Sagging skin, diminished facial volume, deepening wrinkles – the signs that you’re getting older are certainly unwelcome. For many, the idea of dramatically defined cheekbones and taut, smooth skin can seem so far out of grasp, it’s hopeless to even contemplate how to achieve these supermodel features. Luckily, thread lifts are breathing new life into men and women over 50. In Palm Springs, Dr. Kato is among a select few experienced professionals who’ve used this procedure to help patients reverse unwanted signs of aging and regain a more youthful appearance. Here’s how:
Thread lifts are revolutionary in how they address aging while simultaneously triggering the body’s own repair system. As the name suggests, thread lifts use surgical grade, absorbable sutures which are inserted with ultra-fine needles below the skin’s surface. Once injected, the barbed thread grabs onto sagging tissue and pulls it backward. This helps create the smooth skin and defined facial features most patients would otherwise need to turn to surgical facelift for.
In addition to being minimally invasive, thread lifts also have the valuable benefit of continuing to help improve skin texture long after treatment. Unlike traditional facelifts, which simply remove excess skin and tighten lax muscles, thread lifts simulate the body’s natural collagen production. Collagen is a critical protein responsible for helping skin heal and retain elasticity. As we age, our bodies begin to lose collagen production capacity, allowing wrinkles to develop and skin to sag. By inserting threads strategically across the face, this procedure triggers an important healing response while also creating a foundation around which collagen can develop. You will notice healthier skin texture and a reduction in the appearance of aging.
Looking for another reason to consider thread lift? What about simple treatment and virtually no recovery?
For many patients on the quest for sharper facial features, the lengthy recovery time associated with facelift or neck lift can make the procedure out of reach or difficult to squeeze into a hectic work schedule with limited time off.
In contrast, thread lift allows patients with moderate to severe skin laxity to achieve results that are comparable to a true facelift without having to undergo lengthy surgery or recovery. Because of this, combined with the fact that thread lifts continue to improve facial features even after surgery, most patients are ready to sign up for their thread lift procedure as soon as they hear about it.
At Aesthetic Art of Palm Springs, Dr. Kato and her team have helped patients transform their appearance and improve their self-confidence thanks to thread lift treatment. To learn more about this innovative procedure, call our office at 760-610-5558 and schedule your consultation with Dr. Kato today!
Give your summer skin a proper send-off. All summer long, your skin has endured warm weather and too much sun. Now that fall is here, it is time to begin the repair process, treating and restoring damaged skin.
The first thing you’ll want to do is start swapping the products in your skincare regimen. Hydrating summer gels won’t cut it now that the weather is cooling off. It is time for deeply moisturizing creams. Evaluate your skincare products and make seasonal swaps to ensure healthy skin all year round.
Don’t forget about in-office treatments. Celebrate fall with freshly pampered skin with these treatments, recommended by Palm Springs skin specialist Dr. Maya Kato. Call us at 760-610-5558 to schedule your consultation today!
Long a favorite of sports professionals to treat injuries, platelet-rich plasma therapy or PRP therapy is a popular skincare solution perfect for a post-summer rejuvenation. During the procedure, your own blood is extracted and filtered into a concentrated serum rich in growth factor proteins. This rejuvenating serum is then reinjected into the face, where it stimulates collagen production critical to repairing damaged skin deep below the surface. As a result, this procedure is uniquely able to help patients enjoy natural-looking, healthy and refreshed skin.
After a long summer spent outdoor enjoying the sunshine, have you noticed that once fine lines have deepened into noticeable wrinkles? Harsh sun exposure can accelerate the aging process by damaging the all-important collagen production process. This results in volume loss across the face, causing wrinkles to deepen and patients to look older than they are. To combat this unexpected side effect of sunbathing, our Palm Springs rejuvenation specialist often recommends investing in dermal fillers.
Injectable dermal fillers are a non-invasive way for patients to discreetly add volume back to the different areas of their faces. Thanks to innovation in the cosmetics industry, men and women can choose from a variety of options, carefully crafted to ensure a natural appearance.
