MCA COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY CENTER | Cosmetic Procedures

Read below to learn about the advanced cosmetic dermatology procedures offered by MCA Cosmetic Dermatology Center.

What makes MCA different? Our cosmetic skin procedures are administered or overseen by a medical doctor who is board-certified in dermatology. This assures the quality of our care and your skin. Trust your skin to the professionals.

Please call 713.407.3067 to make an appointment at our clinic, located in the Memorial area of Houston, Texas.

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Microdermabrasion
This is our most popular skin cleansing and refining treatment! Face and neck (may also add chest, hands and back) microdermabrasion treatment is beneficial for fine lines, as well as improving the texture and clarity of skin. This treatment is also helpful with deep pore cleansing, the management of black heads and milias.

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Laser Hair Removal
In the past, the usual remedies for unwanted hair included plucking, shaving, waxing or chemical depilatories. Some of these are painful, some are messy and all are only temporary.

Laser hair removal is a more effective solution. The LightSheer diode laser is a state-of-the-art system specifically designed to remove unwanted hair faster, with less discomfort and more reliability than other methods.

A laser produces a beam of highly concentrated light. The pigment located in hair follicles absorbs the light emitted by the LightSheer diode laser. During the procedure, the laser pulses long enough to heat up the hair and significantly impede the follicle's ability to re-grow. This process also treats numerous hair follicles simultaneously. Therefore, it is appropriate for treating even the largest areas of the body both quickly and effectively.

An important part of the procedure is the cooling of the skin. A special contact-cooling handpiece allows the physician to treat even the most sensitive skin. It protects and cools the upper layer of the skin before, during and after each laser pulse while directing the laser energy to the hair root.

The length of a laser treatment may last anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or more, depending on the size of the area being treated.

The laser treatment itself may cause some discomfort. Most patients tolerate the procedure well, but because some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, topical anesthesia can be an option.

The appearance of the treated area immediately following treatment will vary from patient-to-patient depending on the extent of the procedure and skin type.

The most common possible side effect is redness and swelling around the hair follicle. This is a desired clinical result and indicates that the follicle has responded to the treatment. Most people return to normal activity right away.

If you would like to find out if laser hair removal is right for you, please call our office at 713.407.3067 and schedule a consultation with the doctor.

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Botox® Cosmetic
Botox Cosmetic is an FDA-approved, injected treatment to temporarily remove frown lines and crow's feet. Injections have been used safely and effectively since the 1980s to treat many ophthalmologic disorders, neurological disorders and a variety of other conditions. It has become a popular treatment for reversing the visible signs of aging.

Botox Cosmetic (scientifically known as Botulinum Toxin Type A) blocks the nerve signals from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines. The actual treatment is well-tolerated and takes only a few minutes, with no down time or lengthy recovery period. The effects will be noticeable about 3 to 7 days after treatment.

Results vary from person-to-person. Dynamic wrinkles, frown lines, scowls or even an angry appearance is eliminated resulting in a younger and more pleasing appearance. Clinical studies indicate that procedures tend to last longer each time you freshen-up your site. Results will typically last four to eight months.

Occasionally some side effects might occur:

• Slight and minor bruising. This can easily be covered with makeup
• Migration to nearby muscles, causing slight, temporary weakness
• Rarely, a temporary drooping of eyelid or asymmetry of facial expression

The risk of any side effect depends on the muscles being injected. The doctor will discuss this with you prior to your treatment. All BoTox injections are temporary and the side effects are completely reversible in a short period.

If you would like to learn more about your cosmetic options, or find out if BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments might work well for you, please call our office and schedule a consultation with the doctor, 713.407.3067.

Botox is a registered trademark of Allergan Inc.

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Juvederm & Restylane
Juvéderm and Restylane are both safe and natural cosmetic dermal fillers that restore volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. They are also used for lip augmentation. These are the only cosmetic dermal fillers made of non-animal-based Hyaluronic Acid. Restylane lasts up to six months, and Juvéderm lasts up to a year, without the disruption of the skin's surface. This means no "down time", literally.

