Alabama Laser Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation

Advanced skin rejuvenation treatments at Hedden Plastic Surgery and Spa Greystone can help you to look younger and feel your best. We use the latest, state-of-the-art laser technology to remove unwanted hair, treat spider veins, remove imperfections from the skin and treat premature signs of aging. Our skin treatments include a wide range of dermal fillers — including BOTOX®, collagen, Juvéderm®, Restylane®, Prevelle® Silk and Radiesse® — that remove wrinkles and restore volume to the skin with an easy, non-invasive procedure.

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal at our Alabama practice can rid you of unwanted hair. Imagine not having to endure the hassles of shaving, waxing or tweezing again. With laser hair removal, that convenience can be a reality. Laser hair removal using the CoolGlide® Laser System is a quick, safe and effective procedure in which hair on the bikini line, face, legs, arms, back and other areas is removed, eliminating troublesome stubble known to cause follicle inflammation. Schedule a laser hair removal appointment at our Alabama practice today and say goodbye to future painful hair removal. To learn more about laser hair removal at our Alabama practice, please contact us today!

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Laser Vein Therapy

Having unsightly veins makes some people feel so insecure that they hide their legs under long pants, refusing to wear shorts, swimsuits or any other less modest clothing. Thankfully, Dr. Hedden offers an exciting solution to the common problem of spider veins: laser vein therapy. Our CoolGlide® laser is used to painlessly — and permanently — destroy the spider vein, leaving behind smooth, unblemished skin and no trace of the vein. Please contact us today to learn more about laser vein therapy.

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Laser Tattoo Removal

People who choose to have tattoos in their youthful days often come to regret their decision later on. Tattoos can be permanently lightened or removed using advanced lasers that pulse so quickly that the tattoo ink is dissolved without harming the surrounding tissue. Several treatments are usually necessary for best results. If you are considering removing a tattoo acknowledging a previous relationship or for professional reasons, please contact us today to learn more about laser tattoo removal.

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Laser Skin Resurfacing

Are you seeking smooth, healthier-looking skin? If so, consider laser resurfacing. Laser resurfacing uses powerful yet gentle lasers to remove vesicles, veins, age spots, blotches, scars and other imperfections from the skin. A new, smoother layer of skin is revealed as radiant as it was in the patient's youth. Recovery time is minimal. Please contact us today to learn more about laser skin resurfacing.

Our Pearl and Pearl Fractional lasers are used for patients with different types of skin damage. The Pearl laser gently removes the damaged top layer of skin, revealing healthy new skin after 3 to 4 days. The Pearl Fractional laser is normally used on a smaller surface area but reaches damaged cells deeper in the skin, stimulating the growth of vibrant new skin with fresh collagen. Fractional treatments are ideal for older, more sun-damaged and rougher skin as well as skin with deep wrinkles.

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Laser Genesis

Laser Genesis skin therapy is an innovative, technologically advanced way to promote vibrant and healthy looking skin in men and women. Now you can have a more youthful appearance by treating those conditions that are typically associated with premature signs of aging and sun damage, such as excessive redness, large pores, uneven texture, and fine line wrinkles. The Laser Genesis procedure has been scientifically proven to produce new collagen.

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Solar Genesis

Solar Genesis skin therapy is a pulsed light system that is exceptionally effective at treating sun spots, age spots and freckles. The most popular areas of treatment are the face, neck, chest, shoulders, arms and hands, which typically have the most sun exposure. However, virtually any part of your body can be safely treated. No topical anesthetic or gel are necessary, and just one or two treatments can yield superior results.

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Spider Vein Treatment (Sclerotherapy)

Unsightly spider veins are a common cosmetic problem experienced by at least half of adult females. Sclerotherapy is a safe and effective procedure in which a series of tiny injections is administered to remove unwanted spider veins from the legs and any other areas of the body on which they appear. Eliminating spider veins can dramatically improve your appearance and give the skin a more healthy and youthful look.

Depending on the location and other characteristics of your spider veins, Dr. William Hedden and our experienced medical staff may recommend sclerotherapy, laser vein therapy or a combination of both. Laser vein removal may be the most effective method for treating smaller spider veins, such as those that appear on the face, while larger spider veins are usually treated with sclerotherapy. Contact Hedden Plastic Surgery today to learn more about your options for removing troublesome spider veins.

