1320 May 2006May 2006

By Kimberly KennedyCincinnati Woman Magazine

SkinChemical Peel, Laser Resurfacing and I.P.L.(below): Cause top skin layer to slough off,minimizing birthmarks, spots, wrinkles, scarsand large pores. Stimulate production of newcells and collagen, improving complexion.Mild discomfort. Use camouflage makeup tominimize redness.

Chemical Peel: Liquid chemical appliedtopically. Light, medium, or deep resurfacing.$60-900.Laser Resurfacing (Co2 and Erbium): Can treatRosacea (sometimes covered by insurance) andMelasma (hyperpigmentation) which is largebrown spots common after pregnancy or use ofbirth control pills. Mild bruising. One to fivetreatments, $250-3500.Intense Pulsed Light Therapy: Intense lightflashed through a glass prism directed attreatment area. Mild swelling. Rarecomplications include scarring and permanentpigment changes. Two+ treatments: $250-1000.

Microdermabrasion: Facial exfoliationprocedure which “sandblasts” skin with ultra-fine crystals to remove top layer of dead skincells. Stimulates new cells and collagen. Quickand painless. Improves complexion with noside effects or downtime-great before a specialevent! Lasts 3-6 weeks. Effective on all skincolors and types. $110.Laser Spider Vein Removal: Works below skinsurface. Permanent results, with annualtreatments to remove new ones. Minordiscomfort and bruising. $250+ for 15 minutes.Botox: Injections to weaken facial muscleswhich create wrinkles. Results within a fewdays; no side effects; minimal discomfort.Lasts 6 months. $260-725.Dermal Fillers: Injections to soften folds andwrinkles or augment lips, cheeks ordepressions. (Augmentation can also be donewith dermal implants.) Local anesthetic.Immediate results; mild bruising and swellingpossible. Lasts 3-14 months. $325-725.Lipoinjection: Fat removed from other areas isreinjected to augment lips, chin or depressions.Permanent results, but 50% reabsorbed andmay require second treatment.

TeethFilling Replacement: Replace metal with tooth-colored resin material. Lasts indefinitely. $120-250 each.Whitening: Tooth-whitening systems, moreeffective than over-the-counter products, withability to treat even stubborn tetracyclinestains. Dr. McIntosh uses Zoom: Light-activated bleach material placed on teeth,condensing two-week treatment to two hours.Great for patients sensitive to bleach. Results:4-8 shades lighter. Maintenance every 6-18

months. $600.Veneers: Thin porcelain shell bonded to toothfront, changing shape, size, color. Treatscrowding, spaces, crookedness, discoloration intwo appointments. Dr. McIntosh bondstemporaries at first appointment and createspreview model; alterations can be made beforefinal cementing. No adjustment period; lastsdecades. $1200 per tooth.Bonding: Filling material spread over tooth andmolded to desired shape. Corrects color andcovers spaces. Doesn't last as long as veneers.$600 per tooth.Crowns: Tooth is covered with porcelain(sometimes with metal substructure). Repairsbroken tooth. $850-1200 each, sometimescovered by insurance.Recontouring: Polishing disc grinds away partof tooth creating more natural shape. $50-150total.

Kimberly Kennedy is a local freelancewriter.

Dr Porras doing a computarized skin analysis for one of her patients.

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