As a woman, it’s important to not only take care of your body, but feel good about your appearance as well. Having hair in unwanted places can be annoying for women who are constantly having to shave or wax just to maintain hair growth in places such as the bikini area, arms, legs, lip, and the underarms. Here at Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa, located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we take pride in our experienced aestheticians who go out of their way to make sure you are satisfied with your results throughout the 5-9 treatments.
 

How does laser hair removal work?



The hair follicles receive beams of light and absorb them, which in turn destroys the hair in that particular area. Nearly anyone with unwanted facial or body hair can benefit from this procedure. The ideal candidate would be a patient who has dark hair and light skin. However, our lasers are safe for all skin tones. Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa recommend you visit our practice for a consultation to see if you are a candidate for this procedure.

 

Multiple treatments are needed due to hair growth at different times and in different areas under your skin. Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa will schedule you in intervals of four to six weeks between your treatments with our aestheticians. Laser hair removal is pain-free, unlike waxing or other alternatives. The aestheticians here at Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa will tell you that the side effects are minimal. After each treatment, you may experience redness, puffiness and sunburn sensations for a few days.

 

 

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LASER HAIR REMOVAL SERVICES, PLEASE CONTACT US (817) 473-2120 OR EMAIL APPOINTMENTS@MARKBISHARAMD.COM TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
 
 
   

 

The history of BOTOX®


BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a type of medicine that is used to treat patients with certain neuromuscular conditions. One of the most researched medicines in the world, BOTOX® treatment is approved for medical uses across the world.

Since its FDA approval for aesthetic treatment in April 2002, the neurotoxin Botox has gone from a somewhat controversial treatment to a celebrity-endorsed wrinkle remedy. Injectables have become the new norm in cosmetic treatment. According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the most common nonsurgical procedures last year were Botox and hyaluronic acid fillers.
It’s come a long way from its origins as an FDA approved treatment for two rare eye muscle disorders (strabismus and blepharospasm). The original name, Oculinum, doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but shortly after Allergan secured that first FDA approval in 1989, the product was rebranded Botox. Once physicians realized that Botox could treat wrinkles, the rest was history.
Botox reached nearly $1.6 billion in sales last year, attributing 51 percent to therapeutic uses and 49 percent to aesthetic uses. It became so successful that it gained its first FDA-approved wrinkle-reducing competitor in 2009-the sincerest form of flattery in the business world. However, Botox continues to evolve as new uses for the product are discovered. Used off-label, it treats a host of concerns such as crow’s-feet, down-turned corners of the mouth and bands on the neck. You may be surprised to learn that it has also been used, off label, to aesthetically treat enlarged pores, droopy eyebrows, a pointy chin and a droopy nose tip. Additionally, it’s an FDA-approved treatment for medical conditions ranging from chronic migraine to excessive sweating. Next up: the company is seeking FDA approval for the treatment of crow’s-feet.

1950s- Scientists discover that botulinum toxin can reduce muscle spasms.
1960s/1970s- Studies explore botulinum toxin as a treatment for strabismus (crossed eyes).
1988- Allergan researches other medical uses of botulinum toxin.
1989- Allergan introduces BOTOX®, the first botulinum toxin approved by the FDA to treat blepharospasm (eyelid spasms) and strabismus.
2000- FDA approves BOTOX® therapy for cervical dystonia to reduce the severity of abnormal head position and neck pain.
2002- FDA approves BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA), the same formulation as BOTOX®, with dosing specific to moderate to severe frown lines between the brow.
2004- FDA approves BOTOX® for severe underarm sweating when topical medicines don’t work well enough.
2009- 20-year anniversary of BOTOX®
2010- FDA approves BOTOX® therapy for increased muscle stiffness in elbow, wrist, and finger muscles with upper limb spasticity.

