A chemical peel is used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin by removing the outermost layers and promoting the growth of newer, smoother skin. Many facial skin conditions can be treated at the same time with a peel. Dr. Derderian may recommend a chemical peel for patients whose goals are to brighten their skin, erase sun damage, reduce fine lines, and eliminate freckles and age spots, or smooth acne scars.
What is Involved in a Chemical Peel?
Prior to your procedure you may be asked to engage in an in-depth skin-cleansing regimen. Dr. Derderian will select the appropriate strength and mixture of chemicals for your peel depending on your skin type and whether the procedure is light, medium or deep. The solution is applied to the treatment area, and begins gently peeling away your skin. You may experience temperature swings in the face, or a stinging sensation for a few minutes, but will be carefully monitored at all times.
What to Expect After a Chemical Peel
After the peel, avoid sun exposure and apply sunblock whenever you go outside. You can begin applying makeup again about seven days after the procedure. Depending on the intensity of your peel, you might experience redness or light scaling, possible swelling or blisters, or continued peeling. If any of these conditions are severe, contact our office immediately to discuss the next steps you can take.
How Much do Chemical Peels Cost?
Because of the varied needs of each patient, it is difficult to offer an advance cost quotation for chemical peels. The cost of your procedure is dependent on the current condition of your skin, as well as the desired outcome you wish to achieve. You will receive a written cost quotation during your consultation.
Dr. Derderian’s Approach to Chemical Peels
Dr. Christopher Derderian has extensive fellowship training and is board-certified in plastic surgery, which distinguishes his training and credentials from many other doctors. He possesses diagnostic acumen, precise surgical technique, and an advanced understanding of facial anatomy and physiology. He utilizes the most advanced treatment techniques available today. A consultation and physical examination can help point a way to the best approach to utilizing chemical peels to restore and enhance your appearance.Patients of all ages, skin tones, and lifestyles can be susceptible to potential skin discoloration, ailments, damage, and the never-ending effects of aging and gravity. Laser treatments involve the use of lasers which direct short, concentrated pulses of light at affected areas. They can be used to treat these skin conditions, reduce the damaging effects of sun and wind exposure, remove wrinkles and age spots, and smooth uneven textures. Dr. Derderian utilizes the latest laser technologies to achieve a greater level of control in laser resurfacing.
What Conditions Can Laser Treatments Address?
- Fine lines or wrinkles
- Facial scars
- Age damage or liver spots
- Sun damage
- Uneven skin tones
- Unsightly blemishes or birthmarks
How Much do Laser Treatments Cost?
Because of the varied needs of each patient, it is difficult to offer an advance cost quotation for laser treatments. The cost of your procedure is dependent on how many areas you wish to treat, as well as the desired outcome you wish to achieve. You will receive a written cost quotation during your consultation.
Dr. Derderian’s Approach to Laser Treatments
Dr. Christopher Derderian has extensive fellowship training and is board-certified in plastic surgery, which distinguishes his training and credentials from many other doctors. He possesses diagnostic acumen, precise surgical technique, and an advanced understanding of facial anatomy and physiology. He utilizes the most advanced treatment techniques available today. A consultation and physical examination can help point a way to the best approach to utilizing laser treatments to restore and enhance your appearance.
Injectable Fillers, also called fillers or dermal fillers, are hyaluronic acid–based injection treatments that help to diminish wrinkles and restore volume and fullness in the face. During the aging process our faces naturally lose some of the fat under the skin that can produces a deflated appearance. Losing this fat also tends to accentuate the effect of the facial muscles during animation, resulting in more noticeable smile lines and crow’s feet. The effect of gravity over time results in stretching of the facial skin that further accentuates these changes.
Dr. Derderian’s Goals for Dermal Fillers
Juvéderm, Restylane and Voluma are commonly used in Dr. Derderian’s practice. Patients seek dermal fillers to soften the early-to-moderate signs of facial aging. Dr. Derderian’s goal is to subtly restore the youthful qualities to your facial features.
Dermal fillers are commonly used for the concerns:
- Add fullness to thin lips
- Add volume to the cheeks
- Soften facial creases such as the fold between the cheek and mouth
- Improve the appearance of furrow or wrinkles in the forehead
- Decrease or remove the shadow of the lower eyelids
Am I a candidate for Dermal Fillers?
The best candidates for fillers are healthy, do not smoke and have realistic goals for what fillers can achieve. Fillers are primarily intended to aid in early to moderate signs of aging. For some patients, surgical options such as brow lift, blepharoplasty or facelift are needed to provide the desired change in appearance.
What happens at consultation?
It is important that you have specific goals for the change in your appearance. Dr. Derderian will discuss your goals in detail and will perform a history and physical exam to ensure that you are a good candidate for fillers. It is important to disclose any previous fillers or surgeries that you have had in the past.
How is the procedure performed?
