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Now is the time Hair transplants benefit Spring 2003
News
to treat spider veins men and women
Dr. Alkek has successfully used a sclerosing solution Balding affects approximately one-half of all men and The Cosmetic
to treat spider veins that does not sting or cause scarring
like other solutions. He has found that this method is
a smaller percentage of women. We like to use medical
treatment if possible, but we can also use the most Dermatology
consistently better than lasers or Photoderm for leg veins. advanced surgical techniques to give men and women a
Since the average patient requires three treatments, one natural-looking hair transplantation. Microscopic From Dallas’ Premier Cosmetic Dermatologist
month apart, we recommend that you start your treatment examination shows that hair follicles grow in groups of David S. Alkek, M.D.
now so that you can wear shorts and swim suits this one to five hairs. We transplant these follicular units in
summer. sessions of several hundred grafts. We can do
transplantation for moderate recession, for men who are
completely bald, for women, and for persons who have Hand-held Derma Wand
altered hairlines or hair loss from facelifts or browlifts. Dr. David Alkek reduces wrinkles at home
We know that hereditary hair loss is progressive Re-issues Newsletter The Derma Wand is a new hand-held instru-
ment that uses a current to deliver active oxygen
throughout a person’s lifetime. We can transplant hair Many of our long-time patients to the epidermis. With only 2 to 5 minutes use
to bald areas, but only Propecia can halt the progressive
hairloss. For that reason we recommend that even hair will remember our newsletters. Be- 3 to 7 days a week, you will notice decreased lines
Here are special instructions for patients having sclerotherapy: transplant patients take Propecia to prevent more cause there are so many innovations and wrinkles, puffiness under eyes and the dark
1. Bring shorts to wear during the procedure. balding. circles that accompany them.
2. Wear pants or long skirt to hide bandages and support and exciting developments in cos-
It will also reduce enlarged pores, heal pimples,
hose after the procedure.
New office in Plano metic dermatology, Dr. Alkek has and give tired, dull skin a healthy tone. It is used
3. Bring therapeutic support hose to wear after the procedure.
We recommend: Dr. Alkek sees patients for cosmetic dermatology on decided to report on them. in conjunction with Vitamin C Serum or Re-
Futuro Beyond Support, Mild Wednesday afternoons in the Plano office of Dixie plenix, which is a green tea extract. The Derma
L’eggs Sheer Energy Active Support Medford and Classic Beauty Concepts. The office is
Haynes Alive Support Wand increases the permeability of the skin for
located next to the Plano Medical Center on 15th Street
4. You must wear bandages and support hose for 48 hours these products. This instrument is extremely
following treatment. No shower or bath.
and Coit Road. The address is 3801 West 15th Street, Non-ablative N-Lite Laser popular because it is safe, can be used at home,
5. Don’t shave legs the morning of the treatment. Plano Medical Pavilion, Bldg. B, Suite 350. The phone reduces wrinkles without
6. Don’t use lubricating lotion, moisturizing soaps or bath number is (972) 596-7090. and is inexpensive.
oil the night before or morning before your treatment. downtime
7. You may walk and do light exercise but no jogging or Call our office for brochures or visit The N-Lite is the first FDA-approved non- Dermaglide: newest micro-
jumping for four days. our web site at www.alkek.com ablative laser for facial wrinkles. Non-ablative dermabrasion technology
means that this laser does not cause any damage, Many patients have heard about or received
redness or peeling of the overlying skin. It benefits from micro-dermabrasion, derma-peel,
Dermatology Associates of Dallas PRE-SORT painlessly stimulates the tiny blood vessels in the Parisian peel or other named procedures that
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skin. Micro-dermabrasion can help erase fine
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three treatments, one month apart, are necessary lines, acne scars and the mottled, irregular
to make a noticeable difference. The amount of complexion from years of photodamage. Our
Walnut Hill Lane new collagen production depends on the patient’s Dermaglide is the second-generation instrument
age, but it is as permanent as the skin’s other that uses sodium bicarbonate instead of sand
Presbyterian collagen.
Hospital American Heart Assn. crystals. It is much stronger than the aesthetician
Phoenix type of machine. It has variable flow of the abrasive
Greenville Ave.
Dermatology Assoc. of Dallas as well as power of the suction, enabling us to
7150 Greenville Ave., Suite 100
Call us about the longest-lasting polish away wrinkles and some scars.
hair removal of any laser system
Park Lane on the market.
