Selphyl – aka “the vampire lift”
Selphyl is a platelet-rich fibrin matrix - translated that means that the platelets from your own blood are removed along with the clear, liquidy part of the blood called serum. This serum with the platelets in it is mixed with calcium chloride and then injected into your skin.
Quick Introduction to Treatments
Get a quick summary of the most common non-surgical anti-aging treatments, from Botox to lasers.
Botox, Fillers, & Sculptra
Learn more about all of the available cosmetic injectables including Botox, Dysport, Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse) and Sculptra.
Laser Treatments
Learn more about cosmetic laser treatments including Fraxel, IPL, laser hair removal, Thermage, and fractional CO2 laser resurfacing.
Botox Versus Dysport
Dysport is a newer anti-wrinkle treatment similar to Botox. It helps to relax frown lines, forehead lines, and crows feet. What are the differences between Botox and Dysport?
Average Costs of Procedures
Wondering how much a cosmetic treatment will cost in your area? I get questions like these all of the time from SkinTour readers: What is the average botox cost? What is the average cost of Restylane? How much does Latisse cost? How much does hair removal laser cost? How much does laser resurfacing cost? How much does Fraxel cost?
To help answer these questions, I created this cost sheet as a guide to the average prices for various cosmetic dermatology treatments across the US.
Guide to Fractionated Carbon Dioxide C02 Laser
Fractionated carbon dioxide lasers are new in the last couple of years. They treat sun damage, wrinkles, acne scars, and surgical scars. Here is Dr. Irwin's guide to these new state of the art lasers.
Leg Veins and Spider Veins
Leg veins can be the nemesis of women over 40. Dr. Irwin gives you information and tips on how to get rid of leg veins and spider veins. She answers questions on when you should have them treated, how safe the treatments are, whether leg vein treatments are effective, and gives information on sclerotherapy versus laser leg vein treatment.
Guide To Botox and Dysport
Dr. Irwin explains how Botox and Dysport relaxes wrinkles. She answers your questions about its effectiveness, cost, risks, and much more.
Guide To Fillers: Juvederm, Restylane and others
Dr. Irwin explains Restylane, Juvederm and the filler treatments that lift out wrinkles and plump up lips.
Guide To Thermage
See Dr. Irwin's answers to questions about Thermage, the treatment that lifts and tightens skin.
Guide to Eyelid Thermage
Dr. Irwin gives you the information you need on the Eyelid Thermage, the treatment that lifts and tightens skin around the eye.
Guide To Laser Hair Removal
Thinking about laser hair removal? How does it work? Is it effective? Check out this guide for lots of information on this popular treatment.
Guide To Sculptra
Dr. Irwin gives you lots of information on Sculptra, the longlasting "volumizer" that fills in hollow cheeks, fills in hollows around the temple, and lifts sagging skin along the jaw line.
Guide To IPL Photorejuvenation Laser
Dr. Irwin explains IPL photofacial lasers treat redness, brown spots, and age spots.
Guide to Fraxel Lasers
Learn about the new fractional laser called the Fraxel. What they treat, how effective they are, what they cost, and much more.
TCA Chemical Peels
TCA peels have been around for many years. And they are more affordable than many laser treatments. See Dr. Irwin's guide.
Microdermabrasion and Light Peels
Are they worth the money? Where should you get yours?
