What is a Vampire Facelift?

When you think of a vampire, do you think of someone with eternal youth?  Beautifully glowing skin?  The kind of beauty that stops people – and their victims! – in their tracks?

Hollywood has always had a fascination with vampires, as they represent the ability to transcend aging so that they’re young forever.  Now the cosmetic dermatology world is taking notice – and at Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics in Roswell, GA, Dr. Linda Kelley is proud to offer her patients the Vampire Facelift treatment.  Dr. Kelley is among the first dermatologists in the greater Atlanta area to offer this premier treatment, which can help you look years younger with just a single treatment.

And it’s all thanks to your blood.

The Vampire Facelift Process

Perhaps you’ve seen the infamous Keeping Up With The Kardashians episode where Kim underwent a Vampire Facelift.  Perhaps you’ve never heard of the treatment.  Regardless, the Vampire Facelift is one of the hottest new facial treatments in the aesthetics industry today – and for good reason.  The Vampire Facelift utilizes the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in your blood to help reinvigorate and revitalize the look and feel of your facial skin.

It might sound scary and complicated, but the process is actually straightforward.  During the Vampire Facelift process, Dr. Kelley draws a sample of your blood, and then removes the platelets from the blood using a special separating machine.  Once the platelets have been isolated, Dr. Kelley blends them with a fibrin mixture.  After this step, the mixture is ready to be injected into the patient’s desired treatment area, which is usually the face.

The Vampire Facelift is ideal for patients who want to smooth away wrinkles, fine lines, and creases from the facial skin.  Clients can expect some minor swelling during the process; however, the swelling usually goes down in about a day.  Clients will see optimal results a few weeks after the initial treatment.

Results can last anywhere from 12 to 18 months, making this a great long-term treatment option for clients (or should we say, vampires!) who are thirsty for eternal youth

Vampire Facelift at Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics

If you’re interested in turning back the clock on facial wrinkles, fine lines, and deep creases, schedule a consultation with Dr. Linda Kelley at Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics in Roswell, GA today. Simply fill out the form in the right sidebar or call us at (707) 649-0094.

Can Micro-needling Help Treat Stretch Marks?

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Micro-needling skin therapy has quickly become a force in the cosmetic skincare world. This skin renewal technique is very beneficial in treating wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and even stretch marks. Let’s find out how micro-needling uses the body’s natural healing ability to help treat stretch marks. The needling procedure may stimulate collagen production by creating microinjuries. The channels that are created allow active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and growth factors to be delivered more deeply to the skin.

How Micro-needling with the Rejuvapen can treat stretch marks

Micro-needling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure, in which a micro-roller or pen fitted with tiny needles, makes microscopic perforations in the skin.  As the needles stamp the skin they penetrate the dermal layer, and this action encourages the body to repair itself.

Stretch marks or striae are streaks in the skin, which are usually the result of the excess stretching of the skin due to pregnancy, or significant weight changes. These streaks form in the dermis where the micro-roller can penetrate, and stimulate collagen production. This helps with skin renewal, and also induces skin tightening.

The new collagen that forms makes the skin smoother, and also fills in stretch marks, so that they are less noticeable. It typically takes about 6-8 treatments to achieve the required fading of the stretch marks, especially when the marks are old and deep. It is best to use growth factors along with the Rejuvapen procedure.

Active ingredients are delivered to the skin via the micro channels created by the micro roller. The superficial punctures assist with the absorption of the ingredients that can enhance the effects of micro-needling.

Although the procedure is not painful, numbing cream is applied at the start of treatment. Rejuvapen Micro-needling therapy  sessions typically take about 30 minutes with 30 minute of numbing prior to the procedure. Because stretch marks are scars, you must have some patience and plan on multiple sessions typically spaced 1 month apart.

If you have questions about how Rejuvapen micro-needling may help treat stretch marks, then contact Dr. Linda Kelley of Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics, Roswell, GA. Just fill out the form in the right sidebar or call us at (770) 649-0094.

The Beauty of Bioidentical Hormones

You work hard to ensure you feel your best.  You eat well, work out, and generally try to avoid the things that you know are bad for you (we’re looking at you, cigarettes and excessive alcohol use).  But it seems like no matter what you do, something seems to be holding you back.  You’re finding it difficult to get in the mood, or you’re constantly feeling fatigued no matter how much sleep you ended up getting.  

As frustrating as these feelings might be, there are solutions you can use to feel better again – and it could be as simple as bioidentical hormone therapy at Cob Wellness and Aesthetics. Located in the greater Atlanta metro area, Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics is owned and operated by Dr. Linda Kelley, an expert in anti-aging medicines.  In addition to her current menu of anti-aging treatments, Dr. Kelley is pleased to offer her clients an array of benefits that come hand-in-hand with bioidentical hormone therapy.

