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NewBeauty Awards 2024

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NewBeauty Magazine Names BOTOX, Morpheus8, and Other LASSI Services as Winners of the NewBeauty Awards 2024!

The Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana (LASSI) is proud to offer a selection of cutting-edge treatments that have earned NewBeauty Awards 2024 recognition! Known for identifying the best in aesthetic innovation, NewBeauty recognizes treatments and products that consistently deliver outstanding results. This year, several services at LASSI were honored for their excellence, giving our patients award-winning options to enhance their natural beauty.

Let’s take a closer look at each of these NewBeauty Awards 2024 winners and discover how they can help you achieve your aesthetic goals in our Indianapolis dermatology practice.

BOTOX® Cosmetic: The Trusted Choice for Wrinkle Reduction

Botox wins NewBeauty Awards 2024

BOTOX® Cosmetic remains the go-to injectable for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around the forehead, crow’s feet, and between the eyebrows. Known for its subtle, natural-looking results, FDA-approved BOTOX® Cosmetic allows patients to achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance without limiting facial expressions. At LASSI, our experienced injectors provide expert BOTOX® treatments tailored to each patient’s unique facial anatomy, ensuring a smooth, rejuvenated look.

Why Patients Love BOTOX®:

  • Quick treatment sessions with no downtime
  • Softens expression lines for a youthful appearance
  • Provides natural-looking results without stiffness

CoolPeel®: Low-Downtime CO2 Skin Resurfacing

coolpeel laser treatment indianapolis

CoolPeel® is a standout choice for patients seeking the skin-rejuvenating benefits of CO2 laser resurfacing with minimal downtime. Using the SmartXide Tetra CO2 laser, CoolPeel® targets the top layer of skin to improve texture, tone, and overall skin health. Patients experience smoother, more radiant skin without the extended recovery time typical of traditional CO2 laser treatments, making it ideal for busy schedules.

Why Patients Love CoolPeel®:

  • Minimal downtime with impressive skin resurfacing results
  • Reduces fine lines, sun damage, and rough skin texture
  • A safe, effective option for brighter, more youthful skin

HydraFacial®: Deep Cleansing and Hydration in One

hydrafacial wins newbeauty awards 2024

HydraFacial® has earned its place as a NewBeauty favorite by delivering glowing, deeply cleansed skin in a single session. Using a unique three-step process, HydraFacial® cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin with nourishing serums, leaving it feeling fresh and renewed. This gentle treatment is suitable for all skin types, making it an ideal choice for patients looking to refresh and hydrate their skin without downtime.

Why Patients Love HydraFacial®:

  • Immediate glow and hydration
  • Customizable for all skin types and concerns
  • Non-invasive with no downtime

Morpheus8: Advanced Skin Tightening and Remodeling

morpheus8 treatment benefits

Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production deep within the skin, offering a non-surgical solution for skin tightening and rejuvenation. Known for improving skin laxity and texture, Morpheus8 is versatile and effective for various areas, including the face, neck, and body. Patients seeking a firmer, more youthful appearance love Morpheus8’s ability to restore skin elasticity with minimal downtime.

Why Patients Love Morpheus8:

  • A non-surgical solution for firmer, tighter skin
  • It improves skin texture and reduces fine lines
  • Minimal downtime and long-lasting results

RADIESSE®: Contouring and Volume Restoration

RADIESSE® is a popular dermal filler that provides immediate volume and stimulates collagen production, making it an excellent choice for patients looking to restore youthful contours. Ideal for adding volume to areas like the cheeks and hands, RADIESSE® delivers both immediate and long-term results, helping patients maintain a refreshed appearance over time.

Why Patients Love RADIESSE®:

  • Immediate volumizing effects with collagen-stimulating benefits
  • Long-lasting results in both face and hands
  • Smooths fine lines and restores facial contours

Restylane® Kysse: Natural-Looking Lip Enhancement

restylane kysse box and syringe

Restylane® Kysse is specifically formulated for lip enhancement, creating soft, natural-looking results that last. Patients love Kysse for its ability to add fullness and definition while maintaining natural lip movement and expression. Whether enhancing volume or softening lip lines, Restylane® Kysse offers beautiful, lasting results that patients enjoy.

