If you’ve been working on a better body contour by making diet and lifestyle changes but aren’t quite there yet, liposuction can help you reach your goals. Winter is the perfect time to have liposuction, allowing time, as the weather warms up, for the final results to show and reveal your new body this summer. If you’re interested in having liposuction done this winter, don’t hesitate to contact Cleveland cosmetic surgeon Dr. Renuka Diwan at 440-871-9832 to schedule your consultation today. Continue reading Get a Head Start on Your Beach Body With Liposuction
BOTOX® Cosmetic is one of the most popular non-surgical treatments for reducing the appearance of wrinkles. FDA-approved for use in more than 96 countries, BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are performed on more than 1.5 million people annually. Despite its popularity, or perhaps because of it, there are many myths surrounding its use. At The Laser & Skin Surgery Center, many of our clients have seen successful results with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections, which is why we’d like to help dispel these misconceptions so you can better determine if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you. Continue reading Debunking BOTOX® Cosmetic Myths
Spider veins on the legs can be a source of real concern for many women. These reddish-blue and purple discolorations can ruin your self-esteem and leave you covering up the area at all costs. But if shorts, skirts, and bathing suits are hidden in the back of your closet because of this unattractive condition, it’s time to do something about it. Sclerotherapy is the gold standard for treatment of spider veins on the legs. Laser treatment is also an option.
What’s Behind the Appearance of Spider Veins Continue reading Say Goodbye to Spider Veins on your legs
A great facial treatment for today’s busy lifestyle, dermaplaning
immediately improves the appearance of your face with no
downtime.
How Does Dermaplaning Work?
Also referred to as dermablading, the procedure is carefully performed with a fine blade, by our credentialed staff, without the need for any anesthetic. There are no needles, cuts or injections that penetrate the skin. The treatment is completely non-invasive, as the blade’s edge just removes what’s unwanted on the surface of your skin to address many common skin issues, including those caused by sun damage and time:
Fine lines and wrinkles
Brown discoloration
Clogged pores and acne
Dull complexion
Dry or rough texture
Fine vellus hair, called “peach fuzz”
In 25-30 minutes, dermaplaning reveals soft, smooth skin by
removing the excess build up of “dead cells” and debris on the
surface of the face and sweeping away “peach fuzz” (fine hair). (See
our video on our Facebook page). By eliminating surface debris, the
technique not only restores a glow to your skin, it also removes the
debris blocking pores and improves acne. Superficial fine
wrinkles and pigmentation on the skin are also improved by
dermaplaning. Removing the excess build up of dead cells and
debris from the surface enhances the penetration and
effectiveness of skin care products optimizing the results. The
removal of “peach fuzz” helps make up go on more smoothly.
These effects of dermaplaning give your skin additional
enhancement after other rejuvenating treatments such as Botox
and filler injections, making it a great add-on procedure for even
better results! Dermaplaning is perfect for both men and women of
any skin type—fair to dark. Monthly maintenance treatments keep
your skin at its best.
Does Dermaplaning Hurt?
Unlike other “non-surgical” treatments, this procedure is There are no injections or needles penetrating your skin to cause micro-injuries.
Get that Glow Back with Dermaplaning in Westlake, OH
Dermaplaning is a safe and effective procedure for many common skin concerns. If you’d like to schedule dermaplaning for your best look for the holidays, contact us now to schedule your initial consultation at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center.
Do you long for longer eyelashes? Naturally, Latisse is your solution. Latisse is an FDA-approved prescription product in the form of a solution. By using Latisse your own lashes become longer, fuller and darker. Because they’re your own, your lashes look very natural and you’re free to do as you please without your lovely lashes coming off.
You can forget about the hassle of extensions and synthetic lashes which fall off and look fake, especially as they come off, and need to be replenished with monthly appointments. With simple at-home application, Latisse will gradually enhance your lashes so they’re beautiful and natural-looking.
How it works
Latisse prolongs the growth phase of eyelash hair allowing them to grow longer. It also keeps more of your lashes in their growth phase, rather than the resting phase, adding to the number and thickness of your lashes. It takes about 4 to 8 weeks to start noticing the enhancement. As you continue to use Latisse your lashes continue to lengthen. Once your lashes are long and full, continue applying Latisse to keep them looking that way. Come back and get more before you run out of Latisse, or your lashes will gradually revert back to their original appearance over the next 2-3 months.
As Latisse enhances your own lashes, you don’t have to worry about them coming off, like glued lash extensions, when you rub your eyes, swim or simply wash and dry your face.
Does this have you wondering if Latisse can have the same benefits for thinning eyebrows? In fact, even though Latisse has FDA approval to be used for enhancing eyelashes only, it has been successfully employed (off-label) for enhancing eyebrows as well. Even more benefits of Latisse may become apparent in the future! Latisse is being evaluated in trials for its effectiveness for thinning scalp hair.
