If you’re self-conscious about thin or sparse lashes, you might consider a few new treatments designed to help women enhance eyelashes. As one of several nonsurgical facial enhancements we offer at the office of Dr. Robert Aycock, lash enhancement is quickly becoming one of our most popular makeover selections. We currently offer two options for eyelash enhancement: Obagi ELASTILash® and Latisse®.

Obagi ELASTILash

ELASTILash from Obagi, a leader in skin enhancement formulas, is a new eyelash growth enhancer that has been very successful in helping women achieve noticeably fuller, longer, and thicker eyelashes. In as little as 4 – 6 weeks, patients can enjoy the benefits of more attractive lashes with the added advantage of lash strengthening. Nonallergenic ELASTILash has undergone rigorous scientific testing and is considered safe or use on all skin types. The special ingredient of peptides provide the necessary plumping benefits once only available with temporary mascara.

Latisse

The highly publicized, FDA-approved Latisse is being prescribed across the country as an effective treatment for inadequate eyelashes, a condition called eyelash hypotrichosis. Latisse enhances lash appearance by stimulating growth, both to produce length and thickness. This treatment also helps darken lashes for a more dramatic result. Apply Latisse once a day for results that appear in as little as 8 weeks.

Choosing Your Treatment

There are some subtle differences between the two treatments that you should understand before making a decision. While Latisse requires a prescription, ELASTILash does not. Also, there are some side effects present with Latisse that have not been shown with ELASTILash — in some cases eyelid or iris darkening has been reported after use. We are happy to share all of the specific details with you during your visit.

Schedule a personal lash enhancement consultation with one of our Aesthetic Nurse Specialists for more information on both options and a professional recommendation regarding your best option. To set up an appointment, please contact Dr. Aycock at (925) 937-8377.

Your delicate skin is often the first place that telltale signs of aging appear. Sun exposure, stress, lack of proper hydration, and genetics all affect the quality of your skin. If you’re looking for a way to combat wrinkling, discoloration, and other skin problems, investing in nonsurgical skin rejuvenation can be easy on your wallet while producing instant rewards.

Dr. Robert Aycock offers a bounty of solutions for improving skin tone and texture. Consider any of the following options as a cost-effective way to enhance the appearance of your skin and look years younger.

• Laser resurfacing uses focused beams of light from Sciton’s Contour Tunable Resurfacing Laser (TRL™) for safe laser treatment. These treatments are useful in minimizing  the look of irregular contours and other issues. The Sciton laser system utilizes Full Field Resurfacing (Contour), MicroLaserPeel™, and Fractional Resurfacing (ProFractional™) with TRL technology to smooth lines and tighten skin. Sciton laser treatments like the MicroLaserPeel™, ProFractional Therapy™, BroadBand Light (BBL™) and SkinTyte Photofacial Therapy™ provide a painless way to refresh facial, neck, extremity and body skin without surgery.
• Spider vein treatment is conducted using three methods — sclerotherapy, laser light, and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) — to reduce or eliminate the look of spider veins caused by weight gain, aging, pregnancy, medication, and genetics. Patients with dark skin tone or very tanned skin are generally not good candidates for treatment of veins with laser therapy.
• Laser hair removal is effortless with the Sciton Profile ClearScan™ and BroadBand Light Hair Reduction procedure, which targets underarms, face, legs, back and most other skin surfaces.
• BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport™ are nonsurgical wrinkle treatments that can be done on your lunch hour and is great for targeting wrinkling around the eyebrows, neck bands, lip lines, and crow’s feet.
• Chemical peels and facials refresh your appearance by removing top layers of old skin to reveal new skin underneath. Choose from a variety of types, including Intraceutical® Oxygen Facials, Vitamin C Facials, Glycolic Facials, Pumpkin Enzyme Peels, and Vitalize Peels® for gorgeous, glowing skin.
• Juvederm®, Juvederm® Ultra Plus , Restylane® and Perlane® are injectable gels which treat nasolabial folds, thinning lips, and facial wrinkles. Injectable dermal filler delivers a high concentration of hyaluronic acid to minimize facial wrinkling.

