Friday, 7 February 2014

Dermal fillers: An Overview – Virginia Surgical Arts

“A thing of beauty is joy forever” – John Keats

This quote of John Keats speaks a lot about the human psyche; we are always attracted to things which are beautiful, which are thoroughly eye-pleasing. 

In this Endeavour of achieving eternal beauty; the modern Cosmetic surgery is playing an excellent role.  There are various treatments available in the market among which dermal fillers Virginia Beach is creating a considerable buzz. 

It is been regarded as an effective way to restore the youthful splendor of the face! 

In fact, if you are looking to get the plump and pouty lips or want to enhance the superficial contours or alleviate those soft wrinkles, dermal fillers may offer you the right solution!

Touted as "liquid facelifts" dermal fillers have became popular owing to the fact that they offer almost same type of benefits of a surgical facelift and that too without any downtime.

Though this treatment is not very much help for the skin which has sag excessively it is extremely helpful for the soft tissue; as it adds more volume to this tissue, along with providing instant results in a very affordable prices – The cost is lower as compared to the surgery.

This treatment primarily requires direct injection of a naturally or synthetically derived material into the frown lines like between the brows, or in the deep lines at corners of the nose, in the lines along the jaw line or in the hollowed parts of your face. Doing so, fills-up the wrinkles and lines almost immediately and the skin starts looking plumped up from the point since wrinkles and fine lines gets disappeared. 

One of the advantages of this treatment is that there is no downtime. After the surgery; you don’t have to wait for days to resume your routine activities – You can carry on with your daily activities without any serious troubles. 

The only thing one needs to remember is not to rub the area which has just undergone the treatment; in order to keep the fillers undisturbed. In case, if you get a little bit of bruising or swelling; it will be gone in few days. 

It is seen that people who have gone for human fat as a filler, usually feel being "over-filled" at first; but this subsides in few hours or, in some cases, in some days.

Like every treatment; dermal fillers has its own set of complications, which arises if proper care is taken. These complications include acnes, Redness, rashes, itching, migration of the fillers from the original area, etc. 

These complications can be dealt with effectively if proper care is taken both by the people undergoing the treatment and the surgeons. 


Contact Information :

Virginia Surgical Arts LLC
Sergio Vendetti MD, DMD
(757) 430-7690
Corporate Landing Professional Center
1240 Perimeter Pkwy., Suite 401,
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Monday, 3 February 2014

Dental Implants Virginia Beach – A Natural Way to Bring Back the Smile!

An attractive smile has the potential to conquer the whole world!

However, sometimes, it becomes difficult to wear that 400 volts smile; simply because one losses teeth early!

Yes, at times, during the early adult life, one may lose teeth – Sounding a bit astounding; still it is a fact that due one or other reasons, sometimes adult end up losing all their teeth. 

This situation makes it really difficult for the person; in fact, it can become a major reason for low confidence and self-esteem.

Earlier this problem was a bit tough to fix – But, presently with the progressive cosmetic treatments, wearing that magical smile is not impossible. 

Dental Implants are one such method which is making thousands smile openly. It is becoming the next big thing.

The whole concept of the implants is quite vague; many hardly know what actually Dental Implants are? To put in simple words, they work as artificial roots; where the missing tooth/teeth can be placed through a minor surgery. These are made from titanium and hence, it acts as a firm anchor for the replaced tooth. 

It is gaining immense popularity among people who have suffered severe facial injuries, accident or a disease. 

Sometimes, accidents or a particular disease leaves behind its mark for the lifetime. However, dental implants provide a permanent solution to this problem. 

Unlike the crowns or bridges; with Implants you get long-time solutions, within affordable rates. They don’t need frequent replacements. The Dental Implant Virginia Beach is an effective treatment which prevents the deforming your jaw line. 

It brings back the same radiant smile back; without making any drastic changes on your face. You can get back the same look as you had before the injury or disease. 

A radiantly happy smile is a bonus that you get with the implants – For people who lose their teeth, smiling becomes a thing of past. Missing teeth shatters the confidence; it makes one extremely self-conscious. However, Dental implants provide a very advanced solutions; it replaces the missing teeth in a very smart way. So, you no longer hide that beautiful smile. 

Not only does teeth serves the purpose of beautifying one’s face; but it also allows us to chew our food properly. Without proper dental set the munching on your favorite food becomes difficult. 

With dentures; you may not get proper results; some people cannot easily get used to it. While some feels as if their denture are coming out of mouth; and for others, the whole process of chewing becomes painful.

But, dental implants solve this problem to certain extent. These dental implants acts as natural, real teeth which provides the same functions as the real ones.

Contact Information :

Virginia Surgical Arts LLC
Sergio Vendetti MD, DMD
(757) 430-7690
Corporate Landing Professional Center
1240 Perimeter Pkwy, Suite 401,
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Friday, 24 January 2014

Botox Treatment is More than just Wrinkle Elimination!

We all at some point of time have to deal with the “signs of aging”; which becomes too visible once we cross 40 years mark.

These obvious signs include the fine lines (usually appears when you smile); the laugh lines becomes quite prominent and the very noticeable crow feet – And all these actually make you feel old!