JUVÉDERM® XC formulated with lidocaine is now FDA approved and is available immediately. Juvederm filler for fine lines around mouth and nasolabial folds is now available with lidocaine in it. This will make the procedure much more comfortable for the patient. Call today to schedule an appointment.

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Radiesse
Radiesse is a safe and effective treatment for the nasolabial folds (smile lines) and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. This is the longest-lasting filler on the market today, working for up to 18 months. It even stimulates your skin to produce new collagen.

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Sclerotherapy (vein treatment)
Sclerotherapy has been used since the 1930s to effectively treat spider veins. Occasionally, larger varicose veins are connected to spider veins. In such cases, these vessels should be treated along with spider veins.

A sclerosing solution is injected into the spider veins. It causes the lining of the vessel to swell and stick together and the blood to thicken. Over a period of days (or possibly weeks), the vessel turns to scar tissue that fades and becomes barely visible. The number of injections required for this to happen is largely determined by the size of the vessel. Most patients see a 50% to 90% improvement, with the veins fading over the course of months.

There are some possible side effects to Sclerotherapy treatments:

• Stinging or pain at the injection site(s)
• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Muscle cramps
• Red, raised areas at the site of injection

Stinging, pain, swelling of ankles or feet or muscle cramps usually go away within 10 to 15 minutes after the injection. Red, raised areas usually fade within a day or so. A small percentage of patients are allergic to the sclerosing solution. However, the dermatologist can treat any allergic reactions.

Between treatments, many physicians recommend support or compression hosiery. Over the course of visits, most patients see remarkable, long-lasting results with minimal side effects.

To determine if sclerotherapy is right for you, please call our office, 713.407.3067, and schedule a consultation with the doctor.

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Fraxel
Fraxel is an FDA-approved treatment for eye wrinkles, age and sun spots, brown and pregnancy spots, acne and surgical scars. It also stimulates the body's natural healing process to replace damaged skin with fresh, glowing, healthy skin.

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Photo facial (IPL)
Photo rejuvenation is a non-invasive treatment that treats skin damage without disruption of the skin's surface, hence no "down time." Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) can simultaneously treat a wide range of facial concerns safely and effectively, such as broken capillaries, benign brown pigment, age spots, mottled pigmentation and poikiloderma.

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MEDICAL FACIALS

Teenage Facial (1 hour): This treatment is designed to improve the look and feel of adolescent skin. The facial consists of cleaning, toning, removal of blackheads and whiteheads, and cleaning clogged pores with steam. Light massaging, a mask and sunscreen are also included. Throughout, we provide medical advice on proper skin care based on your personal needs.

Acne Facial (1 hour): This facial is designed for treatment of inflamed, irritated acne skin. This is a cleansing with a light detoxifying massage, steam, extractions and a mask. It is concluded with treatment product and sunscreen.

Deep Pore Cleansing Facial (1 hour): An enzyme peel is used to help soften and remove excess sebum. It involves deep-cleansing, exfoliation, steam, extractions, high frequency and a mask. It is included with treatment product and sunscreen.

Back Acne Facial (1 hour): Treated the same as acne facial. Treatment includes deep cleansing, detoxifying massage, steam, extractions and a mask. It is followed by treatment product and sunscreen.

Therapeutic Facial (1 hour): This therapeutic facial begins with deep cleansing, exfoliating and steam. Based on your skin needs, treatment will include a skin analysis, massage and a mask. Treatment product and sunscreen conclude the facial.

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Chemical PEELS

Chemical face peels are great as anti-aging treatments or as acne scar treatments. MCA Cosmetic Dermatology Center carries a large selection of chemical peels in a variety of acid percentages and pH levels to benefit any skin type.

Glycolic Acid Peel: An application of a high strength peel solution to aggressively treat sun damaged, aging skin. This is great as an add-on to any facial.

Salicylic Peel: This is an in-office procedure that will help smooth fine lines, even out skin discoloration, reduce acne scars, clear up current acne and reduce environmental damage.

OBAGI Blue Peel: This 20% TCA Peel is very strong, and the most effective chemical peel offered. It requires six weeks of pretreatment with the Obagi Nu-Derm system. Recovery time is 3-10 days.

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