Transformative Cosmetic Dermatology Services
At Greater Des Moines Dermatology in Urbandale, IA, we pride ourselves on offering an extensive array of advanced cosmetic dermatology services to cater to your unique aesthetic needs and desires. Whether you're looking to address specific concerns or enhance your natural beauty, our skilled team is here to provide personalized treatment options tailored to achieve your desired results.
Advanced Cosmetic Dermatology Solutions for Every Concern
At Greater Des Moines Dermatology, we understand that each individual's cosmetic goals are unique. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of cutting-edge treatments designed to address a wide variety of aesthetic concerns. Our cosmetic dermatology services include:
truBody® (truSculpt & truFlex): Experience the latest in non-surgical body sculpting technology with TRUSCULPT, a revolutionary treatment that targets stubborn fat deposits and tightens skin, and TRUFLEX, which builds muscle strength and definition in targeted areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks.
Dermal Fillers: Rejuvenate your appearance and restore youthful volume with our selection of dermal fillers, including RHA, Restylane, Radiesse, Bellafill, and Sculptra. Whether you're looking to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles, enhance cheek volume, or plump up lips, our experienced injectors will create natural-looking results tailored to your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Kybella: Say goodbye to submental fullness, commonly known as a double chin, with Kybella – the only FDA-approved injectable treatment for reducing excess fat under the chin. This minimally invasive procedure effectively destroys fat cells, leaving you with a more sculpted and defined jawline.
Laser Hair Removal & Photofacial (IPL): With our state-of-the-art laser technologies, you can achieve silky-smooth skin and address common concerns such as unwanted hair and uneven skin tone. Our laser hair removal treatments offer long-lasting results, while IPL photo facials work to target pigmentation irregularities, redness, and sun damage for a more radiant complexion.
Facial Resurfacing with Fractionated Laser Therapy: Renew and revitalize your skin with fractional laser therapy, a safe and effective treatment for addressing wrinkles, scars, and other imperfections. This advanced procedure can significantly improve skin texture and tone with minimal downtime by stimulating collagen production and promoting skin regeneration.
Botulinum Therapy: Turn back the hands of time and smooth away dynamic wrinkles with botulinum toxin injections such as BOTOX, XEOMIN, and DAXXIFY. These neuromodulators temporarily relax facial muscles, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful and refreshed appearance.
Sclerotherapy: Banish unsightly spider veins and improve the appearance of varicose veins with sclerotherapy, a minimally invasive treatment that involves injecting a sclerosing solution directly into the affected veins, causing them to collapse and fade from view over time.
Cosmetic Skin Care: Our medical team will help you enhance your skincare routine with our carefully curated treatment plans to address a wide range of skin concerns, from aging and sun damage to acne and hyperpigmentation.
Facial Resurfacing
What areas can be treated with a fractionated laser?
While facial rejuvenation is the most commonly sought-after procedure, other areas, such as the hands, arms, neck, chest, and back, can also benefit from this therapy. The treated area and the intensity of the treatment determine the pricing structure.
How many treatment sessions are typically required?
If desired, this combined therapy can be repeated every 6 to 12 months for further refinement. Remarkable improvements can often be observed after just one session!
What We Offer
Non-Ablative 1540nm (XF/XD)
This treatment is effective for addressing stretch marks, scars, and melasma and achieving facial rejuvenation. The XF setting is ideal for treating superficial wrinkles and pigment irregularities, while the XD setting penetrates deeper to target moderate wrinkles, provide skin tightening, and address deeper scars. The XD and XF applicators offer superior effectiveness and safety compared to radiofrequency microneedling.
Recovery from the procedure is typically minimal, with mild redness, swelling, and peeling lasting 3-5 days. It's essential to protect your skin from the sun and maintain moisture with emollients. As a non-ablative laser, this treatment generally requires 2 to 4 monthly sessions for optimal results.
Ablative 2940 nm
This treatment effectively targets moderate wrinkles and improves skin texture. The tightening process begins within the initial weeks following treatment and continues over the course of six months as new collagen formation takes place.
