PSA skin care products are formulated according to pharmaceutical standards of purity, potency and stability. All active ingredients, the concentration and dosing protocols are supported by data published in peer reviewed medical literature. They were developed by scientists who applied their pharmaceutical chemistry experience to formulate a line of products for photoaging, hyperpigmentation and rosacea. These high quality skin care products are medical strength and only dispensed through Plastic Surgery Associates of SD, Ltd.
A smooth, clear complexion is one of the most important attributes of physical attractiveness. As we get older, however, maintaining healthy skin and a clear, youthful complexion becomes harder and harder. This is especially true when it comes to the face. As the most exposed part of your body, your face is vulnerable to the destructive rays of the sun, acne, rashes, allergic reactions and a whole range of injuries and incidents that can leave visible permanent scars.
The good news is that there are all kinds of commonly used treatments that can help.
The following are skin care products available at our clinic, along with various sunscreens.
boob job
Blepharoplasty
Our eyes are the most defining feature on our face. We use them to express how we are feeling emotionally and physically. Sometimes we may appear tired or sad to others when we actually are not. Maybe you instead notice that you are having trouble seeing, especially at the end of the day. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is preformed on men and women of all ages. The procedure can be done for strictly cosmetic reasons or to correct vision problems associated with aging and heredity.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
BOTOX Cosmetic Injection
Are you bothered by those frown lines you see when looking in the mirror? BOTOX Cosmetic is used by plastic surgeons to reduce wrinkles that are produced by muscle movement. BOTOX Cosmetic is an FDA approved medication used for many cosmetic and therapeutic medical conditions.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
Brow Lift
A brow lift is a surgical procedure that smooth's out forehead wrinkles and sagging brows. The procedure will help you achieve a more youthful and refreshed appearance. The days of looking tired and angry will be behind you.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
Contour Threadlift
Are you looking in the mirror and not noticing the person you see? Maybe you would like a facelift, but you don’t have the time or money to invest in such a procedure. Contour Threads are a new alternative available to adult men and women. They can be used to lift the forehead, cheeks, jowls, and neck.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
Cosmetic Fillers
There are several products on the market that have been approved by the FDA for treatment of wrinkles that are associated with aging. There are many options available and many companies claiming to have the best product available for you. Our surgeons will be happy to discuss the various products available in order to make an informed decision as to what is right for you.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Many of us can empathize with looking in the mirror and suddenly not recognizing the face looking back at us. There are influences that play a part in the appearance and contour of our face. Whether it is environmental damage, genetics, or simply the normal aging process a facelift can help turn back the hands of time. If you have deep wrinkles or loose, sagging skin on the face or neck, you are probably a good candidate for a facelift.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
Facial Implants
With the use of Facial Implants contours of the cheeks, chin and jaw line are enhanced. There are several types and shapes of implants available to plastic surgeons. When meeting with one of our board certified plastic surgeons, you will discuss what type of result you would like to achieve. The surgeon will discuss the procedure in depth and go over the type of implants he would recommend.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
Fraxel Laser Treatment
Do you want your skin to have that youthful, healthy glow? The Fraxel Laser treatment may be for you. Fraxel laser treatments can significantly improve wrinkles around your eyes, eliminate brown spots and sun spots and improve skin texture, tone and firmness. The big advantage of the Fraxel is there is little, if any, downtime or side effects.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
Hair Removal
Messy, painful and ineffective hair removal methods are now a thing of the past. Today pulsed light with AFT (Advanced Fluorescence Technology) treats unwanted hair with quick and safe bursts of light. Involving no downtime, you can continue with all your regular activities immediately after treatment. Best of all, this non-invasive and effective approach yields permanent hair reduction and long-term hair removal - anywhere on the body - head and face, torso/arms, legs/bikini.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
IPL(Intense Pulse Light)
Nearly 100% of all people have one or more pigmented lesions. Some are caused by sun exposure, others by aging. In most cases, pigmented lesions are merely a cosmetic concern, but in some cases they can be early signs of skin cancer.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
LATISSE
LATISSE is the only FDA approved prescription treatment used for improvement in eyelash length, thickness and darkness. It is easy to use and safe for contact lens wearers. Great eyelashes don't just happen overnight. That's why it's important to note that LATISSE works gradually and remarkably - starting at 4 weeks with full results after 16 weeks. Once you begin treatment, you could start to see results in as little as 4 weeks, but you must continue to apply the topical treatment each night and follow the directions for best results.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
Neck Lift
As we age the muscles in our neck loose their tone and separate causing sagging skin under our chin. Often there are deposits of fat that give fullness in the neck and chin area.
A neck lift or platysmal plication is a procedure where the bands of muscles are brought back together. This will give you definition back in your neck profile.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
Otoplasty
As a child, growing up is never easy, but for a child with prominent ears, social situations can be torture. As a parent it is heartbreaking to witness the ridicule and watch your child be the focus of cruel teasing. We also see many adults who wish to correct their prominent ears.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of the nose. Genetics play a large part of the appearance of the nose, but it can also be the result of an old injury. Rhinoplasty can be performed to decrease or increase the size of the overall nose or changes can be made to just the tip, the nostrils or the bridge.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
Skin Rejuvenation
Sun, smoking, and other environmental factors are hard on our skin. The appearance of fine lines and age spots seem to appear over night. Our office offers several procedures that can improve the overall appearance of your skin. A consultation with our plastic surgeons is important in deciding which of these procedures best fits you. The surgeon will take into account your skin type and the amount of recovery that best accommodates your lifestyle. Depending on the individual these are procedures that can be done in our office with medications that will relax you.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
Tattoo Removal
Decorative tattooing in humans can be traced back thousands of years. So can the desire to remove them. With the overwhelming popularity of tattoos over the last ten years, the market for effective removal has exploded. Today nearly 10% of adults in the United States have tattoos and more than half regret them and would like to have them eliminated. What looks good at 18 may seem undesirable 20 years later. Viewed by teenagers as self-expression and identity, tattoos may create barriers to employment and social acceptance at a more mature age. In addition, as their colors fade and skin loses its youthful elasticity, tattoos may become defacements rather than decorations
