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Outstanding Skin Care Treatments in Baltimore, Maryland - Plus Skin Care Products and More

Introducing Our Medi-Spa Treatments!

For Glowing, Wrinkle-free, Smoother Skin without Surgery

When you want to take years off of your appearance without the time and expense of surgery, our customized skin care programs are for you. Dr. James Vogel's Baltimore , Maryland office offers a wide range of safe, proven skin care treatments to improve your complexion and erase fine lines, wrinkles, and crow's feet. You'll look refreshed, relaxed, and natural, and you'll feel more confident.

Don't take chances with your face and skin. Make sure you choose a medically-supervised facility that uses only safe, proven techniques administered by experienced, skilled staff. At Dr. Vogel's Medi-Spa in the Baltimore , Maryland area, we have successfully treated many patients with advanced, minimally invasive skin care treatments. Read our patients' comments.

We offer a wide array of skin care solutions and will help you choose the combination of treatments that are right for you.

Skin Care Treatments

Wrinkle Removing Injections

• Find the Appropriate Wrinkle Treatment for Your Skin
• BOTOX® Cosmetic
• Wrinkle Fillers
  • Restylane®
  • radiesse®
  • JUVÉDERM™

Complimentary Skin Care Consultation

Under Dr. Vogel's medical supervision, one of our skilled and experienced registered nurses or our aesthetician provides a complimentary skin care consultation that involves careful assessment of your skin and a discussion of your goals, to create a program that meets your unique needs. This complimentary skin consult is a $75 value when you mention this special web offer. Following your consult, you can opt to undergo the state-of-the-art treatments recommended for you while you relax in our beautiful, luxurious surroundings.

Contact our Baltimore, Maryland practice to schedule a complimentary skin care consultation today.

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Skin Care Products and Peels

For younger, more radiant-looking skin - every day

Taking good care of your skin begins with using the right skin care products every day. Baltimore , Maryland cosmetic surgeon Dr. James Vogel and his licensed aesthetician and registered nurses provide expert skin care regimens using a variety of advanced skin care products and peels.

We offer a variety of medical grade skin care products to suit your individual needs in our Baltimore , Maryland Medi-Spa. This line consists of two levels of skin care: The first level establishes and maintains your skin health using effective skin care products along with Retin-A®. Used daily at home, these products tighten and deep clean your skin while lightening pigmentation caused by sun damage and aging. You'll begin to see results within just four to six weeks, while improvements are even more apparent over time.

The second level of skin care, a Blue Peel, is used for more extensive treatment of wrinkles or discolorations. Using a fruit-based acid called trichloroacetic acid (TCA), this peel provides deeper exfoliation of your top skin layers for more dramatic results. The peel can also treat your hands, arms and chest, for a radiant appearance anywhere your skin has been damaged by the sun and aging.

Contact our Baltimore, Maryland plastic surgery practice today to learn more about our advanced, medical grade skin care products and peels.

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Microdermabrasion

Uncover hidden layers of beauty

Microdermabrasion is an exciting development in skin care treatment that gently peels away the dead surface layers of your skin to reveal the fresher, tighter, younger-looking skin beneath. Most patients notice improvements in their skin texture and appearance immediately. Used in combination with our medical grade skin care products, our Baltimore patients have achieved smooth, glowing, beautiful skin they're proud to show off every day. This technique can also be combined with a Photofacial™ (IPL®) to achieve beautiful results.

Microdermabrasion is most often performed on your face, but can be used anywhere your skin needs freshening and smoothing. The procedure, which involves passing a diamond-tipped wand over your skin to remove and trap dead skin cells, takes only 20 minutes. This procedure prevents microparticles from reacting with your skin or respiratory system, which can clog your pores or even interfere with your breathing. Most patients find that a series of microdermabrasion peels is most successful.

Contact us today for more information or to schedule a treatment.

