The Game Changer

The year was 1993 and the revolutionary wrinkle destroying solution that would change the beauty industry forever was discovered. Cosmetic effects of Botulinum Toxin, also known as Botox®, was found by a husband and wife team–Dermatologist, Alastair Carruthers, and Ophthalmologist, Jean Carruthers. Jean treated patients for various conditions of the eye, one such condition being Blepharospasm. Blepharospasm is an uncontrollable spasming of the muscle around the eye area. To temporarily paralyze the spasming muscle, Jean administers an injection of Botulinum Toxin into the affected muscle for patients with this particular condition. By Jean’s account, one of these patients requested an injection of Botulinum Toxin in the forehead. When asked why, the patient responded “because it makes my wrinkles go away.”

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Sculptra Aesthetic® Filler: Love the skin you’re in!

Sculptra® is a dermal (skin) filler that treats wrinkles, folds, and volume loss in the face. Facial volume loss contributes to the appearance of sunken cheeks, depressed temples, and sagging jowl lines. Sculptra® is unique in its functionality because once injected under the skin, it begins to gradually stimulate your body’s natural supply of collagen growth. Lost facial volume is then replenished by your own collagen production rather than by a synthetic filler substance.

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Kybella Double Chin Treatments in Seattle

Tighten the appearance of your profile, showcase a well-defined jaw-line, and finally discard your scarves and turtle-neck sweaters because you no longer need to cover up! Now, at Advanced Dermatology and Laser Institute of Seattle, we are providing a safe, in-office procedure for eliminating the ever-dreaded double-chin. Where dieting and exercise have failed to yield results in fat reduction below the chin area-dermatologists are recommending Kybella.

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Finally a Facial that Works!

Glowing skin after a spa facial is desirable, but temporary. If you are seeking medical-grade treatment and lasting results, a HydraFacial promises both! This dermatological system sets itself apart from a spa facial in that it uses healing serums formulated to combat individual skincare needs from acne to wrinkles. As a vacuum-based skin abrasion device, the HydraFacial exfoliates while simultaneously infusing anti-oxidants, polypeptides, and hyaluronic acid into the treated area. These serums serve to:

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Say Goodbye to Spider Veins!

Often times painful and aesthetically unsightly spider and varicose veins can now be treated for removal at Advanced Dermatology and Laser Institute of Seattle. This vascular condition is typically found on the legs as thin, blue and red veins or bulging rope-like cords raised above the surface of the skin. To prepare yourself for summer when the weather permits shorts and swimsuits make the treatment of your leg veins a priority! Timing is critical in regards to using laser technology offered exclusively at our clinic for safe and effective leg vein removal. Seek treatment now and results may be observed upon the arrival of summer.

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