You’ve done everything you can to protect your face. You use sunblock to avoid damage from the sun. You turn to quality products and moisturizers in an effort to retain a youthful appearance. Supplements that are good for your hair and skin are part of your daily routine. In spite of all your efforts, the years are catching up with you. You may feel the same on the inside, but your outer appearance is telling another story. Your skin is drooping on your face. You’re seeing wrinkles on your forehead and other areas. There are hollows in your cheeks. You’re wondering where the fullness went in your face. Cosmetics aren’t enough to cover up the signs of aging. You’re thinking about facial fat transfer. Learn more about the facial fat transfer process and how it can help you.

Facial Fat Transfer Offers You an Alternative to Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are one of the most popular options to fight the effects of aging on your face. They typically last multiple months to a year or more, depending on the filler that is used, before they are absorbed into the body. Fat transfer offers you another route to take. Your own fat is used as a filler to make your face look firmer, fuller, and smoother once again.

What Happens During Facial Fat Transfer?

Facial fat transfer taps into excess fat in your body to put it to good use someplace else. This procedure is often used for breast and buttock augmentation as well. The first step is to identify an area on your body where you have extra fat. The abdomen is the most popular area to use for fat harvesting. The fat is removed through a simple procedure. After a purification process, the fat is injected into key areas to enhance their appearance.

Smooth Away Facial Wrinkles

Wrinkles are one of the most frustrating signs of aging. If you are troubled by the creases on your forehead, lines around your mouth, and lines on other areas of the face, you can have fat injections in each area. You can expect our plastic surgeon to give you a little more volume than is necessary because some of the fat cells will be absorbed into your body. The final outcome will be smoother skin, making you look like you went back to your younger years.

Get Rid of Those Hollows

When your skin droops, it can leave hollows under your eyes and in your cheeks. You can ask our plastic surgeon to fill in these areas with fat injections. You’ll have the fullness you used to have. The injections will also lift drooping skin, eliminating sagging.

Don’t Forget About Your Lips

As you look at the volume you have lost on your face, your lips are likely to stand out as well. During the aging process, collagen levels dip. Collagen gives your skin firmness by making it more elastic. When collagen production goes down, you may notice that your lips look thinner as well. You could choose fat injections in your lips to plump them up again. You can also target those lines around the mouth that make you look older than your years. Fill them in and smooth the skin around your lips.

Avoid More Complex Procedures

Facial implants and a facelift can address lost volume in your face. They can also take care of wrinkles. However, with these options your recovery process will most likely take longer. There is also the possibility that your results will look overdone. You don’t want to look like your eyes are wide open all the time or your mouth is always pulled back in a forced smile.

Why Choose Facial Fat Transfer?

Facial fat transfer offers you several benefits. You will be going with a filler that is actually a part of your own body. Nothing unnatural will be injected into your skin. Because you are using your own fat, your body is much less likely to have any type of negative reaction. The majority of the fat will graft to the existing fat in your face. You may lose some of the initial fullness after your facial fat transfer. However, our plastic surgeon should bear that in mind, transferring enough fat to give you optimal results in the long run.

Get Rid of Unwanted Fat and Recycle It

Choose facial fat transfer and you can get rid of that annoying fat someplace else. You’ll improve the contours of your figure when you move the fat from that area. Best of all, you’re still putting that fat to good use. If you have plenty to spare, you may choose to have it injected into other areas for additional improvements. If you think certain areas could use a boost, talk to our plastic surgeon about putting all of that fat to good use.

Experience Results That Look and Feel Natural

If you use a facelift or other types of fillers, you may not like how your skin feels on your face. You could also get results that are over the top. Facial fat transfer will give you softer skin that feels like the real deal.

Give Yourself Peace of Mind by Using Something from Your Body

You may have a hard time with the thought of putting anything into your body that is foreign. Facial fat transfer is only using what is already in your body. You’re just shifting it from one place to another. As an added benefit, you can rest assured that any impurities will be removed from your fat before it is used somewhere on your face.

