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Most people have had a temporary brush with eye twitching, which often results from tiredness, lack of sleep, or stress. For some, however, eyelid twitching is a chronic concern, a condition known as blepharospasm. Dr. Garcia and her team at Desert Eyesthetics are pleased to offer Botox treatment for eye-twitching with real, lasting relief. You can always count on our experienced oculoplastic surgeon for outstanding care and service.
Blepharospasm is a condition characterized by repeated blinking or other eyelid movements, such as twitching, that you cannot control. It affects women two to four times as often as men and usually develops between 40 and 60 years of age.
Early signs of blepharospasm usually appear in one eye, then gradually move to the next. The exact causes of blepharospasm often go unknown. However, It sometimes occurs due to dry eye or as a response to eye movements, head movements, stress, wind, and bright light. Even noise, fatigue, alcohol, or smoking can trigger eye blinking and twitching.
Aside from blepharospasm, some patients suffer from hemifacial spasms, which can cause muscle shaking and spasms only on one side of the face, starting with the eyelid and extending to the cheek and mouth. The spasms begin intermittently and increase gradually until they occur almost continuously. While painless, the condition often resembles having seizures, which can cause emotional distress and embarrassment.
Common signs and symptoms of blepharospasm include the following:
Conditions that often occur with blepharospasm include ptosis (droopy eyelids), dermatochalasis (excess skin in the upper or lower eyelid), or entropion (eyelids turned inward). Dr. Garcia will help you manage any of these conditions with superior, long-lasting results.
The most effective treatment for blepharospasm, as well as hemifacial spasms, is often as simple as Botox. The injectable neuromodulator relaxes the facial muscles causing the twitching, relieving your symptoms, and restoring your quality of life.
During your procedure, Dr. Garcia will inject small amounts of Botox into your eyelid muscles to relax and ease the spasms. The dramatic treatment results generally last three to four months, after which you will need retreatment to maintain your confident, twitch-free appearance.
Botox treatments have shown great success in the long-term treatment of blepharospasm when administered by a skilled professional. An oculoplastic surgeon has specialized training and expertise to not only treat eyelid spasms but also to address any drooping of eyelids that sometimes follows treatment.
Dr. Garcia always takes the time to answer your questions and address your concerns. She will explain the procedure to you and what to expect. Her incredible skill and gentle care will ensure your eye Botox treatments are comfortable, easy, and virtually painless, leaving you with lasting relief.
Aside from Botox treatment, there are some things you can do to help. Make sure you get enough sleep, practice stress management, and minimize or even eliminate caffeine. Some patients find relief when applying moist, warm compresses to their eyes. If you have dry eyes, using artificial tears or moisturizing eye drops several times can improve your symptoms. If you’d like more tips to minimize eye twitching, Dr. Garcia and her team are happy to help.
Visit Desert Eyesthetics to learn more about our eye-twitching and excessive blinking solutions. Dr. Garcia will evaluate your unique needs and recommend the best option to relieve your symptoms. Enjoy state-of-the-art, expert care. Call us and schedule your appointment today!
Botox offers an excellent solution to turn back the hands of time and virtually erase fine lines and wrinkles. However, as with all injectable cosmetic treatments, the results will eventually wear off. Want to make your Botox treatment effects last? Here are some tips to achieve maximum results and enjoy a beautifully youthful complexion for as long as possible.
With repeated facial expressions, fine lines and wrinkles in the forehead and around the eyes become more pronounced. Botox is a purified form of botulinum toxin type A. The injectable neuromodulator blocks the release of acetylcholine and disrupts nerve signals to facial muscles responsible for contractions, visibly reducing fine lines, facial folds, creases, and wrinkles.
The following are tips to prolong the effects of Botox treatment:
Choose the Right Provider
Choosing a qualified and experienced injector is key to reducing the risk of complications and ensuring you have natural, long-lasting results. Injecting Botox requires special techniques and an extensive and intimate knowledge of facial anatomy. Dr. Garcia, our board-certified and fellowship-trained oculofacial plastics specialist has the experience, expertise, and skilled, steady hand to provide the best possible results.