2011- FDA approves Botox for detrusor overactivity associated with neurologic condition
2013- FDA approves to improve symptoms of overactive bladder in adults
BOTOX® is the first medicine to be studied and then approved by the FDA specifically for the prevention of headaches in adults with Chronic Migraine who have 15 or more days each month with headache lasting 4 or more hours each day in people 18 years or older.
Compared to other cosmetic procedures, BOTOX® offers patients many benefits with its convenience, effectiveness and affordability. The entire procedure takes about ten minutes to perform, and patients can go home and return to regular activities immediately after. The results of BOTOX® injections are visible within the next few days.
At Dr. Bishara’s office we have weekly Botox specials in our Mansfield and Southlake office locations.  Please call our office at (817) 473-2120 to find out more about our weekly Botox specials or visit our website at www.MarkBisharaMD.com.

Aside from being the largest organ of the human body, skin is also the only organ continually exposed to the surrounding world, interacting with the environment and reflecting the general health condition and age changes.
How Skin Ages
Understanding the mechanisms by which the skin ages has been increasing significantly, along with considerable progress on the way to prevent and reverse the visible signs of aging. However, there are still several mysterious factors concerning aging process and why we all appear to age differently. Aging of the skin is likely caused by both intrinsic (biologic) ‘intrinsic aging’, and extrinsic aging (environmental) factors ‘extrinsic or photoaging‘; these factors are interconnected and may share a final common pathway. The quality of skin features is greatly affected by aging, as skin ages, it tends to become roughened, lax and wrinkled with some pigmentary changes.
The main feature of photodamaged skin is solar elastosis; with accumulation of elastotic material in the dermis. Meanwhile, photoaged skin shows gradual decrease in collagen content. Additionally, collagen becomes disordered with decreased synthesis and enhanced breakdown. These changes contribute to the skin laxity and wrinkling formation.
Skin Rejuvenation
Besides being an art, facial rejuvenation is a developing science. Patients now routinely present to their physician requesting information on improving the signs of facial aging; it is the physician’s responsibility to select the most appropriate intervention(s) based on the patient’s age, physical needs and concerns, extent and location of volume loss and cosmetic goals. Different therapeutic approaches were used throughout the years to give the face a youthful appearance. However, because each person is unique, there is no one modality that is best for everyone. Therefore, to choose the most appropriate therapy, distinctions must be done between rhytides caused by loss of collagen within the dermis, wrinkles due to volumetric loss of fat, redundant folds created by gravitational pull and those caused by hyperfunctional facial muscles.
For ease of patient education, the treatment options for addressing these changes may be simplified into five categories, often referred to as the ‘5 Rs (Redraping, Resurfacing, Retaining, Relaxing and Refilling) of skin rejuvenation: surgically Redraping and lifting redundant tissue; Resurfacing photoaged skin with ablative or non-ablative technologies whether physical, chemical or mechanical; Retaining with skin care; Relaxing dynamic rhytides that are due to hyperfunctional muscles with neurotoxins and Refilling of diminished subcutaneous tissue by restoring 3D volume.
Ablative and Non-Ablative Procedures
Although ablative modalities remain the gold principle for photodamaged skin rejuvenation, its use is associated with risk of side effects as well as a prolonged and an unpleasant post-treatment ‘downtime’ and recovery period. Thus, interest in ablative treatment has waned considerably while non-ablative modalities as well as fractional skin rejuvenation have become appealing alternative treatments.
New perspectives in non-ablative skin rejuvenation treatments have been established with the development of new technologies and techniques, which are used to rejuvenate skin with minimal downtime and complications. Many different terms have been used to describe these procedures including: subsurface resurfacing, laser toning and minimally invasive skin rejuvenation. These modalities are designed to produce many cosmetic benefits, including improvement of wrinkles, skin laxity and texture.
Beside lasers and various in-office procedures, many topical skin care agents were used for prophylaxis as sun screens and for rejuvenation such as retinoic acid and different anti-oxidants including vitamins C and E, co-enzyme Q10 and green tea.
Choosing the appropriate treatment modality which will be the key to success in skin rejuvenation depends on careful evaluation and determining the patient’s needs, skin type and condition, to frame a treatment plan. Good candidates for minimally invasivetechniques tend to have minimal facial sagging. Patients should understand that skin texture will improve and fine lines will be softened but not eradicated. Cumulative aesthetic benefits will occur gradually and will be less dramatic than those seen with ablative resurfacing. Patients with Fitzpatrick skin type III or less are generally best candidates for different procedures with minimal risk of complications.
Goals of Minimally Invasive Treatments
The goal of most minimally invasive treatments is to induce selective dermal injury which results in wound repair response; while keeping the overlying epidermis intact. In response to the induced dermal injury, the healing process begins to stimulate the fibroblast with deposition and reorientation of collagen bundles. Such modalities for skin rejuvenation could be classified into two types, the first relates to treatment of ectatic vessels, pigmentation and pilosebaceous changes, while the second refers to dermal remodeling with wrinkle reduction and/or skin tightening.
Dr. Mark Bishara, whith office in Mansfield and Southlake, TX- provides a wide range of cosmetic procedures to help patients look and feel their best. These procedures are designed to improve the appearance of the face and body through minimally invasive techniques that provide highly effective results. Many of these procedures can be combined in order to achieve your desired appearance. All of our procedures are performed using the most advanced, state-of-the-art equipment.
At our office we offer many treatments that are ablative as well as non-ablative.  Our Pragon Med Spa offers many laser services- skin tightening, skin resurfacing, as well as peels and microdermarbrasion.  Our office also offers Botox, Juvederm and Radiesse.  The new Juvederm Voluma XC will be coming soon.  Please call our office for more information at (817) 473-2120.
 