Restylane/Perlane for wrinkles Botox popularity grows
FACIAL REJUVENATION PLAN and lip augmentation because it is safe and effective
The newest dermal filler that will get FDA approval is Botox is now the most popular cosmetic procedure
Patients always want to know what Dr. Alkek recommends to regain and maintain a youthful Restylane. This is a non-animal, stabilized hyaluronic performed by doctors. It is important to know about this
appearance. For patients with mild to moderate facial wrinkles or photo damage, he recommends acid, a natural product present in all animal tissues. It remarkable drug, how it should be used, and who should
does not require testing, can be used on the first visit for use it. Botox works by relaxing the muscles of expression
a combination of modalities. You can realize significant savings by pre-paying the package of
facial lines, scars and lips, and lasts six months to a year. that cause frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines.
treatments. We also offer microderm, Photoderm, Beta and Glycolic Peel packages. Perlane is a thicker version for lip augmentation. The These lines may be treated with fillers, but they will re-
only side effects are temporary redness and swelling. form if the muscle is not relaxed.
Pay-as-you-go Pre-paid Patients are delighted with this new product because Botox is completely safe. It has been used for over 10
it is natural and does not require testing. Reactions are years for many types of medical problems. Botox should
1st Week Botox (1 area) $300 $300 much rarer than for Zyderm/Zyplast collagen. It gives be administered in carefully measured unit doses for
immediate results and lasts much longer than collagen. certain muscle groups. If not done properly, the patient
Microderm 150 75 may have one raised eyebrow, or a droopy eyelid. You
Before After might ask your doctor how many units he is injecting.
3rd Week Nlite Laser Treatment 500 500
Only trained specialist physicians are recommended
5th Week Microderm 150 75 for Botox use. In addition to the treatment of frown lines,
Botox can be used for other expression lines, cords in the
7th Week Nlite Laser Treatment 500 500 neck, migraine headaches, and excessive sweating of the
underarms and palms.
9th Week Microderm 150 75
Nasolabial, Periorial and lip line
11th Week Nlite Laser Treatment 500 500
Before After Dr. Alkek has been designated by Allergan
13th Week Microderm 150 75 as one of the National Training Centers for
15th Week Microderm 150 Free Botox. He has proven, by his expertise and
extensive experience since 1996, to be an excel-
TOTAL PRICE $2550 $2100 lent teacher in this increasingly popular proce-
dure. Allergan approves only doctors who
SAVINGS OF $450 Oral commussures and perioral specialize in cosmetic medicine for Botox train-
ing. These include dermatologists, plastic sur-
New products customized to Dr. Alkek, specializes in geons, cosmetic surgeons, ENT and ophthalmic
make skin healthy and younger treating acne scarring Ask about our Rémage surgeons. Other specialists and non-physicians
do not receive this expert training.
Kinerase contains kinetin, which increases the barrier Dr. David Alkek, Clinical Professor of Dermatology line of skin care products
function of the skin and has anti-inflammatory action to at Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, has made a formulated by Dr. Alkek
retard aging. It decreases wrinkles and discoloration in specialty of treating acne scars for over 30 years. He
men as well as women. explained that this interest is because he had bad acne Lip augmentation
scarring as a teen. Dr. Alkek has been creating aesthetically pleasing lips
Replenix is a green tea extract, which is anti-oxidant There are different types of acne scars: ice-pick type, Silicone to be FDA approved in the Metroplex for over 20 years. He has found that
that decreases redness and photoaging. It is very useful collagen does not last and fat is too bulky for a smooth,
for resacea patients.
saucer-shaped, box-car, and irregular. Some of these can for dermal filling proportioned lip. Other doctors have used Goretex threads
be improved by injecting them with dermal filler. Others
Many of my patients are aware that I did silicone or tubes, cadaver skin, and tendon to enhance lips. Since
Teamine Eye Complex is a combination of must be dermabraded (not microdermabrasion). Laser
injections for facial scars, wrinkles and thin lips. It is also the FDA has approved silicone for injection in the eye,
ingredients that reduces dark circles and puffiness, resurfacing is not a good treatment for acne scars. It must
good for thin earlobes and painful corns on the soles of he has been using this safe, permanent material for
brightens and firms damaged skin, and smooths fine be done at least twice to equal the improvement of
the feet. beautiful lip augmentation.
lines around the eyes. dermabrasion.
Recently the FDA approved silicone injection in the
Dr. Alkek freezes the skin firm so that he can do a deep
Vitamin C Serum is a potent antioxidant that eye for retinal detachment. We have been using it off-
dermabrasion. This is different from the plastic surgeons
retards and reverses photodamage. It also prevents sunburn label for dermal filling. In the near future we expect the
who typically do not freeze the skin. He does more
damage along with a sunscreen. Ours also contains FDA to approve it for dermal use. This is similar to
dermabrasions then anyone in the state and teaches that
hyaluronic acid, one of the building blocks of collagen. Botox, for example, in which we used it off-label for 6
technique at the medical school.
years before the FDA approved it for cosmetic use.