Avoid Rubbing Your Face and Using Harsh Products
We encourage you to engage in facial movements and expressions after treatment. Gentle facial exercises also help spread the neurotoxin evenly and prolong your results. However, avoid rubbing your face for 24 – 48 hours post-Botox treatment. It’s also vital to refrain from exfoliating your skin, applying any masks or scrubs, or using abrasive cleansers for at least a week after your Botox injections. Otherwise, you increase the risk of the product migrating and disrupting the effects of the treatment.
Limit Your Sun Exposure
Sun damage is one of the leading preventable causes of the signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles. We recommend staying out of the sun as much as possible and wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every time you step out of your door. Sun protection is one of the most effective ways to make the effects of your Botox treatment last.
Stay Hydrated
Hydration not only keeps you from developing new wrinkles, but it also helps maintain your Botox treatment results. In addition to drinking water, our team at Desert Eyesthetics will recommend skin-hydrating and moisturizing products to keep your skin supple and healthy.
Maintain a Healthy Diet
The foods you eat directly affect the health and appearance of your skin. To maximize the effect of your Botox treatment, we recommend staying away from processed and packaged foods and limiting the amount of sugar in your diet. These foods can cause inflammation, affecting your skin health and interfering with the longevity of your Botox treatment results.
Add Zinc Supplements to Your Diet
Zinc, often referred to as the “Botox Booster,” has been shown to increase Botox efficacy and extend the treatment results by up to 30 percent. Taking zinc supplements a few days before your treatment and regularly after treatment will prolong Botox’s anti-aging effects.
Minimize Stress
High stress in your daily life increases the production of cortisol and other hormones that accelerate the aging process and result in lines, wrinkles, and unwanted signs of aging. Managing your stress will enhance your sense of well-being and extend the life and anti-aging benefits of your Botox treatments.
Visit Desert Eyesthetics to learn more about restoring your youthful appearance with the help of Botox. Dr. Garcia, our acclaimed oculoplastic surgeon, has the skill and expertise to deliver the best possible results. Are you ready to turn back the hands of time? Call us and schedule your appointment today!
If you are dealing with under-eye bags, dark circles, or puffiness, you’ve come to the right place. Desert Eyesthetics is pleased to offer lower eyelid blepharoplasty or a lower eyelid lift to remove excess fatty tissue under the eyes, restoring your rested, youthful appearance. Dr. Garcia, our acclaimed oculoplastic surgeon, utilizes cutting-edge equipment and the latest surgical techniques to deliver dramatic results that last.
As the years go by, the skin around the eyes becomes thinner and less elastic, causing the fat pads under the eyes to bulge and create a puffy appearance. Other causes of under-eye bags include genetics, fluid retention, dehydration, lack of sleep, allergies, and some medical conditions.
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty, also known as a lower eyelid lift, is a procedure used to treat under-eye bags and other lower eyelid concerns. It involves the removal of the excess skin, fat, and muscle from the lower eyelids to reduce under-eye bagginess or puffiness and deliver a more rested, refreshed appearance.
Candidates for lower eyelid blepharoplasty are those with bags or wrinkles under their eyes or excess skin or fat on their lower eyelids that make them look tired or older. It is also recommended for individuals with sagging or drooping lower eyelids that may interfere with their vision.
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is typically an outpatient procedure Dr. Garcia performs under local anesthesia for your comfort. We are also happy to offer light IV sedation, if required, to ensure you are relaxed while undergoing your dramatic transformation.