During the recovery period, temporary graying of the skin may occur, and the treated area may feel tight for a few weeks. Patients may experience discomfort similar to a mild sunburn for approximately three days, with a visible sunburn-like appearance persisting for about ten days. Showering twice daily for one week using Dove or Aveeno products is recommended, and makeup should be avoided for at least a week to reduce the risk of infection and ensure proper healing. Vaseline ointment should be applied at least three times daily, or more frequently if needed, for the first five days, along with the use of Valtrex antiviral medication.
Following the procedure, it is essential to apply Aveeno cream, Cetaphil Cream, or Cerave Cream to the entire treated area at least three times daily, with nightly application of Vaseline ointment for four weeks. Strict sun avoidance is crucial during the initial seven days post-treatment, after which sunscreen with high UVB and UVA protection should be applied at least twice daily for a minimum of three months.
Dual Therapy with Non-Ablative 1540 nm and Ablative 2940 nm Lasers
This combination therapy offers the best results for wrinkle reduction, skin tightening, and deeper scar/surface changes. Dual therapy allows deeper penetration with the 1540 XD AND 2940 nm for more aggressive therapy results.
During recovery, typically lasting 7-10 days, patients may experience mild weeping and redness. Wound care involving nightly application of Vaseline ointment is recommended. It's crucial to avoid direct sun exposure during this time, followed by long-term sun protection measures for ongoing skin health.
Max G
Max G photo-Facial IPL/BBL therapy delivers pulses of light which specifically targets and remove broken vessels and spotty pigmentations without harming surrounding tissues, resulting in clearer skin that looks younger and fresher. In addition to addressing individual blood vessels, Max G has earned its reputation as one of the most effective solutions for fading redness, flushing and Rosacea to reveal clearer, more natural looking skin in just a few treatments. During the month following treatment, the body continues to absorb blood vessels, causing facial redness to significantly diminish.
Three For Me: Photo Facial
Combined MAX G and 1540 Non-Ablative Therapy
This treatment effectively addresses vascular changes such as redness, visible blood vessels, and flushing. It also targets various pigment issues, including lentigos, seborrheic keratoses, and melasma. It improves the appearance of wrinkles by tightening the skin.
Fillers
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable solutions designed to soften the appearance of wrinkles and fill in lines on the skin. Typically composed of substances like collagen or hyaluronic acid, naturally occurring in the skin, these fillers work by smoothing and volumizing the skin's surface, resulting in a more youthful appearance. While the effects of most fillers are temporary and require maintenance injections to sustain, they can offer significant cosmetic enhancement.
How Can Dermal Fillers Benefit Me?
Dermal fillers are versatile and can address various aesthetic concerns, including:
- Enhancing the volume of thin lips and cheeks provides a fuller and more attractive appearance for a certain duration
- Correcting moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds
- Increasing volume in areas like lips, cheeks, chin, under-eye hollows, jawline, and the back of the hands
- Improving the appearance of acne scars on the face
What We Offer
- RHA® 1 Redensity, 2, 3 & 4: RHA seamlessly integrates into the skin, surpassing other fillers in uniformity. It boasts exceptional elasticity and dynamic strength, distinguishing it as the top choice among fillers. Particularly renowned for addressing eyelid tissue loss and facial filling, the RHA Collection is unparalleled in its versatility. Notably, it is the sole hyaluronic acid filler deemed effective for under-eye treatment. Patients typically experience reduced swelling with RHA compared to alternative hyaluronic acid fillers. Additionally, RHA can be combined with Bellafill for comprehensive tissue restoration in cases of significant volume loss.
- Radiesse®: A facial filler consisting of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a sodium carboxymethylcellulose gel carrier stimulating collagen formation.
- Bellafill®: Bellafill® is a long-term filler for lines and acne scars. The gel is 80% bovine collagen and 20% PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) microspheres. Within two months, the gel gradually diminishes bovine collagen. The PMMA microspheres, ranging from 30 to 50 microns, induce the production of patient collagen, which has a minimal risk of temporary and treatable bovine collagen allergy.