In essence, bioidentical hormone therapy uses natural hormones that are exactly like those found within the human body – the only difference is, these hormones are derived from plants.  Bioidentical hormones can be administered in a variety of ways, including creams, pills, and even pellet therapy, where the hormones are injected into the body.  Clients who see the best results from bioidentical hormone therapy typically display the following symptoms:

• Fatigue
• Loss of sexual drive
• Headaches
• Lack of concentration
• Loss of muscle
• Thinning hair
• Weight gain
• Sluggish energy levels

Bioidentical hormone therapy can help improve these symptoms, as the hormones can help replace any testosterone or estrogen that is lost due to the aging process.  The end results can include higher energy levels, a more robust sex drive, loss of fat, and mental clarity.  Bioidentical hormone therapy can even produce significant beauty benefits, like thicker hair and clearer skin.

At Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics, Dr. Kelley can recommend, administer, and oversee your bioidentical hormone therapy.  By working closely with Dr. Kelley, you can start enjoying the clarity, focus, and energy that comes from superior bioidentical hormone therapy.  Schedule an appointment with Dr. Linda Kelley today to discover the beauty of bioidentical hormone therapy.

Reverse the Signs of Aging with the ArqueDerma Lift

Many men and women have turned to dermal fillers to fill their fine lines and wrinkles and rejuvenate their face. These injectables restore volume in areas of the face, such as cheeks, and fill wrinkles to create a rejuvenated appearance. If you love fillers, then you will love the ArqueDerma Restoration Lift because this technique effectively extends the use of dermal fillers by 40%! Longer-lasting wrinkle treatment results is any patient’s dream.

What is the ArqueDerma Artistic Restoration Lift?

In Latin, “arque derma” means “to inject into the skin” – and this is exactly what this treatment does.  The ArqueDerma Artistic Restoration Lift is a treatment that provides a natural, yet much more dramatic results than what can be achieved by dermal fillers alone.  The ArqueDerma Lift uses strategic relocation vectors to direct the fillers to your facial hollows, where the treatment will have the biggest effect.  By doing this, ArqueDerma helps you make the most of your filler treatment while seeing the best results possible.  

The ArqueDerma Lift delivers highly pinpointed and advanced results that are tailored to a client’s specific needs.  This ensures that every patient is given the results she wants without mistakes or overcorrection.  The end result is perfectly beautiful and rejuvenated skin. 

Discover the ArqueDerma Artistic Restoration Lift at Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics

If you’re interested in turning back the clock and seeing longer-lasting results, then schedule a consultation with Dr. Linda Kelley at Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics in Roswell, GA today – (770) 649-0094.

Top Procedures to Tighten and Rejuvenate the Skin

When it comes to looking your best, nothing compares to the look and feel of firm, youthful-looking skin.  But perhaps during your pursuit of skin rejuvenation, you discovered that skin creams and serums weren’t all that they were cracked up to be.  Maybe you were sick of spending hundreds of dollars on skin creams every month, or perhaps you became tired of investing in yet another “miracle” anti-aging product.

No matter where you are in your anti-aging fight, it’s time to get hopeful again – because two new treatments at Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics in Roswell, GA promise to help firm, tone, and rejuvenate your skin.

Based in the greater Atlanta metro area, Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics is owned and operated by Dr. Linda Kelley, an expert in anti-aging medicines.  In addition to her current menu of anti-aging treatments, Dr. Kelley is pleased to offer her clients skin rejuvenation via two innovative technologies: Ultherapy and Exilis.

Let’s explore what these two treatments can do for you.

• Ultherapy:  This is a non-invasive procedure that utilizes ultrasound energy to help tighten and tone the skin.  When the energy permeates the skin, skin cells are re-energized; additionally, collagen production levels increase, which produces natural-looking results.  Ultherapy can also contour the treatment area, which is ideal for patients looking to sculpt trouble spots.  Because the skin tightens during the treatment, this disrupts stubborn fat cells, which are then removed by the body’s natural waste processes.

Ultherapy requires no downtime, but it is the most expensive of the two treatment options.  Results last between 12-18 months.

• Exilis:  This is another non-invasive treatment that is similar to Ultherapy in terms of size and scope.  Exilis uses radiofrequency energy, which creates the kind of heat that tightens and contours the skin.  In addition to skin rejuvenation, Exilis is the preferred body contouring method of the two treatments.  Clients may experience a slight heating sensation during the treatment.

Exilis requires no downtime, and is the cheaper of the two options.  However, to see excellent results, Exilis does require a series of treatments.  Results last between 12-18 months.

No matter what your skin rejuvenation and tightening needs are, you can find the results you’re looking for at Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics, serving the greater Atlanta, GA area.  Schedule an appointment with Dr. Linda Kelley today to discover more about the Exilis and Ultherapy treatments today (770) 649-0094.