During your eyelid surgery, Dr. Garcia will make a small incision on the inner part of the eyelid, out of view or just beneath the eyelash line, where it can be hidden in the eyelid crease. If there is excessive skin in the lower eyelid, Dr. Garcia will make the incision just below the lashes. Next, she will sculpt and reposition the fat to restore the lower lid’s natural contour and to eliminate the excess fatty tissue causing bags under the eyes. The result? A more energetic, rested, and vibrant appearance.
Dr. Garcia will talk to you about what you can expect after your lower eyelid surgery and provide you with aftercare instructions to promote healing and recovery. If you have any questions, make sure to contact our office for guidance.
After the procedure, your eyesight may feel blurry. You may need to cover your eyes intermittently with cold gauze for the first three days and will need to sleep in an elevated position for a few days. Most patients experience minimal swelling and bruising, which typically resolve within a week or so. Any minor discomfort is easily controlled with the help of the pain medication prescribed for you.
Most individuals return to work and resume their normal activities in about a week. The incision should heal well in two to three weeks, with complete healing taking place over a few months.
The results of lower eyelid blepharoplasty are typically long-lasting, although they may be affected by numerous factors, including sun exposure, aging, and lifestyle. To maintain the best possible results, keep your skin protected from the sun’s harmful rays, and follow Dr. Garcia’s post-treatment instructions.
Visit Desert Eyesthetics to learn more about our under-eye bag solutions. Dr. Garcia will evaluate your unique needs and recommend the best option to restore your youthful, rejuvenated appearance. Are you ready for a lasting transformation? Call us and schedule your appointment today!
If you are looking for a solution to erase the signs of aging and sun damage this holiday season, you may want to consider Halo Hybrid Fractional Resurfacing. Unlike most lasers that are too shallow or too deep, Halo targets the right skin depth with precision, restoring your skin’s youthful, luminous glow.
In the past, some cosmetic procedures offered excellent results but required lengthy recovery times, while other treatments provided fast recovery but marginal results. Halo, the world’s first hybrid fractional laser, offers the best of both worlds – excellent results with minimal downtime.
Halo is fully customizable to target skin damage with precision. Need a gentle, quick treatment? A light treatment will deliver smooth and radiant skin ready for makeup the very next day. Want more dramatic results? A more intense resurfacing procedure will have your skin back in a youthful glow after just a few days of downtime.
Halo delivers non-ablative and ablative wavelengths simultaneously to the same microscopic treatment zone, producing unmatched skin rejuvenation results with minimal to no discomfort or recovery time. The revolutionary technology combines epidermal renewal with deep dermal rejuvenation for a combined synergistic effect that no other procedure can offer.
Halo fractional resurfacing produces stunning results comparable to intense treatments without their side effects or downtime. The laser treatment is safe and effective for all skin types, delivering superior results every time.
Halo laser skin resurfacing is ideal for a range of skin concerns on the face and most areas of the body. It virtually erases the signs of aging, softens fine lines and wrinkles, reverses sun damage, targets skin discoloration, smooths away age spots and sunspots, improves uneven skin tone and texture, reduces pore size, and is excellent for scar revision. Best of all, Halo will restore your skin’s reflectivity and youthful glow.
About thirty minutes to an hour before your transformative treatment, our experienced providers will apply a topical numbing cream to your skin for your comfort. The device’s motion-tracking technology will measure the area to ensure even treatment. We will treat each target area by rolling the Halo handpiece until the system recognizes that the treatment is complete.
With Halo’s integrated cooling technology and topical anesthetics, patients report a comfortable treatment experience. Some patients describe a feeling of heat in the treatment area with an occasional pricking sensation, but overall, the procedure comes with minimal discomfort. You may continue to feel warmth for 15 to 30 minutes after the procedure or a little longer if you’ve undergone a deeper treatment.
The number of treatments required will depend on your skin’s unique needs and your cosmetic goals. Some individuals choose to have one or two more aggressive treatments, while others prefer to have several less aggressive treatments over a longer period of time. We recommend a touch-up Halo treatment every 1-2 years to maintain your skin’s healthy, youthful glow.