- Liquid Face Lift: For overall facial volume restoration, a rule of thumb suggests using about five syringes of Bellafill per decade after age 30, commonly known as a "liquid facelift." This approach targets key areas like the nasolabial fold by strategically injecting filler into regions where volume loss is most evident with aging. As tissue loss begins in one's thirties and progresses over time, more syringes may be needed for optimal correction. While a 50-year-old might see improvement with a single five-pack of Bellafill, achieving the volume of their thirties may require around ten syringes. Sessions typically consist of a maximum of five syringes each time. Combining RHA with Bellafill provides added elegance, and layering RHA4 or RHA3 over Bellafill can achieve deep filling while maintaining RHA's superior stretch and dynamic strength.
Greater Des Moines Dermatology offers truBody®, an innovative non-surgical body-sculpting treatment designed to tailor your body to your desired specifications in just 15 minutes.
truBody® combines truSculpt and truFlex technologies, providing a comprehensive solution for body shaping. This treatment removes fat, tones muscles, and rejuvenates skin, resulting in personalized outcomes to boost your confidence.
Key Features of truBody® Include:
- Rapid, 15 minute treatments with visible results achievable in a single session
- Targeted treatment for specific problem areas or areas needing more definition
- Complete body sculpting treatment in 30 minutes
- Customization based on your fitness level, body shape, and goals
- Comfortable experience with no downtime
- Average of 24% fat reduction per treatment area
- Up to 30% increase in muscle mass
truBody® treatment delivers approximately 24% fat reduction with fast 15-minute sessions, simultaneously treating the abdomen and flanks while addressing non-pinchable fat. truBody® offers the fastest muscle sculpting technology on the market, enhancing muscle mass up to 30% with 54,000 contractions per session and the ability to treat up to 8 areas simultaneously, simulating five different workouts.
What is truBody®?
truBody allows you to personalize your ideal body with a revolutionary, non-surgical, body-sculpting treatment. Its comfortable, safe, and effective technology is clinically proven to permanently eliminate fat cells in stubborn areas around your abdomen and flanks.
Am I a candidate for truBody?
Because truBody is a customized and tailored treatment to meet individual needs, most adult men and women are candidates.
How is truBody different from other devices on the market?
truBody treatments utilize the truSculpt ID and the truSculpt Flex technologies. The truSculpt ID uses monopolar RF technology to kill fat through heat. This technology is faster, less painful, delivers more tightening, and has better cellulite reduction than other comparable treatments such as "coolscultping®" and "sculpsure®." Six Pads can be used in 15 minutes! Two truSculpt ID pads cover more area than a single large "coolscuplting®" pad. truSculpt ID pads do not cause bruising, do not need suction, and do not cause painful cold nodules. Unlike coolscuplting®, the truSculpt ID treatment is not limited by BMI. The delayed pain, tingling, paradoxical fat hyperplasia, and paresthesia of "coolscuplting®" do not occur with truSculpt ID.
The truSculpt Flex uses multi-directional stimulation (MDS), which maximizes effect by maximizing muscle contraction. This takes advantage of muscle confusion concepts used in weight training.
PREP Mode (twisting muscle) TONE Mode (Held Contraction) SCUPLT Mode (fast contraction)
Competitor devices, the "Emscuplt®" and "Cooltone®," use non-specific electromagnetic fields that have unclear effects on other organs and known changes to brain activity. These devices are not able to fluctuate the nature of contraction or maximize contraction. They also pass EMF through that entire section of the body. truScuplt Flex is the ONLY device on the market that has multi-directional stimulation, and it does NOT use EMF.
How long does a treatment take?
Procedure time depends on the size and number of treatment areas. It typically takes 15 to 30 minutes to treat the abdomen and flanks.
How many treatments will be needed?
Multiple areas can be treated in as little as one 15-minute session. Additional treatments may be required to achieve the personalized results you desire.
What will the treatment feel like?
