The Wait is Over – Cellulaze is Here!

Stubborn cellulite is no match for this amazing laser treatment!

Finally, we can dramatically reduce cellulite with the new revolutionary Cellulaze™ Laser, the world’s first minimally invasive approach to attacking cellulite where it begins – under the skin!  Dr. Covey is proud to be one of the first physicians to offer you this amazing breakthrough FDA-approved treatment for the removal of cellulite. With just ONE treatment, the Cellulaze Laser can give you smoother skin on your abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks and arms –anywhere cellulite occurs.

Many of us believe the common myths surrounding cellulite such as “only fat people get cellulite” or “this magic cream can remove cellulite” or even “eat this combination of foods and cellulite will miraculously disappear.” None of these are true!

Cellulite is a degenerative condition that no one can control. Aging, hormones, genetics, and weight fluctuations all play a role in how the hills and valleys of cellulite form within the layers of your skin. Affecting over 85% of women over the age of 20, cellulite was, until now, one of the toughest conditions to treat in the long-term.

Sure, diet and exercise can help reduce your weight but neither can help you get rid of cellulite. Other spa-like treatments treat the appearance of cellulite from the outside – but the results are temporary at best and only last as long as you continuously repeat the treatments. The incredible new Cellulaze laser actually REMOVES cellulite in ONE treatment and with little to no downtime!

Unlike other treatments, Cellulaze treats all three distinct causes that create that unappealing “orange peel” look. Using revolutionary laser technology, Cellulaze melts the excess fat caught under the skin, strategically removes the fibrous band that pulls the skin down into a dimple and stimulates collagen production which thickens the skin. Your overall result is smooth beautiful skin.

Here’s how it works:  Using a very small cannula (a narrow tube about the size of the tip of a pen), the Cellulaze laser is inserted under the skin and the SideLight 3D™ technology directs a controlled laser thermal energy to the treatment zone. Lumpy pockets of fat are diminished, skin depressions are released and the elasticity and thickness of your skin improves. With such a small cannula, Cellulaze is a simple procedure that can be performed right in our office. Healing is quick so you can usually go back to work and other regular activities within a day or two following your treatment.  Some results are immediate and get even better over the next few months.

Best of all, after your Cellulaze treatment, you’ll no longer feel the need to pull at the bottom of your shorts and skirts or wear long cover-ups in the hot summer weather. You’ll want to show off those smoother legs!

Why wait? Call us today at (631) 878-9200 to schedule your free consultation to find out more. (Visit our website at www.drcovey.com to see before and after pictures.)

Get Your Glow Back with NEW Clear + Brilliant™

This month I’m excited to tell you about our NEW Clear + Brilliant™ treatment. This treatment promises to give patients their GLOW back . . .and it delivers!

Clear + Brilliant (aka Clear and Brilliant) was developed by the same folks that designed the Fraxel line of lasers. Using the same revolutionary fractionating laser technology, Clear and Brilliant laser treatments expands skin care to not only address the signs of aging, but gives you the power to help prevent them. This unique laser system can help erase the early signs of photo-damage, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone, rough skin texture and large pores.

before and after

before and after

Clear + Brilliant is usually performed as a series of treatments however the number of treatments you need is tailored to your concerns and skin care desires. Results are both immediate and progressive. Some patients may see results immediately with more visible improvements after a series of treatments. The treatment takes about 20 minutes to perform however we ask that you allow one hour for you appointment. After the treatments some patients may experience mild redness and mild swelling which quickly subsides. Mineral makeup can be applied after your treatment.

For more information about this treatment visit our website at www.drcovey.com or call us at (631) 878-9200 for a complimentary consultation.

Quick Treatments for a Healthy Holiday Glow

It’s December again . . .our radios are playing holiday music, our offices are decorated with sparkling tinsel and jingle bells, our Toys For Tots box is filling up (thank you once again for helping us with this very worthy cause) and our patients are rushing in for their pre-holiday touch-ups.

