Patient testimonial - unfiltered IPl StoryAh, youth. Sun tanning on the roof with baby oil. Baking in tanning beds. Does anyone remember that? My skin does. It remembers it with pigmentation and wrinkles. That cute spray of freckles across my face morphed into ugly sun spots. My teenage self would never have walked around with my nose white with zinc. My headed to 50 soon self is left with redness and newfound sympathy for Rudolph. The pesky wrinkles appear in silent judgement of the hats not worn and the driver side of my face not shielded. This year I decided not to let my juvenile sun exposure mistakes get the better of my current, savvier skin care routine. Intense Pulse Light (IPL) to the rescue. What is an IPL or Photofacial?Cutting through the noise of many unproven anti-aging treatments, IPL has a proven track record for the following:
In addition, the efficacy of IPL in the treatment of acne grades 1-4 showed a 49.19% reduction after 4 sessions (1). Often referred to as IPL Photofacial or Fotofacial, intense pulse light treatment is a 30-minute procedure in which intense pulses of light are used to penetrate deep into the skin. IPL™ photorejuvenation then causes collagen and blood vessels below the epidermis to constrict, reducing redness and age lines. The procedure involves minimal discomfort, while the redness and swelling that sometimes occur after treatment disappear shortly. Translation. It hurts like heck for a short, tolerable period of time. Grin and bear it applies. Most benefits of a photofacial/fotofacial occur gradually in the weeks following treatment. For even greater cosmetic enhancement, patients combine the IPL with injectables. Dr. Sonny O, an experienced plastic surgeon, performs injections. Sandy Clay, LPN, a 20-year veteran of lasers and IPL treatments, performs the IPL. The combination is called Timeless Glow. Check out my before and afters. This is just after 3. I’ll send the after 4th one soon. The 4th is where I saw the biggest collagen uptick. Treatment 1 & 2 I saw the most skin toning, and spots and redness reduction. Treatment 3 was the easiest with the least swelling. I saw more of a radiance effect with that treatment. However, that’s when Sandy decided to turn the level up on me a little more for the 4th! Holy collagen production. IPL in Laymen's Terms
IPL procedures are proven safe and effective. No anesthetic is required. Sandy’s sessions include a very nice cool down to calm the skin. In many cases, Photofacials offer near-instant results. You can customize the treatment to your specific skin problems and treat larger areas of skin simultaneously as desired. Thank you Hunter Kerrison for sharing your story.
Take advantage of the $99.00 Special by scheduling your appointment today. Remember to mention "Friends" as the promo code when scheduling online or calling the office at 843-388-4939. Special pricing on other services too such as laser hair removal, skin revitalization, and more when combining with IPL. This special is good through 8/31/2018. 1. Indian J Dermatol. 2010 Oct-Dec; 55(4): 370–372.doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.74550 PMCID: PMC3051300 PMID: 21430893
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lemon shrimp scampi with zoodles Summer is here! As we focus on the perfect beach body, let's also remember the importance of eating healthy. This summer recipe features a spin on a traditional pasta recipe with zoodles. It tastes and looks delicious. Ingredients
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Insert flat end of one zucchini into a spiralizer and turn to make noodles; repeat with remaining zucchini. Cut the noodles to 7" lengths and place in a colander; sprinkle with salt and gently mix to coat noodles. Set aside and let noodles drain over a dish. 2. In a medium bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper. Place shrimp in an even layer on a rimmed sheet pan and roast for 8 minutes. 3. In a large skillet set over medium heat, add oil, garlic, onions and red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper; cook until softened, 2 minutes. Adjust heat to medium-high; add wine, lemon juice and zest and simmer until sauce has reduced, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain zucchini noodles and pat dry with paper towels. Add to sauce and toss until warmed through. 4. Reduce heat to low and stir cold butter into sauce, then add cooked shrimp. Toss with parsley and garnish with lemon wheels. Serve immediately. *Skip the butter to make this an even healthier Summer dish!