Initial results are usually noticeable after two to five days after treatment, with improvement continuing over some time. Most patients see the most pigmentary improvement in the first to three weeks following treatment. A dermal regeneration phase will follow and continue for several months.
Halo’s results will last for years. However, it’s important to keep your skin protected at all times by using UV sunscreen. Each additional Halo treatment will only improve your results, leaving you with a virtually flawless complexion.
Are you ready to reveal your natural beauty this Holiday season? We invite you to visit Desert Eyesthetics to learn more about our Halo Hybrid Fractional Resurfacing treatments. Our team will fully customize your treatments to deliver stunning, long-lasting results. Call us and schedule your appointment today!
Laser hair removal continues to grow in popularity as a safe and effective solution for permanently reducing unwanted hair. Desert Eyesthetics is pleased to offer Forever Bare BBL laser treatment for incredibly smooth and silky skin without the hassle of tweezing, shaving, or waxing. You’ll love the incredible results!
#1 – You’ll Always Look Great: Imagine having your unwanted hair in check all the time! No more having to hide behind your sweats on a warm summer day. Reach out for your tank top, shorts, or bathing suit at a moment’s notice without a dreaded hair removal routine.
#2 – You’ll Save Time: With laser hair removal, you no longer need that extra ten or fifteen minutes in the shower shaving, and can skip those painful and time-consuming waxing appointments. No more mistakes or missed spots. When added up over a year, it’s mind-boggling to see how much time it takes to keep your unwanted hair in check.
#3 – You’ll Save Money: Laser hair removal eliminates the endless razors, shaving creams, soothing after-shave lotions, and waxing appointments, which can add up to monumental expenses over the long run. Laser hair removal treatments may seem costly upfront, but consider all the savings they offer compared to the ongoing costs of traditional hair removal methods.
#4 – You’ll Eliminate Ingrown Hairs: Laser hair removal is the best solution to eliminate dealing with the pain and the unsightly red bumps that come with ingrown hairs. It is also an excellent option for people with sensitive skin and those who find shaving or waxing irritates their skin.
# 5 – It’s Effective for Almost Everyone: In the past, laser hair removal only worked for individuals with light skin and dark hair. With today’s advanced technology, virtually anyone with any skin type or color can enjoy the many benefits of laser hair removal with its dramatic, long-lasting results.
Forever Bare BBL by Sciton takes hair removal to the next level. The innovative device beams concentrated broad band light, or BBL, into the hair follicles. The pigments in the hairs absorb the light, destroying the hair follicles without harming the surrounding tissues. Unlike traditional lasers that apply all their energy to a given area all at once, Forever Bare BBL delivers multiple lower fluence pulses at high repetition rates, safeguarding your skin while raising the hair follicles’ temperature to levels ideal for permanent hair removal.
Forever Bare BBL’s handpiece features a thermoelectrically cooled sapphire plate, which produces continuous cooling for safe and comfortable hair removal treatments. Motion BBL technology ensures all hair follicles are evenly heated, minimizing missed areas as with most other laser hair removal devices. Forever Bare BBL’s multi-burst and cooling technology are safe and efficient for use on more skin colors and types than ever before!
Forever Bare BBL treatments are fully customizable, depending on the size and location of the treatment area, the color of your hair, and your skin type and color. Multiple spot-size adapters target large areas, such as the back or legs, and smaller areas, such as the bikini line. Forever Bare BBL delivers excellent results on the face and most parts of the body, including the chin, upper lips, hands, underarms, and chest. You won’t need downtime after treatment, meaning you can resume your daily activities right away.
Visit Desert Eyesthetics to learn more about our Forever Bare BBL permanent hair removal solution. Our experienced team will fully customize your treatments to deliver your desired results. Imagine having silky-smooth skin any time of the day or night without the hassle of shaving, tweezing, or waxing. Call us and schedule your appointment today!
