are considering undergoing repeat Botox treatments.

Based on this information, they can consult the Botox provider periodically for an assessment. The patient should honestly disclose to the provider when they last received Botox injections.

It is important to maintain a sufficient gap between two Botox sessions as directed by the injection provider. The longevity of the outcomes also depends on the volume of Botox injected during the treatment session.

Dr. Gregg Reger receives patients from Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and nearby areas for Botox injections and other medical spa treatments.

For More Information contact Reger Vein and Skin Specialists in The Woodlands, TX

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Board Certified Phlebologist Dr. Gregg Reger at Reger Vein and Skin Specialists please call 832-585-0090 or click here to contact our team. Helping patients in Houston, The Woodlands, Springs, Katy and other surrounding areas of Texas.

BOTOX injection consultation

Botox is a popular anti-aging facial treatment. This cosmetic dermatology procedure is appropriate for patients who want to mitigate the appearance of moderate wrinkles and fine lines in a nonsurgical way.

Data from the American Society of Plastic Surgery shows that Botox is currently the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure in the country.

At the time of the pre-treatment consultation, the Botox provider will explain its usage and effectiveness to the patient. The primary objective of a committed provider will be to enable the patient to make an enlightened choice.

Reger Vein and Skin Specialists, led by Dr. Gregg Reger, provides Botox medical spa treatment to patients in Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and surrounding communities.

Evaluating the Patient’s Requirements

At the time of the initial consultation, the Botox provider will evaluate the patient’s reasons for seeking this treatment. They will identify the facial sites where aging signs are most obvious and can be addressed with Botox.

The provider may recommend Botox as an appropriate treatment option if the patient is unhappy about moderate lines and wrinkles occurring from the activity of underlying dynamic facial muscles.

However, if the patient seeks a more sustainable solution to treat loose facial skin or address facial volume loss, the provider may recommend soft tissue fillers or another more appropriate treatment option instead of Botox.

The Botox provider will explain various aspects about Botox injectables to the patient including label and non-label uses, approximate longevity of the results, and potential complications and side-effects of the treatment.

Developing Expectations

The treatment provider may also use the pre-treatment consultation as an opportunity to help the patient develop reasonable expectations from the Botox injectable med spa procedure. They may display Botox before and after images to the patient to enable them to understand the procedure results more thoroughly.

The patient may be a suitable candidate for Botox if they feel satisfied with the provider’s explanation as well as have a positive mindset and reasonable expectations. In addition, the provider may present testimonials from previous patients to offer the new patient insights on Botox from the perspective of another patient.

Ideal Candidates

The provider will assess the patient as a candidate for Botox during the initial consultation. They will ask the patient if they have any history of skin allergies or whether they have received a botulinum toxin-based procedure in the past six months.

They will evaluate the level of skin laxity, eyelid droopiness, forehead muscle weakness, and assess the facial skin for any indications of infection. They may ask women who are pregnant or nursing to avoid this procedure.

The provider may recommend dermal fillers in combination with Botox if the patient needs more volume in specific areas of the face.

Other Guidelines

The treatment provider will ask the patient to avoid smoking for a few days before the Botox treatment if they are a smoker. In addition, the patient will need to discontinue any blood thinning medications for some days before the procedure.

The provider will also explain post-treatment care to the patient at the time of the consultation. The patient should openly ask any questions that may have regarding the treatment or the provider’s credentials during the Botox consultation to make a well-considered decision.

Reger Vein and Skin Specialists receives patients from Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and nearby areas for Botox injectable medical spa treatment.

For More Information contact Reger Vein and Skin Specialists in The Woodlands, TX

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Board Certified Phlebologist Dr. Gregg Reger at Reger Vein and Skin Specialists please call 832-585-0090 or click here to contact our team. Helping patients in Houston, The Woodlands, Springs, Katy and other surrounding areas of Texas.

Candidate for BOTOX injections

In the US, Botox is the most sought-after nonsurgical cosmetic dermatology procedure. People with mild to moderate lines and wrinkles on the face may consider Botox to help attain a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance temporarily.

The active ingredient in Botox is botulinum toxin type A. This strong biological agent presents certain potential risks.

This makes it important for the treatment provider to establish the patient as a suitable candidate for Botox injections. A responsible provider will evaluate whether the patient is a good candidate for Botox injectables to ensure safe and predictable outcomes.

Sometimes they may recommend the patient to undergo Botox with another cosmetic treatment such as dermal filler injections for more complete results. Reger Vein and Skin Specialists, led by Dr. Gregg Reger provides cosmetic medical spa treatments to patients in Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and surrounding communities.

Ideal Candidates

Appropriate candidates for Botox are people between the ages of 18 and 65 years with solid general health and no history of neuromuscular conditions. The candidate would require a reduction or removal of mild to moderate signs of facial aging from specific areas with Botox. On top of this, they should clearly comprehend the potentials risks associated with Botox.