Give Yourself the Attention You Deserve

If you are like so many others, you are always so focused on taking care of everyone else. You don’t make yourself a priority. Choosing facial fat transfer can boost your spirits. It can help you to greet each day with a positive attitude when you are happy about what you see in the mirror.

You Don’t Have to Let Aging Get You Down

People will tell you that you can’t beat time. While that’s true, you can still age gracefully. When you take good care of yourself and target areas that make you unhappy, you can make it look like the years have been kind to you. Facial fat transfer is a simple approach that can do wonders for anti-aging.

The Procedure is Relatively Minor

The facial fat transfer is considered a minor procedure when compared to other options. It is performed in the comfort of our state-of-the-art surgical facility using specialized techniques. Although the procedure is minor, it’s important to know that there is still a recovery period required. It’s crucial to follow our team’s instructions during this time to achieve optimal results. You’ll likely experience some swelling after the procedure. This is completely normal and will fade. Cosmetics can address any redness and other minor effects. After full healing, you can see the end result of your facial fat transfer.

What if Your Weight Fluctuates After the Procedure?

If you have a change in weight after facial fat transfer, you might see a change in the appearance of your face. If you gain weight, you can expect additional fullness in your face. If you go in the other direction, you could see hollows appear in your cheeks again. Your main goal should be to maintain a stable weight. Continue to use moisturizers that will improve your skin’s health. Sunblock is also important, helping you to protect your skin from damage. It can also avoid breakdown of collagen in your skin.

Talk to Our Plastic Surgeon About Your Treatment Options

The best way to find out if facial fat transfer is a good option for you is to make an appointment with our plastic surgeon at Chase Lay MD. When you have your first consultation, our surgeon is going to evaluate your face and your body, pinpointing trouble areas. You’ll find out what the best alternative is for you. If you have fat to spare, you’re healthy, and your goals are realistic, you could get a green light for facial fat transfer. Get ready to bring back a more youthful appearance when you shift your fat to where it is needed most.

Chase Lay MD is conveniently located in San Jose, CA and proudly serves clients throughout the surrounding areas. Contact us today to book a consultation and get started!

Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, can be used to repair the sagging and bagging of upper and lower eyelids. It provides many cosmetic and functional benefits. Cosmetic benefits include firming the lax muscles, excising excess skin and removing fat bulges in the upper eyelids. It also tightens the lower eyelids so they don’t sag and removes under-eye fat bulges. The eyes will most likely have a more youthful appearance.

Functional advantages can include better vision if the upper eyelid skin is hanging over the eye, narrowing the field of vision. It may reduce side or peripheral vision. Some people find that they don’t realize they are tilting their head back a bit to see better. For the lower eyelid, the functional advantage involves tightening so that the eye will hold contact lenses, which may not be possible with sagging lower eyelids. 

When your eyelids become stretched and start to droop, it may make you look like you are sleepy, angry or depressed when you are not. Eyelid surgery tightens the skin and gives your eyes a more youthful shape. Eyelid surgery is one of the simplest procedures that may have a dramatic positive effect on your appearance.

Our surgeon may do all four eyelids in one session. When you have a consultation, your eyelids will be examined and a course of treatment will be recommended. 

What are the Different Eyelid Surgery Procedures?

During upper eyelid surgery, the skin will be separated from the underlying tissue and excess fat that causes the appearance of puffiness is removed. If necessary, the muscles that may be lax will be tightened. The skin is then replaced and any excess is removed. 

There are different techniques for lower eyelid surgery. Our surgeon can remove fat that may be causing the appearance of bags under your eyes. He can remove excess skin and loose muscle as well as fat. The exact details of the procedure vary from patient to patient based on a number of factors. Eyelid surgery is not one-size-fits-all, so we always come up with a customized surgery. Other procedures like a facelift can be done during the same session.

