How to look younger without looking unnatural…

What if celebrities knew about a 1 time procedure that could take 10-15 years off their  face without the “windswept” unnatural appearance? A procedure that not only erases wrinkles and lines and sun damage, but also rebuilds collagen, without cutting, pulling or scaring.

Dr. Thomas’ office knows of such a procedure. After undergoing this procedure many of Dr. Thomas’ patients look their natural selves only younger. This procedure is called Exoderm and Dr. Thomas has been performing it for over 11 years.

Many news sources mock or make fun off bad plastic surgery. I tend to agree that many celebrities and people go over board with fillers and Botox and Face Lifts. Remember plastic surgery is like anything else. Everything in moderation and a little goes a long way.

I think many a celebrity and regular folks who want to look younger, have nicer skin and do not want to look “done” would benefit from this non-surgical Exoderm procedure.

With many of the 50 – 70 some things out there who are getting face lifts and changing their natural looks with over doing fillers and Botox, isn’t it time that there is an alternative procedure?

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Let’s look at some aging celebrities and see how Exoderm could have or can benefit them:

Klint Easwood – Age: 70’s

Here is a picture of Klint Eastwood. In his aged picture, Klint has age spots, sun damage, deep wrinkles, fine lines and loss of collagen. Exoderm can address every single one of those aging issues.

See the photos below of actual Exoderm patients that had similar aging issues as Klint. Try to envision what Exoderm could do for Klint.

Exoderm erases Sun Damage & Age Spots

Exoderm erases deep Wrinkles & Fine Lines & builds Collagen

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Our Next Celebrity is Susan Sarandon

Susan is aging beautifully. It looks like she has not done a thing to her face. For Susan Exoderm will just lift the sagging jowls, get rid of the crows feet around her eyes and improve her overall skin tone. She probably would not have to wear as much makeup.

Let’s take a look at some Patients who have had Exoderm to address similar aging issues as Susan.

Exoderm lifts Sagging cheeks & Jowls

Exoderm erases Crows Feet around the Eyes

Exoderm will improve skin tone clarity

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Let’s look at the next celebrity Susan Lang

Susan Lang is a very attractive women. Exoderm can help improve her aging skin, loss of collagen, sagging eyelids and deep folds.

Let’s take a look at some Patients who have had Exoderm to address similar aging issues as Susan Lang.

Exoderm will reverse loss of Collagen and Deep Folds

Exoderm will Improve Sagging Eyelids

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Here are some celebrities who have undergone Plastic Surgery for Aging issues who may of benefited from a more natural Procedure like Exoderm.

Many a time celebrities over fill lips and chins with fillers because there is nothing out there like Exoderm that improves lines and builds collagen around the lips and chin area.

Let’s look at some Exoderm Patients that have had significant improvement with  the “troubled” mouth area.

Exoderm will build collagen and improve lines and wrinkles around the mouth & chin & cheeks without injections or Botox.

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Let’s look at the next celebrity Kenny Rogers

Dr. Thomas speculates that Mr. Rogers has had a brow lift and face lift. He looks very different than his younger picture. Does he look good different or bad different? That’s for you to decide.

Let’s look at an Exoderm patient who has had Exoderm for similar aging issues as Kenny Rodgers.

This patient looks younger, more refreshed and most importantly he looks natural.

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Others Celebrities who are great candidates for Exoderm!

Diane Keaton - 60's

Julie Christie 67

Nicole Kidman 40

If you want to know if you are a Candidate for Exoderm Non Surgical Face Lift please send us your current picture to: norma@ivanthomasmd.com or call 310.203.8297 to set up a complimentary consultation.

NEWER, YOUNGER SKIN, IN 8 DAYS!
Exoderm will Last for Years.
One Treatment. No Surgery.
Natural Looking Results!

When: April 2nd, 2010

Where: Lancaster, Ca

SEMINAR TOPIC: Exoderm Face Lift & Peel
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treatment Non-Surgical Exoderm will lift the skin and
erase hyperpigmentation, sun damage, age spots,
fine lines and old-deep wrinkles.  If you have ever
considered a face lift but didn’t want the scars or
stretched appearance, Exoderm is the revolutionary
solution. Find out how Exoderm can also treat old &
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Otoplasty, Botox, Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty and more great Plastic Surgery for the Face.