* *Don’t have a spiralizer? Don’t worry! Grocery stores like Whole Foods and Earth Fare sell packaged Zucchini Zoodles. Author: Judy Kim from Delish.com  PROTECT AND CORRECT YOUR SKIN THIS SUMMERWho is ready for summer? While the official first day of summer is June 21st, it certainly feels like it already! The heat and sun’s rays can wreak havoc on your skin, and Dr. Sonny O has great products and procedures that will help you to be summer ready! First and foremost, prevent and protect from sun damage. Dr. O offers various products that can help, including Skinceuticals CE Ferulic and Physical Fusion UV Defense. Used together, these two products have proven to reduce and prevent the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration caused by the sun. Dr. O is offering the “Double Defense”special in June. Purchase the CE Ferulic and receive the Physical Fusion UV Defense sunscreen for free. One patient from Pawley's Island says it best,
bodytite and sculpsureSummer--and the heat-- last a long time in the Charleston area, and if you are not feeling the best in your bathing suit, Dr. Sonny O provides various procedures that may help, including BodyTite and SculpSure. BodyTite is a new radio frequency procedure approved by the FDA to safely deliver targeted results. It’s the answer for the nonsurgical treatments of the arms, abdomen , thighs, and breasts. SculpSure is perfect that the fat that won’t budge despite diet and exercise. SculpSure is a breakthrough in light-based body contouring designed to help you handle fat in problem areas helping achieve a slimmer and natural looking appearance without surgery or downtime. reverse sun damageAfter the fact, if the sun does a little too much damage, Dr. Sonny O can help! He offers laser skin resurfacing technology that can erase sun damage. Dr. O is a nationally trusted plastic surgeon in facial artistry. He and his team offer face, body and breast rejuvenation with a full range of surgical and non-surgical solutions.  Mother’s Day is upon us, but Dr. Sonny O and his staff plan to celebrate moms all month long! Recently voted one of the top plastic surgeons in Lowcountry Parent’s Mom’s Choice contest, Dr. O has been caring for Lowcountry mothers for more than 14 years. Below are some of the top picks to give your mom, or yourself this May! Mother Daughter Makeovers Mothers don’t usually have time to pamper themselves, so let us help! Now offering Mother Daughter Makeovers featuring Jane Iredale products and Skinceuticals skin consults. Mother and daughter will leave refreshed and with a new look. Complimentary gift bags included. Schedule your appointment today. For The Mom On The Go Not much time to treat yourself? Give us 25 minutes, and Mom will be well on her way to a better body. Sculpsure, light-based body contouring reduces fat in problem areas such as the abdomen, love handles, thighs, and arms. The best part: This procedure takes about the same amount of time mother’s spend in the carpool line. Now 20% OFF with code "Mom." Your Skin Looks Marvelous, Mom! An IPL Photofacial will have Mom’s skin looking picture perfect with zero downtime. Dr. O utilizes this laser technology to reduce the appearance of “sunspots”, “age spots”, redness on the face or neck and more. Schedule an IPL for mom and give her glowing, healthy picture perfect skin. Now 20% OFF with code "Mom." Ready To Get Your Body Back?  Done with having babies? Consider our Mommy makeover. Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding frequently leave their marks on a woman's body, especially in areas like the abdomen and breasts where stretch marks, drooping breasts, sagging skin, and layers of fat can be hard to eliminate. Schedule your consultation today.
 Age is just a number. And if you choose the right plastic surgeon, that will be a number no one can guess! More and more patients in their 50's and 60's are turning to plastic surgery to look as young as they feel. Dr. Sonny O works with patients of all ages and can pinpoint which procedures and products are best for each age range. Here's a highlight of the best procedures and products for Baby Boomers. face: timeless lift
filler, Injectables, laser and more: timeless Glow
Product: Triple Lipid by Skinceuticals