How to Prepare for the Surgery and Recovery

During your consultation, we will examine your medical history and ask questions about any previous surgeries you may have had. We will look into current medical conditions such as dry eyes, glaucoma, circulatory problems, allergies, diabetes and thyroid problems. We will ask about any prescription medications you take as well as dietary supplements and herbal remedies. We need to know about your alcohol consumption and tobacco use. You may be asked to stop taking certain medications for a few weeks before the surgery. Our surgeon will give you instructions on what you can and cannot take. You must quit smoking, if applicable, for a set amount of time before and after the surgery. Smoking inhibits tissue healing and raises the risk of complications.

Our surgeon will discuss your goals for the outcome of the surgery. It is important that you have realistic expectations so you will be satisfied with the results. Any cosmetic procedure should be your decision alone and not because another person wants to change your appearance. 

You will have a physical examination as well as a thorough eye examination. This may include measuring your eyelids and testing your tear production. You will also have a vision examination to check your peripheral vision. We may take photographs of your eyes from different perspectives that will help our staff plan the surgery. 

When you set up your time for the surgery, you need to arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure. You will also need someone to stay with you the first night. We may recommend you remain at home for a set amount of time after the surgery while your eyelids heal.

Before the surgery, you should prepare some things at home. Have a few ice packs ready. These can be freezer bags full of ice cubes or even frozen veggies. Our surgeon will prescribe any artificial tears or eye drops you may need so you can have them ready. We will also recommend any over-the-counter medication that you can use if you want. These will not include any blood-thinning medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen because they may increase the risk of unnecessary issues.

You can use your ice packs after you return home. Avoid swimming, lifting heavy objects and vigorous exercise for a set amount of time. If you smoke, don’t start again until advised by our staff. If you wear contact lenses, only start using them again when directed. 

Eyelid Surgery for the Asian Eye

Asian eyelid surgery is a good option for Asians who want a more defined upper eyelid. It is a procedure that has been performed for more than 100 years and first documented in Japan. Also called the Asian blepharoplasty or double eyelid surgery, it reshapes the upper eyelid to have a more defined crease. We perform this surgery to maintain the patient’s cultural and personal identity when we carefully reshape the upper eyelid skin.

Asian eyelid surgery requires special training. The surgeon learns about Asian eyelid anatomy because the goal is different from traditional eyelid surgery and requires a different approach. This will depend on your skin tone and personal anatomy. The anatomy of Asian eyelids is very different from non-Asian eyelids. Even between Asians, anatomy can be very different. This is why it requires special training to perform Asian eyelid surgery. 

The two main categories for Asian blepharoplasty are:

The suture technique – this technique is only suitable for certain situations. When we examine your eyelids, we may recommend the suture technique according to your ultimate goals.

The incision technique – this is a combination of techniques that need one or more tiny incisions. It is more involved than the suture technique and has a longer recovery time, but the results are more predictable and last much longer. 

The right procedure and technique for you will depend on a number of factors and can ultimately be discussed during your consultation at our office. You should be happy to know that Dr. Chase Lay’s primary focus is Asian eyelid surgery. During a consultation with Dr. Lay, you can get more information about this specific type of procedure. 

The Benefits of Eyelid Surgery

Just some of the many benefits of eyelid surgery include:

Improved vision – poor vision that is caused by fat deposits and loose skin may be improved. Some people say their forehead feels better because the muscles in the forehead are not constantly being used to raise the excess skin that is drooping over the eye.

A fresh and alert appearance – drooping eyelids may be a common result of a lack of sleep, but you don’t want this appearance all the time. When the outline of your eye is firmed up, you look refreshed and alert, and the shape is more youthful.

Lose the luggage – with lower eyelid surgery, you can get rid of the under-eye bags. In some cases, the dark circles will also go. We can reposition fat so the under-eye area of your face doesn’t look sunken once the skin is tightened. 