What are you talking about?

You may not realize it but your body can tell someone so much about you. Whether we are interested, confident, poised, healthy, strong, young or old. Sometimes many of these body signals are detected at subconscious levels.

Beyond Words

Besides observing gross body postures and movements, the eyes can detect tiny changes in the bodies of others. Research in laboratories has shown that some of these slight changes are detected at the subconscious level. Here are some of the subtle changes the subconscious can detect.

* Changes in skin tone and texture due to blood flow changes when emotions fluctuate.
* Changes in eye pupil size as interest peaks and wanes.
* Tensioning and release of tiny muscles in the face and scalp from emotional changes.
* Eye angle changes (even at a distance) as one diverts attention away or on something.
* The precision timing of eye contact indicating interest, disinterest, or intimidation.

What do my ears & nose tell others about me

An unconscious cue to recognize youth in is the size of ears compared to the size of eyes.
The ears and nose continue to grow constantly as we age but the eye size remains nearly the same throughout life.

Women throughout history have also taken advantage of this fact and made themselves look younger by using makeup to increase the apparent size of their eyes. Surgery can change the nose (Rhinoplasty) and ears (Otoplasty) to remove a decade or two.

At the right is a woman with her 95 year old ears. Compare her ear size with the much younger woman above.

Older woman who wish to appear as young as possible may want to wear their hair long to cover their ears! Men on the other hand can have otoplasty performed, which can change the projection (how far they stick out) of the ears but not the length. There are surgeries than can reduce the size of the earlobe. Dr. Thomas performs both ear projection and earlobe repair surgeries.

Wise Eyes

You heard the saying “The nose, knows”. Well what about the eyes? They can see and sense things too. Since the eyes are our most powerful body language message transmitters, here are some general rules about looking into the eyes of another person for longer periods of time.

It’s okay to stare for long period of time when you:

* Like or love a person.
* Are far apart and trying to improve communication.
* Are deeply interested in what they are saying.
* Know they are extroverted and like being close.
* Are expecting an answer or response from someone.
* Are trying to dominate and intimidate someone.

Tired Eyes

Many people suffer from tired, puffy or mad looking eyes. Tired eyes can project to others that you don’t want to be bothered or that you may be upset. Has anyone ever asked you if you were tired or mad when you weren’t? Tired looking eyes can be caused from droopy upper eyelids, large bags under the eyes, and/or hollow pockets under the eyes. Scowling or squinting brows can project the image of being frustrated or angry. All these aging eye issues can be addressed through some minimally invasive procedures that take less than one hour to perform.

Quick Cosmetic Procedures for Tired Eyes

Heavy/droopy upper eyelids -
Blepharoplasty (Average Cost of a Blepharoplasty $4,600)

Puffy under eye -
Lower Blepharoplasty (Average Cost of a Lower Blepharoplasty $4,600)

Both Puffy & Droopy – Quad Bleph
Upper & Lower Eye Surgery (Average Cost of a Quad Blepharoplasty $7000)

Hollow Sunken Dark Under Eyes -
Juvederm Injection/Filler (Average Cost of Juvederm $675)

Scowling Brows -
Botox Injections (Average cost of Botox $12 Per Unit)

We offer complimentary consultations for your convenience. To book your appointment call Norma Wes @ 310.203.8297

Botox in Beverly Hills – Frequently Asked Questions

Are there alternative methods of reducing frown lines?

There are Skin care products that claim to reduce frown lines and wrinkles that may be great for temporarily filling in the fine lines and wrinkles but do not actually provide long lasting and significantly noticeable results as Botox.

Will I be able to show natural facial expressions with Botox?

Botox minimizes fine lines and wrinkles while preserving natural facial expressions when administered correctly by a skilled Board certified plastic surgeon.

What to expect after Botox Injections

The Botox is injected in very small amounts directly into the muscle where the frown lines and wrinkles are prominent. The injection causes temporary paralysis of those muscles so that the lines will noticeably fade.

Results can be seen within about 3-5 days and generally last about 4 months before repeat treatments may be necessary. Using Botox means no surgery, no downtime or recovery time.

