Isotretinoin

Most persistent acne is caused by a combination of excess oil production, clogged pores, bacterial activity and an exaggerated inflammatory response of the skin. While many patients see improvement with topical creams or oral antibiotics, some cases remain resistant and lead to long-lasting breakouts and scarring. Isotretinoin works by addressing all of the main factors that drive acne: it decreases sebum production, reduces pore blockage, limits bacterial overgrowth and calms inflammation.

Unlike short-term treatments that only keep symptoms under control, isotretinoin produces a more profound and durable remission. After a full course, many patients notice that their skin remains clear for years. Because of its ability to transform severe acne into stable, healthy skin, isotretinoin is considered one of the most powerful therapeutic options in dermatology.

Botox

Most lines in the face are caused by facial muscles repeatedly scrunching skin up until, as your mother always told you it would, your face effectively sticks. Botox works by relaxing the muscles of your face that are holding your skin into the wrinkled shape that you have grown to know and tire of. Other than treating dynamic wrinkles such as crow’s feet, forehead lines and frown lines, Botox can also be used therapeutically to treat conditions such as TMJ, spasms and dystonia.

Juvederm

Juvederm is one of the newest substances in cosmetic surgery. It is also known as “dermal fillers”. Unlike evasive surgeries, Juvederm is a procedure that can be accomplish the same facial rejuvenation so the patient can leave the doctor’s office immediately and fully resume his or her normal activities by the next day. A wrinkle smoothing injection can address fine lines and help prevent deeper ones, such as frown lines, from progressing.