TriLift: Lifting the Face and Neck Without Surgery
TriLift is a new, totally non-invasive treatment that can give a facelift-like improvement of the lower face and neck. In an actual surgical facelift, the real action takes place on the fascia/muscle layer beneath the skin of the face and neck. This layer is referred to as the Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System (SMAS) and is composed of both fascia (a strong connective tissue) and the muscles that create facial expressions, such as smiling. There are myriad tight connections between the SMAS layer and the skin. *Individual Results [...]
What Is Microneedling Good For?
Wondering about minimally invasive treatment options for all your skin concerns? Microneedling can rejuvenate your skin, so it looks firmer, healthier, and smoother. Also called collagen induction therapy, this treatment triggers your skin’s natural healing mechanisms to increase collagen production and improve the skin’s health and texture.What is Microneedling?Microneedling is a highly effective way to improve collagen production. Collagen, a protein the skin needs to maintain its firmness and structure, decreases with age. Microneedling creates tiny channels in the skin to stimulate a healing response that increases collagen development. It [...]
What Makes CoolSculpting® Better Than Other Body Contouring Devices?
Non-invasive body contouring has become a popular way to target stubborn fat. When discussing body contouring, the topic of CoolSculpting® always comes up. CoolSculpting® is the most effective way to target your most challenging body areas without surgery or invasive treatments. What is CoolSculpting®?CoolSculpting® is a non-invasive body contouring treatment. It uses controlled cooling to freeze and eliminate unwanted fat cells. This FDA-cleared procedure can treat various body areas, including the abdomen, thighs, flanks, back, and upper arms. CoolSculpting® has become popular as a fast, no-downtime way to shrink stubborn fat. [...]
What Is a Natural Breast Augmentation?
Have you hesitated to get breast augmentation surgery because you have concerns about implants? Natural breast augmentation gives you fuller breasts without implants by using your own body fat. With this form of breast augmentation, you achieve beautiful, fuller breasts that look and feel natural and proportionate. What is Natural Breast Augmentation Surgery?Traditional breast augmentation uses saline or silicone implants to enhance breast volume. Natural breast augmentation surgery is a technique that uses your own fat instead of implants. It is also known as fat-transfer breast augmentation. Dr. Langdon removes fat [...]
At What Age Should I Get Botox®?
Expression lines, such as frown lines, result from your facial muscles pulling your skin to create your facial expressions. Botox® relaxes these muscles to give you a smoother, more youthful appearance. Among the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world, Botox® not only smooths wrinkles but can also help prevent them. What is Botox®?Botox® is an injectable treatment that uses botulinum toxin type A to smooth expression lines. When injected, Botox® acts on the targeted facial muscles by relaxing them or even preventing their contraction. The tiny amounts of botulinum toxin [...]
How Often Should I Get Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Signs of aging of the skin can begin in subtle ways, with fine lines, loss of firmness, and pigmentation issues. Treat minor to advanced signs of aging with fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing. CO2 laser treatment rejuvenates your skin for a brighter, firmer, more youthful appearance. What is Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing?Fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing is among the most powerful tools for skin rejuvenation. At the Langdon Center, we offer several types of laser skin resurfacing so we can target your specific concerns. These include ActiveFX, DeepFX, and TotalFX. [...]
What to Expect After LaserClear Acne Treatment
Doctors have previously treated moderate to severe acne with oral treatments that have risks and side effects. LaserClear is a drug-free acne treatment that dramatically improves acne. With this innovative treatment, you can see a significant decrease in breakouts without the unpleasant effects of oral medications. What is LaserClear?LaserClear uses laser energy to target the underlying causes of acne for long-term relief. The American Academy of Dermatology notes that lasers significantly advance acne treatment. LaserClear treats moderate to severe acne with little to no downtime, letting you enjoy noticeably clearer skin [...]
How Long Does Microneedling Take To Heal?
Fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity are signs of collagen loss. Microneedling restores youthful levels of collagen to firm and rejuvenate your skin. This effective treatment uses your body’s natural healing responses to give you noticeably tighter, younger-looking skin with little to no downtime.What is Microneedling?Microneedling is such an effective collagen trigger that it has been called “collagen induction therapy”. This critical protein gives your skin its natural firmness and support, but levels decline with age. By increasing collagen, microneedling smooths away fine lines and improves skin laxity. Microneedling also [...]
How Often Should You Do Microneedling?
Microneedling is one of the most effective ways to brighten and smooth your skin. This treatment triggers the body’s natural healing responses to bring new cells to the surface. It also stimulates collagen production to help the skin look firmer and more youthful. What is Microneedling?As skin ages, cell turnover slows down. At the same time, levels of collagen and elastin start to decline, causing a loss of firmness and resilience. Microneedling reverses this process and restores youthful-looking skin. It uses tiny needles that create areas of micro-damage to the surface [...]
How Much Fat Can Be Removed by Liposuction?
Even people who lead a healthy lifestyle can struggle with pockets of hard-to-budge fat. Liposuction helps you achieve a slimmer, more sculpted figure. People often ask whether liposuction removes enough fat to help you lose weight. The amount of fat removed with liposuction depends on many factors; this surgery is best thought of as a shaping procedure, not a weight loss procedure. What is Liposuction?Liposuction is a minimally invasive fat removal procedure that uses a tool called a cannula to break up the fat and suction it out of the body. [...]