Reduce lines around the eyes – this is a great side effect of eyelid surgery. Some of the lines on the outer corners and lower eyelid are removed when the skin is replaced and the excess is gone. 

Look and feel better overall – Let’s be honest; when you look good, you feel good. It’s a fact of life, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. When there’s something bothering you about your appearance, it can be hard to live life to the fullest. That thing bothering you is always in the back of your head, causing you to feel self-conscious and less than your best. Eyelid surgery gives you the opportunity to look better, which will most likely lead to you feeling better, too! 

Learn More During a Consultation

Reach out to the team of professionals at the office of Chase Lay, MD to schedule a consultation and learn more about the benefits of eyelid surgery. With several techniques to choose from, you may find the right treatment to improve your appearance and/or quality of life!

The office of Chase Lay, MD is located in San Jose, CA. Contact us today to book an appointment and get started!

Your complexion speaks volumes about you. Most of us try hard to attain flawless, ageless skin, but getting older and dealing with sun damage can take its toll. There is an almost limitless supply of skincare products that promise to deliver clear, bright, wrinkle-free skin. Many of these serums don’t measure up to their hype, and then you’re back to square one. DefenAge is quickly becoming the skincare talk of the town and with good reason. The award-winning beauty brand uses a different approach to anti-aging with scientifically-backed and clinically proven formulas. The line’s key ingredient centers around a peptide dynamo called Age-Repair Defensins.

Patent-Protected Technology

As of August 2019, the European Patent Office granted a patent to Progenitor Biologics®, LLC, for the protection of the technology used to create DefenAge skincare products. This patent protects the exclusive peptides used to achieve anti-aging results. The patent, which is called Stem Cell Stimulating Compositions, protects the defensins immune peptides in these topical cosmeceutical products, and it is backed by multiple clinical studies.

Results in Just Weeks

DefenAge is proud of its skincare innovation. Instead of using growth factors to repair and restructure the skin, the brand takes advantage of antimicrobial peptides to rejuvenate the skin with the body’s stem cells in topical serums and creams.

Age-Repair Defensins has the power to make significant changes like improving visible wrinkles, pore size, skin tone and evenness and decreasing skin oiliness in just weeks. The DefenAge line is dermatologist and ophthalmologist-tested and effective for all skin types, ages and ethnicities.

A Smart Skincare Regimen

Every woman needs proper skincare formulas to maintain a gorgeous, youthful-looking complexion. You cannot rely on good genes alone or a simple moisturizer. Flawless skin is something that needs care, attention and a regimen that you keep up with consistently at every age.

DefenAge’s products are developed through its patent-pending technology. It is so exceptional that the Dermatology Times publication calls the brand “the next biggest game-changer in topical products for anti-aging.”

If you’re excited to develop a radiant and smooth complexion that appears ageless, then DefenAge could be for you. Here at the office of Chase Lay, MD, our team of skincare specialists is well-trained in every cutting edge beauty product and treatment out there. We would be more than happy to sit down with you and explain how DefenAge can work for you. Contact us today to book a consultation at our office in San Jose!

Numerous individuals are unhappy with unwanted pockets of fat, the proverbial muffin top and excess fatty tissue on their thighs. This often decreases confidence and makes the individual feel self-conscious about their body. Excess fat often changes the fit of clothing, makes it difficult to find pleasure in any bathing suit and can even negatively impact social gatherings. Sometimes the best possible routines for exercise combined with an exceptionally healthy diet are still not enough to lose the stubborn fat. There is an effective procedure currently available. This treatment was created to help achieve a higher level of confidence and regain lost curves by providing a more pleasing and contoured body shape. This non-invasive, popular and effective treatment is called fat freezing or cryolipolysis.