• RADIESSE® is an injectable filler that uses calcium hydroxylapatite for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds.
• Sculptra® Aesthetic is intended for use in people with healthy immune systems as a one-time treatment regimen of up to 4 injection sessions that are scheduled about three weeks apart for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial fold contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles. Sculptra® combats facial fat loss by improving skin’s volume in areas that have lost their “plumpness.”

Frequently, our patients combine nonsurgical skin therapies to get the best results possible. Let Dr. Aycock help you develop a personalized skin treatment plan that addresses your unique skin issues and respects your time and budget constraints. To set up your personal consultation, please contact our office in the Bay Area today.

If you are considering reshaping your figure with the help of a skilled cosmetic surgeon, timing is an important factor and can have a direct impact on your results and satisfaction.

Certain body contouring procedures are recommended only at specific stages of life. For instance,

• The results of a tummy tuck or breast lift are best maintained by women who do not plan to have children after the surgery.
• Liposuction to remove fat in targeted areas is only suggested after diet and exercise efforts have failed, only on patients with a healthy overall weight.
• Breast enlargement should only be performed on women over age 18 who have a thorough understanding of how a new breast size will impact their lives.
• The Mommy Makeover is recommended for women who are done having children.

Healthy Expectations

Your state-of-mind before and after a body contouring procedure is also a factor in the long-term success of your efforts. Dr. Robert Aycock requires that all his patients have realistic expectations of what surgery can and cannot do. Focusing on a healthy lifestyle after surgery is the best way to maintain your  results and positive body image.

As you consider the plethora of body contouring options available to you, advice from our experienced Bay Area plastic surgeon can help you choose the ideal procedures — and decide if the time is right for you to move forward.

Moving Forward With Body Contouring

Tour our plastic surgery facility, review before and after photos, and receive one-on-one information about the body contouring options offered by our practice. Should you have concerns regarding financial options to move forward with your surgery, patient financing is available.

If you’d like to learn more about our body contouring capabilities, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock to set up your in-depth personal consultation.

If you’ve been tossing around the idea of cosmetic surgery, you most likely have a specific procedure in mind already. At the office of Dr. Robert Aycock, we like to take the first consultation as an opportunity to present you with your wide range of options for surgical and nonsurgical enhancement. Often two or more procedures performed during the same visit or around the same time can give you dramatic results by accentuating features you like and downplaying those you don’t.

Designing Your Makeover

Dr. Robert Aycock is an expert at helping patients choose the combination of procedures that can deliver the results they seek. We have a state-of-the-art plastic surgery facility that is equipped with the most advanced technology and serves as an ideal, comfortable location for both cosmetic and nonsurgical outpatient treatments.

With everything you need for a beautiful makeover, including the skills and resources of a highly-skilled plastic surgeon, our center can help you find the combination of procedures to achieve beautiful and natural-looking results.

Winning Combinations

For example, you may choose to improve the tone and texture of your skin with laser resurfacing to enhance the results of a face lift. Or, get smoother skin instantly with advanced, long-lasting laser hair removal on your legs after a thigh lift. You may also wish to achieve a slimmer appearance with VelaShape,™ a nonsurgical body contouring treatment, after you have enhanced your breast appearance with a breast enlargement or breast lift. Whatever you choose, affordable patient financing is available to help you fit your combination of treatments into your budget.

The possibilities are endless. To design a strategic combination of surgical and nonsurgical procedures that will help you reach your body goals, please meet with our experienced contouring surgeon today. If you are ready to schedule your personal consultation, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock at your convenience.

Dr. Robert Aycock is proud to offer his patients advanced cosmetic care in the Greenbrae Surgery Center, a fully accredited, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center with three operating rooms and two fully equipped Endoscopic Suites and a five-bed recovery room. A wide variety of cosmetic procedures are performed at Greenbrae, including facial plastic surgery, breast enhancement, and body contouring.

