FAQ

One of the best benefits of using Secret™ RF micro-needling is the fact that the device can be used on the face and other areas of the body. The tell-tale signs of aging do not just occur on the face. They can be seen on the neck and face and even the arms and knees. You can also customize the Secret™ RF treatments to each patient’s lifestyle and skincare need.

When you review the many ways Secret™ RF treatments improve the skin, you can see that this form of skin therapy provides a way for adults (even teens) to improve their appearance. The use of Secret™ RF takes care eliminating ot improving the following:

• Fine lines
• Moderate wrinkling
• Striae or stretch marks
• Acne scarring
• Surgical scars
• Large pores
• Neck lines
• Skin tone
• Dull complexions
• Blackheads
• Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis
• Skin firmness or tightness
• Mildly lax skin
• Skin texture
• Crepey skin on the knees, neck, and upper arms

If any of the conditions currently affect you, you should discuss a Secret™ RF treatment plan with a dermatologist or aesthetic doctor so you can customize a treatment program.

Secret™ RF is considered a stronger option for treating the skin than basic microneedling, as less downtime results. This is because the heat that is produced seals the bleeding that occurs from micro-injuries. A patient who has just had a Secret™ RF treatment may look like he or she has a slight sunburn after the procedure However, the redness heals or fades in the first few minutes to several hours after the therapy. Most redness or swelling subsides after 24 hours.

You should refrain from applying cosmetics to the treated site for 24 hours. Also, you cannot apply retinols or products containing acids to the skin for several days. You can resume your normal skincare routine the following day and should apply sun protection after the procedure. Use a product with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15.

CoolSculpting® can reduce inches from problem areas that typically do not respond to diet and exercise, such as love handles, bra bulges, and pockets of fatty tissue that may build up in the abdomen, buttocks, hips, arms, and thighs. CoolSculpting gently freezes fat cells in those areas permanently eliminating between 15%-22% of fat cells per treatment, hence, multiple sessions are recommended.

Clinical studies have demonstrated that fat cells die when exposed to extreme cold. Once these fat cells are destroyed by the CoolSculpting treatment, the body eliminates them through its natural elimination processes. The CoolSculpting procedure is performed using a state-of-the-art unique hand-piece that delivers optimally controlled cold to precise subdermal layers of skin and muscle tissue. You won’t feel any discomfort during the procedure, thanks to this revolutionary device. CoolSculpting freezes away up to 20% of fat cells in each treatment area, and is ideal for adults who maintain a healthy, active lifestyle and a stable and healthy weight, but who want to reduce stubborn fatty deposits that diet and exercise cannot eliminate. CoolSculpting is highly effective as a spot reduction treatment, but it does not achieve the same results as liposuction, which provides more dramatic body contouring, nor the same degree of skin tightening and lifting as a body lift, tummy tuck or other surgical procedure. Nonetheless, you may combine a CoolSculpting treatment with any surgical procedure or with liposuction, in order to achieve more dramatic and significant improvements. CoolSculpting is not recommended for patients pursuing significant weight loss, nor is it a suitable treatment for obesity.

Natural, gradual fat reduction. CoolSculpting treatments produce results that mimic the process of natural weight loss, as fat cells destroyed by the treatment continue to be gradually eliminated by the body over time, producing a subtle, ongoing effect. You can expect to see about a 20% reduction of fat in the treated areas about three to four weeks after treatment, becoming increasingly noticeable over the course of two to four months.

Safe, non-invasive, and no downtime! The true beauty of CoolSculpting is that it is non-invasive and does not require anesthesia or incisions, leaves no scars, and is considered one of the safest and least invasive body contouring procedures available today! You will be free to resume your daily activities immediately after the procedure. In fact, it is not uncommon for patients to come in for a CoolSculpting treatment during their lunch break! CoolSculpting produces natural-looking results that can last several years. If you’re ready to freeze away fatty bulges and tone your body contour, contact our friendly staff at Houston Dermatology and Plastic Surgery to learn more about CoolSculpting and schedule a consultation to determine if you are a good candidate for this cool, revolutionary, new treatment!

Off label use for this product includes the jowls, bra fat, the so-called muffin top (lower abdomen) and the banana rolls.

Kybella injections can cause bruising, prominent swelling, temporary loss of sensitivity of the injected area, and temporary loss of hair in the beard area.