Why Patients Love Restylane® Kysse:

  • Soft, natural-looking volume and definition
  • Maintains natural expression and movement
  • Lasting results with minimal discomfort

Sculptra®: Collagen-Boosting Filler for Lasting Volume

Sculptra wins newbeauty awards 2024

Sculptra® is a unique injectable that gradually stimulates the skin’s natural collagen production, making it ideal for patients seeking long-term volume restoration. Unlike traditional fillers, Sculptra® offers gradual, natural-looking improvements that enhance volume and rejuvenate the skin’s texture over time. Sculptra® is especially effective for contouring larger areas, like the cheeks and jawline.

Why Patients Love Sculptra®:

  • Gradual, natural-looking volume restoration
  • Long-lasting collagen-boosting effects
  • Ideal for facial contouring and rejuvenation

SkinPen®: Microneedling for Smoother, Clearer Skin

doctor holding SkinPen microneedling device

SkinPen® microneedling is recognized as a safe and effective treatment for improving skin texture, reducing acne scars, and minimizing fine lines. As the first FDA-cleared microneedling device, SkinPen® stimulates collagen production through controlled micro-injuries, allowing the skin to heal and renew itself. With little downtime, SkinPen® is ideal for patients who want a quick refresh for smoother, younger-looking skin.

Why Patients Love SkinPen®:

  • Minimizes acne scars and fine lines
  • Improves skin texture and tone
  • Minimal downtime with lasting results

NewBeauty Awards 2024 Winners Available at the LASSI

The Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana is proud to offer these exceptional, award-winning treatments to our patients. Whether you’re looking for skin rejuvenation, volume restoration, or non-surgical body contouring, LASSI has a NewBeauty-recognized solution for your needs. Each treatment is performed by our highly trained team, ensuring the safest and most effective results.

Interested in learning more? Schedule a consultation at LASSI to discuss which award-winning treatments are right for you. Our expert team is here to help you look and feel your best, using the latest advancements in aesthetics.

Causes & Treatments for Under Eye Bags, Dark Circles, and Hollows

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We all want our eyes to look bright, awake, and youthful. The problem is, with under-eye bags, hollows, dark circles, and fine lines, we can’t seem to get them to reflect that same enthusiasm we truly feel! Luckily for you though there are non-surgical solutions to restore youthful vibrance to your eyes while reducing the need for concealer application.

Continue reading to learn more about our cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic services that offer amazing, beautiful, youthful results for the under eyes, including:

  • Botox
  • laser and light treatments
  • microneedling
  • under eye filler

Medical-grade skincare products also produce amazing results, alone and in combination with in-office treatments, depending on your own needs and goals.

First, Let’s Look at the Causes for Your Under Eye Woes

The skin around your eyes is very thin, delicate, and sensitive, and it can be affected by many factors. Common causes for under-eye imperfections include genetics, aging, health conditions, sun exposure, and even lifestyle.

Aging

As we get older, our skin loses suppleness and volume, resulting in sagging, bags, hollows, and fine lines. When we were younger, the body’s cells would replenish the youthful building components rapidly. However, as time passes, the breakdown continues at the same rate while the body takes longer to restore youthful components like collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. Of course, gravity isn’t on your side.

Allergies

Dark circles, lines, and under-eye bags are all common symptoms of allergies. The eyes are particularly vulnerable to allergy symptoms. The delicate under-eye area is irritated by dryness, itching, and swelling, which many allergy sufferers experience when they rub their eyes.

Sun Damage

Another cause is the sun, which makes under-eye bags and fine lines appear worse. Collagen is broken down by UV radiation, therefore avoiding the sun or using sunscreen as much as possible is beneficial to your under-eye area as well as your whole body. Furthermore, if you don’t use UV-protective sunglasses whenever you’re in the sun, squinting and UV penetration can cause wrinkles and other skin damage.

Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation can cause under-eye bags, creases, and dark circles since it prevents your body from generating enough moisture to soften tissue around the eyes.

How to Get Rid of Under-Eye Bags, Hollows, and Fine Lines

Surgery isn’t for everyone. While some people will have better results with a blepharoplasty (eye lift surgery), many will benefit from less invasive, non-surgical procedures with little-to-no downtime. Procedures like the ones listed above, as well as a skincare regimen that includes medical-grade skincare items, may help you seem younger and more refreshed.

BOTOX for Fine Lines

Another alternative for under-eye rejuvenation is Botox. Botox may be used to temporarily relax the line-producing muscles around the eyes. This reduces the appearance of lines and prevents them from getting worse. Botox is fantastic for eye area wrinkles like crow’s feet, frown lines between the brows, and under-eye lines, helping you look more refreshed and youthful.

Laser and Light Treatments

Treatments that stimulate cellular turnover can help reduce imperfections like lines, wrinkles, darkened skin patches, and laxity. Laser resurfacing is often used to improve wrinkles, acne scars, and sun damage. Laser resurfacing can be done with either an ablative or non-ablative laser. Ablative lasers remove the top layer of skin and are more effective at treating wrinkles and acne scars. Non-ablative lasers don’t remove the top layer of skin, but they can still help improve wrinkles, dark circles, and lines. Light treatments like our BBL (broadband light) address pigmentation, redness, and aging.

Microneedling: Collagen Induction Therapy & Skin Resurfacing

Microneedling is one of our most requested skin rejuvenation procedures, and it’s used to improve the appearance of the skin in a variety of ways. This involves puncturing the skin with tiny needles to promote collagen synthesis. This reduces under-eye bags, dark circles, and fine wrinkles.

Under-Eye Filler

With cosmetic fillers, you can reduce under-eye bags and hollows. We use them to plump up sagging skin and smooth out wrinkles, as well as under-eye bags. Dermal fillers are a long-term but temporary solution that restores broken-down hyaluronic acid and encourages natural moisture to the area by drawing natural moisture from within the body. This repairs any volume loss and softens the region for a more youthful, revitalized appearance.

Which Under Eye Treatments Are Right For You?

What treatments we recommend for you depends on a personalized consultation with our dermatology and aesthetics team. We will examine your eye area, collect your medical history, and discuss options suitable for your needs and goals. Your health and safety are our top concerns. Our team will recommend treatments that are both safe and effective for you to ensure the best outcomes.

Medical-Grade Skin Care Products for Under Eye Care

Whether you want to brighten your eyes or reduce lines and puffiness, there are amazing professional skincare products from trusted brands that can provide you with superior results. Depending on your needs, you can use these products alone or with treatments administered here in our Indianapolis dermatology practice. Our dermatology and aesthetic providers can guide you on the best products and how to use them to achieve results.

Why You Should Choose the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana

Our team of dermatology and aesthetic providers, led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. C. William Hanke, offers medical and cosmetic dermatology services plus aesthetic skincare treatments, all designed to help you look good and feel great. Additionally, we are a clinical testing site, conducting critical research into new dermatology treatments. Finally, Dr. Hanke is a leader in dermatology, having held multiple leadership roles in elite dermatology associations and boards, including the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

When you come to the LASSI, you’re trusting your care to a team dedicated to raising the bar on dermatology care for everyone.

Schedule a Consultation with our Indianapolis Dermatology Team

Are you ready to address your under eye woes? Schedule a consultation with our Indianapolis dermatology team at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana. We can’t wait to meet you and help you love your look.

Jeuveau vs Botox

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It’s been almost a decade since a new Botox Cosmetic competitor came onto the market, and it’s finally here! Jeuveau, aka #NEWTOX, is the latest injectable Botox alternative, now available at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana (LASSI).