Potential Side Effects of Botox

For a small percentage about 1% of patients minor temporary side effects may include drooping of the eyelid, known as ptosis. Other reported side effects include headache or upper respiratory infection. There are no known permanent side effects to the use of Botox.

Other Options besides Botox

Procedures such as Exoderm and Vi-peel are great all over chemical peels for skin rejuvenation, building collegan and getting rid of the fine lines and wrinkles of aging skin. Fillers may be used for filling in the deeper lines and dimples of the face that are caused by constant muscle contraction & Botox is great for halting the animation that creates these lines & wrinkles.

What is Exoderm?

Exoderm Lift is a non surgical method (chemical peel) used to erase deep wrinkles, sun damage and old acne scars. It works from below the dermis layer lifting the skin internally and removing the old damaged skin without cutting.

Do’s and Don’ts before having Botox & Injectables:

Do not use aspirin or products that contain aspirin up to 2 weeks before procedure to minimize potential bruising or swelling around injection sites.

What can I expect to Pay for Botox?

Botox is charged per unit. If you go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon you can expect to pay $9 – $15 per unit. Anything less and you may not get the full dosage meaning a watered down version or by an unqualified person.

We offer complimentary consultations for your convenience. To book your appointment call @ 310.203.8297

As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Thomas is renowned for his expertise in breast enhancements, tummy tucks, body shaping and facial rejuvenation. Although less invasive, it is equally important to receive physician-administered injectables, such as Botox and facial fillers. A board certified plastic surgeon has the training it takes to understand the anatomy and movement of the face to give you the best aesthetic result. One should take as much time deciding who will administer your injectables as it is to decide who will perform your surgical procedure.

What about the horror stories of facial filler injections?
The horror stories that we’ve seen in Hollywood tabloids of stars such as Michael Jackson and of disfigured faces and damage from toxic injections are usually credible due to illegitimate or inexperienced medical practice.

What are my filler options?
Often you are faced with the plethora of name-brand injections to choose from. It can be hard to decipher what filler goes where, how long it will last, etc. Most commonly, we seek to refine lines & wrinkles, smooth out deep folds & creases, and fill hollow, sunken areas. Not too long ago the only product we had to choose from was collagen, which often diminished in just about 2-3 months. Today, collagen has been replaced by hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is a substance that is found naturally in the body. Its molecular structure is such that it attracts water to it, volumizing the area, leading to a youthful appearance. To reach an optimal aesthetic result, it is recommended that you have a qualified doctor consult with you and advise you on the best course of action.

What’s in Dr. Thomas’ Injectable Toolbox?
Juvederm, Juvederm Ultra, Restylane, Prevelle, Radiesse, Botox. Dr. Thomas is known for his cutting-edge procedures, like High Lateral Tension Tummy Tuck and Exoderm. Likewise, he keeps abreast on the newest injectables, such as Evolence and Reloxin.

Beverly Hills Botox – Less Invasive Procedure

In Beverly Hills, board certified plastic surgeon, Ivan Thomas administers Botox on a regular basis. As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Thomas is renowned for his expertise breast enhancements, tummy tucks, body shaping (Lipo Sculpture) and facial rejuvenation.

What is Botox?
Botulinum Toxin Type A, better known as Botox is a purified toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. It is commonly used for minimizing the visibility of frown lines and wrinkles. The Botox is injected in very small amounts directly into the muscle where the frown lines and wrinkles are prominent. The injection causes temporary paralysis of those muscles so that the lines will noticeably fade.

Can Botox Prevent Wrinkles?
More and more youth are using Botox as a wrinkle preventative. Some patients start as early as 20. As you get older and lines start to settle in they may be untreatable by Botox alone and may require both a filler injection & Botox.

What Causes Frown Lines?
Frown lines on the forehead, in between the eye brows, under the eyes and around the mouth are all caused by loss of fatty tissue volume in the skin and years of muscle contraction from the various facial expressions that we make. Wrinkles better known as Crows feet, around the eyes, are caused from excessive squinting. Contributing sun damage also plays a role in the loss of skin suppleness. As the facial muscles contract, the aging, less supple skin, is unable to bounce back into it’s natural position causing the appearance of noticeable and eventually deep frown lines.