Your first treatment will start with 15 minutes of fat reduction, typically described as feeling like a hot stone massage. During this part of the treatment, the temperature of your skin will rise but remain comfortable. Depending on your current fitness level, the last 15-45 minutes of your first treatment and subsequent 15-minute treatments are muscle sculpting. The muscle sculpting will feel a gentle contraction sensation as the treatment begins, with the intensity and muscle contraction slowly increasing over time while remaining comfortable. The muscle sculpting portion of a truBody session is comparable to doing 54,000 sit-ups in one treatment!
Is there really no downtime?
truBody treatments are noninvasive, require no recovery time, and allow you to return to normal activities immediately after treatment. After the treatments, the area may be warm and flushed for one hour, and you may notice slight tingling for up to a few hours. In the following days, the treatment area may be sensitive, and you may experience some slight muscle soreness, which will resolve within 48-72 hours.
When will I see the results?
Results are visible after just one treatment, with the maximum number of visible results being after 12 weeks. Discuss your individual goals with our medical team. We will lay out the best treatment plan to help you achieve the personalized results you desire.
What other areas can be treated with truBody?
truBody fat reduction and skin tightening treatments (truSculpt ID) can target flanks, back/bra-line, inner thighs, lateral hips/saddle bags, submental chin/neck fat, and the abdomen. Off-label sites include biceps, triceps, and calves. The truBody muscle sculpting treatments (truSculpt Flex) can target the abdomen, anterior thighs, posterior thighs, and buttocks.
Please consult with our medical team if you wish to explore these other treatment options in other body areas. Pricing will vary based on specific areas, the number of treatment sessions, and your personal goals/desired results.
Wrinkles
Wrinkles rank among the most commonly addressed skin concerns, becoming increasingly prevalent as you and your skin mature. Thankfully, dermatologists specialize in skincare and can assist in maintaining a youthful appearance. With aging, your skin experiences a reduction in crucial moisture and elasticity. Consequently, expressions may not rebound as seamlessly as in youth, leading to the development of fine lines, wrinkles, and deeper creases over time.
Tips for Wrinkle Prevention
Various factors contribute to the formation of wrinkles, including sun and wind exposure, skincare habits, environmental toxins, lifestyle choices, and diet. Here are some effective strategies to help prevent wrinkles:
- Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 daily, regardless of the season.
- Increase sunscreen protection to SPF 30 or higher if you anticipate prolonged outdoor exposure.
- Avoid using tanning booths, which can accelerate skin aging.
- Maintain hydration levels by drinking an ample amount of water daily.
- Establish a consistent skincare routine, incorporating regular cleansing and moisturizing.
- Refrain from excessive alcohol consumption and smoking, both of which can accelerate skin aging.
- Regularly exercise and follow a nutritious diet to support overall skin health and vitality.
How Your Dermatologist Can Treat Wrinkles
- Botox, Xeomin, and Daxiffy: to temporarily "freeze" the muscles and nerves at the injection site, smoothing out your skin
- RHA, Bellafill, and Restylane: to plump up your skin, filling in fine lines and wrinkles
- Chemical Peels: to remove dead skin cells, resurfacing and revealing healthy, younger-looking skin
- Laser Resurfacing: use light to boost collagen production, giving you younger-looking skin
- Venus Legacy: skin tightening by using multipolar radiofrequency to tighten skin and reduce the appearance of sagging skin
Personalized Treatment Plans for Optimal Results
At Greater Des Moines Dermatology, we believe in taking a personalized approach to cosmetic dermatology, prioritizing your unique needs, preferences, and aesthetic goals. During your comprehensive consultation, our board-certified dermatologists will carefully evaluate your skin, discuss your concerns and expectations, and recommend a customized treatment plan designed to deliver optimal results that enhance your natural beauty and boost your confidence.
Experience the Greater Des Moines Dermatology Difference
Discover the transformative power of cosmetic dermatology at Greater Des Moines Dermatology. With our state-of-the-art treatments, personalized care, and commitment to excellence, we'll help you achieve the radiant, youthful appearance you've always wanted. Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward a more confident, beautiful you.
Enhance your beauty. Schedule a cosmetic dermatology consultation now. Call (515) 243-8676.