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BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein that is approved by the FDA and proven effective in temporarily improving the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows. BOTOX® relaxes the facial muscles by blocking the chemicals that cause them to contract. BOTOX® treatments are quick and minimally invasive, requiring only a few tiny injections. The entire procedure takes about 10 minutes and you may resume normal activity immediately. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), BOTOX® is the most popular minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure in the United States. To learn more about BOTOX® treatments, please contact us today.

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Collagen

In order to preserve the skin's elasticity, the body manufactures collagen, a fibrous protein. As we age, however, the amount of collagen in the skin decreases, making the skin less supple and more wrinkled. Today's technology allows us to inject collagen into the skin, eliminating fine facial lines, the appearance of depressed scars and deeper wrinkles. Effects last up to 4 to 6 months! Please contact our Alabama practice today to learn more about collagen injections.

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Juvéderm®

Juvéderm® is a smooth consistency injectable gel used to instantly restore the skin's volume with a natural look and feel. Juvéderm is proven to be effective for smoothing moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, and is the only hyaluronic acid filler approved by the FDA to last up to a year. Two formulations — Juvéderm Ultra and Juvéderm Ultra Plus — are available for flexibility in meeting the needs of each patient. Please contact Hedden Plastic Surgery today to learn more about Juvéderm.

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Restylane®

Restylane® is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, and improve the appearance of the lip border. With a series of light injections, your skin is supported and flattened to give a smoother, softer look. Restylane is made from hylaronic acid, a natural substance already found in your skin.

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Prevelle® Silk

Prevelle® Silk is a hyaluronic acid filler designed with your comfort in mind. Prevelle contains a small quantity of a local anesthetic (lidocaine) to provide pain relief at the injection site. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the human body that which moisturizes and cushions the skin. Prevelle Silk is injected into facial skin, using a very fine needle, to plump the skin to smooth away moderate to severe wrinkles and folds (for example, areas around the nose and the mouth).

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Captique™

Captique™ is the newest FDA-approved non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler. Based on a natural component of the skin, Captique is highly versatile and can be used in many different areas of the face, including smile lines, vertical lip lines, corners of the lips and crow's feet. When injected just under the surface of the skin, Captique replenishes loss of volume that occurs due to aging and gives the skin a more youthful look.

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Hylaform®

Hylaform® is a cosmetic dermal filler that is made from a highly purified form of hyaluronic acid, which is naturally present in the skin. With a series of light injections, Hylaform can be used to fill lines between the nose and mouth, small lines above the lip, frown lines between the eyes and to minimize creases that turn down the corners of the mouth. Treatment and recovery can take as little as an hour and the results are immediate and natural-looking.

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Radiesse®

Radiesse® is an injectable filler that is used to restore and reshape signs of facial aging. Radiesse remains soft and pliable, taking on the characteristics of the surrounding soft tissue. For the first 3 months after injection, Radiesse performs as a filler substance by plumping up the skin. Then, thanks to its collagen-generating properties, Radiesse actually stimulates new tissue development for extended correction for up to 12 to 24 months. Treatment with Radiesse dermal filler is so simple and convenient, it can be performed during a lunch hour.

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Dermabrasion

Sunlight, exposure to harsh weather, pollution — all of these can really zap the skin of its youthful beauty. Dermabrasion is a safe, proven way to revitalize dull, blotchy skin by removing acne scars, age spots, blemishes and other imperfections. During this procedure, a wire brush with an oscillating handle is gently used to remove dry, aged outer layers of skin, revealing the smooth, younger-looking skin underneath. Although the treated area will be swollen, tingly and/or red after dermabrasion, side effects will subside within a few days. To learn more about dermabrasion, please contact us today.

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Medical Needling

Medical needling treats lines, wrinkles, scars and stretch marks by creating tiny punctures into the deep layers of skin to increase the production of new collagen. This skin rejuvenation technique causes little damage to the epidermis, or outer layer of skin, and healing occurs very rapidly. Patients undergo light sedation and the entire procedures takes about 1/2 hour to complete.

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Skin Cancer Treatment

The development of a new mole or changes in an existing mole may be a sign of skin cancer. Some skin cancers only require freezing, shaving or burning of the remaining cancer, while more aggressive tumors may need to be surgically removed. Mohs surgery, which is micrographically controlled, provides the most precise method for removal of cancerous tissue, while sparing the greatest amount of healthy tissue.

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If you would like to find out more about laser hair removal, skin resurfacing, injectable fillers or any of our skin treatments, contact our cosmetic surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama today.