CUSTOM CONTOURING AGENTS
“Fraxel and Thermage technologies have totally changed the way I deal with the problems of acne scars, melasma, sun damage, roughness and loose skin on the face and on the body,” says Dr. Pilest. “I am genuinely impressed with the new Fraxel C02 Re:Pair laser and look forward to utilizing all of its capabilities.” Despite the power of laser technology, not everyone needs or is a candidate for laser therapy, so Dr. Pilest offers numerous alternatives such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), microdermabrasion and injectables, which he says “nearly always provide very respectable results.” “Take Botox®, for example,” he says. “It can be used to smooth dynamically caused wrinkles, and when combined with fillers, it can achieve even greater results than when either is used alone.” Dr. Pilest is a big proponent for the use of fillers and collagen stimulators, referring to them as “CUSTOM CONTOURING AGENTS.” “I definitely like Radiesse and Sculptra for instant and long-term volume replacement. In my mind, these two products will continue to be responsible for an increasing number of appearance-enhancing and appearancecorrecting procedures. Since features tend to flatten as we age, volume replacement is an integral component to restoring youthful contours. By carefully selecting the right procedures, it’s possible to achieve an impressive GLOBAL RESTORATIVE EFFECT in your appearance.”