Facial Rejuvenation in Ithaca, New York
What is Facial Rejuvenation?
Facial sculpting–the combination of injectables (Botox, Xeomin, Dysport) and fillers (Voluma, Juvederm, Radiesse, Belotero Balance, Perlane, Restylane, and Sculptra)–is an artistic endeavor that provides individualized results for your unique needs.
The wide range of products offered at Ferrer & Monaghan Vein and Aesthetic Center address wrinkles as well as the muscles that cause lines and furrows to form.
Fillers plump up wrinkles while other injectables prevent the muscle contractions that result in lines and wrinkles.
When used together, injectables and fillers can lead to improved and longer-lasting results, due to the decreased muscle movement slowing the re-absorption of the products used in the treatment.
What People Say About Us!
"I have been a patient of Dr. Monaghan's for over 5 years and am always extremely satisfied with the treatments I receive from her and her staff. Botox as well as Juvederm injections and KTP laser treatments have helped me maintain the appearance that I want as I gracefully age. Dr. Monaghan is extremely patient and very listens very intently to me, offering suggestions and options for my desired results. I highly recommend Dr. Monaghan as well as commending here on her very capable office staff."
Injectables For Lines & Wrinkles
at Ferrer & Monaghan Vein and Aesthetic Center
Botox® in Ithaca, NY
Smooth moderate to deep lines and wrinkles with injectable treatments that relax the facial muscles.
Botox® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age for a short period of time (temporary).
Botox® Cosmetic is administered by a healthcare professional as a simple, nonsurgical treatment that is injected directly into the muscles between the brows. It works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles. This reduces muscle activity that causes moderate to severe lines to form between the brows.
Dysport is a prescription injection for temporary improvement in the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults less than 65 years of age.
Xeomin is a botulinum toxin that is used to treat adults with cervical dystonia and blepharospasm. It has been used around the world since 2005 and was introduced to the US market in 2010 by Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Botulinum toxin is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum toxin type A—the active ingredient in XEOMIN—is produced commercially from C. botulinum serotype A.
XEOMIN is injected into muscles to decrease their activity. XEOMIN blocks the release of a chemical messenger—acetylcholine—that conveys the signal from nerve terminals and causes muscle fibers to contract. Not all terminals are affected by botulinum toxin, so the muscles can still contract, just less forcefully. This allows the muscles to contract more normally.
Not all botulinum toxin products are the same. This is reflected in the unique names for each product. The dose of XEOMIN may be different from other botulinum toxin products.In nature, C. botulinum produces the toxin in association with accessory proteins (toxin complex). Merz takes the toxin complex and employs a proprietary manufacturing process that isolates the therapeutic component and removes the accessory proteins to produce XEOMIN.
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Dermal Fillers at Ferrer & Monaghan
Vein and Aesthetic Center
Cosmetic dermal fillers restore volume and fullness to the skin, correcting moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.
Belotero Balance is a unique dermal filler that seamlessly integrates with your skin and adapts to your facial contours, therefore plumps and adds volume to your face. Find out how Belotero softens and smoothes lines and wrinkles so discreetly like no other filler.
As we age, our skin inevitably loses its youthful appearance as the production of natural dermal volumisers and moisturisers such as hyaluronic acid (HA) diminish, leaving lines and wrinkles where our skin was once youthful, even and radiant. Belotero is an HA dermal filler, made of the same volumising and moisturising component of your skin, so it is the natural choice for reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
When injected, it instantly plumps and adds volume to the areas where it has been lost. Even the finest lines can be treated with confidence with Belotero. Belotero is specially designed to integrate into your tissue to provide subtle and even results without disrupting the natural contours of your face, so you can be confident that no one will ever know how you manage to look so refreshed and confident. TheBelotero Balance secret can be your secret too.
Juvéderm is one of the newest of the so-called “injectable fillers,” is used by cosmetic, dermatological and plastic surgeons to soften deep folds and reduce wrinkles in the faces of patients. The substance is largely hyaluronic acid, a substance normally found in the skin, muscles, and tendons of mammals. Approved in June 2006 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Juvéderm’s prime use is removing nasolabial folds, or “smile lines,” creases of skin which run from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth. It is also used as a lip augmentation agent, and to fill in hollow places and scars on the face. Juvéderm is also used by physicians to plump lips, which also lose fat and internal shape with normal aging.