If you’ve been battling fine lines, wrinkles, and volume loss, you’ve come to the right place. Your trusted team at Desert Eyesthetics is pleased to offer a range of age-defying solutions, including the JUVÉDERM family of fillers. The safe and effective cosmetic injectables will turn back the hands of time and give you a natural, attractive lift. The question is, which JUVÉDERM filler is right for you?
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the skin that helps absorb water and moisturizes your skin from the inside out. As the years go by, hyaluronic acid becomes less abundant, leading to lines, folds, wrinkles, volume loss, and sagging skin.
JUVÉDERM is a hyaluronic acid-based family of fillers that provides an instant lift and virtually erases the signs of aging, including wrinkles and skin depressions. Once injected, the hyaluronic acid begins to draw moisture and hydrate the treatment area, restoring your youthful contours and giving your skin a revitalized appearance.
At Desert Eyesthetics, we offer JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC, JUVÉDERM XC, and JUVÉDERM Ultra XC.
The safe and highly effective gel filler is designed for deep injection in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss in the mid-face in adults over 21.
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC contains lidocaine, an anesthetic that helps reduce discomfort at the injection site. It is administered deep into the cheek area, adding volume beneath the skin’s surface, lifting sagging skin, and delivering more youthful contours.
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC provides numerous advantages. The filler’s improved resistance to degeneration resulting from enzymes and free radicals produces longer-lasting results than other dermal fillers. Its cohesiveness and molecular strength offer predictable, consistent results without the swelling and discomfort associated with dermal filler treatments.
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC is the only hyaluronic acid filler that’s proven to last up to 2 years. As you repeat treatment, you’ll require less amounts of the product to achieve the same stunning results.
The injectable gel is designed for the correction of moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles, including the nasolabial folds, and to volumize or rejuvenate the lips in adults over 21.
JUVÉDERM XC is the number one selling filler in the United States today. The hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler helps add volume to different areas of the face without surgery. It is highly effective in smoothing away nasolabial folds (the lines that run from the nose to the corner of the mouth), marionette lines (the lines that run from the corner of the nose to the chin), and the chin area. It can also plump thin lips, with beautifully natural results.
The effects of JUVÉDERM XC can last up to one year. Touch-up treatments will ensure you continue to enjoy a beautifully youthful appearance.
The injectable gel is designed to temporarily add more fullness and plump thin lips in adults over 21.
JUVÉDERM Ultra XC is a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler containing lidocaine, which helps reduce discomfort at the injection site. The crystal gel is injected into and around the lips to add fullness to lips with volume loss due to the natural aging process or to give the lips a desired fullness boost.
JUVÉDERM Ultra XC provides natural-looking plumpness to the lips while reducing the appearance of the vertical lip lines known as perioral lines. The crystal clear gel boosts volume from the inside out, delivering stunning results.
The effects of JUVÉDERM Ultra XC treatment can last up to a year. Future touch-up treatments will ensure you continue to enjoy beautifully luscious lips.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Garcia will evaluate your unique needs. She will discuss the different filler options and recommend the one that’s right for you. She’s always happy to answer your questions and address your concerns.
Visit Desert Eyesthetics to learn more about erasing the signs of aging and restoring lost volume with the help of our facial fillers. Dr. Garcia will work with you to design a custom treatment plan to deliver results you love. Are you ready to turn back the hands of time? Call us and schedule your appointment today!
Are wedding bells ringing in the near future? If so, give Desert Eyesthetics a visit before saying, “I do.” We’ll help you look beautifully relaxed and picture-perfect as you walk down that aisle. Here’s a look at some of the soothing and skin-rejuvenating treatments we recommend before your big day.
The HydraFacial is a rejuvenating treatment that refreshes your skin and dramatically improves its health and appearance in as little as 30 minutes. The fully customizable beauty solution offers dramatic results with no downtime or irritation.