The FDA has approved the procedure as a non-invasive means of removing numerous types of undesirable fat bulges such as double chins and love handles. This is accomplished by freezing the cells of fat. Although the treatment is capable of removing a notable percentage of the fat in an area, it is important to note that more than one session is generally necessary. The treatment involves the use of freezing technology to destroy excess fat. The procedure usually requires no Most patients have reported a cold sensation prior to the area becoming numb. The reason the treatment was cleared by the FDA was partially based on a study conducted in 2010 regarding the effect of the technology.

Once fat freezing received approval from the FDA, it became extremely popular across the nation. The areas most commonly treated include the thighs, breasts, abdomen, upper arms and the area of fat located beneath the buttocks. The procedure effectively breaks down the cells of fat by freezing them through the use of a cold enough temperature. Although fat cells are extremely sensitive to colder temperatures, this is not true of the other kinds of cells. This means as the fat cells are being frozen, the structures of the body and the skin are not susceptible to injury.

This treatment has become one of the most popular non-surgical options for reducing fat. In excess of 450,000 treatments have been provided to people all over the world. This is an excellent opportunity if you have persistent and localized bulges of fat that have not responded to exercise and diet. It is important to note that individuals with conditions related to the cold should not have this procedure. If you have poor skin tone or loose skin, you are probably not a good candidate for cryolipolysis. The goal of the procedure is to decrease the amount of fat located in the fatty bulges. You can schedule additional sessions to treat a specific area more than once or treat numerous different areas. The treatment does not even require anesthesia.

The procedure is similar to liposuction in the sense it targets areas of your body with pockets of fat much harder to get rid of through just exercising and watching what you eat. The procedure does not require surgery or anesthetic. This means the treatment does not have the same risks as liposuction. Cryolipolysis is considered to be safe. The success rate for this type of procedure has been high. Not only does the procedure not have all of the side effects of numerous current treatments, the process of freezing fat has been shown to be extremely effective. It is important to keep your expectations realistic. Although the treatment will get rid of areas of excess fat, the procedure is not a magic wand. There are a lot of other factors you need to consider such as your lifestyle.

If the individual continues to consume unhealthy foods and does not exercise, there will not be as much fat reduction achieved from the treatment. A healthy lifestyle is very important, not just for maintaining an ideal weight but for health reasons as well. Studies have been conducted regarding the process of fat freezing. The amount of fat reduction was measured by researchers using a tool called a caliper. The areas treated through this process showed an average reduction between 14.67 and 28.5 percent. The same studies were conducted regarding ultrasound. The fat reduction was again measured by the researchers. The average reduction was between 10.3 and 25.5 percent. The results achieved through cryolipolysis were better. None of the studies could find any major health risks caused by the treatment.

The authors of the studies determined there were no major health risks linked to the treatment. No reduction was seen in lipid levels or liver function. For these reasons, the treatments was classified as both cosmetic and safe. It is also important to note the treatment often leads to lifestyle improvements contributing to the overall health of the individual. There were sixteen separate studies included in a review of the treatment in 2015. There was a 19.55 percent average reduction in fat. Once the fat cells were destroyed by the procedure, the same fat cells were not able to return. The destruction of the existing fat cells does not prevent the appearance of new fat cells. This is the reason maintaining a healthy lifestyle is critical for maintaining the results you gained from having the procedure.

The Procedure for Fat Freezing

Cryolipolysis is a process for freezing fat approved by the FDA. The treatment is effective because freezing temperatures are used to break apart the cells of fat. The other cells in the body are not damaged by the cold, only the fat cells. This means the procedure does not cause any damage to the underlying tissues or the skin. During the treatment, a medical professional vacuums your skin into an applicator over the area where the fatty tissues are located. This effectively cools your fat cells. The area is numbed by the colder temperatures. Some individuals have felt a cooling sensation across their skin but no pain. The procedure is non-invasive, does not require surgery and removes stubborn cells of extra fat from your body. The cooling technique can freeze the fat cells located in your thighs, abdomen and back.