Candidates seeking a nonsurgical procedure will usually attain high rates of satisfaction with Botox, despite the results being temporary.

For more sustainable results, the candidate can choose to undergo repetitive treatments. Busy moms and working professionals usually choose Botox as it does not have any specific downtime. In addition, the risks are relatively less in quantity in comparison to surgical procedures.

Younger Candidates

Many younger people are also seeking Botox these days to delay the onset of visible signs of aging. Some younger people choose to receive Botox injections a few weeks prior to a social event such as a wedding. This allows them to have a rejuvenated and more youthful facial appearance for a specific period.

In case a younger patient has sagging facial skin or deep creases due to genetic reasons, they may consider dermal fillers rather than Botox. Botox addresses dynamic facial wrinkles that occur due to underlying overactive muscles and not because of facial volume loss or tissue laxity.

Ideal Botox candidates have a positive mindset, clear goals, and reasonable expectations. They should understand that Botox cannot create the dramatic, sustainable results that facial surgery can. They should instead focus on the subtle and natural improvements that Botox can accomplish.

Who is not a Candidate?

Botox is unsuitable for people who are allergic to a Botox ingredient or individuals who have experienced side effects from Botox treatment in the past.

People with muscle or nerve-related conditions, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and individuals with a skin infection in the injection site should not undergo Botox treatment as well.

Candidates for Off-Label Botox Uses

There are various other applications for botulinum toxin, which is the protein from which Botox is created. Off-label Botox uses are as follows:

• Chronic pain
• Migraine headaches
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
• Dystonia (muscle spasms)
• Jaw tension

Reger Vein and Skin Specialists receives patients from Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and nearby areas for facial anti-aging medical spa treatments.

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For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Board Certified Phlebologist Dr. Gregg Reger at Reger Vein and Skin Specialists please call 832-585-0090 or click here to contact our team. Helping patients in Houston, The Woodlands, Springs, Katy and other surrounding areas of Texas.

BOTOX cost

According to data from the American Surgery of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Botox is the top cosmetic procedure in the US today. Botox initially received approval from the FDA for the cosmetic reduction of frown lines in 2002.

After that, in 2013, Botox was cleared by the FDA for the cosmetic reduction of crow’s feet which radiate outwards from the outer eye corners. The treatment provider will explain various aspects of Botox to the patient during the pre-treatment consultation, including its estimated costs.

The primary concern of a dedicated provider will be to enable the patient to make a well-informed choice. Reger Vein and Skin Specialists, led by Dr. Gregg Reger, provides Botox medical spa treatment to patients in Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and surrounding locations.

Cost Comparison

In comparison to cosmetic surgery and various types of nonsurgical anti-aging treatments for the face, Botox may be more cost-effective. Botox is an in-office treatment with no requirement for anesthesia or sedation. The patient can return to their normal routine or workplace immediately after the Botox injectable treatment.

Botox injections may be more affordable than anti-aging procedures involving the use of lasers, ultrasound, RF, or even deep chemical peels. Other anti-aging procedure may involve numerous sessions. However, the patient can undergo the entire Botox treatment in a single session.

Botox does not involve elements such as anesthesia use, multiple sessions, and post-operative costs which make it more cost-effective in comparison to other facial skin rejuvenation procedures.

Cost Variation

Depending on the extent of the treatment that a patient needs, Botox costs may vary slightly. Some patients require only minimal treatment for frown lines between the brows or to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet around the eyes.

But some patient may require Botox for non-label uses such as minimizing the appearance of lines around the nose and mouth and the treatment of wrinkles in other areas of the face. The charges may be based on the number of treatment areas involved or the volume of Botox units required for a particular patient.

Caution on Pricing

Botox parties and off-site Botox treatments is an alarming trend that has emerged in recent times. Patients are attracted to such options due to the low prices on offer. However, patients should understand that Botox is a powerful treatment.

To avoid the risks associated with botulinum toxin, the FDA advises patients to receive injections only from a trained provider. Patients should understand and assess the credentials and background of the injection provider prior to undergoing Botox treatment.

Insurance

Patients will likely not receive insurance coverage for Botox treatment. Regardless, they should reach out to their insurance provider before seeking Botox injections. Botox manufacturer, Allergan, Inc., offers free information on Botox insurance to patients over the phone.

If the patient seeks Botox in addition to other procedures, they may consider taking a loan through a professional medical care financing firm. Reger Vein and Skin Specialists receives patients from Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and nearby areas for Botox injectable medical spa treatment.

For More Information contact Reger Vein and Skin Specialists in The Woodlands, TX

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Board Certified Phlebologist Dr. Gregg Reger at Reger Vein and Skin Specialists please call 832-585-0090 or click here to contact our team. Helping patients in Houston, The Woodlands, Springs, Katy and other surrounding areas of Texas.