The three-step process cleanses, hydrates, and protects in one soothing and relaxing facial.
A HydraFacial treatment smooths away fine lines and wrinkles, enhances elasticity and firmness, promotes even tone and vibrancy, improves skin tone and texture, minimizes brown spots, and treats oily and congested skin. The results are instant, leaving you looking radiant on your special day.
The Halo hybrid fractional laser delivers energy using fractionated beams that generate heat deep within the skin. The heat stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms, triggering the growth of healthy, new skin cells to replace the damaged ones. The result? Beautiful, healthy, and glowing skin!
The Halo laser allows our clinicians to customize your treatment to your unique needs. Have your wedding rehearsal the next day? A light treatment will deliver beautifully smooth and vibrant skin without downtime. Want “wow” results? A more intense treatment will provide a dramatic transformation with just a few days of downtime. We invite you to get your “glow” with Halo before your wedding day!
A chemical peel involves the application of a chemical solution to the face, neck, or hands to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells, triggering your body’s healing processes. New cells start developing, collagen production increases, and hyaluronic acid becomes more plentiful, leaving your skin beautifully bright and radiant.
Chemical peels help smooth away lines and wrinkles, treat pigmentation concerns, improve skin tone and texture, and minimize age spots, sunspots, freckles, dark patches, and scars. Your wedding pictures will capture your skin’s brilliant radiance.
We’re pleased to offer diamond microdermabrasion, a skin rejuvenating treatment that uses tips covered in tiny diamonds to exfoliate your skin. The skin-smoothing procedure buffs off and suctions dead cells from the skin’s surface.
Microdermabrasion is fully customizable, with different tips suitable for different needs. The skin-beautifying treatment treats dull skin and discoloration, diminishes lines and wrinkles, improves skin tone and textures, shrinks enlarged pores, and delivers beautifully youthful and radiant skin.
Microneedling, also referred to as collagen induction therapy, is a safe and effective skin rejuvenation solution. Our SkinStylus MicroSystem creates numerous microchannels in the skin using disposable microneedle cartridges. The body’s wound response promotes new collagen production, healing the skin from within.
Microneedling improves skin elasticity, virtually erases lines and wrinkles, reduces acne and surgical scars, smooths away stretch marks, minimizes enlarged pores, improves skin tones and texture, and so much more. Our SkinStylus MicroSystem uses luxurious topical serums to provide the necessary nutrients and rapidly improve the appearance of your skin. Recapture your skin’s natural beauty before walking down the aisle.
Our team at Desert Eyesthetics would like to congratulate you on your upcoming wedding. We invite you to come in for an exclusive consultation. We’ll evaluate your unique needs and recommend the best treatment protocols, including one or more of our skin rejuvenating solutions to deliver the most radiant appearance on your special day. Call us and schedule your appointment today!
Desert Eyesthetics is proud to offer broadband light (BBL) therapy, harnessing the power of intense pulsed light (IPL) to enhance your skin’s natural beauty. The innovative technology delivers predictable results for a range of skin conditions and concerns. We invite you to talk to one of our experienced providers to learn more about what BBL therapy can do for you.
Forever Young BBL is a revolutionary technology that targets skin imperfections at the molecular level. BBL light therapy, also known as photorejuvenation, boosts the body’s natural age-defying abilities, virtually erasing the signs of aging and sun damage. Treatment areas are usually those most exposed to the sun’s damaging rays, including the face, neck, chest, shoulders, and back of the hands.
The BBL device emits light energy deep into the skin, mildly heating its upper layers. The heat absorbed stimulates new collagen production, evening out the skin’s tone and texture and leaving the skin smooth, glowing, and rejuvenated. Photothermal energy also eliminates unwanted veins and redness and combats age spots, freckles, acne, fine lines, and so much more.
