Dr. G. Gary Mackie is a Harvard trained surgeon who has practiced surgery for 25 years in Orange County. He is a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of California Irvine.
Sheila Moore, RN has been in the nursing field for 30 yrs. She was a neonatal intensive care nurse for 26 yrs, and that is where she met Dr. Mackie. They worked together for over 20 years, and more recently have partnered up in the skin and beauty industry. Sheila has been working with skin lasers for skin rejuvenation and resurfacing ,hair and vein removal,injecting botox and wrinkle fillers for the past 7 years. She has been labled a laser specialist with her many hours of specialized training with these machines. She has done thousands of botox injections with amazing results. She continues to attend multiple instructional seminars to keep up with the latest trends.
Sheila Moore, RN can be reached for consultation at 714-504-4461 or email at [email protected].
Fraxel Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Patient shown after 5 treatments. Photos courtesy of Reliant Technologies, Inc.
About Fraxel® Laser Skin Treatment
Fraxel® laser skin treatments systematically improve skin tone, smoothing out fine lines and evening out skin discoloration, by treating minute sections of the skin. This type of selective treatment causes collagen to regenerate while not affecting the rest of the skin's surface. The laser dives deep into the dermis in thousands of small dots on the face, leaving the surrounding areas unharmed. These unaffected areas help speed up the healing process while the treated areas promote skin improvement (rejuvenation).
Before and After Fraxel Laser Treatment.
The key difference between Fraxel laser skin treatment and more traditional ablative methods is that Fraxel does not affect all of the skin at once. Instead of a blanket surface treatment, Fraxel laser treats pinpoint areas on the skin, penetrating small fractions by 400 to 700 microns — just deep enough to stimulate significant collagen regeneration. These treated areas begin to regenerate collagen and the surrounding non-affected areas help to speed up the recovery session.
Patient shown one month after 4 treatments. Photos courtesy of Reliant Technologies, Inc
In addition, Fraxel can be used on any part of the body — it is not just for facial treatments. Delicate skin suffering from damage due to sun exposure on the neck or chest can be treated easily. Any part of the body is appropriate. The end result is impressive change to fine lines and wrinkles and a smoothing out of skin tone and color with virtually no down time.
Patient shown after 5 treatments. Photos courtesy of Reliant Technologies, Inc.
What to Expect
We first apply a topical anesthesia and wait approximately 45 minutes to an hour for it to take effect. Treatments last about 30 minutes as we pass a special light wand over the surface of the skin. As the wand makes contact with the skin it sends a laser beam into the dermis, creating a very small thermal interaction. The treatment causes very little discomfort with most people describing it as a "prickly sensation" that stops as soon as the treatment is over.
Patient shown after 3 treatments. Photos courtesy of Reliant Technologies, Inc.
Most of our patients achieve optimum results from a series of 5 Fraxel treatments spaced about 4-6 weeks apart. We can modify this treatment schedule to fit the patient's needs or schedule if necessary.
Patient shown after 4 treatments. Photos courtesy of Reliant Technologies, Inc.
Results & Recovery
Recovering from a Fraxel laser treatment is a lot like recovering from a mild sunburn. Initially he skin will redden or swell slightly. The swelling will diminish after 1 or 2 days and the skin will slowly lose some of its redness and fade to a "tanned" color for 3 to 14 days after treatment. Similar to a sunburn, mild peeling or flaking may also occur. During this time and the following months, patients are encouraged to wear sunscreen twice a day to limit sun exposure and promote optimum results.
Before and After Fraxel Laser Treatment.
Fraxel produces great results. It successfully minimizes fine lines and wrinkles as well as an ablative laser peel and evens out skin discolorations caused by the sun or aging. Because the key to Fraxel laser treatment is the regeneration of collagen, improvements appear gradually. Patients usually begin to notice positive changes to their skin within about 1 week, with continued improvements for about 6-12 months.
Prices
Packages are available.
Individual Treatment
Full Face - $950 | Make an Appointment
Partial Treatment
Neck - $500 | Make an Appointment
Upper Chest - $500 | Make an Appointment
Forearms & Hands - $500 | Make an Appointment
Lower Face & Hands - $500 | Make an Appointment
BOTOX
At Shape-Up, a superb sense of proportion, balance, and natural beauty prevails in our Botox treatments. Our Botox treatments are administered in a simple non-surgical 15-30 minute session. Botox, a purified protein, temporarily smoothes the moderate to severe frown lines between the brows and on the forehead, as well as the crows feet that are around the outside of the eyes.
Erase those unwanted lines with BOTOX Cosmetic. BOTOX is a simple, nonsurgical treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows. BOTOX is a highly purified protein which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines, and wrinkles in the forehead. It is administered with a very tiny needle directly into the muscles that cause the lines and wrinkles. This is done in a way to not alter your natural expression and features. It takes just a few minutes, and can last 3-5 months. Results may vary.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is certainly not just for women. Women may talk about their looks more often, but men are concerned about their appearance as well..
Why shouldn't they? A man who goes to the gym to work out and cares about his clothes and grooming, is a man who not only cares about his appearance, but what it says about him personally, as well as in business.
Men are also doing something about their brow lines. A man who has pronounced lines between his brows may be perceived as angry or stressed—and he doesn't want to look that way.
A BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment requires little time out of the office. So, it’s possible to have the procedure done during a lunch hour and head right back to the office.
Results may vary.
Prices
BOTOX at $11/Unit | Make an Appointment
Juvederm Dermal Filler Therapy
Juvederm is a longer lasting, smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid. Juvéderm, an injectable gel, can instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, like your "smile lines" or nasolabial folds (the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth). Juvéderm provides a smooth, natural look and feel that lasts up to 12 months.
Prices
$500/1st Syringe | Make an Appointment
$450/2nd Syringe | Make an Appointment