The injection sites will be cleansed with an antibacterial agent. Pain at the injection site is lessened by the use of topical anesthetics and by use of a very cold pack applied to chill the skin. The injections are not painless but they are usually easily tolerated. During injection the treated areas are massaged to evenly distribute the filler and the result is evaluated. Additional filler is added as needed and massage and re-evaluation performed. An ice pack is applied after treatment to reduce swelling. The treated area usually feels a little sore for a day or two.
What is the recovery period?
Patients are presentable immediately after treatment. Mild swelling and bruising may occur. Patients may apply ice for comfort and to minimize the mild swelling. Most patients report that they are completely comfortable the day after the treatment.
When is the final result appreciable?
The results from fillers are immediately appreciated and will typically last from 6-12 months.
Cost of Injectable Fillers?
Like Botox, the cost of injectable fillers varies based on the expertise of the injectors and the type and volume of filler being used.
Why Choose Dr. Derderian?
Dr. Derderian had extensive training in cosmetic surgery at New York University and the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital (MEETH). After completing his residency Dr. Derderian did a fellowship in craniofacial surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. He joined the faculty at UT Southwestern in Dallas in 2011. Dr. Derderian is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and he frequently performs injectable filler treatments at his Dallas practice.
Botulinum toxin is a popular non-surgical way to temporarily reduce or eliminates facial fine lines and wrinkles. The most commonly used, FDA-approved forms of botulinum toxin injections are Botox, Dysport and Xeomin. These products can be used to smooth wrinkles in the frown lines (above and between the eyefrows), forehead creases and in the crow’s feet near the eyes. Exppnded uses for Botox include muscle bands in the neck, thick jaw muscles, and lip lines.
Injections of botulinum toxin blocks nerve signals from causing contraction in the muscle in which it was injected. If the muscle cannot contract the wrinkles caused by the muscle contraction are reduced or eliminated. The end result is diminished unwanted facial wrinkles or appearance.
Botulinum toxin can be used to:
- Smooth crow’s feet, forehead furrows, frown lines, lip lines and bunny lines
- Diminish neck bands
- Improve the appearance of skin dimpling of the chin
- Lift the corners of the mouth
- Soften a square jaw line
- Correct a gummy smile
Dr. Derderian’s Goals for Botox:
Dr. Derderian’s goals for Botox injection is to reduce unwanted frown lines or wrinkles while maintaining a natural appearance in your ability to show animate and show emotion.
Am I a candidate for Botox?
Most patients with unwanted wrinkles of the forehead, frown lines and crow’s feet can benefit from Botox. Botulinum toxin can be combined with other cosmetic skin procedures—such as chemical peels, laser treatments, dermal fillers or microdermabrasion—to further improve your results. This combination of therapies can even help to prevent the formation of new lines and wrinkles. For patients with advanced signs of aging surgical rejuvenation may be a better option. It is best to seek a consultation to learn more about what options are best for you.
What happens at consultation?
It is important to have specific goals for improvement when you come to your consultation. Dr. Derderian will perform a detailed history and physical examination of the areas you are concerned about. The injection of Botox is typically performed at the time of the initial consultation.
How is Botox Injection performed?
Injection of botulinum toxin is a simple procedure in experienced hands. There are over 40 muscles in your face and a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the facial muscles and how they are affecting your appearance is critical. Usually some topical anesthetic is applied to the face 30 minutes before starting. A very thin needle is used to inject small amounts of botulinum toxin into the targeted muscles. To achieve an ideal outcome from botulinum toxin injections the injector must target the correct spots for treatment. Experience and a detailed understanding of the facial muscle anatomy allows Dr. Derderian to target the wrinkle-producing muscles for paralysis and the muscles that power your natural facial expressions will be preserved. Botulinum toxin treatment injections usually take less than 15 minutes. The number of injections you need will depend on your goals and the extent of your wrinkles.
What is the recovery period?
There is no down time or recovery time for botulinum toxin injections. You may resume normal activities immediately. It is common to have slight redness to the injected areas on the day of injection. It is important to not rub or massage the treated areas to avoid spreading of the botulinum toxin to other areas of your face.
When is the final result appreciable?
The affect of Botox injection is not immediate, but it usually only takes 3-7 days for the full affect to occur. The duration of improvement varies from patient to patient, but on average it lasts for about three to five months.
What is the Cost of Botox Treatment?
The cost of botulinum toxin injections varies. The two primary factors that impact the cost are the amount of Botox needed to treat the patient’s concerns and the expertise and qualifications of the person performing the treatment.
Why Choose Dr. Derderian?
Dr. Derderian had extensive training in cosmetic surgery at New York University and the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital (MEETH). After completing his residency Dr. Derderian did a fellowship in craniofacial surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. He joined the faculty at UT Southwestern in Dallas in 2011. Dr. Derderian is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and he frequently performs injection of Botox and filler at his Dallas practice.
