Illume MD

Throughout the aging process, our bodies change and we develop certain deficiencies that occur due to life changes and genetics. We develop various chronic or persistent symptoms that we put off to “old age” when in fact these conditions are a result of over/under glandular activity. Hormones decline as we age; bio-identical hormone therapy replaces the hormones that your body needs to function. Bio-identical hormones are molecule-by-molecule, exactly the same as the hormones present in the human body.

Botox has been used therapeutically for more than 17 years to treat a variety of medical conditions. It is approved in more than 75 countries and remains the most-studied botulinum toxin and one of the most widely researched medicines in the world. In 2002, the same formulation – under the label Botox® Cosmetic – was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people ages 18 to 65.

A chemical peel is a simple, non-surgical way to improve the appearance and texture of the skin. At illumeMD, we offer a wide variety of medical grade chemical peels that treat a number of skin conditions, including sun damaged and aging skin, acne and scarring, uneven skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles, facial blemishes, dry patches, and irregular pigmentation. A chemical peel dissolves the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin that clog the pores and contribute to acne formation. By removing dead skin cells at the surface, chemical peels revitalize the skin. A series of chemical peels can also help stimulate collagen production underneath the skin. Skin that has been maintained with chemical peels will have a fresh, smooth, and healthy-looking glow.

Juvederm, is one of the most recent hyaluronic acid fillers approved by the FDA. This treatment helps to fill aging lines and wrinkles, enhances the lip border, size, and shape of the lips, and minimizes the appearance of some acne and surgical scars.

Treat and Remove Under the Chin Fat - Submental fullness, sometimes referred to as “double chin”, is a common yet undertreated facial aesthetic condition. It can impact a broad range of adults, including both men and women, and can be influenced by several factors such as aging, genetics and weight gain, and is often resistant to diet and exercise alone.

Laser hair removal remains the #1 cosmetic laser treatment performed in the United States. Underarms, facial hair, bikini, legs, back and other body part areas are easily eliminated using the latest in laser hair reduction technologies. For permanent hair removal, the hair follicle’s bulb, bulge, and papilla must be destroyed using joules of light energy. Laser hair removal requires a target (melanin) to see the actual hair within the follicle so it is not as effective with blonde and white (gray) hair individuals. The number of treatments vary based upon the hair growth cycles of various body locations and is safe and comfortable to the patient.

We are pleased to offer a new service to treat a wide variety of skin and vein conditions. Please ask us about Aerolase treatment, an FDA approved laser, called the LightPod Neo. Our physicians can treat a broad range of skin types and conditions, from acne to hair removal, in the comfort of our office. Treatments for some medical conditions may be covered by your insurance. Since insurance does not pay for cosmetic treatments, we gladly accept cash, check, or credit card at the time of service.

Microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing treatment that fills in sparse eyebrows. The technique uses a hand-held tool with needles to apply pigments that simulate additional hairs. Microblading, also first known as eyebrow embroidery, is a semi-permanent makeup procedure that dramatically corrects or fully construct/reconstruct lost eyebrow hairs. It looks so real, it is often referred to as 3D or hairstroke tattoo. It can help define, shape, and create fullness in the eyebrow area.

Micro-Needling (also referred to as collagen induction therapy or CIT) is a skin therapy that involves puncturing the skin using a grouping of tiny sterile needles. The purpose of micro-needling is to promote healing with-out scars and encourage new collagen production similar to fractional laser treatments. Unlike the laser, there are minimal side-effects or down-time micro-needling.

Many weight loss programs offer quick weight loss but are ketosis (starvation) diets where you limit calorie intake to an extreme. When eliminating calories to such an extreme you will lower your metabolic rate and your body will start to use lean body mass as a source of calories. Prolonged ketosis diets also eliminate fat from desired areas such as the face and may leave you with a body image that you may not have expected. Diet shakes, powders, and other fad diets are all designed to make you lose weight by delivering empty calories and also allow for rapid weight gain after dieting. Bariatric surgeries and non-surgical procedures are expensive and without considerable risk.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy as a proactive therapeutic option for male and female patients experiencing hair loss. PRP is an exciting non-surgical therapeutic option for patients who require stimulation of hair growth for hair loss conditions. Recent scientific research and technology provides the medical community with new understandings of wound and tissue healing. As a result of these scientific studies, we recognize PRP is an all-natural autologous medical procedure performed in physicians offices for scalp, skin, and hair stimulation.

Restylane is used to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles or folds and can also be used to enhance the lips. It’s a clear gel that is best used for mid-to-deep dermal injection. Some Restylane is actually combined with Lidocaine to help make the procedure even more comfortable for you! This particular version of Restylane does have a higher risk of allergic reaction and so not everyone will be a good candidate for the lidocaine-infused version. However, dermal filler procedures are very comfortable even without the numbing agent.