Latisse comes with applicator brushes and a package insert that details how it should be applied and its possible risks. At the Laser and Skin Surgery Center, Dr. Diwan will give you detailed instructions on how to get the most out of the product and your investment in your lashes. For your convenience, at your next visit, you can take home a bottle of Latisse from our office!
Enhance Your Eyelashes with Latisse in Westlake, OH
Let Dr. Diwan help you have the lovely lashes you’re wishing for, with Latisse. To learn more about this treatment in the Cleveland area, please contact us to schedule your initial consultation at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center today.
Is the aging process showing on your skin? Have frustrating stretch marks? Or is it relief from acne scarring that you’re seeking? If any or all of these strike a nerve, consider microneedling. It can revitalize your skin without the need for surgery or a lot of recovery time. Also known as collagen induction therapy, microneedling is an excellent alternative for those who might prefer to avoid laser treatments or chemical peels.
What Happens to Aging Skin?
Over time your body’s ability to generate essential elements of healthy-looking skin, collagen and elastin, diminishes. Collagen stimulation by microneedling helps to revitalize the skin and improve its appearance.
What Does Microneedling Help?
Regular microneedling treatments at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center can work wonders to restore and rejuvenate many common skin conditions, including:
Wrinkles and fine lines
Enlarged pores
Hyperpigmentation and sun spots
Acne, surgical, or post-traumatic scars
Dull, or uneven tone and texture
Stretch marks
Are Microneedling Treatments Painful?
Microneedling is typically well-tolerated by our patients. An anesthetic cream is applied to the skin before starting the procedure for maximal comfort.
What Can I Expect After Microneedling Treatments?
Mild redness and swelling are expected after microneedling, and usually subside within a couple of days. Make-up can be applied after 24 hours. After a series of treatments the skin is healthier and more vibrant. The skin’s tone and texture is improved and feels tighter. It’s important to keep the skin protected from the sun by always applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen and wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Revitalize Your Skin with Microneedling Treatments in Westlake, OH
Microneedling is a safe and effective way to rejuvenate aging or damaged skin. It is safe for fair as well as dark skin types. If you’d like to learn more about this or any other skin treatment in the Cleveland area with Dr. Diwan, please contact us to schedule your initial consultation at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center today.
Looking for a complete facial rejuvenation in just one treatment? Treat your skin to the next generation of CO2 laser resurfacing with the CO2RE fractional laser at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center.
Getting older is a part of life but looking older is not! Wipe out wrinkles and lines and restore your youthful appearance by choosing Botox® with Dr. Diwan.
Botox to Reverse the Signs of Aging
Wrinkles and lines between the brows, the crow’s feet creases around the eyes, and wrinkles on the forehead can be targeted with Botox injections. Botox is a safe and effective treatment and is the perfect wrinkle relaxer to keep the signs of aging at bay.
Botox as a Preventative Measure
We all know and love Botox for its ability to erase wrinkles and lines once they’ve set in. Botox can prevent wrinkles from becoming a permanent feature of your skin by erasing them at the earliest stage, before they get deeper.
Why Choose Botox with Dr. Diwan?
Botox is a powerful anti-aging treatment that can work wonders for your appearance. For the most effective and complete Botox treatments, your ideal choice is a physician with the skill and experience to know exactly where the injections will have the most impact, and more importantly where not to inject Botox. Dr. Diwan is very experienced and highly trained, and focuses on keeping your appearance natural with precise injections. Her keen eye allows her to strategically inject Botox exactly where you need it so that your face doesn’t look like you had some “work done.”
To enhance those results even further, Dr. Diwan may suggest combination with other anti-aging treatments, such as Juvederm® to replenish lost volume and soften wrinkles in the lower face, or a laser skin treatment to rejuvenate dull skin in order to optimize your youthful appearance and help you look your very best.
Maintain Your Youthful Appearance with Botox in Westlake, OH
Restore youthful unwrinkled skin with Botox injections. If you’re interested in learning more about anti-aging treatments with Botox in the Cleveland area with Dr. Diwan, please contact us to schedule your initial consultation at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center today.
With summer approaching, it’s almost time to put away the sweater and pull out your new bathing suit. But getting ready for sunny days and nicer weather isn’t just about your wardrobe and getting your body bikini-ready. Unsightly dark hair growth that you may have forgotten about, while you were bundled up this past winter, may become the center of attention in summer’s more revealing outfits. That’s why now is the best time to banish the unwanted hair for good with laser hair removal.
Why Choose Laser Hair Removal?
So many women and men look to laser hair removal with Dr. Diwan because they are tired of the constant maintenance. Keeping up with unwanted hair can cost you lots of unnecessary time and money over the course of adulthood. There’s also the physical pain of waxing, shaving, and tweezing that you could certainly live without. Laser hair removal also helps to prevent side effects from traditional hair removal methods. Ingrown hairs from all the plucking, pulling, and pruning can be painful, can get infected, cause scarring, can look even worse than the original hair growth, and be problematic when its time to shave or wax again. Many people have sensitive skin and develop razor burn easily. Avoiding moles and natural bumps can also be a challenge, especially if you find yourself in a hurry.
