Other Procedures

Sclerotherapy is an effective way to diminish unsightly "spider veins." It's estimated that more than half of adult females is plagued with this common cosmetic problem- those small, unsightly clusters of red, blue or purple veins that most commonly appear on the legs. In this rather simple procedure, veins are injected with a chemical, usually salt water or saline, which causes them to collapse and fade from view. The procedure may also improve the other symptoms associated with spider veins, including aching, burning, swelling and night cramps. Sclerotherapy can enhance your appearance and your self confidence, however every affected vein may not disappear completely and it may take multiple treatments to achieve optimal results. The skin of your legs will appear younger, clearer and more healthy-looking.

Results

After about a month of healing, you may be ready for a second vein treatment. With each treatment, you will notice further improvement of your skin's appearance.

It's important to know treatment may not prevent new spider veins from surfacing in the future. As time passes, you may find that you need further treatments to take care of any new veins that may emerge.

Treatment Pricing:
3 (1.0ml) syringes for $250
6 (1.0ml) syringes for $400
$75 for each additional syringe* during same treatment
*maximum of 10 syringes in any one treatment
Learn more about our Sclerotherapy Treatment process

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Enhancing your appearance with scar revision surgery

Scars are visible signs that remain after a wound has healed. They are unavoidable results of injury or surgery, and their development can be unpredictable. Poor healing may contribute to scars that are obvious, unsightly or disfiguring. Even a wound that heals well can result in a scar that affects your appearance. Scars may be raised or recessed, different in color or texture from surrounding healthy tissue or particularly noticeable due to their size, shape or location.

Your treatment options may vary based on the type and degree of scarring and can include:

• Simple topical treatments
• Minimally invasive procedures
• Surgical revision with advanced techniques in wound closure

Scar revision surgery is meant to minimize the scar so that it is more consistent with your surrounding skin tone and texture.

Although scar revision can provide a more pleasing cosmetic result or improve a scar that has healed poorly, a scar cannot be completely erased.

Can any scar be revised?

Scar revision is plastic surgery performed to improve the condition or appearance of a scar anywhere on your body.

The different types of scars include:

• Discoloration, surface irregularities and other more subtle scars can be cosmetically improved by surgery or other treatments recommended by your plastic surgeon. These types of scars do not impair function or cause physical discomfort and include acne scars as well as scars resulting from minor injury and prior surgical incisions.

• Hypertropic scars are thick clusters of scar tissue that develop directly at a wound site. They are often raised, red and/or uncomfortable, and they may become wider over time. They can be hyperpigmented (darker in color) or hypopigmented (lighter in color).

• Keloids are larger than hypertropic scars. They can be painful or itchy, and may also pucker. They extend beyond the edges of an original wound or incision. Keloids can occur anywhere on your body, but they develop more commonly where there is little underlying fatty tissue, such as on the face, neck, ears, chest or shoulders.

• Contractures are scars that restrict movement due to skin and underlying tissue that pull together during healing. They can occur when there is a large amount of tissue loss, such as after a burn. Contractures also can form where a wound crosses a joint, restricting movement of the fingers, elbows, knees or neck.

The type of scar you have will determine the appropriate technique Dr. Nichols will use to improve your scar.

Is it right for me?

Scar revision is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image. Scar revision can be performed on people of any age and is a good option for you if:

• You are bothered by a scar anywhere on your body
• You are physically healthy
• You do not smoke
• You have a positive outlook and realistic goals for your scar revision surgery
• You do not have active acne or other skin diseases in the area to be treated

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What is labiaplasty?

Also referred to as a labia minor reduction or labial reduction, labiaplasty is a procedure to alter, usually reduce, the size of your labia, known as the external folds of skin surrounding the structures of the vagina. Female anatomy diagram.

A good candidate for labiaplasty includes someone who is in good health but experiences discomfort when wearing tight clothing, riding a bicycle or feels embarrassed about the size of their labia.

There are different procedure options Dr. Nichols may select for you based on your individual concerns and outcome expectations:

Amputation - the original and most simple method. The labia minora is cut down to a smaller size, then the edge is stitched. The main drawback of this technique is that the natural edge of the labia is replaced by a scar, creating an unnatural appearance. There is also a high risk of nerve damage.

Central Wedge Resection - the natural edge remains enacted because a "wedge" of excess tissue is removed from the middle of the labia. Because an entire chunk of flesh is being removed, nerve connections can be damaged, which can lead to post-operative numbness.

De-epithelialization - removes excess tissue from the middle of the labia by removing the epithelial (or outer-most) layers of tissue on both sides of the labia, rather than all of it. This technique preserves the edge of the labia as well as most of the sensitive nerve endings found throughout the entire area.

To schedule your confidential complimentary consultation, call 253.759.4522 or contact us.

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Have you tried every brand of antiperspirant out there? Do you shy away from dark clothes? Do you have a special event coming up and you'd like to sweat normally for once? Sweaty palms? Consider Botox or Dysport for your hyperhydrosis.

Excess sweating is a common disorder that affects many people and can affect your palms, underarm, feet or face/head. Over activity of the sympathetic nervous system is thought to cause this. It is normal to sweat and is necessary for thermal regulation, however, excess sweating can exceed your body's need for this thermal regulation. Often times people try to modify their lifestyle to accomodate the annoying and embarassing problem but it can be disabling. Now you can be treated for this syndrome without anyone knowing and without surgery!

How long does it last? This varies person to person but you can expect a treatment to last up to 1 year.

How much does it cost? Our office charges $995 for typical treatment.

Does my insurance company cover this? Most insurances do not; check with your carrier to see if you have any coverage.

For more information, go to: http://sweathelp.org/English/PFF_Treatment_Injections.asp

Call our office 253.759.4522 to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION appointment today or Contact Us.

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