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What Is Sclerotherapy?

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Sclerotherapy  is a popular cosmetic procedure that eliminates superficial “spider veins” and slightly deeper reticular “blue veins”.  A sclerosing solution is injected into the vein with a small needle.  This solution irritates the vein wall, and the goal of the procedure is to achieve closure of the vein.  The number of treatments needed will vary based on the severity and number of veins identified.

Dr. Anne Hermann, a holistic internal medicine physician, offers sclerotherapy to her patients. Dr. Hermann and her staff also perform numerous other cosmetic procedures. These include: Botox and cosmetic filler injections, laser hair removal, facial rejuvenation, skin tightening, cellulite reduction and a variety of aesthetic services. Offices are maintained in Tampa and Saint Petersburg Beach, Florida. Please contact the office at (813) 902-9559 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Dave Christianson Botox Tampa St. Pete

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Dave Christianson, M.D.

Dr. Dave Christianson recently joined the practice of Anne Hermann MD, PA and specializes in anti-aging medicine with a focus on Botox and dermal fillers.

Dr. Dave is a 1987 graduate of Northwestern University School of Medicine. His initial training was in Internal Medicine, and he has spent most of his career providing convenient, wellness-centered health care to clients in the comfort of their home or office. As Dave approached the “dreaded” 50, he became interested in anti-aging medicine for personal reasons. Impressed with the results, he began training in the fields of aesthetic medicine and bio-identical hormone replacement (BHRT). For the past 2 years, his practice has been 100% devoted to Botox and dermal fillers, as well as BHRT for the treatment of andropause (male menopause).

Dr. Dave splits his time between Florida and Minnesota. When in Florida, Dr. Dave works with Dr. Anne Hermann in Tampa and St. Pete. In his free time, he enjoys backpacking, golf, fly-fishing, and cooking.

To schedule your appointment with Dr. Dave Christianson, please call the offices of Anne Hermann MD, PA at (813) 902-9559.

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Denise Merdich, National Aesthetic Injector Tampa St. Pete

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Denise Merdich, MS, ARNP

Denise Merdich, MS, ARNP, national aesthetic trainer and injector for 15 years, is now offering Saturday appointments in the offices of Anne Hermann MD, PA.  Denise provides injectable services, using Botox and dermal fillers, such as Belotero Balance, for your anti-aging needs.

Her aesthetic background began in plastic surgery and then progressed into developing an injectable business. She is known in the Tampa Bay region as “the decrease queen”. Her primary goal is to help others achieve a “radiant, more dynamic, fresher look for one’s age group”. Her passion for beauty and facial rejuvenation has led her to be one of the most respected injectable trainers for many physicians.

Well-respected Aesthetic Instructor for 10 years, Denise spends the majority of her time teaching Physicians advanced techniques for neurotoxins and dermal fillers, traveling to both coasts of Florida on a full-time basis.

Your appointment with Denise Merdich can be scheduled by calling the offices of Anne Hermann, MD, at (813) 902-9559.

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Cost of Botox vs Dysport in Tampa St Petersburg, FL

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Dysport and Botox work the same way and both last 3 to 4 months. Dysport was approved for treatment of fine lines and wrinkles in 2009 and was the first FDA approved competitor to Botox in the United States.

If Dysport and Botox both work the same, why use Dysport?  http://www.doctorhermann.com/blog/bid/128366/Botox-vs-Dysport-Which-Treatment-is-Right-For-You  For most people who choose Dysport over Botox, it is because they get the same results for 10 to 20% less than Botox.  We charge, $4.50 per unit for Dysport and $10 to $11 per unit for Botox, depending on how much the patient gets.  Some examples of the price break are:

  • Forehead wrinkles (10 units) with Dysport $90 vs Botox $110 for $20 savings
  • Brow or frown lines (23 units) with Dysport $207 vs Botox $253 for $46 savings
  • Crows feet (20 units) Dsyport $180 vs Botox $220 for $40 savings
  • If some have all of these areas treated, the savings are $106.

I offer Dysport as a good alternative to Botox.  It is well proven to be equally effective at a better cost.

The medical offices of Dr. Anne Hermann are conveniently located in Tampa and St. Petersburg, FL. To schedule your appointment with Dr. Hermann, please call (813) 902-9559.

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Botox vs Xeomin: Which Treatment is Right for You?

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Posted by Anne Hermann on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 @ 01:30 PM

Dr. Anne Hermann

The three cosmetic Botulinum toxins are Botox, Dysport and Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA).  My patients often have questions about the difference between Botox, Dysport and the latest competitor, Xeomin, and which product will give them the best result.   I have taken the time to share what I tell them in the article below.

Botox has been FDA approved for muscle spasticity for over 20 years.  It was FDA approved for cosmetic treatment of fine lines and wrinkles in 2002. Botox is made by Allergan, the same company that makes Juvederm.  Prices will vary; we charge $10 to $12 per unit.  Typically 0.01 cc of Botox is one unit of Botox.  So, an average amount of Botox for frown lines is 25 units.  If you receive 25 units, you will be receiving 0.25 cc of Botox.  At $12 per unit, 25 units cost $300.

 

Xeomin is made by the company that makes Radiesse.  It has been in use in Europe since 2008 and received FDA approval for use in the US in November 2011.  Unlike Botox and Dysport, Xeomin has no additives.  This may lessen the chance of developing antibodies to the product.  Also, it works slightly faster than Botox.  Otherwise, Botox and Xeomin are virtually interchangeable.  Both will last 3 to 6 months.  Because Xeomin is new to the market, it is priced better.  At $9 per unit, a treatment that would cost $300 in Botox will cost $225 with Xeomin.

