Procedures

Deciding to undergo any procedure requires careful consideration. Dr. Johns believes in his patients making an informed, educated decision, and will take the time to answer any questions you may have in a respectful, patient manner. His friendly nature combined with his vast experience will immediately make you feel relaxed and comfortable.

Below is some general information on some of the many procedures in which Dr. Johns is experienced, and does not include specific surgical techniques. Keep in mind every patient has unique needs and concerns regarding their personal appearance, and likewise, their proposed surgical or procedural solutions will be unique and individualized. At your initial consultation, it is important that you communicate your aesthetic goals with Dr. Johns candidly and honestly in order to establish reasonable expectations, ensuring a successful and positive experience. Dr. Johns will discuss with you the various options available to you, the details of the procedural techniques he feels are best suited for your aesthetic needs, and the associated recovery times of each procedure.

NON SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Lasers

Lasers and Light Therapies have been developed in order to treat almost any type of skin problem. They can be used for hair removal, elimination of unwanted pigmentations, elimination of broken capillaries or rosacea, treatment of active acne and even skin tightening of the neck, face and abdomen by utilizing infrared light energy.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is a procedure which has been developed recently in order to dissolve fat by injecting a medication just under the skin. It is most commonly performed on the abdomen, hips, love handles, thighs and arms. It takes only a few minutes to perform and treatments are given every 2-4 weeks with no recovery time. After several treatments, significant results can be seen.

Fillers

The new generation of fillers, such as Restylane, Perlane and Juviderm consists of a substance that is normally found between cells which is used to fill and smooth skin creases and wrinkles. Results last approximately 6-9 months and recent studies show that there may even be some long lasting improvement, possibly due to new collagen growth. Administering these fillers takes generally around 20 minutes with little to no recovery time necessary.

Botox

Botox is widely known for its ability to smooth wrinkles in the forehead and the crow’s feet area. It works by weakening the small muscles that cause these creases and results last approximately 3 months. These injections are very affordable, and take only minutes to perform in the office, with no recovery time.

Chemical or Micro Peels

Skin peels have also become very popular. These procedures remove the outer layer of the skin surface in order to lighten pigmentations and achieve an improved skin texture by smoothing the fine creases. Glycolic acid, TCA and phenol solutions are the most commonly performed peels today. These peels require no anesthesia and little to no recovery time, depending on the treatment selected.

Spider Vein Treatment

Treatment of spider veins is another common request today. Schlerotherapy is the most effective procedure to treat these problems and involves injections of a small amount of solution into the spider vein, which in turn, causes it to close off over time. Like most non-surgical procedures, this treatment also has no associated “down time”.