Evolus Aesthetic, the California-based company responsible for bringing us Jeuveau, received approval from the FDA to treat glabellar lines (frown lines between the eyebrows) using Evolus Jeuveau. It’s exciting to offer new options for our patients who want to smooth away frown lines and look younger. But how does Jeuveau measure up to the other wrinkle relaxing injectables like Botox Cosmetic? Below, we compare and contrast Jeuveau vs Botox Cosmetic and other injectable wrinkle relaxers offered in our Indianapolis dermatology practice.

Jeuveau vs Botox Cosmetic: The Similarities

How are Jeuveau and Botox similar? Both injectables are:

  • wrinkle relaxers comprised of a purified form of botulinum toxin
  • considered safe for most patients, based on clinical trials data, with mild side-effects
  • FDA-approved to treat frown lines (glabellar lines)
  • an effective solution to facial aging when administered by a board-certified dermatologic surgeon
  • low risk when administered by a board-certified dermatologist
  • temporary, with results lasting up to six months following treatment
  • offered as both prevention and treatment for facial aging

As similar as they are, there are some notable differences which will determine the best choice for your needs. Discuss your options with our team of dermatology experts during your personalized consultation to find out which treatments are right for you.

Jeuveau before and after
Before & After Jeuveau for Frown Lines
*individual results will vary

Jeuveau vs Botox Cosmetic: The Differences

There is very little difference between Jeuveau and Botox. However, notable contrasts between the two wrinkle relaxers do exist. Consider the following:

  1. Botox Cosmetic is FDA-approved to treat frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet; Jeuveau is FDA-approved for frown lines only.
  2. Jeuveau is theoretically stronger than Botox, due to the manufacturing process, which does not degrade the botulinum toxin protein.
  3. Botox has more than 10 FDA-approvals, with medical applications that date back to the 1980s.

There are more subtle differences between the two that determine which injectable your dermatologist will recommend. Discuss this with LASSI founder, board-certified dermatologic surgeon, and medical director, Dr. C. William Hanke.

Jeuveau vs Botox in Clinical Trials

Botox Cosmetic and Jeuveau were compared in a double-blind trial conducted with patients in France, Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Canada. The clinical data showed that in a test of Jeuveau vs Botox, there was a mere 4.4% difference in patient satisfaction.

BOTOX before and after photos
Before and After BOTOX for Frown Lines
*individual results will vary

That being said, as Allergan’s Botox Cosmetic has been around for decades, there is far more clinical data available.

What About Dysport and Xeomin?

Yes, other Botox alternatives exist and have been on the market for many years. Therefore, no comparison between Jeuveau and Botox Cosmetic can be complete without also mentioning Dysport and Xeomin Aesthetic. Dysport, like Botox, has multiple anti-aging and medical applications. It does behave a little differently, however. Xeomin, like Jeuveau, is FDA-approved for frown lines. All of these injectables are used in off-label applications as well, including neck and jawline tightening. If you want to learn more about how Botox measures up to Dysport and Xeomin, read our article about Botox Alternatives.

Can I Get Jeuveau During a Liquid Facelift Treatment?

Like Botox, Jeuveau can be used together with cosmetic dermal fillers for a liquid facelift. A little Jeuveau injected into the frown lines may be combined with some Restylane under the eyes, Juvederm in the lips, and Sculptra Aesthetic in the cheeks, or some other combination which works best for you. Discuss your facial rejuvenation goals and options during your consultation with Dr. Hanke.

Why Choose the LASSI for Botox & Botox Alternatives?

Whether it’s Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau, the more important choice is where you go to receive these treatments. Poor results from Botox Cosmetic and similar injectables can almost always be attributed to improper application by an inexperienced and/or unqualified injector. At the LASSI, all of our cosmetic injectable treatments are administered by LASSI founder and board-certified dermatologic surgeon Dr. C. William Hanke. With decades of experience and leadership in medical and cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Hanke brings a level of expertise unsurpassed by many of his peers.

The LASSI also conducts clinical trials, including those for Botox Cosmetic and Xeomin Aesthetic. In fact, the LASSI led clinical trials for the first ever cosmetic application for Xeomin, resulting in its subsequent FDA-approval.