 

Dermal fillers are versatile tools for perfecting facial contours.
INJECTABLES ACCOUNT FOR MORE THAN HALF of the minimally invasive procedures performed today. Before Restylane (Medicis, restylaneusa.com), the first non-animal-based hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler, was introduced in the United States in 2003, botulinum toxin (Botox) was the most popular injectable in aesthetic medicine. Today, Botox has taken a backseat in growth to HA injections, which have increased to more than 1.3 million procedures per year.
As the demand for fillers has increased, the materials have too. Finding the right dermal filler is like choosing the right brush if you’re a painter. A free-flowing hyaluronic acid gel may be the perfect tool for painting a plumper lip, while a thicker filler with a higher molecular weight may serve you best for adding definition to the chin or cheekbones.

Choosing Your Tools

While today’s HA fillers are all non-animal sourced and stabilized, they do have some important differences, including the manner in which the molecules are cross-linked, the particle size and their affinity to bind water (hydrophilic properties). These distinctions determine a filler’s hardness or resistance to deformation. Picture squirting out the contents of a tube of toothpaste. If the paste retains its shape without flattening, the material reflects a high G prime; a runny liquid that rapidly loses its peak formation has a low G prime.
Restylane (Medicis, restylaneusa.com) demonstrate stiffer qualities, which translates to a higher lift capacity. The stiffer quality of these fillers provides not only lift but also structural support. These would be more suited for creating a cheekbone, increasing chin projection or temple lifting.
Other fillers, like Juvederm (Allergen, juvederm.com), are softer materials that are ideal for filling lips, nasolaboial folds and finer lines.
Juvederm, one of the more hydrophilic fillers, is a popular tool for imparting a soft shape around the lips but is not as well suited for treatment around the eyes. Restylane, which is not quite as hydrophilic, might work better for treating the tear troughs and the nasojugal folds.
For defining the border around the lips or filling fine lines, both Restylane and Juvederm are good choices. Many physicians prefer the softness of Juvederm for filling the lip.

Typically, HA fillers can last anywhere from six to 12 months. Expect fillers to dissipate more quickly in areas subject to more motion, such as the lips, where they generally last five to eight months. In more stationary areas, such as cheekbones, effects can last up to 12 months. In the periorbital area, treatments with HA fillers have been reported to last as long as two to three years.

Collagen-Stimulating Volumizers

While HA fillers are a top choice for specific indications, such as fine lines and icepick acne scars, collagen-stimulating fillers, such as Radiesse (Merz Aesthetics, radiesse.com) and Sculptra (Valeant Aesthetics, sculptraaesthetic.com), can help create volume across a larger region with results extending to 24 months or longer.
The stiffer quality of these fillers provides not only lift but also structural support.

