Sanjiv Kumar, MD

The best way to minimize age spots and freckles is to limit your sun exposure, period.

Using Retin-A or any type of laser treatment to minimize the appearance of these spots increases your skin's sensitivity to light, making you more prone to burning if you are out in the sun often.

Make sure you are using a proper sunscreen or UV defense product when you are out enjoying your son's games.

Dr. Sanjiv Kumar MD
San Antonio TX

While both treatments help with wrinkle reduction (and are effective), they are very different. 

Pelleve uses radio frequency to tighten the skin.
Ultherapy uses ultrasound technology to physically lift the skin - almost like a noninvasive face lift.

The Ultherapy goes down much deeper into the dermis - 4mm while the Pelleve barely hits 1.5mm.
Three sessions of Pelleve treatments are needed to see optimal results while only one session of Ultherapy is needed.

San Antonio TX

Juvederm results appear almost immediately, and come with some bruising and swelling. After these side effects subside, it can take up to a week for the product to fully settle in to achieve the desired appearance.

Dr. Sanjiv Kumar MD
San Antonio TX

Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox, has developed a program called Brilliant Distinctions. On their website, you can sign up to become a member and start receive points for your Botox and Juvederm injections, which you can redeem at a participating physician's office for credit. Each appointment gives you 200 points, which translates into a $20 coupon. Many of our patients like to build up their points and redeem them for a larger treatment, such as a lip augmentation.

Dr. Sanjiv Kumar MD
San Antonio TX

Botox is safe when done properly. Proper treatment to minimize side effects or other adverse reactions is both the responsibility of the provider and the patient. The provider must acquire skill and knowledge in providing injections. Our injectors provide complimentary consultations to all patients prior to treatment, and begin very conservatively to achieve treatment goals.

Patients can reduce their risk of side effects or adverse reactions by avoiding substances such as alcohol, green tea, and vitamin E prior to treatment, as well as limiting work outs (as your metabolism can break down the product) and avoiding touching the injection site as the product settles in.

Dr. Sanjiv Kumar MD
San Antonio TX