Unique Features

This Medicare-certified surgery center is a Category I Occupancy, which means it meets the same standards and building codes as a hospital. Currently, Greenbrae is the only surgery center with this accreditation in Marin County allowing overnight nursing care.

Patients are drawn to the surgery center for its location and outstanding reputation for providing excellent patient care and safety. When you enter the doors of Greenbrae Surgery Center, you are immediately greeted by the Front Desk Coordinator who also facilitates your check-in process. From that point on, you will be expertly cared for in the comfortable and relaxing environment.

The People of Greenbrae

The staff members at the surgery center have been hand-picked for their skill and compassionate understanding of each individual’s needs and concerns. It’s easy to see that every team member is in their chosen profession for a reason: to provide exceptional care to patients and enhance their cosmetic surgery experience.

Greenbrae Surgery Center is utilized by plastic surgeons, general surgeons, bariatric surgeons, ENT (ear, nose, and throat) surgeons and orthopedic surgeons including hand surgeons.

Here are some of the professionals that will be guiding you through your brief stay at Greenbrae:

• Laura Carlos, RN, BSN Aesthetic Nurse Specialist
• Therese Harrison RN, Director of Nursing & Patient Care
• Joanne Jacobson, MD, Anesthesiologist
• Robert Aycock, MD, FACS, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Comfort and Technology

Greenbrae Surgery Center is equipped with everything a patient would need to ensure a safe and comfortable experience. If there is anything you need or want during your time here, all you have to do is simply ask. The center features modern equipment, including Stryker, Steris, and Smith & Nephew technology for endoscopic, arthroscopic, and laparoscopic surgeries.

Surgeries are performed Monday through Friday beginning at 7a.m. and continue throughout the day. To learn more about all the advantages offered at Greenbrae Surgery Center, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock.

Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid lift, is a very successful and popular anti-aging procedure. Since the eyes are often the first area of the face to show sigs of early aging, an eyelid lift is great for women and men in their 40s and 50s who want to look more vibrant and youthful.

A skilled and focused cosmetic surgeon since 1998, Dr. Robert Aycock performs the eyelid lift to combat loss of elasticity in the skin of the eyes and muscle weakness due to aging. He works closely with each patient to enhance their distinctive attributes by looking beyond the limitations of the eyelid lift procedure to the whole person.

Eyelid Lift Steps

This procedure is performed in our comfortable, state-of-the-art surgical facility. Dr. Aycock places very small incisions in the natural creases of your eyelids and then tightens the eyelid skin, removing any fat pockets or excess skin. Weak muscles and ligaments are strengthened through gentle tightening. The remaining eyelid skin is repositioned for a more youthful final appearance.

Your Eyelid Lift Decision

People choose to have an eyelid lift because a) their eyelids have become droopy over time, creating a tired, sad, or older appearance, or b) their drooping eyelids are actually obstructing their vision. If sagging eyelid skin is actually impeding your vision, blepharoplasty can create a noticeable improvement.

If the cost of surgery is holding you back from saying “yes,” keep in mind that Dr. Aycock offers affordable patient financing which you can use on any of our advanced skin and body enhancement services.

For a dramatic makeover, consider a combination of cosmetic surgery procedures to rejuvenate your facial appearance. Take a look at the benefits of a facelift, brow lift, or nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treatment like Dysport® and Restylane®  in conjunction with an eyelid lift to help you achieve your beauty goals.

The Next Step

If you are interested in learning more about blepharoplasty, we invite you to come in for a personal facial rejuvenation consultation. Dr. Aycock and his team will discuss the wide range of cosmetic anti-aging options available to you and help you choose the perfect enhancement option. To get started, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock. You can also visit Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s
Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.

If you are searching for a way to reshape your abdomen area, a tummy tuck from skilled surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock can provide you with a more toned, tightened appearance. A tummy tuck, also called an abdominoplasty, is a popular cosmetic surgery for people who have struggled with losing the “stomach pouch,” men who want more definition in this area, and women who have stretched abdominal muscles as a result of pregnancy. Tummy tuck is also a fine solution for those with excess skin due to aging or weight loss. Liposuction may be performed along with a tummy tuck to remove the top layers of fat and reveal the muscular structure underneath.