meet Rebecca: Dr. Sonny O's Baby Boomer Testimonial Turning 60. It’s a milestone. Life changes for many during this decade include retirement, grandchildren, and yes, aging. The fine lines and wrinkles are deeper, arms sag a little more, and aging is not as easy to hide. Dr. O treats a large patient base in this age group, and he highlights the best procedures and products for this sect of the Baby Boomers. Face: Timeless LiftAs the 60th birthday rolls around, many begin to notice changes that affect their daily lives. For example, overhanging skin near the eye can not only add years to someone but also impair vision. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of people 65 and older getting facelifts and cosmetic eyelid surgeries has more than doubled over the last two decades, with much of that increase occurring over the last five years. Dr. O developed the Timeless Lift, a mini face lift that provides an enhancement and tightening of the skin for a more youthful appearance with less anesthesia and recovery time required. States a recent patient, “I look and feel a good 10 years younger thanks to the Timeless Lift.”  Dr. O explains, “This is my vision on how to address the aging facial and neck region for both men and women. The lift procedure is customized to address the patient’s concerns.” Filler: Timeless GlowIn recent years, those in their 60’s have turned to both surgery and minimally invasive procedures to help combat aging. Often patients will choose a combination of services to best fit their needs. A great example of this is the Timeless Glow. Timeless Glow offers a combination approach to combat the aging process by treating wrinkles, filling in or plumping lines and increasing the volume. Some procedures utilized by those in their 60’s include: IPL photofacial, skin revitalization and CO2 laser resurfacing. These procedures can address sun damage, improve texture, reduce pore size, stimulate collagen production and more. Product- Skinceuticals Retinol and Triple Lipid The skin care goal for a patient in their 60’s is to cleanse, correct, protect, and smooth. Often Dr. O’s patients turn to 2 different Skinceuticals products to help: Retinol and Triple Lipid. Retinol is a form of Vitamin A that is proven to improve the appearance of aging skin and skin discoloration. Triple Lipid is also recommended. Triple Lipid is formulated from ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids to improve skin fullness, even out the skin, and provide moisture to dehydrated skin. Used in combination, these 2 products can be a secret weapon for a patient in their 60’s as they work together to fight the aging process and hydrate the skin. Make UP - Jane Iredale |
 | Essential oils are highly concentrated and potent liquid plant extracts that have therapeutic benefits. |
They are powerful antioxidants that help with skin tightening. Here’s how:
- Antioxidants stave off free radicals and repair damaged skin cells that lead to sagging and inelastic skin.
- Essential oils help shrink large pores to create a flawless appearance. Their astringent nature promotes skin tightening and a youthful look.
- Essential oils boost collagen which keeps skin taut and prevents sagging.
Top 10 Essential Oils for Skin Tightening
1. Geranium
2. Patchouli
3. Frankincense
4. Myrrh
5. Neroli
6. Tea Tree
7. Rosemary
8. Lemon
9. Bergamot
10. Cypress
1. Geranium
2. Patchouli
3. Frankincense
4. Myrrh
5. Neroli
6. Tea Tree
7. Rosemary
8. Lemon
9. Bergamot
10. Cypress
Essential Oil Skin Tightening Recipes
Pore-Tightening Serum
Customize this facial serum by adding the best carrier oil that suits your skin type:
Ingredients:
10 drops geranium
10 drops frankincense
7 drops lemon
2 tbsp carrier oil of choice
2 oz amber glass dropper bottle (where to get it)
Method:
In a dropper bottle, add the above oils, screw on the lid and shake the bottle gently to mix them up.
Store in a cool dry place.
To use, place about 2 – 3 drops of this blend on your palms, rub them together and deeply massage it onto your whole face.
Use at night time only because lemon is photo-sensitive.
- Normal skin –use any carrier oil but stick to those that aren’t too heavy like jojoba oil.
- Oily skin –use light-weight oils like grapeseed oil, sweet almond and apricot kernel.
- Dry skin – use moisturizing emollients like olive oil, shea oil and liquid coconut oil.
- Acne-prone skin – use oils that have a comedogenic rating of zero like sunflower, hemp seed and argan oil.
- Anti-aging skin – use nourishing rosehip oil
Ingredients:
10 drops geranium
10 drops frankincense
7 drops lemon
2 tbsp carrier oil of choice
2 oz amber glass dropper bottle (where to get it)
Method:
In a dropper bottle, add the above oils, screw on the lid and shake the bottle gently to mix them up.
Store in a cool dry place.
To use, place about 2 – 3 drops of this blend on your palms, rub them together and deeply massage it onto your whole face.
Use at night time only because lemon is photo-sensitive.
Firming Facial Gel
 | Ingredients: 3 tbsp pure aloe vera gel 10 drops geranium or neroli 7 drops tea tree Clean glass jar |
Method:
Add the aloe vera gel to the amber jar then drop in the essential oils and stir well using a popsicle stick.
Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Use just one finger scoop on your whole face after cleansing it and patting dry.
Add the aloe vera gel to the amber jar then drop in the essential oils and stir well using a popsicle stick.
Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Use just one finger scoop on your whole face after cleansing it and patting dry.
tighten, tone and firm
friday, March 23rd
customized consultations
Spring forward with your best body yet with Dr. Sonny O's BodyTite Treatment! Dramatic results previously only achieved with a surgical options are possible with BodyTIte. Lift, tighten, and tone with no scarring or down time. Now you can achieve surgical results without the scars or stitches. BodyTite is a new radio frequency procedure approved by the FDA to safely deliver targeted results.For patients who want a less invasive procedure to address excess skin of the body, BodyTite provides powerful aesthetic results previously only achievable by surgical means.
Dr. Sonny O Plastic Surgery’s event provides patients with exclusive pricing and custom consultations for one day only. Book your private time slot with Dr. O to see if BodyTite of the arms, abdomen, love handles, thighs, knees and more is right for you! BodyTite can be done for the Face too with FaceTite. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Register to join us for this special event on Friday, March 23rd, 9:30am-5:00pm. https://www.drsonnyo.com/events.html
♦Limited Spots Available
♦Light Refreshments and nibbles provided
♦Discounted pricing
♦Gift bags provided compliments of Skinceuticals
Register to join us for this special event on Friday, March 23rd, 9:30am-5:00pm. https://www.drsonnyo.com/events.html
♦Limited Spots Available
♦Light Refreshments and nibbles provided
♦Discounted pricing
♦Gift bags provided compliments of Skinceuticals
liquid facelift | Refresh Your Look Without Surgery |
Liquid lifts can reverse the signs of aging non-surgically. 2018’s top beauty trend is all about creating facial balance over “big”. Get lips that match your face rather than jump out at your audience. Achieve natural and refreshed looks rather than looking “done”. Dr. Sonny O is known for refreshing features naturally. Liquid Lifts are a popular, no downtime treatment. That means you get minimally invasive, clinically proven, natural-looking results to help achieve the look you want.
what is a liquid lift?
Fillers are a wonderful treatment option to correct wrinkles around the mouth, loose or sagging skin, hollows in your cheeks or under your eyes or if you would like fuller more defined lips. Fillers, often thought of as plumping, are more naturally used to plump, smooth, then hydrate.
Dr. Sonny O’s Liquid Lift is a lifting, plumping, filling, smoothing and re-contouring of the face with a combination of various injectable dermal fillers and neurotoxins (BOTOX® and Dysport®). Liquid Lifts are ideal for the patients that do not need a surgical facelift, are looking for a soft refreshed look, or where surgery isn't an option. Skin elasticity is a key factor in determining this and during your custom consultation, Dr. Sonny O will determine which treatment plan will help you get your desired look.
“Exciting new techniques using FDA approved soft tissue fillers have enabled us to actually plump specific areas of the face that have lost fat and sagged and then smooth skin simultaneously,” explains Dr. Sonny O, Dr. Sonny O Plastic Surgery. |  |
HOW DOES A LIQUID LIFT COMBAT FACIAL AGING?
There are many things that contribute to an aging face including lines, wrinkles, discoloration and sagging skin; loss of fullness; decreased production of collagen; and loss of muscle.
With aging, people lose fat in their faces. In our mid 20s, we begin to stop producing collagen. Collagen plays a major role in the strength of skin and its decreased production leads to sagging. Loss of muscle occurs with age and affects the facial contour. The Liquid Lift does the following:
FACIAL RECONTOURING: The dermal fillers used in our office for facial re-contouring are hydroxyl apatite and hyaluronic acid.
MID CHEEK AREA LIFT: The mid cheek area can be augmented with fillers to create volume, enhance a youthful face, and reduce nasal labial fold lines.
JOWL AREA LIFT: A third area treated in this lift is the pre-jowl sulcus. These are the vertical lines that are on either side of the mouth. They connect the edges of the mouth to the jaw. These are also known as Marionette lines.
EYELIFT
LIP FILLER and HYDRATOR
WRINKLE REDUCTION with Injectables: Botox™ and Dysport enhance the liquid face lift by filling in expression lines. With less muscle contraction after Botox and Dysport the filler used for your liquid face lift should last longer.
These new filler techniques enable experienced plastic surgeons to lift the cheek and drooping areas around the mouth. Results are very exciting when the technique is properly applied. Because we are injecting liquid or semi solid fillers we call this technique the Liquid Face Lift. To achieve these results, often a few different fillers are used in each procedure.