Clinical studies show that Forever Young BBL not only reverses the signs of aging but also prevents new skin damage. The treatment stimulates the skin cell genes responsible for the skin’s youthful appearance. Forever Young BBL is the only technology that’s been shown to change the expression of the genes associated with aging and longevity. The result? A visibly younger-looking complexion year after year!
Forever Clear BBL by Sciton is a groundbreaking, non-invasive acne solution. The world’s most powerful IPL device delivers light energy deep into your skin, clearing acne at its source, triggering skin cell renewal and regeneration, and delivering a beautifully clear and healthy complexion. The treatment is suitable wherever acne appears, such as on the face, neck, and back.
Here’s what to expect with the Forever Clear BBL’s three-step treatment:
Most teens and adults report dramatic results after three treatments scheduled a week apart. However, the number of treatments you’ll require will depend on the severity of your acne. Forever Clear BBL not only clears active acne but also reduces future outbreaks!
If you’re tired of the hassle of shaving, painful waxing, and tweezing, the gentle yet effective Forever Bare BBL treatment may be right for you. The revolutionary technology takes permanent hair reduction to the next level. Forever Bare by Sciton delivers real, lasting results by directing concentrated light into the hair follicles. The pigments in the hairs absorb the light, destroying the hair follicles while leaving the surrounding skin intact.
Forever Bare BBL treatments are customizable and work well on the face, hands, arms, underarms, chest, or back. The multiple spot size adapters can target larger areas or smaller, more delicate areas, such as the bikini line. Most individuals require six treatments scheduled 4-6 weeks apart for smooth and hair-free skin that lasts.
As the skin ages, it often loses its natural collagen and elasticity. SkinTyte provides a new and effective way to address skin laxity without surgery. The innovative technology uses advanced infrared light and patient-tailored filters to deeply heat dermal collagen while cooling and protecting the surface tissues. Light energy delivered in rapid, gentle pulses promotes contraction, triggering the body’s natural healing process, and tightening the skin from within.
Safe and optimized for any skin type, SkinTyte predictably, effectively, and comfortably treats sagging skin on any area of the face, neck, or body, delivering a firmer, more youthful appearance. Patients sometimes experience a warm sensation during treatment but shouldn’t feel any pain. Just 3-5 treatments can leave you with dramatic skin tightening results lasting up to 18 months!
Contact Desert Eyesthetics in Gilbert, AZ, to learn more about our innovative BBL treatments. From anti-aging solutions to eliminating acne outbreaks, permanent hair reduction, and dramatic skin-tightening, we’ve got a BBL treatment option for you. Call us and schedule your appointment today!
If you’ve been longing for a smooth, bright, and youthful complexion, Desert Eyesthetics is here to help. We offer a range of skin rejuvenating treatments, including the HydraFacial. The painless procedure virtually erases the signs of aging and sun damage, restoring your skin’s healthy, youthful glow.
The HydraFacial is a refreshing and rejuvenating treatment that dramatically improves your skin’s health and appearance in as little as 30 minutes. The treatment is fully customizable to your unique needs, offering dramatic results with no downtime or irritation.
The HydraFacial three-step process cleanses, hydrates, and protects, all in one relaxing facial.
The HydraFacial treatment is suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive skin. Our team at Desert Eyesthetics will choose specific serums and customize the treatment to your unique skin needs and concerns.
Most individuals see visible skin refinement and beautifully even and radiant skin after just one treatment. The intense hydration and smooth results may last 5 to 7 days or even longer. Ideally, one treatment a month is recommended to improve the appearance of brown spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and oily and congested skin. Continued HydraFacial treatments will help maintain your skin health and allow you to enjoy a beautifully clear and radiant complexion.
The great news is that you won’t need any downtime after your treatment, unlike other procedures that may cause skin trauma and irritation. You’ll leave our office with an amazing glow and can resume your schedule immediately.
The following are the luxurious HydraFacial treatments we proudly offer:
Signature HydraFacial (30 minutes): Our Signature treatment cleanses deeply, extracts impurities, and hydrates the skin using super serums rich in antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid.
