Kingwood Dermatology
Steven J. Smith, M.D. P.A.

For Health.For Beauty.For You

Loyalty to Quality : Commitment to Excellence

Botox® - An exciting non-surgical approach to the treatment of facial wrinkles has recently emerged. It involves a new way of using a medication that has been around for years. Botox® is actually a purified toxin that is naturally produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. In extremely small amounts, Botox® is injected into the specific muscles that cause wrinkle lines. These isolated muscles are immoblized by the Botox® and can no longer contract. The procedure is safe and simple enough to be prerformed during your lunch hour. It could be just what you need to get rid of that tired and worried look without downtime or surgery.

Cosmoderm®(Collagen) - Collagen replacement therapy is a proven non-surgical treatment with immediate results. Purified collagen is injected in tiny amounts into the uppermost layers of the skin. It acts as a frame work into which new cells can grow, effectively filling depressions. It is particulary useful for forehead lines, 'crowsfeet', lines at the bridge of the nose, and wrinkles above and below the mouth. In some cases, collagen is also used to fill in depressions resulting from acne scarring. For many patients this simple lunch time procedure brings them the youthful appearance they have been looking for.

Restylane® - Filler replacement therapy. Restylane® is used in facial lines, creases,furrows,defects and scars. Restylane® is a non-animal biodegradable gel based on hyaluronic acid a natural substance. No allergy testing is required for Restylane® and its effects last longer than collagen. The gel is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The results are immediate and provides a long-term effect of wrinkle correction. Dr Smith has had fabulous results with Restylane® .

V-Beam Laser- The V-Beam Laser utilizes energy to eliminate matted or lacy looking facial spider veins,vascular birthmarks, and facial redness caused by rosacea. The procedure requires little downtime, minimal bruising, and is non-painful.