Sun damage doesn’t simply go away after each summer. Years of accumulated damage can take their toll on skin, further weakening collagen production and making the signs of aging al the more noticeable. Without routine care, sun damage can lead to increased skin elasticity – causing unwanted skin sagging throughout the face. While some patients may choose to opt for invasive facelift surgery, others can achieve similar results with a less invasive threadlift.
Unlike a surgical facelift, this approach uses surgical-grade sutures, placed below the skin’s surface, to pull and tighten sagging skin. As the sutures dissolve into the skin, they help stimulate collagen production, creating a new scaffold around within collagen can develop. This results in a smoother, more rejuvenated appearance, Even better, since a threadlift is less invasive, it requires much less downtime than surgery. For patients who’ve seen the damage caused by years of summer sun exposure, this simple procedure is an excellent opportunity to restore appearances while improving the quality of their skin.
Ready for a clean and clear face? Call (760) 610-5558 today and schedule your pampering session with our Palm Springs skin specialist today!
Thanks to apps and dating websites, it’s never been easier to meet a new love interest. In this high-tech world, baby boomers are quickly becoming savvy with these innovative new opportunities to start dating again – and creating fun profiles isn’t all they’re doing. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were nearly 50,000 more cosmetic procedures performed on patients 55 and older in 2018.
Of those patients, many were seeking minimally invasive procedures to help them feel more confident in their appearance without looking overly treated. In Palm Springs, patients can receive many of these popular procedures by scheduling a consultation with experienced cosmetic specialist Dr. Maya Kato. Call (760) 610-5558 to prep yourself for a return to the dating scene.
Wrinkles are an inevitable part of growing older. While they may start out as discreet, fine lines, it doesn’t take long for them to deepen and visibly age a person’s appearance. For many baby boomers looking for a simple, non-invasive option for reducing these tell-tale signs, dermal fillers are an excellent course of action.
Sometimes called injectables, most dermal fillers are made from a naturally occurring substance called hyaluronic acid which helps cells retain moisture. As a result, when dermal fillers are injected into the face, they help not only add much-needed volume but also help support moisture retention – ensuring lasting volume and smooth skin.
One of the advantages of dermal fillers is the many available formulations, each designed to add natural-looking volume to different parts of the face. Likewise, dermal fillers can do more than simply fill in lines and wrinkles. Other injectables like Kybella can improve other signs of facial aging. While not necessarily dermal fillers, these treatments offer patients the opportunity to tackle unwanted signs of aging without having to go under the knife.
There’s more than one culprit behind skin laxity. In addition to slowing collagen production, muscle tension and laxity below the skin’s surface can create the appearance of wrinkles across the face. Neuromodulators, such as Botox and Dysport® are the best solutions for treating these types of wrinkles. Unlike dermal fillers, which add volume to deflated appearances, neuromodulators tackle wrinkles by addressing the muscles below the surface.
To do this, most of the popular neuromodulators today use a highly refined form of the botulinum toxin. During the procedure, the serum is injected into muscles where it blocks nerve receptors– temporarily paralyzing the treated muscles. The treatment prevents the muscles from contracting and creating unwanted wrinkles on the skin’s surface.
While Botox may have a reputation for creating “frozen faces”, this stereotype is extremely far from the truth. In fact, most baby boomers who come to our Palm Springs cosmetic specialist for treatment are often surprised by how discreet the procedure is. Instead of drastically transforming appearances, Botox and Dysport are best for patients looking to manage the way their appearances age rather than reverse the aging process completely.
There’s something about getting back into the dating pool that makes individuals practice more holistic self-care. For many, this includes hitting the gym more frequently and changing their diet. While the weight may come off easily, many baby boomers often struggle with removing stubborn fat pockets that can develop as part of the aging process. To help remove these unwanted pouches, liposuction has become a go-to fat elimination procedure.
Unlike more advanced surgeries, this treatment is nearly always an outpatient procedure that requires minimal incisions and limited recovery. Furthermore, the removal of fat cells means that so long as patients maintain a healthy body weight, they’ll never have to worry about returning fat tissue ever again.