A Closer Look at Hair Growth
The most effective results come over a series of treatment sessions at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center. That’s because all your hair doesn’t grow at the same time or rate. Each individual hair follicle has its own growth cycle. There are three stages of hair growth: the anagen or active growth stage is when the root of the hair follicle is growing, and attached to, a visible darkly pigmented hair and the ideal period for laser removal. The laser energy is absorbed by the pigment or color in the hair and the root of the hair follicle. A hair follicle in the anagen phase is, therefore, a good target and is affected by laser hair removal. Hair follicles in the resting or telogen phase, and the transitional or catagen phase, when hair is absent or unattached to the root are not affected by laser treatment. If all hair follicles were simultaneously in the same phase, we would become bald when they were all simultaneously in the resting phase! It can take several weeks to months for hair to grow and these cycles can vary from person to person. This is why it takes multiple treatments over time to target all the hair follicles in an area. It’s important to understand this in order to achieve the best possible results. Committing to laser hair removal and keeping up with your appointments will ensure you’re hair-free as fast as possible. Please note that laser hair removal is not effective for non-pigmented hair (white or blonde) and less effective for lightly pigmented hair (light brown or red).
Preparing for Your Hair Removal Session
It is vital to avoid tweezing, waxing, Vaniqa hair reduction cream and electrolysis for 6-8 weeks prior to treatment. These hair removal methods remove hair at the root. Removing pigmented hair removes the target (the pigment in dark hair) for the laser and reduces the number of follicles that the laser can have an effect on. It’s also wise to refrain from any sun exposure of the areas being treated.
Laser Hair Removal in Westlake, Ohio
Get rid of unwanted hair just in time for summer. If you are interested in learning more about laser hair removal in the Cleveland area, or any of the other services offered by Dr. Diwan, please contact us at 440.871.9832 to schedule your initial consultation at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center today.
Fat underneath the chin is not always easily removed. You can be healthy, exercise regularly, eat right, and still have that dreaded “double chin.” Perhaps you’ve been looking for a solution to this dilemma but are hesitant to have a surgical treatment. Now there is a non-surgical solution for submental fullness (aka fat underneath the chin). Kybella® is a popular treatment option at Dr. Diwan’s Westlake office because it helps men and women improve their double chin and gain back their confidence–all without surgery.
A Closer Look at Kybella
Kybella is an FDA approved injectable treatment that destroys submental fat cells for good! During your treatment session, Dr. Diwan will inject Kybella into the targeted areas underneath your chin. The active ingredient in Kybella – deoxycholic acid – works to break down and destroy fat cells. Once these cells are broken down, the fat cells will then be naturally eliminated from your body.
At the Laser and Skin Surgery Center, Dr. Diwan will meet with you to discuss your goals and concerns about treatment during your initial consultation. Together, you will create a personalized plan to achieve your new look. Dr. Diwan understands that this personalization is extremely important for Kybella treatments because no two necks are the same and the goals differ from patient to patient.
Kybella Results
As your body removes these destroyed fat cells, you will begin to notice your newly streamlined and contoured chin and neck! Thankfully with Kybella, there is no downtime from work. You go in for your Kybella treatment, then return back to your regular routine, and just wait for your results. (The initial swelling can be hidden with a scarf.) Typically, Dr. Diwan’s patients begin to see these brag-worthy results within 4-6 weeks. Just in time to put away those turtle necks and scarves in Ohio!
More exciting news about your Kybella results is that they are long-lasting! Additional treatments can be performed for more improvement! Once these fat cells are naturally removed from your body, they cannot return under your chin again. Dr. Diwan reminds her patients that for best results it is essential to continue to live a healthy lifestyle to make sure fat does not reaccumulate in remaining fat cells from weight gain.
Double the Confidence with Kybella
One of the reasons why Dr. Diwan loves what she does is seeing how these results change her patients’ lives. It is amazing to see how a contoured jawline can give a man confidence and how a slim neck will encourage a woman to take control of her wardrobe! With zero downtime and simple treatments, Kybella helps men and women achieve self-confidence.
If you want to learn more about Kybella or you are interested in getting rid of that double chin, please schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Diwan today. She looks forward to partnering with you on this Kybella journey!
Spider veins on the legs can be a source of real concern for many women. These reddish-blue and purple discolorations can ruin your self-esteem and leave you covering up the area at all costs. But if shorts, skirts, and bathing suits are hidden in the back of your closet because of this unattractive condition, it’s time to do something about it. Sclerotherapy is the gold standard for treatment of spider veins on the legs. Laser treatment is also an option.
What’s Behind the Appearance of Spider Veins 
