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Bay Area patients with stubborn fat welcome safe, effective non surgical body contouring with heat

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

Vanquish - Safe, effective non surgical body contouring with heat

The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute offers many non-invasive and minimally-invasive procedures. These techniques get the results patients from around the globe desire, without the prolonged healing and downtime of more invasive, conventional treatments. Vanquish is an alternative to going under the knife to get a more sculpted you. Since fat cells are very responsive to outside stimuli, Vanquish uses heat delivered in a controlled and precise manner to safely contour stubborn areas of fat, such as the thighs, abdomen, sides, butt, back, upper knees, and the back of the arms. The heating power comes from radiofrequency (RF) energy. Dr. … Continue reading

Technology allows for comfortable fat reduction without surgery in Walnut Creek

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

Vanquish - Comfortable fat reduction without surgery

Dr. Christine Lee is not only trained and experienced in delivering non-invasive procedures; such as Vanquish, but she also travels the globe to share her knowledge with other medical professionals. Patients from around the world travel to Dr. Lee as well, trusting their health and appearance to her expertise. Few procedures get as “non-invasive” as Vanquish. The device that delivers the “fat-flushing power” never touches you, the patient. This approach adds to your comfort and minimizes discomfort following the procedure. Vanquish may be an option if you have fat around the belly, waist, back, arms, and other areas. The fat … Continue reading

How patients in Walnut Creek can eliminate excess fat with Vanquish

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

A troublesome area of the body for both men and women is often the abdominal area. The midsection, including the flanks, may be the worst area for the development of unwanted fat. It can negatively impact the body contours and make patients feel self-conscious about their appearance. In order to address this unwanted fat, many patients will go through months of diet and exercise; but, may be unable to make any changes to their midsection. This is when Dr. Christine Lee of The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute is often approached by patients who are interested in non-invasive ways of … Continue reading

What to look for in Botox treatment in Walnut Creek

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

The frown lines between your eyebrows are beginning to deepen. You look older, tired, concerned, – even grumpy – when in fact you feel just fine. You want your smooth, youthful complexion back, and you are ready to do something about it! Botox® Cosmetic from Allergan may be a terrific solution. This neuromodulator, injected just beneath the skin with a fine needle, interrupts nerve impulses that tell your muscles to tighten. As they relax and retrain, moderate to severe glabellar lines (those “elevens” between your brows) refine. Here are some important points to consider in choosing where to go for … Continue reading

Walnut Creek area dermatologist describes Botox injections

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

Walnut Creek dermatologist describes Botox injections

When patients visit the practice of The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute they often ask Dr. Christine Lee about the ways in which they can reduce the inevitable signs of aging. Everyone wants to “age gracefully” and can do so with the help of dermal fillers and other injectables such as Botox. Dr. Christine Lee of the Walnut Creek area has seen the results that Botox can provide for patients with fine lines and wrinkles on the upper portion of the face. Botox can be injected into the forehead, between the brows, and crow’s feet. Botox is a neuromodulator that … Continue reading

Pleasant Hill patients ask, how long does Botox last?

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

Botox, a popular neuromodulator, continues to be a vital resource for patients in the Pleasant Hill area who want to fight the signs of aging. This injectable is used to reduce the contractions of specific muscles of the face, which result in the formation of static lines and wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes, and between the brows. Patients often visit Dr. Christine Lee of The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute to learn more about how Botox works to reduce the signs of aging. Dr. Christine Lee answers many questions from patients regarding Botox, including how long does Botox … Continue reading

How Botox differs from dermal fillers in Lafayette

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

Thanks to continued advances, cosmetic dermatology has seen a number of beneficial treatments that allow patients to rejuvenate their skin, improve their body, and address imperfections. Whether patients are seeking laser treatments, chemical peels, or injectables, Dr. Christine Lee and the team of The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute can assist. With a consultation appointment, in the Lafayette area can learn about the ways in which dermal fillers and other injectables can help fight the unwanted signs of aging. Injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers are commonly used as a proactive approach to aging. Instead of undergoing surgery, patients … Continue reading

Why Bay Area, CA patients may seek Botox injections as an anti-aging solution

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

Anyone who has experienced the signs of aging may have considered the benefits of undergoing cosmetic injectables such as Botox. Patients in and around the Bay Area in CA can use Botox injections as a way to reduce wrinkles and folds that occur due to muscle activity. Botox is often administered on the upper portion of the face to address lines and wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes (crow’s feet). Botox is a very safe aesthetic treatment when administered by a professional, trusted doctor such as Dr. Christine Lee. Dr. Christine Lee is a board … Continue reading

How Lafayette area patients can use Botox for cosmetic improvements

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

Are folds and creases on the upper portion of your face getting you down? Do you feel as though they make you look older than you truly are? If you have been unhappy with the developments of fine lines, wrinkles, and folds on the face, Dr. Christine Lee of The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute is here to help. One cosmetic treatment requested by patients in and around the Lafayette area for the use of reducing superficial wrinkles and folds is Botox. Botox is a medication that can be injected directly into muscles to reduce contractions. This medication has been … Continue reading

Which Pleasant Hill, CA area patients are appropriate for Botox treatment?

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

Which Pleasant Hill patients are appropriate for Botox treatment

Anyone researching anti-aging solutions may have run across information regarding Botox treatment. Botox can be administered to specific muscles to help relax them and reduce contractions. This, in turn, can help in smoothing areas of the skin on the face, including the lines and creases that form around the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes. Dr. Christine Lee of The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute of the Pleasant Hills, CA area provides Botox injections to patients who are dealing with a variety of concerns. Botox is not only used to address wrinkles and folds on the face. It … Continue reading

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