When you come to the LASSI, you are trusting your care and results to an experienced leader in the field of cosmetic dermatology, injectables, and anti-aging in Indianapolis, IN.

Book Your Consultation at the LASSI in Indianapolis

Are you ready to get started with injectable wrinkle relaxers? Whether it’s Botox or Jeuveau, the journey starts with a consultation at our Indianapolis dermatology practice. Dr. Hanke will evaluate your facial features, discuss your concerns and goals, and go over your medical and health history to determine which procedures are right for you. Feel free to discuss the pros and cons of choosing Botox vs Jeuveau, Dysport, and Xeomin during your personalized consultation.

If you’ve received one of the more established injectable treatments, be open to something new. Jeuveau may offer you better results than other wrinkle relaxers.

So whether you’re new to wrinkle relaxers or you’re an established patient, book a consultation with Dr. Hanke today. We look forward to helping you look and feel your best.

Delay Cosmetic Surgery With These Tips

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It happens to everyone. Aging and genetics affect our appearance in the form of loose, sagging skin, wrinkles and folds, and stubborn fat. While cosmetic surgery was the best option in years past, non-surgical options, which can delay the need for cosmetic surgery, are now numerous, effective, and FDA-approved. These include facial plastic surgery and body contouring alternatives which are non-surgical and safe.

Non-Surgical Alternatives to Cosmetic Surgery in Indianapolis

Whether it’s facial aging or unwanted body fat, the aesthetic professionals at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana (LASSI) can help. Find out if you’re a good candidate for these non-surgical alternatives to facial plastic surgery and body contouring during a personalized consultation with our team.

Facial Cosmetic Surgery Alternatives

We can help restore what time has stolen. If it’s sagging, thinning, or drooping, our minimally-invasive, non-surgical options may be the solution for you. These include injectables, lasers, and photo-rejuvenation treatments.

Non-Surgical Liquid Facelift: Facial Fillers & Wrinkle Relaxers

before and after juvederm facelift results without cosmetic surgery
*individual results will vary

Collagen loss and fat pad breakdowns combine, leading to facial sagging, hollow cheeks, folds, and wrinkles. Even a surgical facelift cannot correct all the signs of aging, as it will not fully restore underlying facial structures. With cosmetic injectables, we can lift the skin, smooth wrinkles and folds, and restore lost facial volume, no cosmetic surgery required.

Fillers used in the cheeks can reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds while lifting the jowls. A little filler in the under eye area can smooth and brighten the eyes. And a little filler in and around the lips can shape and restore lip fullness while reducing the appearance of vertical lip lines. All of these applications work together during our Liquid Facelift treatment to restore facial structure, improve symmetry, and help you look younger.

BOTOX Brow Lift

BOTOX is not just for smoothing lines in the upper face. It’s also useful for a non-surgical brow lift. If your brows are drooping or making you look tired, some BOTOX can gently and subtly lift the brows. It may also delay a surgical brow lift.

Non-Surgical Neck Lift: Wrinkle Relaxers & Dermal Fillers

The face is not the only area which sags. Lines and loose skin on the neck also give away our age. BOTOX can be applied to tighten the neck muscles and skin, and a little hyaluronic acid filler can smooth horizontal neck lines.

Skin Rejuvenation and Tightening: Broadband Light & Microneedling

Injectables are magical, but lasers applied prior to injectables can provide even greater results. Our Broadband Light (Forever Young BBL) treatment can stimulate skin smoothing and tightening, helping you look younger without cosmetic surgery or injectables. Additionally, we offer microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy. This treatment safely creates micro-injuries to the skin, stimulating natural collagen production. This promotes natural skin plumping, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and minor skin drooping.

Jowl and Double Chin Reduction: Kybella & CoolSculpting

Fatty, sagging jowls and double chin fat are hard to correct without surgery, but with Kybella injections or CoolSculpting, we can melt or freeze away these pockets without surgery. In fact, you won’t just delay cosmetic surgery; you’ll avoid it altogether! Once fat cells are destroyed with these treatments, they’re gone for good!