However, unlike the earlier times, fighting with these symptoms of aging is no longer a tough battle! 

The modern medical and cosmetic science has made tremendous progress and hence there are numerous treatments available which can reverse (at a certain extent) of aging.

Botox is one such method that is creating quite a buzz not only among the celebrities, but also among the non-celebrity populace.  It is perceived as one of the easiest and cost-effective methods to deal with the wrinkles and other fine lines. 

Here we will see what benefits one gets with Botox at Virginia Beach Treatment and how it can help one to restore the youthful and fresh look!

·         Look Young without going under the Knife!

Well, definitely a good news for those, who hate going under the knife! 

This treatment is simply a process of injecting Botox into the tiny muscle around the problem areas.  All the dynamic wrinkle lines disappear and that too without undergoing any discomforting surgical processes.

In fact, the treatment itself causes very little discomfort. (Hence it performed without any anesthesia). Moreover, one can begin their routine almost immediately after taking the Botox.  Hence, it is one of the simplest and convenient way. 

·                     No more Cross-Eyes!

Apart from reducing the wrinkles from the face; it also helps in correction of the cross-eye. Other than the cross-eye it is been noticed that it helps in problems like blurred vision (diplopa) and eyelid spasms (blepharospasm). Primarily; it assists in relaxing the eye muscles, so that they don’t work against each other eventually resulting into healing the muscles.

·                     Treats Migraine

Sounds little unconvincing; but it is been seen that those who go for Botox report less or no migraine headaches at all. It is believed that when Botox is injected into the forehead, neck or shoulder, it releases strain in the muscles, thus relaxing the tension on the nervous system; resulting into reduced occurrence of migraines headache.

·                     Fight Sweats

Sweating profusely can become an embarrassment especially when you are in a social gathering. Believe it or not this problem of excessive sweat can be treated with Botox.  It is speculated that the drug effectively stops sweating as it inhibits the chemical acetycholine. This chemical stimulates the glands which produced sweat.

Contact Information :

Virginia Surgical Arts LLC
Sergio Vendetti MD, DMD
(757) 430-7690
Corporate Landing Professional Center
1240 Perimeter Pkwy., Suite 401,
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Friday, 10 January 2014

Make your dream of having healthy skin a reality with Chemical Peels!



Medical sector is going through a very progressive phase; especially there is incredible progress in the field of cosmetic and dermatology!

In fact, there are number of treatments which help the aging process slow down and keep it at bay. It helps one to retrieve the youthful as well as a fresh look. Among all the treatments and methods, Chemical peeling is creating flutters, not only among the models and actors, but also among the common people, unrelated to the glamour world.

Virginia Surgical Arts is one of the leading providers of medical grade chemical peels in the Hampton Roads area.  Currently Virginia Surgical Arts features 3 signature peels:  Skin Medica Vitalize Peel, Skin Medica Rejuvenize Peel, and Vivite Glycolic Peel.

The most popular peel in the country, Skin Medica’s Vitalize Peel is a solution that contains a unique blend of alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, resorcinol, and .03% retinoic acid. 

It is believed that this peel is highly effective at treating photo-damaged & aging skin. It significantly improves the skin clarity, tone and texture; without any side-effects.  Hence, this peel is safe to use on the face, chest, back, and hands. 

The next step of aggressiveness is Skin Medica’s Rejuvenize Peel.  It is Skin Medica’s strongest peel with a built-in anti-irritant and penetration enhancer that provides controlled exfoliation of the uppermost damaged layer of the skin.

Moreover, since, the peel has an anti-irritant agent; it does not harm the skin. In fact, this peel will leave the patient with a fresher and healthier skin with minimal down time. 

Moreover, it is more effective at treating hyperpigmentation, acne, acne scarring, fine lines, skin texture and tone.  In addition to this, a series of peels is recommended for optimal results when dealing with significant acne scarred skin.

Another option for chemical peels is the Vivite Glycolic peel.  This peel is ideal for those who are first-timers and have undergone this treatment before. It is more beneficial and useful for those who have never had a professional exfoliation service. 

In addition to this, it is also an excellent choice for patients with acne and sensitive skin.  Since, the Vivite peel penetrates the pores, its effect on an oily or acne prone skin is just remarkable.  The end result of this treatment comes out in form of skin that is less congested and smoother.  This peel offers great results, but like any other peel, a series is recommended for optimal results.

If you are interested in receiving a chemical peel and rejuvenate your face with a younger and healthier look, I strongly encourage you to come to Virginia Surgical Arts for a complimentary consultation. 
It is to be noted that the peels vary in levels of aggressiveness, from no peeling to approximately 5 days of downtime. 

There are peels suitable for every person; condition and texture of the skin at hand as well as their lifestyles.  Allow us the opportunity to join you on your quest for healthier, more beautiful skin!


Contact Information :

Virginia Surgical Arts LLC
Sergio Vendetti MD, DMD
(757) 430-7690
Corporate Landing Professional Center
1240 Perimeter Pkwy., Suite 401,
Virginia Beach, VA 23454