Juvéderm Voluma
As you age, it’s not just about lines and wrinkles. Your cheeks can lose volume and skin may begin to sag. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is the firstand only FDA-approved injectable gel to instantly add volume to your cheek area to correct age-related volume loss in adults over the age of 21. It can provide you contour and a subtle lift for up to two years with optimal treatment.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in your skin. Its job is to help provide fullness and elasticity. Over time, skin loses hyaluronic acid. And as it diminishes, skin loses volume, increasing the chances for wrinkles and folds to appear. Restylane® is composed of hyaluronic acid and provides rejuvenating cosmetic beauty treatments for a natural, younger-looking you. Restylane® is the world’s best-selling dermal filler. It is well tolerated, nonsurgical and long lasting (usually around six months).
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in your skin. Its job is to help provide fullness and elasticity. Over time, skin loses hyaluronic acid. And as it diminishes, skin loses volume, increasing the chances for wrinkles and folds to appear. Restylane® is composed of hyaluronic acid and provides rejuvenating cosmetic beauty treatments for a natural, younger-looking you. Restylane® is the world’s best-selling dermal filler. It is well tolerated, nonsurgical and long lasting (usually around six months).
Restylane Perlane
For treatment of deeper lines, wrinkles and folds
Restylane Perlane gently fills deeper wrinkles and folds, such as the nose-to-mouth lines and frown lines, resulting in a softer facial expression.
Treatment areas
Find out more about how Restylane can enhance your appearance and the different areas that can be treated. Restylane treatment areas
Which product is best for me?
Always contact a qualified Restylane practitioner for a consultation. Your Restylane physician will give you personal advise on which product suits your needs the best.
See more at at Restylane Perlane
For treatment of deeper lines, wrinkles and folds
Restylane Perlane gently fills deeper wrinkles and folds, such as the nose-to-mouth lines and frown lines, resulting in a softer facial expression.
Treatment areas
Find out more about how Restylane can enhance your appearance and the different areas that can be treated. Restylane treatment areas
Which product is best for me?
Always contact a qualified Restylane practitioner for a consultation. Your Restylane physician will give you personal advise on which product suits your needs the best.
See more at at Restylane Perlane
Sculptra Aesthetic. Not an overnight miracle. Long lasting. Not a quick-fix. The first facial injectable that gives you subtle results over time. Replacing lost collagen. Giving you a more natural-looking appearance, without giving you away. A full treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic, an average of three injection sessions over a few months, can last up to two years.* So you have more time to see how sensational subtle can be. Discover anti-age for the modern age.
Sculptra Aesthetic is a new type of facial injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid, which helps to replace lost collagen. It helps correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles, and folds,** that appear with aging by replacing lost collagen. The main ingredient is a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic material that has been used by physicians for decades.
As you age, it’s not just about lines and wrinkles. Your cheeks can lose volume and skin may begin to sag. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is the firstand only FDA-approved injectable gel to instantly add volume to your cheek area to correct age-related volume loss in adults over the age of 21. It can provide you contour and a subtle lift for up to two years with optimal treatment.
Healthy young skin contains collagen that gives it volume, flexibility and strength. As part of the aging process, your own natural collagen breaks down, diminishing facial volume. This loss of elasticity and volume results in the wrinkles, facial lines and skin laxity that rob your skin of its youthful appearance. The ideal way to achieve wrinkle reduction is by replenishing lost volume. With RADIESSE® wrinkle filler, you welcome back your own natural collagen to smooth out the signs of aging. That’s because RADIESSE wrinkle filler’s unique formulation stimulates collagenesis – the production of new collagen – which results in increased volume for natural looking wrinkle correction that may last a year or more in many patients.
Threads at Ferrer & Monaghan
Vein and Aesthetic Center
MINT PDO
PDO threads have become a popular alternative to surgical facelift procedures. The result is instant and provides a non-surgical alternative for those who may not be ready for surgery.
What is MINT®PDO?
MINT (Minimally Invasive Non-surgical Thread) PDO is a safe and effective molded PDO thread used to pull soft tissues of sagging skin. It has been approved by the FDA and is used in 14 other countries worldwide. MINT PDO has a patented 360° molding technology that creates a strong pulling effect and fixes the facial tissue in various directions effectively. This revolutionary technology minimizes pain and trauma allowing for a shorter recovery time.
RESULTS:
• Heart shaped, higher cheekbone contour
• Exotic, cat eye contour
• Snatched, defined jaw line
• Softer smile lines
• Softer eyebrows
• Smoother neck lines
Skin Tightening at Ferrer & Monaghan
Vein and Aesthetic Center
Lifts, contour, and tighten the skin to achieve an ageless appearance.