Body Contouring Without Cosmetic Surgery

While we offer tumescent liposuction for body contouring and permanent fat reduction, not everyone is a perfect candidate for surgery. Others wish to avoid cosmetic surgery altogether, opting instead for safe, effective non-surgical fat reduction and cellulite treatments.

CoolSculpting Non-Surgical Fat Reduction

coolsculpting before and after photos
*Individual results will vary

Without cosmetic surgery or injectables, CoolSculpting works to reduce unwanted fat virtually anywhere on the body. CoolSculpting freezes fat to a precise temperature which does not affect surrounding tissue. Frozen fat is permanently and naturally eliminated from the body through the lymphatic system.

Cellulite Reduction with Z-Wave

While surgery can be used to treat cellulite, it’s not necessary to achieve smoother skin. Using Z-Wave cellulite treatment, energy waves break up the causes of cellulite, smoothing skin and reducing dimpling. This is a great treatment to use in combination with CoolSculpting.

Why Choose the LASSI for Alternative Treatments to Cosmetic Surgery in Indianapolis?

Dr. C. William Hanke, board-certified dermatologic surgeon and LASSI medical director is a leader in both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments in Indianapolis. In addition to providing these cutting-edge cosmetic procedures, Dr. Hanke frequently lectures and instructs aesthetic surgeons across the United States and internationally. His peer reviewed research is also published in numerous reputable medical journals. Finally, our practice doubles as a clinical trials facility, leading dermatology research and official trials for BOTOX, Kybella, and other non-surgical procedures. When you come to the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana, you’re trusting your care to experienced leaders in dermatologic surgery.

Book Your Cosmetic Consultation Today

Find out if non-surgical alternatives to cosmetic surgery are right for you during a personalized consultation with our team of cosmetic dermatology experts. We will evaluate your areas of concern, go over your medical history, and determine which treatments are right for you. We look forward to helping you look and feel your very best. Contact us to get started today.

Do I Need a Rhytidectomy (Facelift)?

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Are you thinking about getting face lift surgery (rhytidectomy)? Not everyone who wants to look younger needs a rhytidectomy to see results. For many patients, non-surgical treatments with a skilled dermatologic surgeon can provide anti-aging results. They can even delay the need for surgical interventions.

Postpone a Rhytidectomy (Facelift) With Non-Surgical Anti-Aging Treatments

Starting as young as possible, great skin care, sun protection, and professional treatments in a dermatologic surgeon’s office can help you prevent or postpone the need for facial plastic surgery. However, if you’re at the point where you’re thinking about a rhytidectomy, there are still options that can help you achieve a more youthful look.

BOTOX & Dermal Fillers

Cosmetic injectables help reduce visible aging in a variety of ways going beyond the smoothing of crow’s feet or lip enhancement. In the hands of a skilled dermatologic surgeon, injectables like Botox and dermal fillers can also correct facial volume loss and sagging.

  1. Correcting Sagging Jowls: We can lift and tighten jowls to smooth your jawline using Botox and facial fillers. Botox injections can be used to tighten the jawline muscles. Facial fillers injected into the cheek area can also lift the loose, sagging skin while also restoring lost facial volume. We often use Juvederm Voluma and Restylane Lyft for this job, but the appropriate filler varies from patient to patient. Sculptra is also a popular injectable to correct facial sagging, as it rebuilds collagen beneath the skin. This provides greater support for the skin. Many patients combine Sculptra with a hyaluronic acid filler like Juvederm or Restylane for even greater results.
  2. Eye Rejuvenation: If you have under-eye bags/dark circles or brows that droop, you may have considered an blepharoplasty (eye lift) or a brow lift as part of your rhytidectomy. However, injectables like Restylane under the eyes and Botox into the brow area can restore a more youthful, alert appearance. If you’re just noticing these signs, microneedling can also help for prevention and to reverse aging progression.