Today was no exception. At least 7 people asked me this morning which treatment can give them the best result in the shortest amount of time. Since so many are asking I thought I’d share my thoughts here.

While almost all of our treatments fit this description, the most popular treatments this time of year are usually Botox/Dysport, Dermal Fillers, Microdermabrasions, chemical peels and facials. Each of these treatments immediately combats the signs of aging leaving you with naturally younger and healthy looking skin.

Botox and Dysport are simple and safe non-surgical injectable treatments that smooth the dynamic wrinkles and erase that “angry” look some have due to forehead wrinkles and creases.  Using very tiny micro-needles, Botox or Dysport is injected right into the muscle causing the wrinkle action. Within 3-10 days your skin smooths out and the wrinkles are diminished – just in time for all those holiday get-togethers.

Dermal fillers, including Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and Radiesse, work a little differently. They actually replace volume lost under the skin and are perfect for plumping up your lips, filling in smile lines and giving you back the youthful contours of your face.

Microdermabrasions, chemical peels and other facials are quick refreshing non-surgical treatments that rejuvenate and revitalize your skin. Designed specifically for your skin type, these treatments exfoliate your skin, promote new cell growth, clean your pores, stimulate collagen networking and improve your skin’s texture giving you a healthy glow. And they’re relaxing too – something many of our patients look forward to this time of year!

Focus on Fraxel

We see it each autumn – summertime tans fade away but brown spots do not, fine lines have cropped up where they weren’t before, and skin tone and texture looks a bit worn out. Your skin needs rejuvenation!

For this and many other reasons, Fraxel treatments top our list of treatments in the fall. And with new improved technology in our Fraxel restore® DUAL Wavelength System we can rejuvenate your skin and give you smoother, fresher younger looking skin better than ever before.

Before and After Fraxel

How is this NEW Fraxel re:store DUAL technology different? Fraxel uses a laser to resurface damaged skin. With this new cutting edge technology, there are now two laser treatment modes. The Erbium laser treatment mode specifically treats concerns such as wrinkles or acne scarring that are deeper in the skin layers. The NEW Thilium laser treatment mode effectively targets sun spots, age spots, tone and texture, which are more superficial. These modes can be combined to offer you unparalleled resurfacing results, quickly and more comfortably than the older Fraxel re:store could.

This amazing laser system is quickly became one of the most popular treatment options and we’re not surprised!  Fraxel re:store DUAL is FDA cleared to treat wrinkles around the eyes, acne scars, surgical scars, age spots/sun spots (pigmented lesions), Melasma (irregular patches of brown spots usually found on the forehead cheeks, upper lip line and nose) and Actinic Keratoses (precancerous lesions).A quick side note: Don’t be fooled by imitations! Many doctors and spas use lasers from other companies that offer lasers that sound like the latest and greatest technology. A skin expert though will make the investment in the real deal – such as the actual Fraxel re:store® DUAL Laser or the Fraxel re:pair® Laser or both. Those who wish to take shortcuts will buy what is essentially a ‘box’ with many hand pieces available – in order not to invest in the lasers those hand pieces imitate. In the case of Fraxel, they’ll buy a “fractionating hand piece” and claim it’s as good and produces the same results.

Before and After Fraxel

The true Fraxel is a device capable of being individualized to each patient’s needs, operates safely and uniformly, and delivers outstanding results!

And, the ground-breaking laser technology in Fraxel re:store DUAL can be used on ALL skin colors and types to restore and rejuvenate the skin on many parts of your body including your face and the delicate skin on your neck, chest and hands.

With predictable, consistent results, and a simpler, faster and more precise treatment, Fraxel restore DUAL quickly resurfaces your skin and uncovers the skin of your youth with little or no downtime.

The Best in Fall Skin Care

Fall is just around the corner. Children are back in school, Halloween treats are in the stores (I’ve even seen some winter holiday decorations for sale too!) and some of us have closed our pools for the season. And this is the time of the year that I begin to hear questions about skin care for the fall. Our skin is sensitive to the weather changes. With humidity dropping, temperatures cooling, and less opportunity for outdoor activities our skin starts to dry out. It’s important to continue to use your moisturizer – or start using it again if you stopped for the summer months.