Patients who are interested in a tummy tuck should fall within a healthy weight range; Abdominoplasty is a reshaping procedure and should not be used as a weight loss tool. When you visit Dr. Robert Aycock to discuss your abdomen enhancement choices, he will present the benefits of both the full tummy tuck and the mini tummy tuck to help you choose one that suits you best.

Mini Tummy Tuck

If your tummy area is somewhat toned and you require only a small amount of adjustment, a mini abdominoplasty is a great way to go. This surgery is less invasive than a full tummy tuck and requires a shorter surgical time as well as a shorter recovery period. During a mini tummy tuck, Dr. Aycock makes a small incision in the lower abdomen and tightens the stomach muscles while excess skin is gently removed. As a general guideline, mini tucks are usually recommended for patients who have excess fat or skin below the belly button.

Full Tummy Tuck

A full tummy tuck is a smart choice for men and women with excess fat and/or skin in the upper and lower abdomen. It is a more invasive procedure than the mini tummy tuck and requires a longer healing time, but the results are more dramatic. The incision extends between the two hipbones and also around the belly button, although Dr. Aycock may alter it based on the amount of correction needed. Similar to the mini version, the muscles are tightened and sagging skin is excised.

Your Results

Dr. Aycock is an experienced abdominoplasty artist who devotes his talent and energy to ensuring tummy tuck results are tailored to each patient’s needs. Results will vary, but you can learn more about the benefits of our tummy tuck options with Dr. Aycock’s detailed tummy tuck video. Also feel free to look through some of his beautiful surgical results when you visit the tummy tuck photos page.

If you would like to learn more about tummy tuck and other body shaping procedures, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock to schedule a consultation. You can also visit Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s
Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.

If you are considering a facial enhancement, you may want to research the benefits of Sculptra®, a facial filler that reduces wrinkles and facial lines for a rejuvenated, refreshed appearance — and it’s been impressing countless patients with its anti-aging effects and long-lasting results.

Sculptra’s active ingredient is poly-L-lactic acid, a safe, man-made substance designed to mimic the qualities of a natural acid produced by the muscles. Poly-L-lactic acid has been used as a medical product for more than 20 years and was just recently discovered as a highly effective dermal enhancement ingredient. In addition to improving the look of lines and creases, Sculptra is also very successful as a plumping agent to treat loss of facial volume.

Unlike facial fillers that use animal-derived ingredients, there’s no risk of allergic reaction and no need for allergy testing prior to use.

Is Sculptra Your Ideal Filler?

Most people who are interested in facial enhancement with Sculptra will qualify for this treatment. If you have an immune system disorder, Sculptra may not be ideal for you. Dr. Aycock can discuss the benefits and risks of several nonsurgical anti-aging options to help you choose the ideal one.

Your Sculptra Appointment

When you come in for your first treatment, Dr. Aycock will show you where the injections will go and use lidocaine along with Sculptra for a more comfortable treatment experience. The formula is injected under the skin in the desired areas. A gentle massage helps distribute the filler below the skin and reduce any discomfort. Following treatment, you are free to return to your daily activities with no downtime. If you experience mild redness or swelling, you can minimize these side effects with a cold compress.

Scupltra’s Effects

Once the Sculptra formula is in place under the skin, the poly-L-lactic acid induces an inflammatory reaction that stimulates the creation of collagen. After the recommended number of treatments (on average, three sessions over the course of few months), the amount of collagen produced gradually increases to achieve your beautiful final result. While most facial fillers last a matter of months, Sculptra’s effects can last as long as two years!

The immediate “plumped” appearance of the treatment area is only a temporary reaction — you can expect the swelling to subside and the fullness to return gradually as collagen production increases.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Aycock to learn more about Sculptra, please contact our office to set up an appointment. You can also visit Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s
Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center as well as SkinPresence MedSPA.