Microneedling and Laser Skin Rejuvenation

Whether or not you choose cosmetic injectables, you may also consider a series of laser or microneedling treatments to assist with facial rejuvenation and anti-aging. Microneedling and laser skin resurfacing treatments help in a variety of ways.

  1. Boosting Natural Collagen and Elastin Production: Collagen provides volume and support beneath the skin while elastin improves skin elasticity. Both also increase skin healing to reduce the signs of aging.
  2. Reducing Surface-Area Imperfections: Fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, uneven skin tone and texture, and even scars make us look older. Microneedling and laser skin treatments help reduce the appearance of these surface imperfections.

While these treatments don’t provide dramatic results for patients who have more advanced signs of aging, they can be used to supplement other treatments and as a preventative measure.

Kybella and CoolSculpting’s CoolMini

Your face may be smooth and youthful, but what about your neck and chin? While Botox can tighten neck muscles for a smoother look, it does nothing for double chin fat. Liposuction can reduce submental fullness, but if you want to avoid surgery, both Kybella and CoolSculping are FDA-approved for double chin reduction.

  1. Kybella is an injectable treatment that melts fat beneath the chin. It was the first FDA-approved non-surgical treatment for submental fullness.
  2. CoolMini was developed as a specialized double chin applicator using CoolSculpting, the #1 non-surgical fat reduction procedure. With the CoolMini applicator, CoolSculpting double chin reduction was FDA-approved and works well to reduce submental fullness.

Non-Surgical Treatments to Improve Results Following Rhytidectomy

Many patients won’t see their desired results without a rhytidectomy. However, if you have facial plastic surgery, you can still benefit from non-surgical cosmetic enhancements and skin treatments.

While a rhytidectomy can tighten loose skin, it does not restore lost facial volume. Therefore, many patients still benefit from dermal filler treatments. Laser skin treatments are also incredibly popular following a rhytidectomy, as the surgery does not address skin care to correct sun damage and scars. Botox and Botox alternatives like Dysport and Xeomin are also popular with patients following facelift surgery for fine lines and maintenance.

Postpone a Rhytidectomy at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana

Considering surgical or non-surgical procedures for facial anti-aging? Come see us at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana (LASSI) in Indianapolis for a non-surgical consultation first. Find out if non-surgical treatments are right for your facial anti-aging needs and goals. Our own Dr. C. William Hanke is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon with decades of experience in facial rejuvenation and has even led clinical trials for BOTOX, Kybella, and various laser treatments. Dr. Hanke can help you postpone the need for a rhytidectomy with a personalized treatment plan for your needs and goals. Contact us today for a consultation.

How to Find the Best Botox in Indianapolis

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Do you want to soften the first signs of forehead lines? Or do you wish to reduce the appearance of extended crow’s feet, frown lines, and bunny lines? You have likely considered Botox Cosmetic as a safe, proven, FDA-approved treatment. While Botox is proven to be a safe anti-aging treatment, every procedure is only as good as the provider administering it. Therefore, it is important to be selective, even picky, on who you trust to administer Botox and similar injectables. With so many providers ranging in cost and experience, how do you choose the best Botox in Indianapolis?

Choosing a Provider for the Best Botox in Indianapolis

We recommend that you select a Botox provider the same way you would choose a doctor to help you with a serious health problem. While Botox is considered a cosmetic anti-aging treatment, it is still a medical procedure that:

  • requires a medical evaluation/consultation
  • is available by prescription only
  • is regulated by the medical boards and FDA
  • involves facial injection using a fine gauge needle
  • requires medical training and knowledge of facial anatomy, muscle structure and function
  • can give patients side-effects, including severe risks in the hands of the wrong provider

To make sure you get the best Botox in Indianapolis, you must be very selective about whom  you trust to administer the injections. To do this, we recommend the following:

Referrals Help You Find the Best Providers

When you pick a Botox provider based on the recommendation of someone you trust, you are more likely to get good results with less risk of side effects.