Cosmetic BOTOX®, Dysport®, and Xeomin® injections

Neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) cause temporary muscle tone loss when injected into specific sites. As a result, neuromodulator injections can create an aesthetically appealing effect by mitigating the appearance of forehead wrinkles and lines, and the furrows between the eyebrows.

After the Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin injectable treatment, the upper layer of the skin remains smooth and wrinkle-free as while the untreated facial muscles contract normally. This helps in maintaining regular facial expressions.

Reger Vein and Skin Specialists, led by Dr. Gregg Reger provides cosmetic medical spa treatments to patients in Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and surrounding locations.

Injection Procedure and Outcomes

The time taken to administer neuromodulator injections is nearly ten minutes, and they sustain for around three to four months. Neuromodulators have been known to produce a long-term reduction in crow’s feet, forehead lines, and furrows between the brows after the patient undergoes three to four treatment sessions.

For this injectable treatment, the patient will not require any local anesthetic or sedation, and they can resume their routine activities immediately after the session.

The neuromodulators become effective within two to five days after the treatment. However, it may take up to two weeks for the full results to become visible.

Bruising at the injection site is a common side effect of this treatment. But the side effects are temporary and minimally visible. Neuromodulators are an effective treatment for deep furrows between the brows, crow’s feet, wrinkles, and forehead lines.

The injectable procedure is relatively painless. The treatment effects will become visible in three to five days while the full results will be noticeable in around ten days following the injection.

A treatment series sustains for about three months. Regular treatments can reduce fine lines in a more sustainable manner over time. Certain patients may have redness at the injection site or mild headaches within 12 hours of undergoing the treatment.

Botox Injectables

Botox is one of the most popular nonsurgical anti-aging treatments available to patients today. It enables patients to attain a natural-looking and rejuvenated facial appearance.

Botox paralyzes the underlying facial muscles in the treated area to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. In addition, repetitive injections also prevent the development of new wrinkles.

Botox effects can last for between three to four months and only affect the injection area. This allows the treatment provider to use it in a way that offers natural looking results.

The time taken to complete the treatment is between 15 and 20 minutes. Most patients feel little to no pain when undergoing this injectable treatment. The outcomes become noticeable after two days. However, the complete results will be visible by the tenth day.

Dysport Injections

Both Dysport and Botox are similar in that they relax the facial muscles and fill-in wrinkles. It can offer the eyes a more youthful appearance by lifting a sagging brow.

Similar to Botox, Dysport injections are quick and painless as well. The formulation of Dysport is almost identical to Botox. But it contains a lesser concentration of protein compared to Botox.

Xeomin Injections

Xeomin is also a neuromodulator, and it prevents muscle contraction. It has been approved for cosmetic use in the treatment of moderate to severe frown lines, lines between the eyebrows, and other lines on the brow.

Reger Vein and Skin Specialists receives patients from Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and nearby areas for facial anti-aging medical spa treatments.

For More Information contact Reger Vein and Skin Specialists in The Woodlands, TX

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Board Certified Phlebologist Dr. Gregg Reger at Reger Vein and Skin Specialists please call 832-585-0090 or click here to contact our team. Helping patients in Houston, The Woodlands, Springs, Katy and other surrounding areas of Texas.

Dermal Filler Differences

Belotero is one of the newer dermal fillers to accomplish facial rejuvenation in a non-surgical manner. Extensive tests and patient feedback reveal that Belotero can successfully rival long-standing soft tissue fillers such as Restylane in terms of safety and effectiveness.

FDA Approval

Belotero medical spa procedure for cosmetic improvement of moderate to severe facial lines and wrinkles has recently attained FDA-approval. Researchers say that Belotero can perform similarly to Restylane.

Both these medical spa fillers contain hyaluronic acid (HA) and have the ability to add fullness to the lips and face as well as mitigate the appearance of folds and wrinkles.

Reger Vein and Skin Specialists, led by Dr. Gregg Reger, provides dermal fillers for facial volumizing to patients in Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and surrounding communities.

Characteristics

Both Restylane and Belotero are HA-based dermal fillers, but they have unique attributes including the level of cross-linking, gel hardness, cohesiveness, and HA concentrations. Belotero is a monophasic double cross-linked HA gel that has a lower viscosity in comparison to Restylane.

Belotero contains a gel that has variable densities of cross-linking in a single cohesive structure. These variable cross-linking zones allow Belotero to assimilate properly into all areas of the dermis and subcutaneous layer. For this reason, Belotero outcomes are smoother and more natural looking in comparison to Restylane.

The higher elasticity and cohesiveness of Belotero enable the gel to be injected uniformly and spread evenly across the treated areas and into the surrounding facial tissue.

