Almi^™ Rejuvenation Treatments

HOW DO THE FACE AND SKIN CHANGE AS YOU AGE?

Collagen is one of the most important elements in your skin. It’s what gives your skin strength, structure, and a youthful bounce. As you get older, your skin makes less collagen—and this drop in production is a primary cause of skin aging.

The production of collagen begins to decline by a small percentage each year, starting from as early as a person’s late teens to early 20s for most people. As we lose collagen, wrinkles begin to form. Additionally, the underlying fat layer thins, so the face no longer looks as smooth and plump as it used to. ALMI^™ rejuvenation can help to address the effects of aging and revitalize the skin.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ALMI^™ REJUVENATION

Each ALMI^™ rejuvenation treatment begins with the collection of fat cells from an area where there are plenty. For most patients, this means the flanks or abdomen. Cells are removed via a cannula, which is a thin, hollow tube that allows fat to be suctioned out. The incision point will be carefully chosen to minimize visibility of any resulting scar, and the area will be numbed with a local anesthetic to reduce discomfort.

The collected fat is then refined, which ensures that unwanted material is not included in the tissue to be processed for injection. The purified cells are liquefied via micronization, which involves passing them through filters to reduce them to micron size.

Fat for ALMI^™ rejuvenation can also be combined with collagen induction to “supercharge” it. Injections are handled by highly trained and experienced members of the Cosmetic Surgery Institute team, who use the material for a variety of treatments. When injected into the scalp, it can stimulate ailing follicles to encourage them to grow robust hair. On the face, ALMI™ rejuvenation treatments can be used to smooth out smoking lines, wrinkles around the eyes, laugh lines, and forehead creases. ALMI^™ rejuvenation can also be used to thicken aging skin on the backs of the hands, the arms, and elsewhere on the body, as well as enhance the lips.

Cosmetic Surgery Institute frequently combines ALMI^™ rejuvenation with laser treatments to stimulate new collagen production to enhance the added volume. This leads to long-term improvements in the look and feel of aging tissue.

Patients can resume their regular schedule right away after an ALMI^™ rejuvenation treatment, since no recuperation or time devoted to recovery is necessary.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF STEM CELLS IN ALMI^™ REJUVENATION?

Stem cells are known for having amazing regenerative abilities. In scientific speak, these are undifferentiated cells in the body that form characteristics associated with cells in a specific organ or tissue. Put more simply, this means they can become the cell types that are needed to replace damaged cells.

Stem cells are involved in tissue generation, regeneration, and renewal. They stimulate collagen production and have anti-inflammatory properties. They can help to repair skin cells and protect the skin from external damage. Stem cells have been used in medicine for decades to regenerate tissue, but in recent times they are also being used in beauty treatments because they can promote younger-looking skin.

ALMI^™ rejuvenation involves using the patient’s own stem cells to rejuvenate the skin or hair.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ALMI^™ REJUVENATION?

There are several major benefits associated with ALMI™ rejuvenation, including the fact that the risk of allergy or reaction is minimal since the fat is taken from the patient’s own body. In addition to providing an increase in volume that’s noticeable right away, the treatment also has lasting anti-aging benefits because of the regenerative cells.

Growth factors, PRP and other ingredients can be combined with ALMI^™ rejuvenation to stimulate hair growth. ALMI™ rejuvenation has many benefits for skin rejuvenation, including providing better structural support for sagging tissues, improving skin elasticity, increasing collagen production, regenerating capillaries to improve blood circulation, improving hydration, correcting wrinkles and sagging, and improving sunspots or uneven skin tone.

OUR APPROACH TO ALMI^™ REJUVENATION TREATMENTS

We see a diverse group of patients at Cosmetic Surgery Institute, each with unique needs and desires when it comes to addressing an aging body. Our personalized approach is reflected in every treatment session, including ALMI^™ rejuvenation. Our team is prepared to answer any question and make appropriate recommendations based on each person’s personal medical history, budget, goals, and more.

WHAT IS RECOVERY LIKE AFTER ALMI^™ REJUVENATION TREATMENTS IN PALM DESERT?

ALMI^™ rejuvenation is very tolerable for patients, and there is minimal to no downtime. There are some minor, temporary side effects, including redness, bruising, and swelling.

HOW LONG DO THE RESULTS OF ALMI^™ REJUVENATION TREATMENTS LAST?

The longevity of ALMI^™ rejuvenation results varies from person to person but, in most cases, the effects will last for about two years. This can be considered a semipermanent treatment, and the most optimal results can be seen several months after a treatment. However, ALMI^™ rejuvenation cannot prevent aging, and there are other factors that could affect your results in the future—including sun damage, weight fluctuations, and more.

WELLNESS OPTIONS IN ADDITION TO ALMI^™ REJUVENATION TREATMENTS

Cosmetic Surgery Institute is devoted to improving every patient’s wellbeing by addressing their unique health and beauty concerns. ALMI^™ rejuvenation treatments are just one option for anyone seeking to improve their own wellness. Other available strategies include IV infusions, injectable neuromodulators such as BOTOX^®, and dermal fillers for reducing facial wrinkles. BOTOX^® temporarily reduces dynamic wrinkles that are associated with habitual facial expressions. It contains a protein known as botulinum toxin as its main active ingredient and works by preventing the release of a chemical messenger to reduce facial muscle contractions that cause wrinkles. Dermal fillers are gels that add volume and reduce the depth of wrinkles. Skin rejuvenation treatments like collagen induction therapy, chemical peels, and dermaplaning help to improve the quality, tone, and texture of the skin.