This website is intended to provide information about a few of the MANY aesthetic services available out there! It is not intended to be an inclusive resource but rather an insight as you decide what forms of aesthetic or regenerative medicine are best for you. Nothing substitutes face-to-face time with your aesthetic provider to truly tailor your treatment to your needs but please let this site serve as a starting point for your beauty journey.

Or for additional information, call or text to 830-321-4820 or send an email to info@TheDoctorsOfficeSA.com and we will reply ASAP!

Before your appointment, please keep the following things in mind!

-We have an office full of needles and lasers. Children or service animals are not safe here so please plan accordingly.

-Payment methods accepted include cash, credit card and CareCredit.

-If you are pregnant, we wish you nothing but the best… but unfortunately we have nothing safe for you here. Feel free to come back once you are done breastfeeding your little love bundle!

-Help you and your provider by completing your paperwork in the patient portal ahead of your appointment.

DERMAL FILLERS

Dermal fillers, such as the Restylane lines of fillers, are jelly-like substances that are placed under the skin to restore volume that we have lost with age. Common places to have injected include the cheeks, nasolabial folds (“smile lines”) and the lips. Fillers provide an immediate plumping to the treated areas but final results are seen 2-4 weeks after injection, after any swelling or bruising has resolved. The effects of fillers last 9-18 months, depending on the product used and the area injected.

Fillers are sold by the syringe and more than one syringe may be necessary, depending on your desired outcome. A thorough consultation is necessary to determine where and how much filler is required.

***AFTER YOUR INJECTIONS, a reminder that you want to avoid heavy exercise for 24 hours and be gentle on the areas injected for about two weeks afterwards***

Take acetaminophen for discomfort and apply ice as needed for swelling and discomfort.

It is normal to feel product under the skin surface for several weeks after injection but there should not be visible lumps or bumps.

Lasers have been used on the skin for decades to help us look younger and to restore changes that have come with age. Laser technology has many uses in medical aesthetics and regenerative medicine including:

• Laser hair removal
• Skin tightening
• Skin resurfacing/ repair skin texture
• Reduce the appearance and size of scars
• Skin pigmentation (age spots, melasma, etc)
• Body contouring

• Laser hair restoration
• Reduce snoring
• Vaginal rejuvenation and tightening
• Treatment of onchomycosis (toe nail fungus)

The Doctors Office is super excited to offer a large variety of laser services thanks to having a Fotona SP Dynamis laser in house! Fotona has a reputation for creating unique laser technologies that minimize discomfort and downtime, all while providing maximum results.

Regardless of the procedure, laser treatments generally require a series of treatments to obtain your best results. A personalized consultation will help determine how many treatments you might need and over what period of time.

Direct sun exposure in the weeks leading up to, and immediately after, your laser sessions is not recommended because of the increased risk of burns and hyperpigmentation of the skin. Wearing sunblock is ALWAYS advised but it is especially important while doing laser treatments of any kind.

CHEMICAL PEELS

Chemical peels are an amazing part of a skin care routine but can also be super effective at treating a number of issues! The Doctors Office is proud to carry VIPeel medical grade chemical peels, which are safe for ages 13+, are safe on all skin colors and have special formulations for different goals. Whether you are trying to reduce lines and wrinkles, decrease pigmentation or treat active acne, there is a VIPeel for you.

In general, chemical peels work by applying different compounds (typically including some form of acid) to the skin and as part of their effects, they cause the skin to create more new, young and healthy cells, which cause the older cells on top of the skin to shed off or, peel. Chemical peels come in different combinations and strengths, which impact how deep the chemicals penetrate and how effective the results will be. It is important that your provider know how to properly apply chemical peels to make sure you achieve all the benefits of the peel without potential complications such as a burn or hyperpigmentation.

At TDO, chemical peels are applied in-house and the product is worn on your face for about 4 hours afterwards. The peeling process typically starts about Day 3-4 and lasts until Day 7-8. Individual results may vary in terms of how much peeling is experienced, how long it lasts, etc. but dont worry! Even if there is not a strong “peel”, the product is getting under the skin where it needs to be to work.

Exfoliating agents like retinols and tretinoin should be stopped for at least a week before a chemical peel and discontinued for at least 2 weeks after. Direct sun exposure following a peel is discouraged for the first 2 weeks because the skin is more thin and sensitive than normal and has a higher chance of burning or developing hyperpigmentation.

SKINCARE

The Doctors Office chooses to carry Sente as their medical grade line of skin care products because they are safe on all skin types, affordable and EFFECTIVE!! While there are many good product lines out there, we can recommend Sente in confidence because its patented active ingredient, Heparan Sulfate Analog (HSA), is an anti-inflammatory, pro-hydrating and collagen-building molecule that is present in all of their products. Their staple moisturizer, Dermal Repair Cream, is approved by the National Rosacea Society for reducing redness and irritation on areas affected by rosacea. The products have no dyes, perfumes or over-aggressive components, making them perfect for even the most sensitive of skins! Don’t believe us?! Try them out to see for yourself.

TDO has most Sente products on hand for purchase but if you cant make it into the office or need something we do not routinely carry, feel free to make a purchase through our Sente affiliate link at https://lddy.no/1kbjo Same products, same prices and shipped to your door… for FREE!