BOTOX® isn’t a miracle cure for wrinkles. BOTOX Cosmetic from Allergan is an international phenomenon that noticeably softens wrinkles brought on by aging, smoking, and environmental damage. This non-surgical wrinkle reduction treatment has been changing faces and improving confidence in the United States since its FDA approval in 2002.

BOTOX works by targeting the muscle, thereby forcing the skin above it to relax and smooth out. Countless men and women have used this advanced facial rejuvenation treatment to fight back against the signs of facial aging and temporarily improve the look of facial wrinkling.

The Secret to BOTOX Success

Here’s how it works:

• Dr. Robert Aycock or one of our Aesthetic Nurse Specialists injects BOTOX into specific facial areas like the lines between your brows that make you look grumpy, forehead creases, and the area around your eyes most commonly referred to as crow’s feet.

• BOTOX therapy works by blocking the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, causing the muscles to become weakened or paralyzed.

• Results can last anywhere from three to six months, with retreatment generally recommended about three to four times per year.

BOTOX Safety

BOTOX has been used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including eyelid spasms, neck spasms, cerebral palsy, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), severe neck and back pain, and strabismus (eye misalignment). It is deemed safe for use in small doses by the FDA when handled by a trained medical professional. To find additional information on safety and side effects, please visit the Allergan BOTOX® page.

If you are searching for a way to improve the appearance of facial wrinkles, Dr. Aycock can help you understand the benefits of BOTOX and present other non-surgical medspa treatments that can help. Check back next week when we’ll be talking about the dermal filler Sculptra,™ another effective and popular anti-aging solution.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Aycock to learn more about Sculptra, please contact our office to set up an appointment. You can also visit Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s
Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center as well as SkinPresence MedSPA.

Are you looking for a safe and effective way to fight back against facial signs of aging? At SkinPresence MedSpa, part of the cosmetic surgery

office of Dr. Robert Aycock, we carry most Skin Medica products, including two incredible facial rejuvenation options that produce noticeable skin improvement.

The first, Skin Medica’s Vitalize Peel®, is a professional chemical peel that uses an advanced solution to reveal new skin and take years off your facial appearance. The second, Skin Medica’s TNS Essential Serum®, is an at-home treatment that offers a unique strategy for flawless skin.

Skin Medica’s Vitalize Peel:

Benefits: The Vitalize Peel is an in-office treatment designed to combat aging, sun damage, and environmental skin damage using alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, resorcinol, and retinoic acid. It’s a customizable peel that can be used on a variety of skin types to target skin conditions like hyperpigmentation, melasma, and photodamage.

• Encourages skin regeneration
• Promotes smoother skin
• Enhances tone and texture
• Improves pigmentation
• Tightens skin and minimizes pores
• Minimizes acnes scarring, sunspots, and freckling

Highlights: Using an exceptionally high PH level, the peeling solution includes Retinoic acid to exfoliate far better than other similar peels. Despite the higher PH, this peel causes mild to no irritation and patients can be back to their day with very little if any downtime required.

Cost: $150

Skin Medica’s TNS Essential Serum:

Benefits: TNS is an all-in-one anti-aging serum which actually regenerates skin using the patented growth factor serum TNS Recovery Complex®, aided by antioxidants and several other skin restoration ingredients.

• Decreases skin elasticity
• Diminishes fine lines, wrinkles and age spots
• Improves skin tone and texture
• Increases plumpness and fullness
• Fights free radical damage
• Ingredient alpha arbutin brightens the skin

Highlights: TNS combines several revolutionary ingredients in it that, if bought separately, would cost upwards of $1000. Celebrity clients like Oprah and Bo Derek have recently endorsed this serum due to its incredible anti-aging properties.

Cost: $250

Facial rejuvenation treatments including the Vitalize Peel are performed by our Clinical Aestheticians in our SkinPresence MedSpa located in Walnut Creek and

Greenbrae. Whether you are interested in a professional treatment or a take-home skin enhancement solution, we would be happy to explain your options and match your skin type with the optimal treatments.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with one of our clinical aestheticians, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock to set up an appointment. You can also visit Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s
Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.