Know and Understand the Law

Every state has laws that dictate who can and cannot inject Botox. That being said, some states allow aestheticians to inject Botox and dermal fillers. The medical community largely rejects this, as aestheticians are not trained in facial anatomy and medicine. While it’s important to know the laws in your state, it’s also important to be selective based on medical evidence.

In practices where aestheticians administer injectables, the risks are significantly higher. For this reason, we recommend seeing only experienced physicians, preferably board-certified dermatologic surgeons. Why choose dermatologic surgeons? Quite simply, dermatologic surgeons are experts in skin care, skin surgery, and facial anatomy. Many lead clinical trials for Botox and similar treatments as well.

Check the Medical Boards to Find the Best Botox Providers

It’s important to verify your provider’s credentials. Instances reported in the media have shown that criminals will fake medical credentials and provide cosmetic treatments. An unlicensed individual wielding a syringe of Botox is very dangerous. In fact, it’s often not Botox in the syringe, but a counterfeit material that is not sterile and not safe to inject. As a result, fraudulent Botox injectors have permanently injured, scarred, and even killed patients. Please, do your research. Your health depends on it.

Search for Online Reviews for the Best Botox in Indianapolis

Many times, reviews online can tell you a lot about a provider. This is particularly true if you see a pattern in negative reviews. If you see several negative reviews that describe botched results or serious side effects, you may want to consider going elsewhere.

best botox in indianapolis
*Individual results will vary from person to person.

Botox Before and After Photos Speak Volumes

You can often find before and after photos of patients a dermatologic surgeon has treated with Botox in their practice. However, if you really like a Botox provider and schedule a consultation, you will likely be able to view more before and after photos of patients who agreed to have their photos shared internally, but not online. If you don’t see a lot of Botox before and after photos on the website, ask if more photos are available in the office for your review.

The Best Botox in Indianapolis is Not Cheap

Choosing a provider based on cost alone is often a recipe for bad results. The lowest costs are often offered by inexperienced providers. Some will even water down their product. Always ask yourself, “If the cost is this low, where are they cutting corners?” That’s a scary thought. Choose a Botox provider based on value, not cost, for the best Botox in Indianapolis and across the country.

The Case for Seeing a Board-Certified Dermatologic Surgeon

A board-certified dermatologic surgeon is a trained expert in facial anatomy, muscular behavior, aging, and skin. They can determine quickly and effectively if you are a good candidate for Botox and can safely receive treatment based on your:

  • medical history, including prescriptions, over-the-counter remedies, and supplements
  • skin condition, such as infections, that can increase risks
  • unique facial muscle behavior, which allows them to inject in alternative ways if necessary to ensure you have good results

Without this knowledge and training, a provider can easily harm a patient or create unflattering results.

With a board-certified dermatologic surgeon, you can be assured that your procedure is administered in a safe, clinical environment. At the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana (LASSI), Dr. C. William Hanke administers all Botox and dermal filler treatments personally.

Are You a Good Candidate for Botox Treatments?

This is another reason to see a board-certified dermatologic surgeon. Not everyone is a good candidate for Botox treatment. In some cases, Dysport or Xeomin (two Botox alternatives) may be used; but some patients cannot safely receive any wrinkle relaxing injectables. In these cases, it’s important that you are evaluated by a board-certified dermatologist who knows what to look for in your health and medical histories.

Why Choose the LASSI for Botox in Indianapolis?

The Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana (LASSI) is a licensed dermatology practice offering:

Founder and medical director Dr. C. William Hanke is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon who, in addition to providing treatments to patients at the LASSI, lectures and instructs around the world to other dermatologists and physicians. He is respected by his peers in dermatology, dermatologic surgery, cosmetic surgery, and Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer removal.

When you come to the LASSI, Dr. Hanke will personally administer your Botox treatments. 

Schedule an Appointment for BOTOX in Indianapolis Today

If you’re ready to try Botox for the first time or you’re shopping for a new provider, Dr. C. William Hanke is accepting new patients.

Contact us for a personalized consultation and find out if Botox is right for you.