CoolSculpting 101 | CoolSculpting Near Me

How does CoolSculpting Elite work?

CoolSculpting Elite is an FDA-Approved treatment that uses a cooling technology that causes apoptosis, killing unwanted fat cells.This targets the areas of your body that are resistant to diet and exercise or to debulk areas of resistant fat.

How many treatments will you need and how long does it take?

Typically you can expect your appointment to last anywhere from one to two hours. To start your treatment your provider will begin by placing the applicators in the area being treated, then the cooling process will begin. Each area takes anywhere from thirty-five to seventy-five minutes. At Mona Dermatology, we are able to treat multiple areas of the body at the same time, thanks to having two devices.

How does CoolSculpting Elite feel?

First, your trained provider will attach the applicator and you will feel a slight suction. Once the treatment begins you may feel a cool tingling feeling that will last for about five minutes. The area you are having treated will go numb, amking the rest of the procedure is pretty comfortable. Overall the treatment is fairly comfortable. Commonly patients will read a book, watch a movie, or work on their phone or laptop, depending on the position they are in.

Is there downtime?

After your treatment is finished you may experience numbness in the treated area. How long the numbness lasts is patient dependent. You may also experience swelling, tenderness, or in rare cases bruising for about a week after your treatment.

Your CoolSculpting Journey

When you choose Mona Dermatology for your CoolSculpting treatment, you choose unmatched
care and quality. Our skilled providers will guide you through a personalized consultation,
explaining the process and answering any questions you might have. From your first
appointment to your last, expect a seamless and comforting experience that is aligned with your
wellness and beauty goals.

Click below to watch Kylee, RN share the different applicators we offer for CoolSculpting Elite.

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Click below to watch Amanda, LME share the different areas we can treat with our CoolSculpting Elite device

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To learn more, schedule a consultation online or give us a call at 513.984.4800.

Volume Loss For The Face

As we begin to age you may start to notice volume loss in your face; this is due to the decrease of your collagen and elastin production. When you begin to lose volume in the face you may notice areas tend to hollow out or your skin may begin sagging. At Mona Dermatology, we use filler treatments to help with areas where you may be experiencing volume loss such as the cheeks, temples, or under the eyes. Filler allows us to replace lost volume and restore that youthful shape to your face in a natural-looking way.

WHY DOES VOLUME LOSS IN THE FACE OCCUR?

Volume loss is unfortunately a part of our natural aging process; you may notice changes to your facial shape as you begin to age. While this is a normal process of aging, injectable treatment options such as fillers are great for targeting these concerns. At Mona Dermatology, we start every treatment with a full-facial assessment. Whether you are treating one area or multiple, we will assess your facial anatomy in the same way. Though injectables will not be able to treat everything you may be concerned about, they are still an amazing tool to help give your face that youthful look.

HOW LONG WILL MY RESULTS LAST?

Typically most patients’ filler results will last anywhere between 8-18 months. This is patient dependent, though, as everyone metabolizes filler differently. We love filler treatments because you are able to see instant results right after treatment. Your results will continue to improve over the next few days as the filler settles in and attracts water.

VOLUME LOSS BEFORE & AFTER

We used a combination of Juvéderm Voluma XC & Vollure XC to restore lost volume to her cheeks, chin, lips, and mouth.

We used 1 syringe of Juvederm Voluma XC to her temples & piriform, 1 syringe of Voluma XC to her cheeks & chin, 1 syringe of Volbella XC to her chin, mouth corners, & necklace lines. As well as 1 round of Kybella treatment to her jowls and chin.

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Anyone can be a candidate for a Filler treatment! To learn more, schedule a consultation online or give us a call at 513.984.4800.

Skin Tightening 101 | Skin Tightening Treatments

Get treated with Skin Tightening treatments near me at our Cincinnati, Ohio-based office. Mona Dermatology offers a multitude of skin tightening treatments, anywhere from RadioFrequency Tightening, Microcoring, and Ultrasound Tighetning.

EmFace: Muscle Stimulation + RadioFrequency Tightening

You may notice sagging in your forehead, cheeks, or under the chin as your skin starts to age. This is due to the loss of muscle combined with the breakdown of our collagen. EmFace is a facial tightening treatment that uses the combination of Radiofrequency with high frequency electrical stimulation (HIFES). Our office offers 3 applicators for this treatment including: cheek, forehead, and submental, which are all used to give you a more youthful look.

To learn more about EmFace, schedule a consultation online or give us a call at 513.984.4800.