The procedure begins when a marker is used for confirmation of the areas to be targeted during your treatment. The shape and dimensions of the bulge of fat targeted for your treatment will be assessed by the medical professional to ensure the applicator with the correct curvature and size is chosen. The marker is also used to show the area where the applicator will be placed. Your skin will be protected using a gel pad. The device is then placed on your skin to pull in the extra fat. Once the fat has been collected, a controlled cooling temperature is used to freeze this fat. The time required for the procedure is dependent on the areas being treated. In most cases, the process requires roughly sixty minutes. Once the constant cooling has frozen the fat cells, your metabolic system is able to flush them from your body.

No recovery period or downtime is necessary because neither your tissue or skin has been damaged. The majority of individuals who have had this procedure usually read, play on a smart phone or watch television during their treatment. Once your treatment has been completed, the vacuum will be turned off and the applicator removed from your skin. The area will be massaged to further improve the results of your treatment. The majority of individuals who have experienced fat freezing were satisfied with their final results. You body will need a few months to eliminate the injured cells of fat. It is important to be patient during this period because the average decrease in the size of the fatty bulges is about twenty percent. It is also important to understand this process is gradual and does require time.

The Benefits of Fat Freezing

There are a lot of benefits from this treatment. This includes:

• No surgery is necessary
• You will not need anesthesia or sedation prior to having your treatment
• There is no damage to the muscles, blood vessels or nerve fibers in the area
• There is no downtime, you can immediately return to your normal activities
• There is often a boost to the self-confidence of the individual due to the improvements
• You can treat multiple areas during the same procedure
• The procedure is performed through an outpatient basis
• The procedure is appropriate for individuals of all ages
• The fat cells destroyed or damaged are removed from your body permanently

The procedure is convenient and does not require a great deal of time. You decide which part of your body you want to have treated. You decide if you want to schedule additional sessions to continue working on the same area or if there is another area you want to have treated. If the area you have chosen for treatment is very specific such as beneath your chin, you will be finished with your treatment within minutes. Some individuals have started to see their results as soon as three weeks after their session. You can increase the speed of your results by exercising, drinking plenty of water and even having a relaxing massage.

Fat freezing does not involve medication, needles, incisions or surgery. Although you will be awake during your treatment, you will not feel any pain. At most, you will feel a slight suctioning and a coolness on your skin. The treatment is so simple and easy it feels more like a visit to the spa than an actual medical procedure. Some people schedule their treatment early in the morning. This way they are still able to be at work on time. The biggest issue with liposuction are the big dimples and uneven pockets of fat often left behind after the surgery. Freezing your fat leaves the entire area treated smooth because your fat is removed evenly. Nobody will be aware you had the procedure unless you tell them. What they will believe is that your exercising and dieting routines are starting to show.

The number one reason people have this treatment is because they want to look good. The procedure will improve your appearance by eliminating 25 percent of the fat in the targeted area with only one treatment. Most people do schedule another session to work on a different area. The combination of a healthy lifestyle and cryolipolysis will improve your contours for many years. The treatment will not harm you because it is non-invasive. This means there is no risk of an injury or an infection. The important cells within your body will not be damaged, only your fat cells. This is extremely important for anyone desiring multiple sessions for fat reduction. You are most likely a good candidate for this treatment if you are interested in getting rid of extra fat cells in your thighs, stomach, back or upper arms.

You must be willing to live a healthy lifestyle to maintain the improvements in the shape of your body. If you are at or under your average weight range, your results will be exceptionally satisfying. This is considered to be the most effective and accepted procedure for reducing fat. This being said, there are certain conditions that do not enable the person to have this treatment. This includes:

• Currently pregnant
• Obesity
• An allergy to the cold
• Recently having had surgery
• An injury or inflammation in the potential area for treatment
• A hernia

Get In Touch with Us for More Information

If you are interested in having a fat freezing treatment, please feel free to make an appointment with Chase Lay, MD. At our convenient location in San Jose, CA, our caring and dedicated team of professionals will be pleased to explain this option to you in full and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to set up your consultation – we look forward to speaking with you!