DON’T LET YOUR DOUBLE CHIN BE THE SINGLE THING YOU SEE! Having a double chin can make people look older than their real age. Say goodbye to your double chin. Say hello to a younger you in the mirror.
- Results in just 1 or 2 visits
- Requires no needles
- No surgery or downtime
Love what you see with our NEW non-invasive CoolSculpting treatment to reduce fat under the chin and contour the neck.
The #1 non-invasive fat-reduction treatment can now treat under the chin.
Micro-Needling & Skin Treatments
at Ferrer & Monaghan Vein and Aesthetic Center
Automated micro-needling is an innovation in aesthetics for the treatment of the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, and the skin’s texture, tone, and color. The skin’s repair process results in an improvement in the appearance of softer wrinkles. We use the Eclipse MicroPen®, the most advanced medical-grade automated micro-needling device on the market.
The Skinwave combines an aqua-delivery system, skin revitalizing solutions and Hydrogen therapy for a multi-dimensional skincare treatment. Solutions rich in Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA), Hyaluronic Acid and Hydrogen (H2) are infused deep into the skin, while gentle extraction removes impurities. It’s the ultimate compliment to brighten skin, improve vitality and tone.
VIRTUERF is the newest generation of radio frequency microneedling, with FDA-clearance for your safety. With the ability to target unwanted scars and wrinkles, it simultaneously tightens the skin.
SkinPen
What is SkinPen Precision®?
SkinPen Precision® is the leading micro-needling device. It works to remodel the skin by creating temporary microscopic channels in your skin. As we age, collagen and elastin fibers break down and can cause wrinkles.
Microneedling activates your body’s natural skin-healing power to increase collagen and elastin. The result is a healthier looking and youthful appearance.
How is SkinPen Precision® different from Dermal Needling Rollers?
automated microneedling devices move in a vertical direction for better precision when treating the skin. Unlike automated microneedling, the roller does not create a precise vertical action. With the SkinPen Precision®, we can tailor your treatment by adjusting the needle depth and speed to achieve your desired results
How Is The Procedure Done?
Treatment typically takes 30 minutes. A topical anesthetic, may be administered to provide maximum comfort during the treatment. SkinPen Precision® creates hundreds of controlled microchannels in the skin to elicit the body’s natural wound healing cascade. The result gives your skin a younger, firmer, and radiant appearance.
Following the treatment?
Your skin may appear slightly pink to red, similar to a mild sunburn. Your normal skincare routine may resume within 24 hours. Results may appear after just one treatment, but your provider may recommend a series of procedures based on your individual goals. You will continue to improve three to six months following your last treatment.
Clear & Brilliant at Ferrer & Monaghan
Vein and Aesthetic Center
A gentle, revolutionary laser treatment that helps fight the effects of aging skin. Improves tone, texture, and pore size.
Clear + Brilliant laser treatment is a safe, non-surgical and non-invasive treatment that fights the natural effects aging has on skin. It helps improve tone and texture and gives skin a radiant, youthful glow, creating a more even skin canvas with a reduction in the appearance of pores.
All treatments begin with a consultation with your licensed skin care professional to see if Clear + Brilliant is right for you – and to pinpoint some of the key trouble spots it can help address. From there, your provider can recommend a Clear + Brilliant treatment regimen that’s perfect for you.
A Typical Clear + Brilliant Treatment
A typical treatment requires about 30 minutes for a complete session. The process utilizes the patented Optical Tracking™ System (IOTS™) to ensure your skin care professional maintains proper contact with your skin and provides a uniform application to all treated areas.
Anteage Facial
A 30 minute facial that encourages collagen and elastic production and revitalizes skin cells to improve the health and appearance of skin.
Step 1: AnteAGE® Regenzyme
A multi-tasking, gentle and effective approach to exfoliation. This non-acid blend of powerful botanical enzymes derived from pumpkin, pomegranate, and pineapple, enriched with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant rich ingredients, will soften skin and slough away surface dead skin cells, leaving the skin polished and hydrated. Designed to be gentle enough for all skin types. Regenzyme is applied to the face and kept hydrated for 10-12 minutes with a facial steamer.
Step 2: Microchanneling solution
The solution is applied to the face and then a microchanneling stamp is used to gently stamp the solution into the skin. AnteAGE® solutions contain pro-healing, anti-inflammatory growth factors and cytokines derived from laboratory culture of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, the specialized cells that science has determined function as “command and control” of healing in all injured tissues. Hyaluronic Acid provides lubrication and is a powerful humectant that promotes rapid re-hydration and volume enhancement within the upper layers of the skin.