Are you’re one of the nearly 20 million baby boomers are using online dating sites? Put your best foot forward by exploring discreet cosmetic treatment options available at Aesthetic Art. Call Dr. Kato at (760) 610-5558 today to schedule your first consultation.
If you follow new trends in cosmetic treatments, chances are you’ve heard rumblings that there’s a new Tox rolling out across plastic surgery and cosmetic centers across the country. Developed by Korean manufacturer Evolus, Jeuveau brands itself as Botox for the modern woman (or man). But questions remain for many patients – in particular, with Jeuveau leave you with better results than Botox? Here’s what we know about how this procedure stacks up against the ever-popular brand. For additional questions about how Jeuveau can help you control fine lines and wrinkles, get in touch with our Palm Springs specialist for a personalized consultation.
Jeuveau is an FDA-approved injectable treatment used to treat moderate to severe creases that appear between the eyebrows, known as glabellar. Like Botox, Jeuveau’s main ingredient is a protein derived from the Clostridium botulinum toxin. Known as prabotulinumtoxinA, the protein temporarily blocks nerve receptors in facial muscles below the skin. This causes the muscles to relax, thereby smoothing the skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. The result is a “modern-day makeover”, in Jeuveau’s words.
As the first new neurotoxin to be introduced to U.S. consumers in over a decade, there is some curiosity among patients as well as practitioners interested in how this new treatment compares to ever-popular Botox. While every person’s anti-aging needs and tactics are personal, there are some considerations to make before choosing one treatment over another:
Jeuveau’s manufacturer Evolus sent consumers and investors into a frenzy when the company announced that the treatment would be offered at a premium price – an estimated 20% below current injectable prices. For patients who’ve put off wrinkle treatment due to cost, Jeuveau may be a more affordable option than what’s currently available.
Botox was originally developed as a treatment for other medical conditions. Throughout its lifetime, the injection has gained approval for treating non-traditional medical conditions such as excessive sweating or migraines. However, the process of FDA approval for medical use can be lengthy and expensive, increasing the final cost for patients. Jeuveau was developed exclusively to improve a person’s appearance by reducing the appearance of wrinkles, allowing the company to focus on creating a formula that directly treats problem areas while reduce the costs of production.
While it hasn’t been a full year since Jeuveau was released for use in the U.S., studies have been promising. During clinical trials leading up to FDA approval, no serious drug-related conditions were observed, making it just as safe as Botox.
As with any other cosmetic procedure, choosing the right neuromodulator treatment comes down to personal evaluation and consultation with a specialist. While Jeuveau may be the newest neuromodulator on the block, the treatment offers some benefits that can help different patients achieve the smooth skin of their dreams. To learn more about the NewTox and to discover if Jeuveau is right for you, call and schedule your appointment with Dr. Kato. Our Palm Springs specialist can help you determine whether Jeuveau is the best solution for tackling your specific wrinkles. Get started today!
In the years since dermal fillers first entered the cosmetic industry, the non-invasive procedure has become synonymous with facial rejuvenation. While these and other types of anti-aging procedures have traditionally been more popular among women, these once traditional trends are changing. Innovations in plastic surgery and non-invasive cosmetic treatments have made it easier for patients to discreetly erase the telltale signs of aging from their appearance. As a result, recent years have seen more men visiting cosmetic specialists like Dr. Kato to explore their options for discreet treatments that make them look younger. One of the solutions our Palm Springs doctor has found most successful is dermal fillers.
The symptoms of aging are indiscriminate, eventually affecting every person’s appearance. However, the way in which men and women display signs such as wrinkles and sagging skin differs tremendously. According to a study from the International Dermal Institute, testosterone levels help thicken men’s skin. Furthermore, while men also experience collagen loss, they have greater collagen density.
While these bonuses may help men put off wrinkles longer than women, men are also less likely to take preventive care of their skin. Years of sun exposure, habits like smoking and drinking, and other factors can all age skin and cause men to develop deep wrinkles across their forehead. Decreasing collagen production can also cause hollows to develop around the eyes, leading to unwanted sagging skin or dark circles below the eyes. While men may generally miss out on getting wrinkles around the mouth, an unhealthy diet, poor sleep schedule, and missing skincare routine can exacerbate new lines and cause men to look as though they’ve aged overnight.
