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Learn how an eye doctor helps his patients turn back the hands of time.
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It is estimated that 80% of all women over age 25 have cellulite—regardless of the size and shape of their bodies. New treatment options offer safe, effective and non-surgical reduction of the appearance of cellulite and are able to re-contour problem areas.
VelaSmooth is the first and only medical device that penetrates deep enough into the adipose tissue to effectively treat cellulite. It combines safe radio frequency energy and infrared light — plus tissue mobilization combined with suction to reduce the appearance of cellulite and re-contour problem areas.
The synergy of these three components makes VelaSmooth the superior medical cellulite solution:
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Conducted RF increases oxygen intracellular diffusion by heating the adipose tissue to a depth of 5-15mm.
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Infrared Light increases elasticity of skin and heats subcutaneous fat to a depth of up to 5mm, while safeguarding the skin from damage.
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Vacuum manipulates and smoothes out the skin to facilitate safe and efficient energy delivery. Tissue mobilization is facilitated by rotating, self-cleaning electrodes to ensure excellent coupling with the skin.
You may soon be able to enjoy smoother and firmer skin. Schedule your personal and private consultation with Dr. Berkowitz. Please call us at (586) 254-7692. Evening and Saturday appointments available.
If you're not ready for surgery, but you know
you're ready for results, consider a revolutionary
treatment option now available in the comfort of
our office.
Learn more about this safe, non-surgical,
FDA-approved treatment...
The Thermage procedure was developed to help the signs of aging skin. It works by tightening tissue, softening wrinkles around the eyes, lifting heavy brows and redefining sagging cheek & jowl lines. Thermage is the only non-invasive method FDA approved to tighten loose skin. It uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to uniformly heat the dermis (a deep layer of the skin) while cooling and protecting the skin’s surface (the epidermis). It causes immediate collagen contraction followed by new collagen production, which occurs during the 12 weeks following treatment.
Dr. Berkowitz offers patients medication and applies a numbing cream just prior to treatment to assure comfort. Each treatment pulse first feels cool, followed by a brief hot sensation, followed by an immediate cooling.
A full face & neck treatment is likely to take about an hour, and is enough for most patients to enjoy good results. However, some patients elect additional treatments to further enhance their results.Some patients may have mild rosiness following treatment, which usually fades within just a couple of hours. Heat-related complications can occur but are uncommon. Patients are able to resume normal activities quickly, but often need a good night's rest following Thermage because of the medications given prior to the treatment. Also due to these medications, our patients do require a driver. There is no special care needed after treatment; but, as a part of good skin care, sunscreen is recommended.
Thermage Seminars Now Available! Please contact Hillary for upcoming dates & locations throughout the metro-Detroit area by email or phone at (586) 254-7692.
Because Thermage penetrates deep within the skin to cause collagen regrowth, immediate changes are not often seen. Most patients notice results gradually over 2-6 months. Recently published studies show that improvements continue for at least six months after a single treatment session. Other studies show that thermal collagen changes can last several years, depending on the rate of the aging process. We do request Thermage patients have photos taken to document improvements 4 weeks, 2 months, and 3 months following treatment.
Please contact the Vision Institute of Michigan location nearest you to schedule a Thermage consultation with Dr. Mark Berkowitz.
Imagine yourself with younger, brighter, more wide-awake looking eyes in 21 days or less. Now, it is possible with advanced laser blepharoplasty. Learn how you may benefit from eyelid rejuvenation at the Vision Institute of Michigan.
Fuller, more sensual lips are the rage. And, thanks to the recent approval by the FDA of Restylane, patients now have a natural, safe option for beautiful and immediate results that last twice as long as collagen.
The excitement has been building for years about Restylane and it is now available at Vision Institute of Michigan! Restylane safely, and naturally, fills facial wrinkles and creases. Beautiful results are seen instantly & side effects are rare.
PARIS LIPS! Plump up thin lips for as little as $475! Request more information or schedule a consultation today!
l Restylane is natural.
l Restylane is safe.
l Restylane offers immediate results.
l Restylane results last twice as long as collagen.
l Restylane is not the same as BOTOX.