A skilled medical spa treatment provider will assist the patient in making the most suitable choice between Belotero and Restylane, depending on their unique needs.

Newer Generation Hyaluronic Acid

Compared to Restylane, Belotero is based on a newer generation HA. The gel in Belotero is molecularly adjusted in a way that allows it to be used for treating very superficial lines and wrinkles. Boletero treatment mitigates the concern of developing lumps, bumps, and the Tyndall effect.

Tyndall effect is a bluish discoloration that can develop because of the optical properties of the soft tissue filler. HA-based fillers, such as Restylane, can produce the Tyndall effect when injected very superficially into the dermis.

Belotero does not create this undesirable side-effect due to the uniform tissue integration pattern of this filler.

Usage

Restylane is widely considered to be a dermal filler gel that is more suitable for moderate facial lines and wrinkles. On the other hand, Belotero is more effective in filling fine lines.

Researchers believe that Belotero fills an existing void in the area of fine line treatment. Restylane gel is injected into the deeper skin layer to produce a plumping effect from inside out.

Careful Massage

The Belotero provider will treat the fine lines using a serial puncture technique. They will inject very superficially in the dermis. After the gel has been delivered to the treated sites, the provider will gently massage the region to ensure a uniform spread and better integration of the product.

Dr. Gregg Reger receives patients from Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and nearby areas for facial filler injectable treatment.

For More Information contact Reger Vein and Skin Specialists in The Woodlands, TX

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Board Certified Phlebologist Dr. Gregg Reger at Reger Vein and Skin Specialists please call 832-585-0090 or click here to contact our team. Helping patients in Houston, The Woodlands, Springs, Katy and other surrounding areas of Texas.

Juvederm Dermal Filler

Your facial appearance creates the first and lasting impression about your age. A face with several lines and wrinkles can make you look older than your years. Juvederm dermal filler injections are one of the non-invasive treatment methods to reduce such lines and wrinkles and give you a younger appearance.

Juvederm injections give instant results making your skin firmer and tighter and remove the wrinkles and lines on any part of the face. Reger Vein and Skin Specialists, led by Dr. Gregg Reger, provides dermal filler injections and other medical spa treatments to patients in Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and surrounding communities.

Areas of Treatment with Juvederm

Juvederm filler can be used for the following purpose:

• To remove wrinkles and lines from the forehead, nose, and mouth areas
• To add fullness to hollow cheeks
• For improving the appearance of the lips and nose by reducing nasolabial folds
• To mitigate the visibility of acne scars
• To improve facial contours

Juvederm dermal injections are FDA-approved for in-office administration. Treatment with this filler does not require anesthesia or sedation.

Customized Injection Procedure

When you consult a Juvederm dermal filler service provider, they will assess the condition of your face, and recommend the right treatment for giving you the best results.

For some patients, this may mean only Juvederm filler injections. For others, it could be Juvederm in combination with other non-surgical procedures such as Botox to reduce signs of aging.

Application of Juvederm Injections

Some of the customized uses of Juvederm include the following:

Improvement of Laugh Lines

Laughter causes muscles in the mouth region to move in a particular manner, leading to laugh lines. However, in some persons, these lines become so prominent that they are visible even when the muscle does not move.

Juvederm can work to soften such laugh lines without the use of surgery. Some cosmetic surgeons may advise the use of Juvederm in combination with Botox if the lines are deep and the skin of the patient will support such treatment.

Lip Augmentation

Thin and asymmetric lips often detract from facial appearance. Such persons can undergo treatment with Juvederm filler to give their lips a more defined and voluptuous appearance. This treatment is also used to improve lip symmetry.

Eye Bag Reduction

Bags under the eyes give an aged look to the face. As soon as the puffiness begins to set in, you can choose to undergo Juvederm filler injection treatment to smoothen out the area. This takes away the eye bags and you need not depend on make up to hide the under-eye puffiness.

Nose Reshaping

While rhinoplasty is often used to reshape the nose, treatment with dermal fillers like Juvederm along with Botox provides a simpler, non-surgical alternative. Minor imperfections in the nostrils and nasal tip or small nasal bumps can be corrected by Juvederm injections.

Cheek Filling

With age, the cheeks begin to sag because they lose volume. Juvederm dermal filler injections help to give fullness to the cheeks by subtly lifting the cheekbones.

Reger Vein and Skin Specialists receives patients from Spring, TX, The Woodlands, and nearby areas for various medical spa procedures, including Juvederm facial filler.

For More Information contact Reger Vein and Skin Specialists in The Woodlands, TX

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Board Certified Phlebologist Dr. Gregg Reger at Reger Vein and Skin Specialists please call 832-585-0090 or click here to contact our team. Helping patients in Houston, The Woodlands, Springs, Katy and other surrounding areas of Texas.