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Ellacor: Microcoring

Ready to say goodbye to your fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, or loose sagging skin? Our office offers a micro-coring device called Ellacor; this device uses hollow needles in a stamping pattern to your skin, removing micro-cores of the skin. This results in tightening of the skin to help with fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and more. If you are looking for a treatment to help with any of the following concerns, plus boost your collagen and elastin production, consider Ellacor. It’s like getting a mini facelift treatment but without the normal downtown of a surgery.

To learn more about Ellacor, schedule a consultation online or give us a call at 513.984.4800.

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Thermage: Radiofrequency Tightening

Thermage is a treatment we have at our office to target concerns of aging around your eyes. If you have concerns with hooding on your upper part of your eyes or fine lines and crepiness shown on your lower lids, consider Thermage. This anti-aging treatment prevents and slows down the aging process around your eyes. By using radiofrequency, this treatment is able to tighten and contour the loose skin around your eyes without surgery.

To learn more about Thermage, schedule a consultation online or give us a call at 513.984.4800.

Sofwave: Ultrasound Tightening

Ultrasound Tightening is used to slow down the aging process through a non-surgical treatment. At our office we use a specific Ultrasound device called Sofwave. This device is used to help lift and tighten your skin in a natural way through pulses of energy that will form low-level focused heat delivered beneath the skin’s surface. This will then create new collagen production resulting in tightening the skin itself. Most patients will gradually see their results improve over the course of 3 to 6 months.

To learn more about Ultrasound Tightening, schedule a consultation online or give us a call at 513.984.4800.

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RF Microneedling: Radiofrequency Tightening

RF Microneedling (RF) treatment uses ultra fine needles that will create micro-injuries while delivering radiofrequency energy to the perfect depth in the skin. Not only will this treatment tighten and improve your skin’s texture, it will also help with collagen and elastin reproduction. At Mona Dermatology all of our providers are MD’s, PA’s, or NP’s and go through extensive training on all our laser and light treatments. This will allow you to feel confident in your provider and the treatment they performing for you.

Schedule an RF Microneedling consultation To learn more, schedule a consultation online or give us a call at 513.984.4800

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EmSculpt Neo 101 | EmSculpt Near Me

Emsculpt Neo is the first and only non-invasive treatment that provides simultaneous fat elimination & muscle building. Get treated with Emsculpt near me at our Cincinnati, Ohio-based office.

How does EmSculpt Neo Work?

EmSculpt Neo treatment is a body sculpting technology that uses the combination of RadioFrequency to target fat reduction and rebuild muscles with a High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy. This targets 90% of the muscles with a high frequency electro-magnetic energy. We have been offering this treatment at our office since 2021. Did you know traditional exercise methods only target 40-60% of your muscles? Clinical studies have shown an average of 25% of muscle growth from EmSculpt Neo treatments.

Are you the right candidate?

Not satisfied with your results from the gym? EmSculpt Neo is a great treatment option for you. If you have BMI (Body mass index) below 35 you would make a great candidate. You will not be considered a candidate if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have metal implants, metallic IUD, pacemaker, defibrillator, or artificial joints. CoolSculpting Elite is an alternative treatment if you are not a candidate.

Why do we love EmSculpt Neo?

EmSculpt Neo combines the benefits of two treatments into one. EmSculpt Neo can reduce your fat up to 30% and increase your muscle up to 25%. This treatment can address 9 different areas on the body to target muscle growth. These areas include the abdomen, arms, buttocks, inner and outer thighs, calves, quadriceps and hamstrings. Your treatment will begin with a series of 4 treatments, spaced one week apart, in the area you want to target. Your provider will create a treatment plan with you, based on your goals and the outcome you are wanting to achieve. The treatment itself is fairly short, only 30 minutes, plus no downtime, which allows you to go back to your daily routine right away after your treatment finishes.

Schedule a EmSculpt Neo Consultation

To learn more, schedule a consultation online or give us a call at 513.984.4800.

Skinvive Before & Afters | 5 Patient Stories

Skinvive by Juvederm is the first and only FDA-approved microdroplet injectable for improving smoothness and hydration in the cheeks. We are very proud to have had our owner and founder, Dr. Mona Foad, selected as a national trainer for this revolutionary new treatment. Learn more about the science behind Skinvive in this blog post.

Mona Dermatology was fortunate to be among the first practices to start giving Skinvive treatments in late September 2023. We treated several of our staff members ranging in ages from 27 to 57, and today we are excited to share their Skinvive results and experiences with you!