Managing Complications

With modern HA fillers, the potential for allergic reactions is very low, and no skin testing is necessary. That said, injecting fillers can yield potentially significant complications if not managed properly.
The most common complications are bruising and swelling at the injection site, which can last up to a week. To reduce bleeding and bruising, ask patients if they are taking any anticoagulant medications or supplements, including ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil, omega-3, vitamin E and herbal supplements, including ginkgo biloba, as these may induce more bleeding.
Another common problem is injecting too much of a product or injecting into the wrong plane. HA fillers are somewhat forgiving in that you can use the enzyme hyaluronidase to dissolve the HA when patients are not pleased with the results. This not true with non-HA fillers, such as Radiesse, Artefill and Sculptra.

The Future Of Fillers- Juvederm Voluma XC

Though dermal fillers have been part of cosmetic medicine for almost 30 years now, there are still some truly innovative materials entering the market. Voluma XC (Allergan, allergan.com), an HA filler, will soon offer U.S. patients effects that last 18 months or more and a high G prime for more lift and fill with less product.
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC injectable gel is the first and only filler FDA-approved to instantly add volume to the cheek area. Juvederm Voluma is the Juvederm specialty product for volumizing. It is designed for injection in the deep dermis to treat age-related facial volume loss. Voluma has the optimal thickness of a volumizer while still retaining the smooth nature of the Juvederm family.
It gives you a subtle lift, helping to restore contour and for a more youthful profile, for up to 2 years, in patients over the age of 21. It’s different than JUVÉDERM® XC and works on a different area of the face. JUVÉDERM® XC smoothes out moderate to severe wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth, like parentheses. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC, however, adds volume to the cheek area.
As new fillers continue to come to market, the trend toward specialized products that treat specific concerns and regions of the face continues to grow. In the future, physicians can look forward to a growing variety of materials that smooth, volumize and fill the skin with fewer complications and longer results than ever before.

Dr. Mark Bishara offers minimally invasive procedures, such as injectables- for patients. These treatments are designed to provide subtle enhancements that can improve your targeted problem areas, while allowing you to return to work and your regular activities the very same day. Dr. Bishara is proud to offer a wide range of enhancing, minimally invasive procedures such asBotox, Xeomin, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC and Radiesse.  Juvederm Voluma XC will be available soon. We will keep you updated or call our office for more information at (817) 473-2120.
 

 

Overview of Skinceuticals CE Ferulic

Research and innovation are at the core of the SkinCeuticals company mission, and their dedication to science has established the brand as a leader in the advanced skincare arena.  At the office of Dr. Mark Bishara and The Paragon Med Spa- we offer an extensive line of the Skinceuticals skincare line.  Here is one that just made a top 10 list for great skin care.
Skinceuticals CE Ferulic is a revolutionary antioxidant combination that delivers advanced protection against photoaging by neutralizing free radicals, boosting collagen synthesis, and providing unmatched antioxidant protection. More protection means more youthful looking skin and better defense against environmental aging.
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How it works:
C E Ferulic contains ferulic acid, a new antioxidant that doubles the synergistic benefits of C E – neutralizing free radicals,building collagen, and providing improved antioxidant protection. No other antioxidant technology has been shown to deliver comparable levels of photoprotection.
-Provides advanced environmental protection against UVA, UVB and infrared radiation A.
-Stimulates collagen synthesis to improve signs of aging.
-Increases firmness and replenishes lipids to reduce wrinkles.
-Once absorbed, this serum can’t be washed or rubbed off. It remains effective for a minimum of 72 hours, making it an excellent addition to sunscreen.
Spotlight Ingredients:
L-ascorbic acid: Neutralizes free radicals and promotes collagen synthesis.
Alpha tocopherol (vitamin E): Potent antioxidant which promotes the healing process.
Ferulic acid: This plant-based antioxidant neutralizes free radicals, inhibits UV-induced melanogenesis, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Pros:

  • Highly effective anti-wrinkle serum
  • Concentrated formula provides quick results

Other Notes:
A huge benefit from using CE Ferulic is its photoprotection benefits. Photoprotection is a measure of a product’s ability to neutralize free radicals and protect against oxidative stress. SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic reduces sunburn cell formation up to 96% in UV irradiated skin. Though the smell of the serum is a bit off-setting, the effectiveness of CE Ferulic is apparent after the first time I used it. Its skin firming abilities are incredible, earning it a #3 spot on the top 10 list.
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