Having a double chin may make you feel self-conscious and unattractive. Thankfully, there are different options that you have available for getting rid of a double chin if weight loss has not helped you meet your goal. We would like to tell you how you can redefine your facial profile through double chin removal.

An Injectable Option

If you feel a little bit nervous about using surgery to get rid of an unwanted double chin, there are other options available. One option is Kybella®. This is a product that is injected directly into the fat under the chin. The great thing about using this treatment is that you do not have to worry about any recovery time afterward. You visit our clinic in order to receive the injections and then you go back to normal life. In the months that follow the treatment, you will watch as your profile improves. This option is great for double chin removal because it damages the fat cells under the chin. When the damage is done, the body removes the fat cells naturally.

CoolSculpting®

This is a non-surgical option. The fat under your chin is brought down to a temperature where the fat cells are frozen, which means that they eventually die. This is another option that calls on the body to naturally remove the damaged fat cells. The results are not seen immediately. Most people need to wait at least a couple of weeks before they see their facial profile improve.

Get In Touch with Us for More Information

Are you interested in learning how you can redefine your facial profile through double chin removal? If so, the best way for you to learn about the options that are available here and your candidacy for them is to make an appointment with CHase Lay, MD. At our convenient location in San Jose, our doctor is going to look at the fat under your chin as well as ask questions about your overall health. The goal is to find a treatment that will help you improve your appearance. Contact us today to set up your consultation!

Looking to lift your skin and look younger? Consider Ultherapy for skin tightening on the neck, eyebrows, and underneath the chin. This revolutionary treatment has also been approved to smooth out wrinkles on the décolletage. Completely non-surgical, this just may be the treatment you have been waiting for.

How Does Ultherapy Work?

Ultrasound technology is used in two ways during this treatment. First, ultrasound imaging is used in order to let us see the layers of tissue that we are treating. This helps us get the energy used in this treatment where it will do the most good. Second, ultrasound therapy is used to stimulate your body to begin creating new collagen. This treatment is cleared by the FDA to help you lift your skin in a non-surgical way.

What to Expect with Ultherapy

The first step in the process is to sit down with us at a consultation where we can discuss your goals for treatment as well as your medical history. When it becomes time for the Ultherapy, the target area(s) will be thoroughly cleaned. Next, an ultrasound gel is placed on the area to help the applicator move smoothly across the skin. How long your treatment takes will depend on which areas you are targeting. The chest can usually be done in as little as 30 minutes, while the face or neck may take longer.

Many people will reach their desired results after just one session of Ultherapy. This treatment begins working immediately. That being said, visible improvements are not always seen right away. Your final results will typically appear 2-3 months after you have had your treatment. During that time, your body is busy creating new collagen. Due to the gradual nature of the results, no one will know you had any work done!

Who Should Consider Ultherapy?

If you have begun to notice some skin laxity in your neck, chin, eyebrows, or chest, you may be a good candidate for this treatment. It is effective for those experience mild to moderate levels of laxity. While highly effective, this treatment cannot replicate the results of a surgical facelift. If you are looking for a non-surgical method of making an improvement, or simply trying to stay ahead of the game, you may be an ideal candidate.

Get In Touch with Us for More Information

Learn more about Ultherapy by making an appointment with Chase Lay, MD. At our convenient location in San Jose, we have a friendly team of professionals who are happy to speak with you about this amazing treatment option. Contact us today to set up your consultation – we look forward to speaking with you!

The right cosmetic treatment can boost your self-confidence and allow you to look refreshed and naturally younger. Most people don’t want to look overdone or artificial, and that’s where BOTOX® comes in. The world’s number one injectable is the best solution available for subtle rejuvenation. It’s quick, non-invasive, safe and poses zero downtime. You will still look like yourself, but those annoying wrinkles and frown lines will be hidden away for several months at a time. Best of all, the anti-aging serum works on adults with every skin tone and skin type on the planet.

