ThermiTight Event

Dr. Jenny is first in the area to offer skin tightening using injectable radio frequency

Unfortunately, the signs of aging are inevitable. We all know that. But the question is: do you want to do something about it? Luckily for those who do, there is a recent innovation in the medical aesthetics field that has patients seeing dramatic, surgical type results, without going under the knife. Sagging and wrinkled skin is going to be a thing of the past! 

Some of us know that if skin tissue is heated to a certain temperature, amazing outcomes can happen. Skin tightens, sagging and laxity diminish, skin tone improves, etc. The amazing revolution of this process now involves inserting a small probe into the skin tissue, so the heat is transferred below the skin where the action needs to take place. The procedure is called ThermiTight and Dr Jenny Weyler is one of the first practitioners in the area to offer this exciting new treatment. 

Patients looking for skin tightening of the neck, jowls, abdomen or above the knees should consider ThermiTight. Only one treatment is typically needed for a single area and each treatment takes less than one hour. The patient remains comfortable using a local anesthetic and only slight swelling and redness appears post op. Compression garments are given to assist with healing. Patients experience slight tenderness in the area treated once the numbing sensation subsides. 

Results begin to appear after 2-3 months and will be noticed for 7-8 years following the procedure. Just think... surgical results, without going under the knife! 

We invite anyone interested in learning more about this amazing technology to an informational day/night at our practice on 73 Hamilton Street in Worcester. The event details are as follows:

Thursday, January 15, 2015

12-2 or 5:30-7:30

Listen to Dr. Jenny present on ThermiTight and its benefits while enjoying snacks and beverages. Each attendee will receive a complimentary gift bag for joining us and exclusive discounts will be available that day only. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to info@familywellnesscenter.biz. 

We look forward to seeing you on the 15th and to share with you all that ThermiTight treatments can do for you!  

ThermiTight and ThermiSmooth

We are so excited to offer ThermiTight and ThermiSmooth treatments at Aponi Aesthetics in Worcester MA. There are only two trained ThermiTight providers in Worcester, and Dr. Jenny is one.

ThermiTight

ThermiTight is a revolutionary procedure for skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. 

The treatment uses radiofrequency heat delivered under the skin to stimulate collagen growth and tighten the overlying skin. 

For many people ThermiTight gives results that are equivalent to surgical neck lift, but the Thermi device is less invasive, less traumatic and gives you almost no down time compared to surgery! 

The patients I have treated have returned to work or their usual activities the next day with almost no swelling or bruising. 

ThermiTight can be used on abdominal skin looseness, arms, knees, and treats cellulite as well as the face. This is an amazing new frontier in cosmetic treatments, and it is going to increase our options for many cosmetic areas of concern.

ThermiSmooth

ThermiSmooth is a topical radiofrequency treatment that is less invasive than the Thermitight. 

ThermiSmooth is a comfortable, 15-20 minute treatment using a heat probe topically on the face, usually around the eyes or nasolabial folds. It feels like a warm stone massage. 

After 3-5 treatments, spaced 1-2 weeks apart, you can see improvement in skin thickness, decreased wrinkles, and tightening of loose skin. 

ThermiSmooth can be used anywhere on the face, including the forehead and neck. After your ThermiSmooth procedure your skin will be pink and a little puffy for about an hour, and then you will look normal with virtually no down time.

Book your free consultation today to learn how you can look better, younger and less tired with one of the newest, safest, and most effective tools available today!

About Dr. Jenny

Dr. Jenny Weyler is a board certified physician and specializes in non-invasive anti-aging and body contouring  procedures.

Her practice, Aponi Aesthetics in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a patient-centered medical aesthetic practice that uses the latest technology and medical advances to rejuvenate your skin and restore your body to a more youthful appearance.

Preventing and treating wrinkles

Before I go into the medical cosmetics that we use to improve our skin health and looks, let's review what can we do for ourselves to maintain the collagen and hydration of our skin? 

It’s never too late to take these simple preventive measures for your good looks!

1.      Protect your skin from the sunThe single biggest factor for skin damage is UV light exposure. I cannot recommend strongly enough: WEAR SUNSCREEN!  You are getting UVA rays even through your car windows, so wear sunscreen even if you aren’t outside.

