Renew, Refresh, Restore
Spring is here and what a perfect time to refresh your look for graduation, Father’s Day (yes, men do it also!), weddings, or before that fun vacation! It is time to put yourself first, which is hard for so many of us to do. We schedule our physicals and hair appointments. Why not start making appointments to take care of our skin, slow the aging process, and feel more confident? It’s never too early or too late to start. I see patients of all ages, and I will meet with you individually to ensure our goals and expectations are the same. Patients in their early 30’s might want to prevent deeper lines and wrinkles versus the more mature patient that is working to correct volume loss, soften lines, and have a more youthful appearance.
We have many options to offer depending on your specific goals. I can offer nonsurgical aesthetic treatments, starting with a thorough assessment which includes speaking with you about your concerns, a physical assessment of your face explaining changes I observe from the aging process, and completing a Vectra 3D image. The Vectra 3D imaging is a great tool to assess volume loss in the face, asymmetry and skin quality. We then use this baseline evaluation as a comparison tool during treatments. I also take traditional photos before treatments. It can be overwhelming to take in all this information, so I like to discuss options and come up with a treatment plan to best fit the patient’s desires and budget.
One of our most popular treatments is to use a neuromuscular blocking toxin such as Botox or Dysport to treat frown lines in between the eyebrow, crow’s feet that develop at the corner of the eyes, and forehead creases and wrinkles.
Dermal fillers can address volume loss in the face, reduce lines, wrinkles, and creases on aging skin, create fuller lips, and give the face a more youthful appearance.
My goal is to always keep the patient “natural” looking and make subtle changes to the face. There are multiple dermal filler options. Most are made of hyaluronic acid, which is produced by our own bodies. I select the product based on location and desired effect. Examples are Juvederm, Voluma, Restylane, Lyft, and Silk. I love Sculptra which is an injectable poly-L-lactic acid. It promotes collagen growth, which improves volume loss, creases, and softens lines. It is an excellent choice for volume loss in the temple area. The key is a good facial assessment and working with my patient to decide on the most beneficial products.
Now a word about microneedling – It is an excellent investment in addition to a neurotoxin and dermal filler to address the aging face. A treatment can be done every four to six weeks promoting collagen growth and improving skin elasticity with minimal down time. Microneedling can improve the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks.
At The Lucas Center we have a dynamic team with over 100 years of combined experience in medical and aesthetics. We are privileged to be led by Dr. Jay Lucas, a board-certified plastic surgeon, who provides medical supervision of the aesthetic team. If your needs can’t be met through aesthetic treatments and filler agents, Dr. Lucas will be glad to meet with you through an individualized consultation appointment to discuss surgical treatments.
Do you look in the mirror and notice subtle changes on your face and frown? The aging process can sneak up on us. The Lucas Center can help you feel more confident about your skin and overall appearance. Get summer ready!
Step Ahead with The Lucas Center! Give us a call today at 865-218-6210 to schedule your free consultation with me.