It’s hard to put the breaks on aging once it starts. While previous generations of men may have simply toughed out the aging process, more men are coming to realize that cosmetic treatments like dermal fillers are an excellent solution to controlling the aging process.
Unlike other facial rejuvenation treatments, dermal fillers are highly targeted and very discreet. Treatment time is usually less than 20 minutes and there is no downtime associated with dermal fillers, making it simple for patients to schedule an appointment during lunch or on their way home. Many of today’s leading dermal filler brands also use naturally occurring hyaluronic acid to improve volume in areas with diminished collagen density. This unique compound helps skin cells attract and retain moisture in the weeks after the filler has been injected, allowing patients to enjoy results that continue to improve. Finally, injectable fillers are highly personalized to address wrinkles that develop in specific areas across the face while still maintaining a natural look.
For countless men, dermal fillers have become an indispensable tool in regaining self-confidence while slowing down the aging process. To learn more about the different ways dermal fillers can enhance your appearance, call 760-610-5558 today to schedule a consultation with our Palm Springs specialist. Dr. Kato performs all procedures personally and can help you find the perfect cosmetic solution that preserves your youthful features and give you control over how you age.
With a combination of a Liquid Facelift and/or a Thread Lift, we can deliver results just like a surgical facelift, without the downtime, cost, or complications. Liquid Facelifts use fillers and Botox to affect the skin just like a facelift, removing wrinkles and lines as well as adding volume as needed. A Thread Lift places strategic absorbable sutures underneath the skin to lift sagging skin into just the right place. Either of these alone produce dramatic results, but together are even more powerful.
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Whether your summer filled with barbeques or beach vacations, feeling your absolute best can make the difference in how you carry yourself and ensure all events are enjoyable. If your looks could use a little freshening up, consider these top cosmetic treatments from our Palm Springs specialist.
With summer weather well underway, many of our patients are spending their free time outdoors or by the pool enjoying the sunshine. To maximize your new sun-sponsored glow, start your summer with facial rejuvenation. Treatments like microneedling or microdermabrasion target the upper layers of skin which contain the most dead or damaged skin cells. By using gentle abrasion or creating microtrauma to the top layer of skin, these popular rejuvenation treatments remove the dead cells while triggering collagen production. This leaves you with smooth, healthy-looking skin.
Looking to hone your bikini body before your next beach vacation? Instead of having to spend days indoors recovering, consider a non-invasive body contouring procedure like CoolSculpting? This fat elimination treatment uses innovative cryolipolysis technology to target unwanted fat cells and freeze them. In the weeks following treatment, your body metabolizes the dead fat cells out of your body, leaving behind a smooth and toned figure.
Beyond great results, another reason we recommend CoolSculpting for patients is that the procedure is totally non-invasive. Instead of requiring incisions and cannulas to get rid of stubborn fat pockets, this procedure uses applicators which attach to the target areas externally – removing the complications and long recovery associated with surgical body contouring.
Glowing skin, full lips, and smooth facial features are all part of the ultimate summer look. But what happens when the aging process starts to leave behind wrinkles or hollows? Enhancing your natural beauty and facial features with dermal fillers like Juvederm or Botox can be an easy step to achieving your cosmetic goals this summer. At Aesthetic Art, these non-invasive injectables are strategically applied throughout the face to ensure your results look natural – not overdone.
Not sure which injectable best suits your need? Our skin specialist Dr. Kato can help you choose the perfect solution for your looks. During your one-on-one consultation, we’ll evaluate the problem areas together and pick the best injectable and brand for you. For patients looking to add volume, dermal fillers like Juvederm and Restalyne are go-to treatments for regaining youthful full facial features. To treat wrinkle and fine lines, we may recommend Botox to help freeze these creases before they deepen.
While it can be tempting to go all out and address every problem area, summer isn’t always the best time to start your comprehensive cosmetic makeover. Certain procedures such as laser facial rejuvenation, chemical peels, and most plastic surgeries require a certain amount of recovery time that can interfere with summer plans. Spending lots of time outdoors during this critical recovery time can also hinder the healing process and may compromise your results. If you’re considering some of these more advanced treatments, let our specialist know. Together, we can plan a long-term treatment plan for later in the year.