Restylane is used to:
l Re-contour and smooth deep facial creases
l Create a fuller, more alluring smile
l Fill moderate & severe wrinkles along the forehead, between the brows, and around the mouth & eyes
Extreme Results without Extreme Surgery, Recovery, Pain, Scarring and Expense... meet Dr. Mark Berkowitz
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Lift heavy brows, fallen cheeks & drooping jowls
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Redefine tired-looking, sagging upper eyelids
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Fade dark, puffy undereye bags & wrinkles around the eyes
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Remove eyelid growths & tumors
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Fade signs of visible sun damage & blend uneven pigment
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Smooth & soften facial wrinkles, creases & acne scars
Bothered by heavy eyelids, puffy undereye circles, sagging cheeks & jowls, facial wrinkles, or visible sun damage? Have you considered cosmetic surgery performed by this eye doctor? Hundreds of patients trust their facial rejuvenation to Dr. Mark Berkowitz, but why...
These beautiful results were created by an eye doctor. 
Dr. Berkowitz is a board-certified ophthalmologist; however, he has completed advanced studies and is fellowship-trained in Ocular Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. For nearly 10 years, Dr. Berkowitz has specialized in eyelid & brow lifts, skin rejuvenation, treatment of tearing problems and proudly uses advanced techniques and laser technology whenever available.
(Contact Hillary at our Sterling Heights office for upcoming seminar dates or to register.)
Most patients enjoy rapid recoveries and are able to return to normal activities quickly. Many procedures have minimal bruising, bleeding or swelling and leave no visible scarring. Some procedures are progressive, meaning more than one treatment may be needed to make change, while others offer excellent results with a single treatment. Some procedures require an anesthesiologist's presence for optimal comfort, while some require little to no numbing. 
Our patients have many options, and Dr. Berkowitz and his cosmetic services staff are glad to discuss them.
Dr. Berkowitz is one of only 18 doctors endorsed by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons (learn more about ASOPRS). He has also been granted Fellowship membership in the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (learn more about AACS).
See for yourself what hundreds of patients learn first hand each year. Meet Dr. Mark Berkowitz soon.
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You may qualify for an eyelid, brow or cheek lift!
Does your drooping brow make you look angry? But, you aren't interested in the discomfort of surgery, missed work, the expense, or scarring? We may have the option for you: the non-surgical browlift.
Advantages of this non-surgical method include:
For nearly 10 years, BOTOX (and BOTOX Cosmetic) has been used by skilled physicians to enhance a wide-range of cosmetic concerns - from unwanted wrinkles to excess sweating. Most recently, however, Dr. Berkowitz uncovered a new use... lifting a heavy brow.
Dramatic results with just a single BOTOX Cosmetic treatment.
The image on the bottom was taken just 3 weeks after treatment.
After performing a quick, in-office training in December 2003, Dr. Berkowitz demonstrated for staff members how BOTOX Cosmetic can be used to raise a drooping brow. Prior to this application, patients had only surgical options to lift a heavy brow. The BOTOX Cosmetic brow lift begins at only $350.
You've heard the rumors, now learn the truth about BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic.
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Side effects are rare & typically fade quickly
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BOTOX is time-tested & is FDA approved
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Patients are able to make facial expressions
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BOTOX is used to soften fine lines - not vanish them
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Beautiful results are the norm for skilled, well-trained phsyicians
Many of our staff members have tried Botox - and will gladly share their experiences with you.
What is BOTOX?
(and BOTOX Cosmetic)
BOTOX, manufactured by Allergan, is a safe and diluted solution of Botulinum Toxin Type A. Yes, this is the same substance that causes botulism poisoning, HOWEVER it is purified and extremely safe in the small doses used for cosmetic & therapeutic injections. BOTOX is injected just below the skin’s surface to prevent muscles from contracting, which causes the appearance of wrinkles.
BOTOX Cosmetic was the name given to the BOTOX product in 2003 when it recieved a new FDA approval for the temporary reduction of wrinkles between the brows. These products are identical in structure and injection technique. Throughout this article, BOTOX will be used to describe both BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic.