Dermal Repair

September Product of the Month:
This month I highly recommend Skin Medica’s Dermal Repair Cream to all my patients (whether they’re having extensive work done or just looking for a good anti-aging skin care tip.)  Dermal Repair is an ultra-rich cream with the perfect blend of anti-oxidants, vitamins and moisturizing ingredients to hydrate and replenish your skin. Using this cream along with a sun screen will not only protect your skin from harsh environmental effects but also promote healthy smooth skin. Stop by our offices for a sample.

Next Blog Topic Coming Soon: “Focus on Fraxel” Why this treatment is one of our most popular fall treatments. . .

Yes, you CAN look ten years younger instantly!

Do you stand in front of the mirror tugging and pushing at your face trying to pull it back into place? Are sagging jowls, hollow cheeks and furrows between your eyes and around your mouth making you look tired and old? Well, you’re not alone!

As we age we lose important areas of facial fat (collagen) and fibers (elastin) that support the contours of your face. First you notice crow’s feet and smile lines. Then your brow line begins to fall, your jaw line sags and your cheeks, lips and nose areas lose their fullness and your eyes begin to look hollow. You actually deflate and descend as you age!

Joan R. Age 54 Liquid Face Lift (Alexander J. Covey, M.D.)

A Liquid Face Lift instantly replaces the volume and fullness that you lost as you aged. A Liquid Face Lift, also known as RestyLift, VolumaLift and the Instant Injectable Face Lift, is a non-surgical treatment that gently lifts and contours your face helping you look 10 years younger instantly! Using a combination of safe and effective injectables including wrinkle relaxers such as Botox or Dysport and fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane and/or Radiesse, I strategically restore the natural curves and contours of your face. One of the greatest benefits to this treatment is that we are not stretching and pulling your skin into place. Instead, a Liquid Face Lift fills in the hollows of your cheeks and under eyes, plumps up your lips,and lifts your sagging jaw line giving you a natural, well-rested, energized and youthful appearance without resorting to surgery.

Click here to see video of Dr. Covey discussing Liquid Face Lift

This amazing treatment for non-surgical volumetric restoration is safe and effective and has quickly become one of our most popular treatments. Looking your best this summer couldn’t be easier! To find out how a Liquid Face Lift can help you, call us at (631) 878-9200 to schedule a FREE consultation.

Practice Safe Sun . . .

This morning I had another patient ask me what is the one thing they can do to keep their skin looking younger. My answer is  always the same. . . you MUST use sun block!

People often think that a tan will protect them from the sun’s harmful rays. Not true. The sun causes damage that accumulates over time. An innocent ‘little bit of color’ today leads to the brown spots, wrinkles and sagging jowls tomorrow. Go ahead and enjoy the warm sunny days of spring and summer but don’t forget to use a sun block with SPF 30 or higher to protect your skin from those damaging sun rays.

We all know many strategies to use to avoid sun damage, but I think it is worth mentioning them again:

• Cover up with clothes- dark colors are best because they absorb sunlight. Polyester garments are usually more protective than cotton or linen, but it depends on the weight and weave (sun light gets through holes!). There are even some clothes marketed as sun-protective using the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) rating developed in Australia, the country with the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. A UPF of 15 or higher is good.
• Watch the clock – avoid extended exposure between 10am and 3pm
• Don’t trust the clouds or shade – on cloudy days ultraviolet radiation levels are almost the same as in sunshine. And while being in the shade is better off than in the sun, you can still be affected by the sun’s rays.
• Check your altitude – studies at Harvard show that the intensity  or radiation increases by about 4% for every 1,000 feet in altitude

For those of you who can’t resist getting a ‘healthy’ tan there are a few safe alternative self-tanning products that I recommend to

Tanatasia by Jane Iredale

my patients such as my “Safe Tan Sun Free Tanning Lotion” or  Jane Iredale’s “Tantasia”  (both products are available in the office)