It’s important to remember that because Skinvive is hydrating your skin from within, some people may not show obvious visual changes in their skin. However, they will feel the difference in their skin quality. To give the most comprehensive look at Skinvive results, we are including before and afters, a patient testimonial, as well as notable changes in their skin quality as detected by our VISIA Skin Analysis.

Skinvive Before and After

Patient 1: Kylee, Female, Age 27

“After skinvive my skin feels soft, and more hydrated. I feel like my makeup sits better because my skin feels more plump. My cheeks now have more of a “glow” to them, as well.” – Kylee

The most notable change in Kylee’s skin after her VISIA Skin Analysis is that her pore size improved from the 40th percentile before treatment to the 70th percentile among patients in her age group!

Patient 2: Amber, Female, Age 33

“I love the softness that my skin feels up to this point. This is also about the time I start my heavier moisturizer since I get dry this time of year. However, my skin feels so hydrated and my skincare products seem to absorb way better as well.”

The most notable change in Amber’s skin after her VISIA Skin Analysis is that her pore size improved from the 12th percentile before treatment to the 67th percentile among patients in her age group!

Patient 3: Christy, Female, Age 57

“My skin feels as hydrated and soft as it did 20 years ago. I started noticing the difference in the first week post-treatment. I will definitely want this treatment every 6 months”.

The most notable change in Christy’s skin after her VISIA Skin Analysis is that her pore size improved from the 35th percentile before treatment to the 82nd percentile among patients in her age group. This was the most dramat ic change we saw among these 5 patients!

Patient 4: Angelica, Female, Age 35

“I noticed almost immediately that Skinvive gave me that “glass skin” appearance. My smile lines are gone and my skin tone looks softer and airbrushed.”

The most notable change in Angie’s skin after her VISIA Skin Analysis were in her wrinkles and texture. Her wrinkles improved from the 31st percentile to the 50th percentile and her texture improved from the 68th percentile to the 78th percentile among patients in her age group.

Patient 5: Emily, Female, Age 34

“Lately I have been getting alot of compliments on how glowy my skin looks. I feel like my skin looks dewy and more plump.”

While Emily’s VISIA Skin Analysis had no major change in stats such as pore size or texture, her skin does show a noticeable change in luminosity and glow as mentioned in her testimonial.

Schedule A Skinvive Consultation

Anyone can be a candidate for a Skinvive treatment! To learn more, schedule a consultation online or give us a call at 513.984.4800.

Introducing Skinvive | What is Skinvive & The Science Behind It

Skinvive by Juvederm is the first and only FDA-approved microdroplet injectable for improving smoothness and hydration in the cheeks. We are very proud to have had our owner and founder, Dr. Mona Foad, selected as a national trainer for this revolutionary new treatment. She attended the Allergan AMI training in Washington, D.C. in September and was able to bring back her learnings to share with us!

Dr. Mona Foad at Allergan Medical Institute Training on Skinvive by Juvederm | What is Skinvive — Dr. Mona Foad at Allergan Medical Institute Training on Skinvive by Juvederm

WHAT IS SKINVIVE & HOW DOES IT WORK

The quality of our skin is one of the key indicators for our overall health and youthfulness. For many of the top contributors to skin quality, such as skin tone, texture, and elasticity we already have tools to address them here in our office. But when it comes to hydration, up until now our best options have been topical moisturizers & hydrators, such as SKinMedica’s HA5, or hydrating facial treatments such as Diamond Glow or Oxygen Facial. The issue with all of these options is that they do not provide a long-lasting hydration and only address the top layers of skin. Hydration affects not only the way skin looks and feels, but also how it reacts and behaves. Skinvive is a hyaluonic acid injectable that is placed in the deeper layers of the skin and acts like a long-lasting moisturizer. Skinvive creates a glow and smoothness that lasts up to 6 months!

SKINVIVE CLINICAL STUDIES

Skinvive was studied in 208 patients across all skin types who had moderate to severe loss of overall cheek smoothness, including visible signs such as coarse and uneven skin texture, fine lines, and loss of elasticity. After being treated with Skinvive, the majority of patients improved by at least one score on the cheek smoothness scale. This means if they started with severe loss of smoothness, they improved to show only moderate or minimal loss of smoothness post-treatment. This improvement also persisted for 6 months. When asked to rate their skin at 3 months post-treatment, 84% saw an improvement in overall skin health, 74% saw improvement in radiance, 78% saw improvement in hydration, and 79% felt their skin looked more refreshed. Other notable improvements included pore appearance, skin tone and color, smoothness, morning appearance, and end of day appearance.

