Other Procedures Offered: breast augmentation (enlargement) breast lift (mastopexy) facelift (rhytidectomy) abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) liposuction breast reconstruction rhinoplasty (nose surgery) injectables (botox, restylane, sculptra)

THE NON-SURGICAL FACE LIFT Dr. Becker first described his technique of non surgical face lift in his book entitled, “Lunch Hour Plastic Surgery”, published in January 2000. He has now modified his technique incorporating all the latest technologies available.This consists of injecting fillers to enhance the bony structures such as Radiesse. Radiesse also stimulates new collagen formation. Tissue growth is further stimulated by injecting Sculptra. Fine lines are injected with hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm. Frown lines are then decreased with Botox injections. Finally skin texture is improved using a variety of lasers and skin rejuvenation products developed by Dr Becker This combination of treatment has resulted in remarkable results often taking the place of a face lift. Injectables used Radiesse Is an injectable filler containing calcium which is naturally found in the body. It provides immediate results when injected into areas that have lost volume in your face over the years, such as cheeks, chin and temporal areas. What has become apparent is that advanced radiesse treatment can rejuvenate the face and produce results that can be comparable to face lift surgery. Radiesse injections, volumize and stimulate the body to produce its own natural collagen. Radiesse® is a safe, next generation dermal filler that does more than just fill in lines and wrinkles – it volumizes. In fact, Radiesse is setting a new standard in facial fold and wrinkle correction. This treatment restores a natural, youthful look that lasts. In many patients, the results may last for a year or more. Numerous medical studies have shown that Radiesse is a safe and effective treatment for filling and correcting smile lines, nasolabial folds, and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. Radiesse stimulates the body to produce new collagen. This unique response provides immediate, visible improvement of folds and wrinkles, and provides long-lasting and beautiful results. Radiesse dermal filler: Is an FDA-APPROVED wrinkle treatment used to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth, such as nasolabial folds. Stimulates the body to produce NEW COLLAGEN. Radiesse dermal filler is LONG LASTING. Provides IMMEDIATE correction through a convenient treatment that can be performed during your lunch hour! May require LESS FREQUENT office visits for retreatments, saving you time and money. Is BIOCOMPATIBLE, and no allergy testing is necessary prior to treatment

How does Radiesse work?

	Radiesse (Particles of CalciumHA+Gel) initially performs as a filler.
	Cells start migrating into the injected Radiesse.
	Cells secrete collagen which provide for long term augmentation.

Radiesse is made of unique calcium-based microspheres that are suspended in a water-based gel and injected into the skin through a simple, safe, and minimally invasive procedure.

Hundreds of thousands of patients have experienced Radiesse, and thousands of physicians worldwide have been trained to provide Radiesse treatments. Through years of rigorous clinical studies and independent research, Radiesse has proven to be safe and effective. With Radiesse, you get safe, FDA-approved, clinically tested results.

A NATURAL LOOK THAT LASTS

Smile Lines

These prominent aging lines running from the corner of the nose to the outer area of the lips can be more prominent in some people. Up until now, filler treatment for this area of the face was short-lived. Now, the nasolabial folds can be successfully treated with Radiesse® injected into the deep dermis, with much longer lasting results.

Naso Labial Folds

A recently published independent studies, Kanchwala (et. al.), comparing Radiesse and three other soft-tissue fillers for facial-volume augmentation recommended Radiesse as the preferred filler for augmenting nasolabial folds. The longevity of Radiesse was rated as excellent, averaging 11 months. On the other hand, Restylane and Hylaform lasted only 4.5 months and 3 months respectively. In addition, investigators concluded that Radiesse is a cost-effective option in treating nasolabial folds due to its overall longevity. Published independent studies show that a typical treatment for nasolabial folds lasts approximately one year to 18 months, with an occasional touchup recommended.

Marionette Lines

These lines at the corners of the mouth can make you look very serious, or sad, even when your face is at rest. Radiesse� allows you to carefully augment these small lines with only local anesthesia - with immediate results. Published independent studies show that a typical treatment for marionette lines lasts approximately 9-12 months, with no recommended touchup prior to that time. A touch up will provide an even longer augmentation.

Jaw Line

Since skin loses elasticity over time and gravity pulls facial muscles downward, the jaw line is one of the most common facial areas where aging becomes apparent. Radiesse® is an excellent choice to re-shape and contour the jaw line and chin. The result is a smoother, firmer jaw line that mirrors the younger-looking appearance of other facial areas treated with Radiesse.

Nasal Correction

Do you want to improve the appearance of your nose without undergoing major rhinoplasty surgery? Or do you want to finesse the outcome of a previous nose surgery? Radiesse® offers a quick, immediate, non-surgical, non-invasive procedure for nasal contouring that no other filler can provide.

Commonly known as non-surgical rhinoplasty, Radiesse offers a unique composition that is extremely versatile and can build up the bridge of your nose, or camouflage a hump, (straightening your profile); balance an asymmetry, or correct defects and shape the nose tip. And with this injectable filler, patients don�t have to wait to see results � they are immediate and long-lasting. In fact, published independent studies show that a typical Radiesse treatment for non-surgical rhinoplasty or correcting post-rhinoplasty defects lasts approximately 18 months to two years, with an occasional touchup recommended.