At Aesthetic Art, we believe that cosmetic care should enhance your natural beauty and self-confidence. Feel beautiful in your skin – schedule a consultation with our cosmetic specialist and find the perfect summer treatment for you!
Let’s face it. Summers in Palm Springs are hot and dry. While this can be an excellent break from brisk and wet winter weather, Palm Springs summers can be harsh on the skin. Luckily, the right skincare routine can help minimize the potential damage caused by dry, hot weather. Consider adding these skincare habits to your routine to keep your skin looking dewy and glowing instead of dry and wrinkled.
Whether its lounging by the pool or hiking at one of the nearby parks, sunny weather undoubtedly means more time outside in the sun. However, increased time outside also means more time exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays. Extended exposure can cause untold damage to skin cells, hinder the body’s ability to produce collagen and accelerate the aging process. UV rays can also cause sunburns, which can, in turn, increase a person’s risk of melanoma, or skin cancer.
Adding sunscreen to your daily skincare regimen is one of the easiest ways to protect your skin from these serious health concerns. To make it even easier, many high-quality daily moisturizers also include SPF in them, keeping the number of products being used to a minimum. In addition to wearing a daily sunscreen, be sure to wear sunscreen if you’re headed out for a day of outdoor activities and reapply frequently to maintain protection.
During the toasty summer months, hydration is especially key to maintaining healthy skin and body and for good reason. The dry summer heat raises our internal temperature, causing us to sweat more to stay cool and lose water content. For skin cells, water loss causes the cells to shrivel down, accentuating fine lines and causing the appearance of premature aging.
To prevent looking older than you really are, we recommend adding two key steps to your daily routine: drink lots of water, and incorporate lightweight hydrators into your routine. Increasing water intake will help refill cells from within your body and minimize the risk of dehydration. Lightweight but powerful hydrating serums and products can help cells hold onto more water longer, minimizing the risk of shrivel.
Cold showers can feel amazing after a long day in the sun, and it can be great for your skin as well. Hot water has a tendency to dry out skin, exacerbating the effects of the weather. Instead, swap steaming showers for tepid ones and only stay in until your fingers start to wrinkle – this ensures that your skin cells are fully hydrated.
Lightweight cleansers, lightweight serums, and lightweight makeup are your friends once the weather starts to warm up, and for good reason. Unlike their heavier counterparts, these products are designed to sit just above skin without blocking your pores. When looking for new products, always search for water-based, non-comedogenic – these will help you avoid untimely breakouts and won’t leave you feeling greasy or sticky at the end of the day.
From professional skin treatments to at-home skincare solutions, the team at Aesthetic Art is committed to helping patients achieve beautiful and healthy skin year-round. To help create the best skincare strategy for each individual, experienced Palm Springs cosmetic specialist Dr. Kato works closely with patients to understand their cosmetic goals and current concerns and ultimately build a strategy that fits into their lifestyle. To learn more about our approach to healthy, beautiful skin, call (760) 610-5558 and schedule your consultation with Dr. Kato today!
In recent years, the liquid facelift procedure has become the go-to treatment for countless men and women looking to lift and smooth facial wrinkles without the investment of a lengthy surgical treatment. However, as the treatment uses a combination of dermal fillers and Botox treatment, the ongoing aging process will inevitably require retreatment. If you’re looking for a way to the natural-looking results of your liquid facelift, be sure to follow these simple steps.
While a liquid facelift may not require the same extensive recovery associated with its surgical counterpart, the procedure still requires some immediate post-treatment instruction in order the maximize the results. Instructions like avoiding laying down, completing strenuous activities or making exaggerated muscle movements are recommended to ensure that your results meet your goals and to avoid unexpected consequences. Luckily most instructions only need to be followed for the first few days following treatment.
