USF Health Cosmetic & Laser Center
USF Health

Cosmetic Services

The first place to start is with a customized treatment plan for your skin. During this consultation we will take digital photos, determine key concerns and compose a strategy for achieving results. We will provide you with information on the latest technology and answer questions that you have about your skin.

 

 

 

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a safe purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those unwanted lines between the brows, on the forehead and around the eyes. Botox will diminish lines leaving a smoother, youthful, and refreshed look to the face.
Benefits
  • Effective way to smoothes away fine lines
  • Diminishes the tired look
  • Lasts 3 months

What to Expect
  • Minimal to no pain
  • Minimal to no bruising
  • 4 to 10 days to take effect
Chemical Peel is a term used loosely to describe peeling of the skin usually through the use of chemical acids such as Alpha Hydroxy Acids. There are many different types and strengths of chemical peels. It is very important to the Cosmetic Technicians at USF Health to thoroughly evaluate your skin prior to a chemical peel. This helps determine the best type of peel and strength of peel to achieve the maximum results on your skin.
Dermal fillers replace volume loss in the face usually due to aging. Dermal fillers restore the youthful contours and smooth away fine lines. They simply make your skin fit better.
Benefits
  • Results appear instantly
  • Results will last approximately 6-12 months (Depending on the type of filler used and area treated)
  • Restores volume to the face
  • Corrects imperfections

What to Expect
  • Anesthetic or ice for discomfort
  • Treatment time is 30-60 minutes
  • Mild bruising and swelling are possible
  • Make-up can be applied immediately
Laser Genesis utilizes advanced, non-invasive laser technology to safely and effectively treat premature signs of aging, including: fine lines, large pores, uneven skin texture, redness, and scarring. Laser Genesis has been scientifically proven to stimulate new collagen growth by gently heating the skin causing rejuvenation without down time.
Benefits
  • No Down time
  • Minimize large pores
  • Reduce redness
  • Minimize acne

What to Expect
  • Several treatments are necessary
  • Treatments take approximately 30 – 60 minutes
Now men and women alike are making unwanted facial and body hair a thing of the past – thanks to the Cutera® CoolGlide Laser system. Say, “Goodbye!” to painful waxing, electrolysis, or razors. Our laser has been FDA cleared for permanent hair reduction and can treat men and women of all skin types safely and effectively. Determining whether or not you are an ideal candidate for laser hair removal, depends on multiple factors – hair color, thickness and the area treated.
Benefits
  • No more shaving or waxing

What to Expect
  • 5-8 treatments per area
  • Shave prior to treatment
Thanks to the latest in laser technology, treating unsightly facial and leg veins no longer requires painful injections. Our Cutera® CoolGlide system safely treats people of all skin types. If you have small facial veins, superficial leg veins (“spider veins”), and hemangiomas (“blood blisters”) then you are an ideal candidate. Large, deep, and knotty varicose veins do not respond as well. We will carefully examine you to help you determine which vessels can be successfully treated and the best course of treatment.
Benefits
  • Rid the skin of unsightly veins

What to Expect
  • Treatment takes approximately 30 minutes
  • Mild bruising can occur lasting 2-4 days
Utilizing Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Solar and Photo Genesis are effective ways to quickly, safely, and comfortably reduce or eliminate the red and brown discoloration that occurs on the skin from years of excess sun exposure.
Benefits
  • Minimize redness
  • Reduce pigmentation
  • Ideal for face, neck, chest and shoulders
  • Can be combined with other treatments

What to Expect
  • Brown spots will darken and flake off
  • 3-5 treatments for best results
Utilizing Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Solar and Photo Genesis are effective ways to quickly, safely, and comfortably reduce or eliminate the red and brown discoloration that occurs on the skin from years of excess sun exposure.
Benefits
  • Minimize redness
  • Reduce pigmentation
  • Ideal for face, neck, chest and shoulders
  • Can be combined with other treatments

What to Expect
  • Brown spots will darken and flake off
  • 3-5 treatments for best results
The Cutera® Titan™ procedure gives you an all-natural option to enhance skin tone. Titan uses infrared energy to heat deep down in the skin and tighten your skin. This allows for a more uniform distribution of energy than with other energy sources, such as RF (radio-frequency). Collagen remodeling is long lasting. The most common areas treated are the jaw line, under the chin, arms, and abdomen.
Benefits
  • Stimulates collagen
  • Tighten skin
  • No down time

What to Expect
  • Treatments take 30-60 minutes
  • Combined with Microdermabrasion, chemical peels and solar/photo rejuvenation for maximum results
Total FXTM. The Total FXTM is the newest and most technologically advanced laser for skin resurfacing available to medicine today. The Total FX™ combines two treatments, Active FXTM and Deep FXTM. Active FX targets superficial fine lines and wrinkles and the Deep Fx targets deep lines such as those around the mouth area. These treatments can be done separately or combined to become the Total FX laser treatment. What makes this CO2 laser different from the previous generation is the way in which the laser pulse is delivered. Each procedure involves treating only a fraction of the skin’s surface, leaving “bridges” of untouched skin to aid in the regeneration (healing) process. This vastly reduces the risk of infection and discoloration found with older, traditional CO2 treatments. Bridge Therapy utilizes UltraPulse, the gold standard of CO2 lasers, to deliver a variety of low downtime treatments that can be customized for each patient.
Benefits
  • Minimizes deep wrinkles
  • Dramatically improves skin texture
  • Minimizes acne scarring
  • Eliminates discoloration
  • Remodels collagen
  • Effectively treats skin laxity around the eyes
  • Superior results to any other laser

What to Expect
  • Swelling and redness can last 2-3 days
  • Peeling starts 2 days post treatment
  • You can expect to peel for 2-3 days
  • Redness can last for a few days
  • Make-up can be used to cover redness