Nasal Obstruction

Breathing problems related to nasal obstruction are due to numerous anatomic and physiologic causes. These can lead to decreased airflow through the nose and produce common patient complaints such as sinus blockage, infection, pain, dry nose or mouth, nosebleeds, and snoring. Some of the most common culprits include a deviated septum, collapse of the internal nasal valve, or even elective rhinoplasty.

Until recently, correction of this condition required major invasive surgery, with considerable pain, expense, and downtime. But now, a non-surgical procedure using Radiesse® is proving successful in spreading and strengthening weak nasal cartilage to relieve nasal obstruction and improve airflow. Researchers (Mangubat and Nyte), report that the Radiesse treatment is far less invasive (and less expensive) and can be performed in the doctor�s office, with the patient awake under local anesthesia. This groundbreaking technique is a five-minute procedure vs. a 1-1/2 hour operation and results can last up to one year.

• You've probably heard a lot about BOTOX^® Cosmetic. It's been in the news, in fashion, health, and beauty magazines, and on TV. Your friends may even be talking about how it works.

  Could this be what you’ve been looking for—a procedure that can temporarily smooth those moderate to severe frown lines between your brows with no surgery and no recovery time? An improvement can be seen within days, lasting for up to 4 months. Results may vary.

  Why would you get treated with BOTOX^® Cosmetic?

  You think those stubborn frown lines between your brows make you look tired or upset. It seems like something that you could do to help maintain your appearance.

  Almost 3.3 million procedures were performed in 2005 alone—a 16% increase over 2004. Not just models and movie stars, but people from all types of professions have tried it.

  In fact, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) ranked BOTOX^® Cosmetic as the most popular physician-administered aesthetic procedure in the United States for the fourth year in a row (surgical and nonsurgical combined).

  What's more, the ASAPS surveys ranked BOTOX^® Cosmetic as one of the low-entry-cost facial aesthetic procedures in the United States.

• RESTYLANE - ^® and PERLANE^® are cosmetic dermal fillers that replace volume and restore youthful contours to the skin to smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth (nasolabial folds).
  
  Restylane^®and Perlane have well-defined safety profiles. Restylane has been used in over 1.4 million treatments in the U.S. and is available in more than 70 countries. It is the most studied dermal filler in the world with dozens of publications in the medical literature. Clinical studies have shown no significant differences in the safety of Restylane and Perlane.
  
  Restylane and Perlane are made of . In the human body, natural hyaluronic acid provides volume and fullness to the skin. The hydrophilic or "water loving" nature of the hyaluronic acid molecules in Restylane and Perlane and their three dimensional structure allows them to bind many times their own weight in water. As hyaluronic acid begins to degrade, each molecule binds to more water which helps maintain its volume for about six months.
  
  Restylaneand Perlane contain no animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or development of allergic reactions. No allergy testing is required before use.

• JUVÉDERM™ Ultra and JUVÉDERM™ Ultra Plus
  
  The JUVÉDERM™ dermal filler family of products, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2006, is the next generation in hyaluronic acid dermal fillers that provide a smooth, long-lasting correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.
  
  JUVÉDERM™ is the first smooth consistency gel formulation and is clinically proven to last up to one year. JUVÉDERM™ is developed using the proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology, an advanced manufacturing process that results in a malleable, smooth gel that flows easily into the skin and creates a smooth, natural look and feelTo provide physicians with the flexibility to tailor each treatment to the specific needs of the patient, there are two formulations of JUVÉDERM™. Product formulations include: JUVÉDERM™ Ultra, a highly cross-linked formulation for more versatility in contouring and volumizing of facial wrinkles and folds; and JUVÉDERM™ Ultra Plus, a more highly cross-linked and thicker gel for volumizing and correction of deeper folds and wrinkles.

• Sculptra™ is a long-lasting, clinically-proven treatment than can smooth deep lines and wrinkles and restore facial volume lost to the body's natural ageing process.

  The improvement is long-lastingand gives you an entirely natural-looking fuller face.

  Sculptra™ is an injectable volumising treatment that stimulates the build up of the body’s own collagen to smooth out lines and wrinkles and restore lost facial volume to give you a fuller, younger-looking face.

  The natural non-surgical cosmetic treatment is performed by specially trained medical professionals, and you have the confidence of knowing that Sculptra™ is only available from sanofi-aventis, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

FAT INJECTIONS

• Dr Becker is a pioneer in fat injection techniques
  He has developed several instruments used in liposuction,including the Becker Greater cannula for fat cell harvesting.
  This cannula has multiple small openings that harvest small particles of fat for injection.The smaller particles are more evenly distributed when injected resulting in less lumpiness than traditional methods.The smaller particles of fat are also more rapidly vascularized

DR. BECKER'S SKIN CARE PRODUCTS