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Photofacial™ - Intense Pulsed Light (IPL®) Treatments

Treating age spots, sun damaged skin, wrinkles, and even unwanted hair

Using gentle, broad-spectrum light in precise pulses, IPL® rejuvenates your skin and decreases hair growth. A Photofacial™ is an excellent treatment for all skin types and especially for those with fair skin. It can be used on your neck, chest, and hands as well as your face to provide immediate, long-lasting results that minimize:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Enlarged pores
• Sun-damaged skin
• Age spots and pigmentation disorders
• Birthmarks
• Broken blood vessels
• Rosacea

Most patients find that a series of three to five 30-minute treatments spaced at three to four week intervals is an ideal treatment schedule.

Contact our plastic surgery practice to schedule a consultation.

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Permanent Hair Reduction with IPL® (Intense Pulsed Light)

A long-lasting solution for unwanted hair

For long-lasting hair removal, IPL® (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments are increasingly popular and effective. The most popular areas for hair removal include the face, armpits, bikini area, legs, and back. Studies have shown that 40 to 80 percent of hair can be removed for months or years with multiple treatments. Patients with darker hair and fairer skin tend to have the best results, but patients with many skin and hair types can be successfully treated.

The IPL® works by using heat to damage the hair follicles and inhibit growth. During the procedure, an experienced staff member will carefully move a hand-held device over the skin in the area where you wish to remove hair. We can apply a topical anesthetic and a cooling gel to your skin for your comfort. This skin care procedure requires only a few minutes for small areas, such as the area above your lip, or up to an hour for larger areas such as your back. You may feel a mild stinging sensation as the light treatments are administered. While an assistant performs the procedure, Dr. Vogel provides medical supervision of to ensure a safe skin care experience. Most of our Baltimore, Maryland-area patients will need several laser skin care treatments for maximum results.

You should avoid sun exposure for at least four weeks prior to the procedure and for several weeks following the procedure. We recommend that you shave the area to be treated several days before, and that you avoid electrolysis, waxing or plucking of hair in the area several weeks beforehand.

Side effects are usually temporary and very mild. Following the procedure, you may experience some continued stinging, redness, or swelling. Occasionally, patients may experience some temporary darkening or lightening of skin color, but complications are rare.

Contact our practice in Baltimore, Maryland, to learn about any of the non-invasive skin care treatments discussed here.

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Endermologie®

Effective treatment for cellulite

No matter how healthful your diet or how much you exercise, you may be one of many people who are unable to eliminate cellulite, the unwanted fat cells that make your thighs and other areas look dimpled.

Our aesthetician, a licensed, experienced endermologist, performs this FDA-approved skin care treatment and patented massage method that breaks up clusters of fat cells and smoothes your skin's appearance.
It can be used on the thighs, buttocks, legs, abdomen, and other areas as needed. A special diet and exercise regimen is an important component of a successful program. For optimal results, Dr. Vogel usually recommends that his Baltimore , Maryland patients undergo a series of these skin care treatments.

Contact us to discuss Endermologie®.

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Laser Vein Reduction

Removes veins for smooth, even skin

We are pleased to offer laser vein reduction treatment for your comfort and convenience. This skin care treatment, as provided at our Baltimore office, reduces or eliminates the appearance of small leg veins and spider veins without the discomfort and long recovery times associated with surgery.

The laser delivers a highly concentrated beam of light to the affected vein, causing it to close and to make the twisted appearance lessen or disappear. The blood flow is directed to other, unaffected veins. Large varicose veins are not suitable for treatment by the laser. In addition, any dilated vein has a somewhat unpredictable likelihood of permanent closure or elimination because there is always a persistent pressure head behind it.

As with all of our skin care procedures, this laser treatment is performed under the medical supervision of Dr. Vogel for your safety. You will feel a stinging sensation that some people describe as similar to the snapping of a rubber band. Local anesthetic cream can be applied to the area to reduce discomfort. You may immediately resume normal activities following the procedure. Most patients will require a few repeat procedures to get the best results.

