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KeraFactor® is the result of 6 years of in-depth research into the cause and treatment of thinning hair. The system is based on growth factors and skin proteins optimized for scalp revitalization. The proprietary formula is delivered encased within a nano-liposome...

Get prepped. Your provider will apply a clear gel pad to the treatment area. This creates a barrier between the cooling panel and your skin. Clinical trials have demonstrated CoolSculpting® to be safe and effective in reducing fat in certain areas. Let science go to...

How fat cells work. The number of fat cells is set during childhood and adolescence. That number varies little in adulthood. The number of fat cells is specific to you and varies from person to person So what happens when your weight fluctuates? When you start to gain...

What is stubborn fat? The number of fat cells is set during childhood and adolescence and varies little during adulthood. Some individuals may have stubborn pockets of fat that are more difficult to reduce despite diet and exercise. These stubborn pockets may vary...

The unique CoolSculpting® fat-freezing technology is a nonsurgical, scientifically proven way to reduce pockets of fat in trouble spots such as the abdomen, flanks, or under the chin in as little as one session.* Learn How It Works *Up to 20-25% reduction in fat layer...

WHAT IS SCULPTRA? Sculptra dermal filler is based on poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). PLLA is a natural substance that’s been used for many decades in surgical products like dissolvable stitches. It stimulates the formation of new collagen in the body, which builds firmer...

Sculptra dermal filler is a new type of cosmetic treatment. Sculptra is sometimes referred to as a “liquid facelift” because it helps create a fuller, more youthful face. It corrects moderate-to-severe face wrinkles and lines. And, it also enhances facial volume and...

WHAT IS JUVEDERM? Juvederm is a dermal filler that we often use as a non-surgical anti-wrinkle treatment. Our doctors can use it to immediately smooth the lines that are along each side of your mouth and and nose. This treatment may provide excellent results for up to...

Here at Mountain View Dermatology & Aesthetics in Tucson, we often use Juvederm dermal filler to treat facial wrinkles and lines. First approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in 2006, Juvederm dermal filler has become increasingly popular for a...

Belotero dermal filler is a popular anti-aging treatment that can reduce moderate-to-severe lines and wrinkles on your face. Belotero dermal filler is designed to fill in facial lines and wrinkles, so your face becomes smoother and younger-appearing. It’s is an...

Here in Tucson, Belotero dermal filler is a popular treatment for moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and lines. Belotero made of hyaluronic acid (HA), which is a natural component of your own skin. It’s designed to fill in wrinkles and folds so the skin in your face...

  There are two types of sweat glands eccrine glands and apocrine glands. They each are found in different areas of the body and have a different characteristics and functions. They each secrete water like substances directly on the body surface and not into the...