I love working with Shiva at Advanced Laser & Skin Care Center. Shiva has been my nurse since 2012 and I have followed her as she has advanced her career. The combination of Shiva and Advanced Laser & Skin Care Center have been awesome. She has the flexibility to work around my busy work schedule which is very important to me. I completely trust Shiva and have had several different treatments with her. She respects my budget, and her judgement on what treatments would be the most effective for me to achieve my goals. I recommend Shiva not only for an honest assessment but her ability to make subtle changes that will make you look like your best self!!
I purchased a package that include facial products for post procedure as well as future facial services. The procedure was for face, neck and chest.Prior to my procedure I had quit smoking, turned 50, became a grandmother and lost my job! Knowing I would have to re-enter the job market I saw this as necessity.I was given a complete understanding of what to expect. The doctor and staff were exceptional and I have been satisfied with the results.
Having had acne scars since my early twenties I opted to have the Fractional CO2 laser surgery preformed. I was really pleased with the results.
I had the MiXto treatment one month ago and LOVE my results! My treatment was done on a Wednesday and I was at work Monday. I felt very little discomfort, the Doctor and staff were very comforting. The best part of my results are that the fine lines around my eyes and brown spots on my face are gone! Updated on 17 Apr 2008: I had the Mixto fractional C02 treatment one month ago and LOVED my results! My treatment was done on a Wednesday and I was back to work on Monday. The best part of my results are that the fine lines, wrinkles and brown spots are gone! The office I went to made me feel at ease and were very attentive to me. This exceeded my expectations! Updated on 6 Apr 2009: It has been one year since my MiXto skin resurfacing treatment. I just had my 49th birthday and couldn't be happier with the results, my skin improves daily!
I had Mixto laser on my face on August 21st. I have been miserabley itchy for 5 days now. It is the worst itch you could possibly imagine. and the doctor did not tell me this was a side effect, nor is it mentioned in the several pages of information about after care that the office distributes to the patient before hand.I feel like there are little things crawling and biting at my face that cause it to itch every single minute. I see no difference in my acne scars on the sides of face and on my chin. I was assured by the doctor that i would be well enough to attend a concert on August 29th and the literature states that the redness lasts for 5 to 7 days. Well it has been 7 days and I am absolutely bright red, and itching like crazy. Benedryl only makes me drowsy and non functional, yet does not releive the itching at all. The doctor solution is to give me more drugs like doxipin but I refuse to take anymore drugs. He insists his patients take demerol, along with 3 or 4 other drugs in addition to the numbing salve. I still felt a lot of pain. He made 3 passes on the sides of my face. The clinic is telling me that the improvement in my acne scars will come later. My losses have been significant, and I cannot function in everyday life because the itching is so severe. I may go to the emergency tomorrow. Updated on Sep 3, 2009: I want to add more or to write another review. I did not have Mixto primarily to treat acne scars. I did it to firm my skin and minimize wrinkles, however it has had the opposite effect. The doctor really pulled the wool over my eyes. He neglected to tell me about the side effects and the lengthy down time and the fact that I would have more wrinkles and sagging skin after the procedure. I am devastated because I look so much older than before the procedure was done. My damage is significant and I have asked the doctor to refund my money and will be expecting him to pay damages for altering my appearance so negatively. Do not go to this doctor's office in San Ramon, CA. They misrepresent the facts and are negligent. I was not at all prepared to look so bad and absolutely do not know what I am going to do. I am emotionally devastated due to all the additional wrinkles and loose skin on my face!! Updated on Nov 13, 2009 Why aren't their disclosures re eyelid ptosis and eye pain from Mixto laser? I cannot say there were any pros of my treatment experience. I have described the cons in prior reviews. I still have excess sagging skin around my mouth and sagging eyelids, along with pain and weakness in my eyes from the Mixto laser resurfacing treatment that I had. Can you believe that a well known doctor did this to me? Why would a doctor that claims he has done 800 of these Mixto procedures and has 30 years of experience fail to discuss the primary and worst side effect of itching accompanying this Mixto fractional, in the paperwork that he hands out to his patients prior to doing the procedure. and why in the world does he state in writing that the redness only lasts for a week? How negligent is this???? An individual needs to have realistic expectations. There are losses like time from work and too much down time. And I have this really bad red line of demarcation under my chin where the red stops on my white neck. I have never worn face makeup or powder of any kind. I will be asking for the doctor to pick up the cost of the procedure to accommodate for his negligence. What do you think? Should we as consumers put up with this?
Styes are caused by bacteria that gets into and irritates the oil glands of the eyelids. I would make sure to cleanse the skin prior to applying the solution. Latisse comes with applicators that are to be used for applying the solution. The label should indicate that the applicators are for one time use only. I hope that I have answered your question. I recommend following up with a Dr. to ensure you are not having a reaction to the product.
Hello, Thank you for your great question. Hyaluronic acid fillers are the safest filler to create shape, symmetry, and also plump the the lips. Hyaluronic acid fillers are reversible with an enzyme. Restylane and Restylane silk last about 6 months, with some variance depending on the individual, (Longevity of fillers generally depend on different factors, such as, area (movement/muscle activity), metabolism, amount used). Volbella lasts up to year and is very soft while Vollure (one of the newest hyaluronic acid fillers that lasts up to 18 months) is also a great option. Then there is Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus last up to a year. In our office we carry a wide variety of Hyaluronic acid fillers and our Nurse Injector is the expert in helping you determine which is right for you. Make sure your injector assesses you and considers your desired outcomes so that you can find the right choice for you. I hope this helps. Best, Dr. Tomcik
Hello, Thank you for your great question regarding what sounds like a non-surgical facelift. Although I do not know of any procedure called the, "happy lift". Your statement about, "absorbed into the skin" could be referring to absorbable PDO threads. PDO Threads are made of an suture material that can be inserted into the face to lift and help stimulate collagen. In our practice, we have found that combining PDO Threads with injectable fillers help patients to achieve optimal results.Injectable fillers can be used all over the face to address aging and/or also enhance appearance.One should allow a minimum of about 2-4 weeks, (Bruising/ swelling can vary depending on the area that is being treated.) before planning an event. I hope this helps to answer your question. Best, Dr. Tomcik
Hello, Thank you for your great question. A "liquid facelift" is when fillers are used all over the face to address aging and/or also enhance appearance. I believe that performingl liquid facelifts is an art as much as it is a medical procedure. Achieving both enhancement and balanced requires artistic skills and not all practitioners are artist. Be sure you like the work of the practitioner and it may be helpful to have a few consultations before you choose. Discussing realistic expectations is something your practitioner should cover with you. The areas that you asked about: Jaw, Cheeks, and eyes, are all treated for volume loss and enhancement with the "liquid facelift". I hope this helps to answer your question. Best, Dr. Tomcik
Hello, Thank you for your great question. First lets start with PDO Theads:PDO threads are made of an suture material that can be inserted into the face to lift and help stimulate collagen. Your body breaks the thread down, therefor, the chances of complications are greatly decreased as compared to the permanent threads. In our practice, we have found that combining PDO Threads with fillers help patients to achieve optimal results. Permanent Threads: The permanent threads lost their FDA approval due to the high number of complications. They were taken off the market in the U.S. One should allow a minimum of about 2-4 weeks, (Brusing/ swelling can vary depending on the area that is being treated.) before planning an event. I hope this helps to answer your question. Best, Dr. Tomcik