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Find the Appropriate Wrinkle Treatment for Your Skin

Not all wrinkles are the same. Some wrinkles, such as forehead wrinkles and crows' feet wrinkles, are caused by muscles of expression. Other wrinkles, such as the "smile lines" that run from your nose to the corner of your mouth, are caused by sagging of facial skin. Still others, such as those above your lips, may be caused by smoking, sun exposure, or heredity.

Dr. Vogel and his experienced Baltimore , Maryland staff will ensure that you receive the appropriate skin care treatment for your type of wrinkles, delivered in a luxurious, comfortable setting. BOTOX® Cosmetic is especially good for treating muscle-caused wrinkles, while fillers, such as radiesse®, Restylane®, and JUVÉDERM™, are usually used for sagging skin wrinkles. Surgical dermabrasion and fillers may both be used to treat lip wrinkles. We'll discuss your individual requirements and the best approach for you in a complimentary, personalized skin care consultation. Many Baltimore-area clients benefit from using both BOTOX® Cosmetic and a wrinkle filler, for a more youthful appearance from chin to forehead.

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BOTOX® Cosmetic

Eliminate frown lines to look younger and happier

Do you look like you're angry, frowning, or tired as a result of deepening forehead wrinkles or crows' feet? If so, BOTOX® Cosmetic can help you achieve a more pleasant, youthful appearance.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a safe, FDA-approved treatment designed to smooth wrinkles caused by muscles of expression. A few days after a single treatment, you'll notice results that will last for three to six months. BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used for more than 10 years on millions of people, and its safety in long term treatment has been well established.

BOTOX® Cosmetic works by using a tiny amount of Botulinium Toxin Type A that is produced in carefully controlled laboratory conditions to block muscle contractions and the wrinkles they cause. Under the medical supervision of Dr. Vogel, our trained and experienced registered nurses will gently inject a dose of BOTOX® Cosmetic using a tiny needle. The entire procedure takes only about 15 minutes.

While not common, some patients may experience mild side effects, such as temporary weakness of the muscles, discomfort at the injection site, or mild, temporary drooping of the eyelid or brow.

To discuss whether BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you, contact our plastic surgery office in Baltimore, Maryland, today.

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Wrinkle Fillers (Injectables)

Now also offered on Saturdays by Appointment!

The most exciting recent development in wrinkle treatment is the growing line of wrinkle fillers. Now, after a half hour skin care treatment in our comfortable Baltimore office, you can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and restore volume to enhance your skin's youthful, natural appearance.

We are pleased to offer the latest wrinkle injections available, including Restylane®, radiesse®, and JUVÉDERM™. All of these fillers use hyaluronic acid or hydroxy apatite, natural substances that exist in all human tissues, to help plump and smooth moderate to severe wrinkles in just minutes. Unlike the earlier collagen fillers, these newer injectables won't cause an allergic reaction and do not require skin testing. That means you can have enviable results without the wait.

• Restylane®
• radiesse®
• JUVÉDERM™

Restylane®

Safe and easy wrinkle correction

Restylane®, the trademark name of one of the best known wrinkle fillers, has safely been used throughout the world in millions of treatments. Made of a natural substance found in your body called hyaluronic acid, this FDA-approved product restores volume and fullness to your skin, correcting moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. It most often is used to correct your smile lines, the "nasolabial folds" that run from your nose to the corners of your mouth and to add more volume to your lips.

You'll see the effects of Restylane® immediately and you can resume normal activities right after the procedure.

Contact our Baltimore , Maryland office to learn more about skin care treatments, such as Restylane® or to schedule an appointment.

• Injectable Fillers Procedure
• Potential Side Effects

radiesse®

Long-lasting facial rejuvenation

radiesse® is one of the newest FDA-approved wrinkle fillers. It's designed not only to last longer - typically a year or more - but also to stimulate the growth of collagen. Hundreds of thousands of patients near Baltimore , Maryland and worldwide have safely benefited from this skin care procedure, achieving a long-lasting, natural, youthful appearance. Like Restylane®, radiesse® uses naturally occurring hydroxy apatite, a substance found in your teeth. It's excellent for treating your nasolabial folds (smile lines) to make you look younger, for longer.