With aging, people lose fat in their faces. In our mid 20s, we begin to stop producing collagen. Collagen plays a major role in the strength of skin and its decreased production leads to sagging. Loss of muscle occurs with age and affects the facial contour. The Liquid Lift does the following:
FACIAL RECONTOURING: The dermal fillers used in our office for facial re-contouring are hydroxyl apatite and hyaluronic acid.
MID CHEEK AREA LIFT: The mid cheek area can be augmented with fillers to create volume, enhance a youthful face, and reduce nasal labial fold lines.
JOWL AREA LIFT: A third area treated in this lift is the pre-jowl sulcus. These are the vertical lines that are on either side of the mouth. They connect the edges of the mouth to the jaw. These are also known as Marionette lines.
EYELIFT
LIP FILLER and HYDRATOR
WRINKLE REDUCTION with Injectables: Botox™ and Dysport enhance the liquid face lift by filling in expression lines. With less muscle contraction after Botox and Dysport the filler used for your liquid face lift should last longer.
These new filler techniques enable experienced plastic surgeons to lift the cheek and drooping areas around the mouth. Results are very exciting when the technique is properly applied. Because we are injecting liquid or semi solid fillers we call this technique the Liquid Face Lift. To achieve these results, often a few different fillers are used in each procedure.
WHICH FILLER IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Facial Fillers can provide the smooth skin patients are seeking. Fillers instantly smooth away wrinkles and add volume to your face. As a general guide, the following fillers are uses to achieve desired results:
JUVÉDERM® Products: Ultra Plus XC®, Voluma, Volbella ® XC
- JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC® is a smooth gel filler that instantly smoothes away wrinkles and adds volume around your mouth, nose and face.
- JUVÉDERM® Voluma™ XC® gel is the first filler approved by the FDA to instantly add volume to the cheek area correct mid-face volume lost to normal aging.
- Volbella gel adds subtle volume to the lips making them appear more hydrated and softens the appearance of vertical lip lines.
Restylane® Products: Lyft, Silk, Refyne, Defyne
Restylane dermal filler is another solid performer. It restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth. Products in the Restylane family are used to:
Natural Fat
Tried and true with utilizes your own fat to remove it from unwanted to areas to restore volume to your face. Lasting, natural results with little to no downtime.
JUVÉDERM® Products: Ultra Plus XC®, Voluma, Volbella ® XC
- JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC® is a smooth gel filler that instantly smoothes away wrinkles and adds volume around your mouth, nose and face.
- JUVÉDERM® Voluma™ XC® gel is the first filler approved by the FDA to instantly add volume to the cheek area correct mid-face volume lost to normal aging.
- Volbella gel adds subtle volume to the lips making them appear more hydrated and softens the appearance of vertical lip lines.
Restylane® Products: Lyft, Silk, Refyne, Defyne
Restylane dermal filler is another solid performer. It restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth. Products in the Restylane family are used to:
- provide natural-looking results by smoothing away facial wrinkles and folds and adding volume to lips (Restylane)
- provide subtle lip enhancement and smooth the lines around them (Restylane Silk)
- add lift and volume to the cheeks and facial wrinkles and folds (Restylane Lyft)
- provide natural-looking results to laugh lines with flexibility that allows you to maintain your natural expressions (Restylane Refyne & Restylane Defyne)
Natural Fat
Tried and true with utilizes your own fat to remove it from unwanted to areas to restore volume to your face. Lasting, natural results with little to no downtime.
schedule a consultation
 | On February 22 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Dr. Sonny O Plastic Surgery invites a limited number of guests to attend the Designer Fillers event. Dr. O will preview, consult, treat and provide huge one-evening-only discounts on all injectables and fillers. Gift bags provided for all participants. Register now. Call 843-388-4939. Or register online at www.drsonnyo.com |
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2018’s new fill options make liquid lifts and noninvasive treatments for targeted areas of the face all the rage. Update your look with no recovery time required. At our upcoming event, you will find out more about the best filler for:
· smooth and natural lips · shaping the eye area · upper and lower eyelid lifts · reducing eye tear troughs · defining cheek bones · smoothing and filling wrinkles · defining facial contours |
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE Event Day Treatments Mini Consultation Pairing with SkinCare Give-aways Jane Iredale make-overs Light refreshments and food |
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