Gold HydraFacial (35 minutes): This refreshing treatment includes all the Signature HydraFacial essentials while addressing specific concerns through spot treatment boosters and protocols.
Platinum HydraFacial (40 minutes): This invigorating treatment includes the Signature HydraFacial essentials with one of the following full-face boosters to maximize your results.
HydraFacial LUXE (50 minutes):We will start your detoxification process with lymphatic drainage followed by the Platinum HydraFacial to deeply cleanse, extract, and hydrate. Next is addressing specific concerns using a booster of your choice. We will conclude with LED Light Therapy to further reduce the visible signs of aging.
Contact Desert Eyesthetics in Gilbert, AZ, to learn more about the HydraFacial, the innovative technology that delivers a beautifully radiant and healthy complexion. Experience a skin rejuvenating treatment like no other. Call us and schedule your appointment today!
Bell’s palsy is a condition that causes sudden muscle weakness on one side of the face. It is often mistaken for a stroke because half the face droops, smiles are one-sided, and the eye on the affected side can’t close. In most cases, the condition significantly improves over a few weeks. However, some people continue to struggle with symptoms that require intervention.
Bell’s palsy, also known as 7th nerve palsy or acute peripheral facial palsy of unknown cause, can occur at any age. The exact cause of this condition is obscure, but experts believe this temporary facial paralysis may result from the swelling and inflammation of the nerve that controls the muscles on one side of the face, known as the 7th cranial nerve. It may also result from immune disorders, shingles, Lyme disease, certain viral infections, and congenital causes.
The first sign of Bell’s palsy is often pain behind the ears. The full extent of the symptoms appears in 48 to 72 hours and usually starts improving within a few weeks. Complete recovery typically takes place in about six months. However, in rare cases, people may continue to deal with symptoms of Bell’s palsy for life.
Bell’s palsy may cause eyebrow drooping and sagging of the lower lid, changing the shape of the eye. Patients are often unable to blink or close the affected eye, not even partially. That may lead to a condition known as exposure keratitis, an extreme form of dry eye syndrome. People with Bell’s palsy may also develop an outward turn of the lower eyelid, a condition known as ectropion.
If you continue to deal with facial nerve palsy symptoms, Dr. Garcia, our highly experienced oculoplastic surgeon at Desert Eyesthetics, may recommend one or a combination of the following treatments:
Artificial Tears: To prevent severe dry eye caused by Bell’s palsy, Dr. Garcia may recommend using artificial tears in eye drop, gel, or ointment form. She will prescribe the best option based on your specific needs.
Gold Weight Insertion: To restore the function of the eyelid and allow it to close, Dr. Garcia may recommend inserting a gold weight in the upper lid during an outpatient procedure. The gold weight may need to stay in permanently if the nerve signals cannot close the eye.
Ectropion Repair: This procedure is often necessary to restore an eyelid that sags and turns outward. It helps relieve dryness and improves constant tearing, crusting, and light sensitivity. Ectropion Repair involves tightening the lid by reinforcing the tendon on the outer corner of the eye, restoring normal appearance and function.
Brow Lift: A brow lift may be necessary to restore a drooping brow to its normal position and improve facial symmetry. Dr. Garcia can perform the procedure with a small incision above the brow within a wrinkle line in the forehead.
Botox Injections: Facial nerve function usually returns without intervention. However, sometimes abnormal nerve pathways occur, leading to what’s known as aberrant regeneration. Botox injections can relax any abnormal spasms and twitching and improve facial symmetry.
Contact Desert Eyesthetics to learn more about eye treatments for Bell’s Palsy symptoms. Due to the injury of the 7th nerve, treatment to correct your eye’s functionality and cosmetic appearance requires specialized oculoplastic training. Dr. Garcia is committed to providing the highest level of care for the best possible outcomes. Call us and schedule your appointment today!