The effects of radiesse® can be seen instantaneously.

Contact our Baltimore, Maryland office to find out if radiesse® is right for you.

• Injectable Fillers Procedure
• Potential Side Effects

JUVÉDERM™

Instantly smooth away smile lines

The makers of BOTOX® Cosmetic now offer their own FDA-approved injectable wrinkle filler, called JUVÉDERM™. Made of injectable gel that contains hyaluronic acid, it's the first injectable to have a smooth gel-like consistency, and the first to be found safe and effective for people of color. We're pleased to offer this new injectable filler to our patients.

This latest generation filler produces immediate results and lasts up to six months.

Contact us to learn more.

• Injectable Fillers Procedure
• Potential Side Effects

What to Expect During Your Appointment for Injectable Wrinkle Fillers

During your skin care treatment at our Baltimore office, you can relax in our comfortable, meticulously clean surroundings while enjoying a complimentary beverage.

All of the injectable treatments involve using a tiny needle to inject small amounts of fillers. You may choose to have the affected area numbed with anesthetic to minimize any discomfort. The procedure itself takes only a few minutes, and your entire visit usually takes about half an hour. Following the procedure, one of our skilled, experienced registered nurses will apply an ice compress to cool your skin and reduce swelling. If you wish, we'll assist you with your make-up following the procedure. You'll see results and be able to resume normal activities immediately.

Potential Side Effects of Wrinkle Fillers

All injectable treatments may cause mild side effects, such as irritation, swelling, itching, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site. While allergic reactions are extremely uncommon and usually resolve in a few days without intervention, the staff at our Baltimore , Maryland office is always available to answer your skin care questions or assist you. You should avoid sunbathing and outdoor activities in the cold until any redness or swelling disappears.

To learn more about wrinkle and other skin care treatments, contact our practice in Baltimore.

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Fat Grafting

For sensuous lips or to restore volume that's lost with age

Fat grafting is an advanced technique offered in our plastic surgery practice by Dr. James Vogel. Many patients at our Baltimore , Maryland practice choose this skin care procedure over a more invasive procedure like a facelift. It involves taking fat from an area such as the stomach, inner knees or thighs, purifying it and grafting it into the cheekbones and around the mouth to restore the youthful fat that is lost due to age.

This procedure can also be used to enhance the volume and shape of your lips. A long-term enhancement, this procedure allows you to use your own tissue for facial enhancement, eliminating the risk of allergic reaction. Fat grafting is usually performed using brief sedation to avoid discomfort.

Contact us for more information about fat grafting.

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Surgical Dermabrasion

For significantly smoother, tighter skin around your lips

When you want or need a more advanced approach to treat the wrinkles around your mouth, surgical dermabrasion is a time tested procedure. Those who have smoked or had extensive sun exposure are especially vulnerable to wrinkles in this area, causing them to look older than their age and to experience unsightly "bleeding" of their lipstick.

In this technique, the top layer of skin is surgically abraded, resulting in a smoother skin contour and a 50 percent improvement in wrinkles for most patients. The results may be enhanced by also using a lip-filler such as fat grafting or Restylane®. Patients receive IV sedation during the procedure to ensure their comfort. The healing time is about one week and redness may persist for a few weeks. At his office in Baltimore , Maryland, Dr. Vogel himself performs this more advanced skin care procedure to ensure excellent results.

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Schedule a Skin Care Consultation at Our Baltimore, Maryland Practice

For more information on any of the skin care treatments mentioned above, patients near Baltimore, Maryland, can schedule a consultation. With a variety of skin care procedures and products, you are sure to find the treatment that will give you a younger, more refreshed appearance.