Many of our staff members have tried Botox - and will gladly share their experiences with you.
Do treatments hurt?
Patients typically describe a small pinch. No anesthesia is necessary, though application of an ice pack prior to the injections may provide added comfort.
Is this a permanent solution to wrinkle reduction?
Not really. Botox is broken down by the body within 3 – 4 months. Once metabolized, the results also fade. Re-treatment with Botox can be performed several times each year safely, but will never permanently offer wrinkle reduction. There are other procedures that offer longer relief from fine lines and wrinkles, though riskier to the patient and more costly initially.
What are the possible side effects of Botox?
BOTOX enhances cosmetic surgery results. Most patients having cosmetic eyelid, brow or cheek lifts or laser skin resurfacing benefit from a single Botox treatment just prior to or during surgery. Years of experience suggest, BOTOX:
Patients should not experience any permanent side effects. Temporary side effects infrequently include headache, nausea, or drooping brow or eyelid. Treatments of the forehead may prevent patients from frown-like expression. Most side effects fade within the first couple of weeks and typically vanish within 3-4 months.
It is also possible to have bruising, swelling, or infection at the site of the injections. All are extremely rare.
Is Botox FDA approved?
Yes. Botox has been approved since 1989 for the treatment of medical conditions such as muscle spasms – particularly blepharospasm, a disorder that affects the eye. This past year, Botox Cosmetic was approved for the cosmetic function of temporarily improving the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyes.
Once a substance receives FDA approval for any use, it is considered safe for other applications. Therefore, it is legal to have been using Botox for cosmetic purposes though the FDA had not given its approval until recently.
How long has Dr. Berkowitz been using Botox and for what?
Dr. Berkowitz has been using Botox for nearly 10 years for the treatment of blepharospasm, as well as for wrinkle reduction and management of migraine and tension headaches. Botox injections are performed in examination rooms.
How much do Botox injections cost?
Botox pricing varies depending on the area being treated and the patient's gender. Single area treatments range from about $225 to lift a woman's downturned smile to $525 to raise a man's drooping brow. Dr. Berkowitz can provide an accurate price following evaluation.
Despite the surplus of medications available to lessen the pain, decrease the frequency and shorten the duration of migraines, headaches are not often eliminated without interfering with life's usual activities. In fact, the medications – taken daily with or without pain present - often impede upon life by leaving patients in a “fog”.
Despite the surplus of medications available to lessen the pain, decrease the frequency and shorten the duration of migraines, headaches are not often eliminated without interfering with life's usual activities. In fact, the medications – taken daily with or without pain present - often impede upon life by leaving patients in a “fog”.
Dr. Mark Berkowitz, assisted by BOTOX, has improved the lives of many migraine sufferers. Botox, a safe, diluted solution from the botulinum toxin, is injected into muscles to prevent certain muscles from receiving messages from the brain to contract (or spasm). It is thought that certain facial or neck muscles may be contributing to the pain associated with migraine, and possibly tension, headaches. When the muscle is, in essence, paralyzed by the Botox injection, it remains relaxed leaving the patient headache free.
Botox has been tested for many years and received FDA approval in 1989, though not for migraine headaches. Botox remains in a patient’s system for at least 3 months, and treatments may be repeated indefinitely as Botox is considered extremely safe. Though rare, side effects are temporary and generally fade within the first two weeks following treatment.
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While most insurance companies do not pay for this procedure, some have.
As people age, their eyes are often the first part of the body to betray them as they begin to look tired and droopy.
The elastic tissue around both the upper and lower eyelids begins to lose its springy, rubberband-like quality as we age. This allows pockets of fat to form and gives us the appearance of puffy eyes.
The good news is by using a cosmetic procedure, known as laser blepharoplasty (or eyelid surgery), we can sculpt away that excess skin and loose muscle tissue, nearly vanishing those puffy bags. Dr. Berkowitz has seen incredible results with laser blepharoplasty, and most patients can achieve dramatic differences in a relatively short amount of time.
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