What you use matters, especially after an investment like a liquid facelift. When it comes to skincare, it’s important that patients also invest in the products they use as part of their skincare regimen. While over the counter options might be convenient, professional-grade products will make a noticeable difference by extending the longevity of your liquid facelift. This is in part because these solutions are already designed to penetrate deep within the skin to protect the cells and reduce the appearance of aging. When used after a liquid facelift, these treatments can significantly extend the lifetime of your facelift.
The expected longevity of your liquid facelift depends on several different factors, ranging from the products that were used during your specific treatment to the way that your face ages. As a result, it can be difficult to predict exactly how long each person’s liquid facelift will last. Furthermore, as the effects begin to fade, certain parts of the face may show diminishing results faster than others.
Scheduling routine follow-up treatments are an easy, minimally invasive means of maintaining the results of your liquid facelift. Depending on the type of filler or neurotoxin used during treatment, patients often don’t need to start considering touch-ups for 4-6 months following their facelift treatment. During the touch-up session, the filler or Botox is reapplied in small amounts to the areas showing the most change. This ensures that your looks keep their natural look.
At Aesthetic Art, our mission is simple – provide patients with the high-quality care needed to help them feel more confident and beautiful. Whether that’s through minimally invasive liquid facelifts or more complex procedures, our mission drives our uniquely personalized approach to creating the right anti-aging procedures for each patient. To learn more about the benefits of treatments like liquid facelift and how to maximize your results, call (760) 610-5558 today and schedule a consultation with Dr. Kato today.
While Botox may be one of the most recognizable cosmetic brands, new products that leverage the unique properties of the botulinum toxin are constantly hitting the market. In recent years, one of these new inventions, Dysport, has quickly become a popular option for men and women looking for a Botox equivalent. But when it comes down to it, what are the differences between these two wrinkle-fighting options?
Fundamentally, Botox and Dysport are designed to halt the deepening of wrinkles. This is done by leveraging the paralytic properties of the botulinum toxin. A byproduct of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, this neurotoxin is innocuous in nature but can be deadly if concentrated. When used in cosmetic or medical treatments, the neurotoxin blocks nerve receptors on muscles, causing the targeted muscles to relax and smooth out. In the world of cosmetic treatments, this temporary paralysis is especially useful for proactively and reactively treatment wrinkles caused by muscle spasms and laxity.
Both Botox and Dysport are made using medical grade Botulinum toxin. However, each contains a different potency of the trace proteins. This leads to two different results.
While Botox has a reputation for being one of the better known cosmetic procedures available, the injectable has become a truly versatile treatment in many fields of medicine. From treating excessive sweating to strabismus, Botox is FDA-approved for many medical procedures. In the world of cosmetic care, the procedure is one of the most requested anti-aging treatments due to its convenience, easy of application and versatile use to nearly all aspects of the face and hands.
Part of the success of Botox comes from how targeted treatment injections are. Once administered, the formula stays put, blocking nerve receptors only near the injection site. While this highly targeted application may require additional injections in order to fully treat lax muscles, the precise nature of treatment makes it perfect for creating a natural-looking appearance.
Dysport’s unique formula contains smaller molecules of the botulinum toxin. While this may not seem like much, the smaller size allows the molecules to diffuse from the treatment site and spread to the surrounding area. This makes Dysport ideal for treating larger areas, such as the area between the eyebrows.
The higher potency of the toxin also changes the number of injections a patient needs each treatment. Depending on the depth of existing wrinkles, patients may only need a little amount of the formula to treat glabellar lines. In all, Dysport has been proven to be a highly effective wrinkle treatment.
Choosing the right neurotoxin treatments begins with understanding your needs. While Dysport and Botox offer similar results, there are substantial differences that make each procedure perfect for different patients. While Botox can be applied to nearly all aspects of the face, the diffusion that comes with Dysport makes the treatment a better option for patients with moderate to severe wrinkles between their eyebrows and forehead. During your consultation at our office, Dr. Kato can walk you through other key differences to help you better identify which solution best suits your needs.
Whether you’re smoothing fine lines and keeping deep wrinkles from progressing, there’s an anti-aging procedure that’s perfect for you. Call Dr. Kato and schedule a consultation with our Palm Springs specialist to learn more about your treatment options.