The active ingredient in both of these products is a naturally occurring protein derived from the bacteria Botulinium.  The protein temporarily prevents muscles from contracting for three to six months.  The results of both Botox and Xeomin treatments are gradual.  With both treatments, you will begin to notice results anywhere from three days to one week after treatment, reaching maximum benefit at two weeks.

Most often there is no bruising from the injections, and if there is any bruising, it is typically small.  However, we advise that if you want to look your best for an occasion or event, get the treatment two weeks prior to that event.   This will give any bruising time to heal and botulinim takes 10 to two weeks to reach maximum benefit.

Post treatment instructions are not to lie down on the treated area for 4 hours and no deep massage of the area for two days.  It is okay to wash your face and apply make-up.

Price Difference of Botox vs Xeomin:

  • Brow lift or 11 lines average $225 with Xeomin or $300 with Botox*
  • Upper forehead lines vary greatly based on what people need.  Can be anywhere from $50 to $250*
  • Crows feet average $215 to $288 with Botox and $162 to $216 with Xeomin*
  • Sweaty underarms $450 for Botox and $390 for Xeomin, last over six months*
  • Neck bands or Platysma muscle: $300 per band with Botox and $225 per band with Xeomin

Other areas that Botulinum helps include downturned mouth, gummy smile (show too much gum when you smile), chin wrinkles, bunny lines (lines on upper nose when you smile)

*Please note, men have larger muscles than women and require 50% more than women and cost increases accordingly

To schedule your appointment in either our Tampa or St. Pete Beach office, please call (813) 902-9559.

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Botox vs Dysport: Which Treatment is Right For You

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Posted by Anne Hermann on Thu, Mar 08, 2012 @ 12:29 PM

Anne Hermann, MD

The three cosmetic Botulinum toxins are Botox, Dysport and Xeomin.  My patients often have questions about what the difference is between Botox vs Dysport and which product will give them the best result.   So, I have taken the time to share what I tell them in the article below.  Since Xeomin is the newest of these products, I discuss that in another post.

Botox has been FDA approved for muscle spasticity for over 20 years.  It was FDA approved for cosmetic
treatment of fine lines and wrinkles in 2002. Botox is made by Allergan, the same company that makes Juvederm.  Prices will vary; we charge $10 to $12 per unit.  Typically 0.01 cc of Botox is one unit of Botox.  So, an average amount of Botox for frown lines is 25 units.  If you receive 25 units, you will be receiving 0.25 cc of Botox.  At $12 per unit, 25 units cost $300.

Dysport was FDA approved for cosmetic use almost three years ago.  It is made by Medicis, the company that makes Restylane and Perlane.  Dysport costs around $5 per
unit, but the dosing is different.  With Dysport,

0.01 cc contains two units.  However, a typically brow treatment would be 50 units.  So, at $5 per unit for 50 units, you would pay $250.  This makes Dysport about 10 to 20 percent less expensive than Botox.

The active ingredient in both of these products is a naturally occurring protein derived from the bacteria, Botulinium.  The protein temporarily prevents muscles from contracting.  Because Botox is a protein, your body breaks it down within three days of the injection.  Even though the botulinum proteins are metabolized in days, the effect lasts three months after injection with Botox and three and half to four months after Dysport injection.  If you continue to use Botox or Dysport, the effects will last longer, so that after a while, you may only need treatments every six months.

The results of both Botox and Dysport treatments are gradual.  Dysport spreads out more after injection.  This makes it ideal for areas that you want to cover a lot of space, like the forehead and crows feet.  Because Botox does not spread as much, it is ideal for the brow and eleven lines.  This is because if the injection spreads too far over the eye area, the patient can get an eye droop.  With both treatments, you will begin to notice results anywhere from three days to one week after treatment and reaches maximum benefit at two weeks.

Most times there is no bruising from the injections, and if there is any bruising, it is typically small.  However, we advise that if you want to look your best for an occasion or event, get the treatment two weeks prior to that event.   This will give any bruising time to heal and botulinim takes 10 to two weeks to reach maximum benefit.

Post treatment instructions are not to lie down on the treated area for 4 hours and no deep massage on the area for two days; is ok to wash your face and apply make-up.

To give you an idea of price difference of Botox vs Dysport:

  • Brow lift or 11 lines average $250 with disport or $300 with Botox*
  • Upper forehead lines vary greatly based on what people need.  Can be anywhere from $50 to $250*
  • Crows feet average 215 to 288 with Botox and 180 to 240 with Dysport*
  • Sweaty underarms $450 for 50 units, last over six months*
  • Neck bands or Platysma muscle: $300 per band with Botox and $250 per band with Dysport

Other areas that Botox help include downturned mouth, gummy smile (show too much gum when you smile), chin wrinkles, bunny lines (lines on upper nose when you smile)

*Please note, men have larger muscles than women and require 50% more than women with cost increases accordingly

The medical offices of Dr. Anne Hermann are conveniently located in Tampa and St. Petersburg, FL.  To schedule your appointment, call (813) 902-9559.

This post was written by Anne Hermann. Follow Anne Hermann on Google, Facebook, Twitter & Linkedin.