Gold Standard for Almost 20 Years

BOTOX® injections have been around since the late 1970s, but it wasn’t until 2002 that the powerful serum won FDA approval in the United States for cosmetic use. Since that green light came on, BOTOX® has never looked back. More than seven million BOTOX® treatments are administered every year in the U.S. alone, and the anti-wrinkle dynamo only multiplies in popularity. For example, between 2000 and 2015, there was more than a 750 percent increase in the use of botulinum toxin to treat wrinkles.

Perfect, Quick Lunchtime Treatment

Fans of the injectable like that it’s a simple procedure that only takes about 10 minutes to complete. No one can tell what’s been done, and you can return to your normal day of activity. There is no downtime or any telltale sign.

The smoothing results become noticeable after about three days, and the full BOTOX® effects kick in soon after. Results last for a few months. Since the serum features temporary effects, you’re not locked into any kind of commitment. You can go again for injections or skip them. Your wrinkles and frown lines will slowly reappear as the serum wears off.

Halt Multiple Lines on Face and Neck

BOTOX® is quite the versatile cosmetic treatment and can be used on various parts of the face and neck for a more youthful appearance. The anti-aging serum first received praise for eliminating the two frown lines found between the eyebrows.

The super serum can also tame the horizontal lines on the forehead and be injected into the crow’s feet at the outer eye and under the eye at the tear trough lines. Some people also have it strategically placed at the eyebrow to create a subtle brow lift. Your skilled aesthetic technician knows all the right spots to hit. The lines found at the bridge of the nose can be concealed with the injectable, and lipstick lines can be halted, too. Some women have it administered in the chin to smooth away tiny dents. Injected in the neck bands provides a smoother neck.

Get In Touch with Us for More Information

Wrinkles and frown lines can make us appear older and even angry. if you’re excited to try BOTOX®, consider our team of skin care experts here at Chase Lay, MD. At our convenient location in San Jose, our caring team of professionals will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to set up your consultation – we look forward to speaking with you!

There are some people who seem to be able to lose weight with almost no effort. As soon as they stop drinking soda or eating desserts and they begin an exercise routine, the weight slips right off. They have almost supermodel-like bodies. Then there are other people. They constantly diet and exercise but never feel satisfied with the results they see when they look in the mirror. This is because these individuals have stubborn fat. We would like to tell you how you can diminish stubborn fat with CoolSculpting®.

How the Treatment Works

The first thing that you should know about CoolSculpting® is that it is not a weight loss treatment. If you are looking to lose weight, it is better for you to get in contact with individuals at a weight loss clinic who can come up with a fitness plan for you, teach you about nutrition, and provide the motivation you need to help you get the pounds off. This is a fat reduction treatment. It is designed to actually damage fat cells in specific areas of the body. For example, if you have belly fat that is resistant to diet and exercise, this treatment can get rid of a great deal of the fat in your belly area in just one treatment session.

When some people hear about fat reduction, they immediately think of liposuction. Liposuction is used to physically remove pockets of fat from the body and leave a person with a more attractive figure. CoolSculpting® is similar in the sense that fat is removed from the body. However, it is done in a completely non-surgical way. The amazing thing about CoolSculpting® is that controlled cooling is used to bring the fat in a specific area down to a temperature where the cells are negatively affected. The body naturally removes these damaged fat cells in the weeks that follow the treatment. The skin and other body tissue are not harmed during the treatment.

Is CoolSculpting® Right for You?

If you are at or very close to a healthy weight but still have stubborn pockets of fat on your body that you would like to get rid of, CoolSculpting® may be the right option for you. This treatment is perfect for individuals who have a busy schedule. You will be able to visit our office and then get back to most all of your normal activities.

Our team at the office of Chase Lay, MD would love to tell you more about how you can diminish stubborn fat with CoolSculpting®. Please contact us today to schedule your consultation in San Jose and learn more.