2.      Quit smoking if you smoke cigarettesCigarette smoking is the second biggest environmental cause of premature aging. I realize quitting tobacco is not an easy thing to do, but if you are serious about your skin care, this is a huge cause of wrinkles and poor skin texture. It should go without saying that there are other, much more serious health issues that cigarette smoking causes, but I have to say it anyway, because it’s a doctor thing.

3.      Exercise!
There was recently a great study that proved that regular aerobic exercise reduces wrinkles in the skin and promotes collagen growth. It’s also good for your overall health and heart, not to mention your life expectancy…

4.      Eat healthy foodThere are NO supplements or vitamins that have been shown to improve your skin health, so please don’t waste your money on that. In general, eating food with anti-oxidants and high in vitamins, and low in refined carbohydrates (yes, that means sugar) will give you the healthiest body and therefore the healthiest skin.  I like to quote my favorite food writer Michael Pollan, who recommends three basic things: Eat food [i.e. real food, not processed food]. Not a lot. Mostly vegetables. Following that simple plan will improve your skin health as much as diet can.

Now for a brief overview of medical treatment of aging skin:

 There are a several major facts of aging skin that we can correct with medical aesthetics. I will discuss the main causes below, though there are other issues going on as we age as well.

1.      Loss of collagenWe stimulate natural collagen growth with topical retinol creams, growth factors and other collagen-boosters. Laser, ultrasound and radiofrequency energy treatments are one of the most effective forms of collagen boosting known to doctors. Some fillers also work to stimulate collagen. Ultimately, loosening of the skin by loss of collagen can be corrected by surgery, which will pull the skin tighter although it does not increase the amount of collagen or improve the baseline skin tone.

2.      Fine wrinkles caused by constant muscle activity (so-called dynamic wrinkles)
These are reduced by relaxing the muscles with botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport or Xeomin).

3.      Fat and bone loss
Over years we lose a lot of the fat padding in our face, and our skull bones begin to shrink back some. This can be corrected with dermal fillers.

4.      Fat deposition
While our middle face and cheeks is losing fat, our jowls are putting it on! It’s just unfair. To a certain degree you can mask this with dermal fillers by erasing the shadows caused by the jowels, but after a certain point this has to be treated with either laser lipolysis or surgery.

5.      Hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage
There are brightening creams to correct dark discolored spots. Lasers are the gold standard treatment for these. Direct superficial damage can cause sloughing of hyperpigmented areas temporarily, such as Thermo-Lo cautery or Cryotherapy (I use a Cryogun in my office, which is a very versatile liquid nitrogen applicator).

If you would like to discuss your own aging issues and concerns, and how you can correct them simply and subtly, please call for an appointment with Dr. Jenny!

Micro Botox (or Meso Botox)

What is Meso Botox?
 
This is a relatively new way to inject Botox in to the very superficial layer of skin so that it does not affect the major muscles that control facial movements, yet it still works to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It also reduces pore size and oil production, even helping with acne. Micro Botox gives your skin a smooth, shine-free appearance, and no “frozen” look.

Where do you use Meso Botox?
 
You can have it injected in your forehead, around your eyes, on the nose, and in certain areas of the cheeks.

How much does it cost?
 
It takes 40-80 units depending on how many areas you are treating, so $400-$700.

How is it different than regular Botox?
 
Meso Botox works in the superficial layers of the skin. It takes more injections, but less Botox is injected with each injection. Because there are more injections, it is a little more painful, so we can use topical anaesthetic to make it more comfortable.  You may get redness of the face after the injection for a day or two, which doesn’t happen with traditional Botox injections.

How long does it last?
 
It lasts the same amount of time as regular Botox: 3-4 months. 

 About Dr. Jenny

Dr. Jenny Weyler is a board certified physician and specializes in non-invasive anti-aging and body contouring  procedures.

Her practice, Aponi Aesthetics in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a patient-centered medical aesthetic practice that uses the latest technology and medical advances to rejuvenate your skin and restore your body to a more youthful appearance.