WHAT TO PAIR WITH YOUR SKINVIVE TREATMENT

The best way to create plump, glowing skin is by addressing hydration within all layers of the skin. Topical skincare products are great for hydrating the top layer of your skin, known as the epidermis. Some of our favorites include hyaluronic acid hydrators such as HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator or HA Immerse Serum. Using a moisturizer daily will also help to lock in moisture and protect your skin barrier; some of our best-sellers include SkinMedica Rejuvenative Moisturizer, SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer, and SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream. The next layer in your skin is known as the Dermo-epidermal junction. The best way to address this layer is with treatments that can infuse more deeply into the skin, such as the Diamond Glow Hyaluronic Acid Serum treatment. Lastly, by injecting Skinvive into the deep dermis, you will have incorporated hyaluronic acid to all layers of the skin.

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If you want to see before and after photos, patient testimonials, and more be sure to check out our other blog post where we share 5 Skinvive patient stories.

Anyone can be a candidate for a Skinvive treatment! To learn more, schedule a consultation online or give us a call at 513.984.4800.

How Much Does Botox Cost?

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You’ve probably heard of Botox before and you may have even considered it for correcting your lines and wrinkles. There are many factors that can contribute to your total Botox cost for a treatment, including what areas are being treated, how the Botox is priced (unit vs area) and the experience of your injector. We are breaking down the most frequently asked questions about Botox cost so you can decide if it is right for you.

What is Botox?

Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a quick, non-surgical injection that temporarily relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles, resulting in a desirable, smooth appearance. Botox can be used to both prevent the formation of wrinkles and to correct existing fine lines and wrinkles. Popular treatment areas include crow’s feet, frown lines (glabella), forehead lines, nose or ”bunny” lines, lip or “smokers” lines, chin, neck (platysmal) bands, and more.

Why Should I Get Botox?

While using skin care such as Sunscreen, Growth Factors, Retinoids and Antioxidants can help prevent aging and improve the appearance of your fine lines and wrinkles, they cannot compare to the effectiveness of Botox, especially for the deeper lines that can form. By reducing your muscle movement in key areas, you are able to stop the wrinkle from forming and deepening in the first place. Botox treatment paired with a high-quality skincare routine will provide you with the best results. You can learn more about Botox and if you may be a candidate on our Botox page.

How Much Botox Will I Need?

Botox is measured in units and the number of units needed depends on the area you are treating, the results you want, and the strength of your muscles in the treatment area. For example, here are the Botox cost ranges for a few of our most popular treatment areas:

Frown Lines (Glabella): 14-20 Units
Crows Feet: 6-20 Units
Forehead: 4-20 Units
“Lip Flip”: 2-4 Units

It is important to work with a skilled injector for your treatment, as too few units will not give you the results you need, but too many units will give you the “frozen” look that many patients fear. The good news is that Dr. Mona is a national trainer for Allergan (the maker of Botox) and Mona Dermatology is one of the top injectable practices in the country (administering over 30,000 units per year).

Botox Cost by Unit vs. Botox Cost By Area

To ensure you are getting the most fair pricing and best value for your Botox, it is a good idea to have your treatment done at an office that prices their Botox by the unit. Some practices will charge you by the area, based on an average amount needed. The problem with this pricing model is that if you are receiving fewer units than are needed on average, you are actually overpaying for your Botox. It is also important to be aware of Botox that has been highly discounted, as it may be overdiluted and will not target specific muscles as accurately. While it may cost you less per unit, you are likely receiving less of the Botox in each unit and will need more units as a result. It is also important to remember that you are not only paying for the Botox when you are paying for your units, you are also paying for the experience of your injector. A highly-skilled provider is likely to charge more per unit than one who is just starting out. If the Botox price seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Calculating Your Botox Cost

In order to estimate how much your Botox treatment will cost you, you will simply multiply the total number of units needed by the cost per unit. Currently, the list price for Botox at Mona Dermatology is $14/unit. For example, a patient has decided after their consultation [link] that they will need 20 units of Botox:

(20 units of Botox) x ($14 per unit) = Total Cost

How Much Will My Botox Cost Per Year?

The length of time that your Botox will last before wearing off can vary from one person to another. In general, most patients will need another treatment in about 3-6 months. If you are unsure if Botox is right for you, it may be best to start with one or two areas that bother you the most. This will help you learn more about the treatment from experience and build a relationship with your injector. To learn more about Botox cost and if Botox is right for you, it is always best to start by scheduling a consultation.