Ellis Skin Care & Vein Centre

CoolSculpt NOW! Be Ready for Summer! $100 Off!

2012-01-11T06:45:00.000-08:00

Schedule your appointment now for CoolSculpting so you will be ready by summer to.....Show More of Less! Cold and wintry weather makes it difficult to think about warm sunny days, vacations at the beach and sporting our summer attire. The thoughts of a bathing suit right now doesn't seem too pretty for most of us. But wouldn't it be great to do something today for those unwanted fat bulges that diet and exercise just won't help so that when summer arrives, you will be anxious to get out your wardrobe? CoolSculpting takes about 3 months to see final results so what better time than TODAY to schedule your appointment. ($100 off through January 31st!)

DR. ELLIS TO SPEAK IN LAS VEGAS

2011-12-22T06:48:00.000-08:00

Dr. Ellis trains MDs and nurses in aesthetic procedures such as Botox Cosmetic, volumizing fillers, fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing, etc... Her next speaking engagement is at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery on January 21, 2012 in Las Vegas. This is the second year in a row she has received this honorable invitation.
http://www.cosmeticsurgery.org/AACS2012/. Dr. Ellis is an active member of Vein Experts, an educational website for vein patients and is a contributing author. As a faculty member of the Bush Venous Lecture Series, Dr. Ellis helps other healthcare professionals keep up to date on current techniques in aesthetic medicine.

LATISSE is only $95.00!

2011-12-02T06:46:00.000-08:00

Longer, thicker, healthier looking lashes can be yours! LATISSE is the first and only FDA-approved treatment that grows lashes longer, fuller and darker providing undeniable results. Through the month of January, LATISSE is only $95.00!

Save $200 and Get Your New Skin Before Spring!

2011-12-02T06:36:00.000-08:00

How would you like to start off the new year by turning back the "age"clock for your skin and restore its youthful appearance by removing years of sun damage? If you would like to remove fine lines and wrinkles and tighten the skin, improve texture, tone and color and reduce the size or large pores, then schedule a consultation in December to learn more about Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing! Beginning in January, you can save $200 on full facial resurfacing for a limited time. Call today so you can be prepared to start off the new year by turning back the clock.

LOOK YOUR BEST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

2011-11-02T06:18:00.000-07:00

Look your best this holiday season AND fill your holidays with special savings! Save $50 on a Dysport treatment! Don't let frown lines be a part of your holiday plans. Take advantage of the "Holly Jolly $50 Dysport Savings". Also, save up to $390 on the Restylane family of products which is used to add volume and fullness to the skin. Correct those moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth! Call today to schedule your appointment so you can look fabulous this holiday season! Both offers are valid November 1 - December 31.

Click above for your invitation!

2011-10-07T13:19:00.000-07:00

Click above for your invitation to our next event! This is certainly the one not to miss. Wine tasting, door prizes, a live demo and more! Grab a date or a friend and join us for another fun and informative evening to learn about CoolSculpting, the newest addition to our office.

Our Sept 22nd CoolSculpting Event was a Huge Success!

2011-09-01T14:12:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all of the ladies who attended. It was a fun and informative night with lots of great door prizes! If you happened to miss it don't worry, there are more to come! Our goal is to have regular educational/social events to promote awareness of the many services that are available to keep you looking as good as you feel.

View a press release for Dr. Ellis' latest online lecture. The BVL lecture series educates doctors around the world in vein surgery and aesthetic medicine.

2011-08-19T12:39:00.000-07:00

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Coolsculpting is here! Schedule your consultation today.

2011-06-13T18:35:00.000-07:00

Painlessly freeze your fat away. No surgery and no compression garments. It's Coolsculpting by Zeltiq.

May was Skin Cancer Awareness Month

2011-05-23T10:14:00.000-07:00

Dr. Ellis, Dr. Hillary Kreuger, Bella Sole and guests observed Skin Cancer Awareness Month Tuesday, May 24th with Prosecco and the art and company of Stephen Lange.

Vein Affiliates gather before the IVC

2011-05-21T05:04:00.000-07:00

Click on the Blog icon below to view: Peggy Bush APN, Dr. Ellis and her husband Dr. Crouch enjoying some social time with other Vein Affiliates members before the opening of the International Vein Congress in Miami May 12-14

Coming Soon, CoolSculpting®!

2011-05-09T14:35:00.000-07:00

Simply the coolest, most innovative, non-invasive way to quickly lose those annoying bumps and bulges of stubborn fat. www.CoolSculpting.com

WNC Magazine - Reach Into The Heart Of Western North Carolina

2011-03-26T15:58:00.000-07:00

If you are interested in the best local restaurants, events, galleries, and daily deals, the WNC Magazine should be considered a must have for you! As you know, Asheville is continually growing and new business and opportunities are popping up everywhere. WNC not only features major events, but offers stories about the smaller towns and even specific neighborhoods in our area, making this magazine our preferred go to resource for activities and information in our community.

Check out the upcoming April issue for a special offer from Laura Ellis, MD. Skin Care & Vein Centre!

Happy reading!

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http://www.wncmagazine.com/

What should I tell my doctor before getting Dysport?

2011-03-09T10:43:00.000-08:00

This is an excellent quesetions asked on the Dysport website. We will discuss many of these topics on our consultation.

"Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have: a disease that affects your muscles and nerves (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease], myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome), allergies to any botulinum toxin product, had any side effect from any botulinum toxin product in the past, a breathing problem (such as asthma or emphysema), swallowing problems, bleeding problems, diabetes, a slow heart beat or other problem with your heart rate or rhythm, plans to have surgery, had surgery on your face, weakness of your forehead muscles (such as trouble raising your eyebrows), drooping eyelids, or any other change in the way your face normally looks.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal and other natural products. Using Dysport with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines while taking Dysport without talking to your doctor first.

Especially tell your doctor if you: have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last four months, have received injections of botulinum toxin, such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB) or Botox® (onabotulinumtoxinA) in the past (be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received), have recently received an antibiotic by injection, take muscle relaxants, take an allergy or cold medicine, or take a sleep medicine."

Referenced from dysportusa.com

$50 back on Dysport treatment until March 31st

MiXto Before And After Photos

2011-02-28T06:18:00.000-08:00

By combining the acknowledged gold-standard 10.6um wavelength for skin renewal procedures with a high-speed scanner the Mixto SX is "born". A truly revolutionary product in the medical laser world. Using a proprietary algorithm, Mixto SX delivers in Fractional mode a precise matrix of Microspots that penetrate to the dermis and stimulate the formation of new collagen. At the same time, immediate shrinkage of damaged tissue is achieved.

This patent pending Fractional methodology produces a calculated tissue thermal relaxation time resulting in a faster healing process and with less pain.

The flexibility of Mixto SX delivers unequalled results with an advanced method of Fractional Skin Resurfacing and at the same time offering the option to use conventional ablation methods.

Immediate Tightening
Immediate contraction of collagen fibers reduces wrinkles and loose skin. Skin laxity is noticeably improved.

Textural Improvement
Removes pigmentation problems, reduces pore size, wrinkles, acne scars, and other textural irregularities.

Effective on skin lesions
Effective on dyschromia (discoloration from sun damage and aging) and on actinic keratoses (pre-cancerous cells that may be invisible to the naked eye).

Down Time
The remarkable results the Mixto SX Fractional technique makes the healing process much quicker and enables patients to get back to their normal life style sooner.

Spider Vein Treatment

2011-02-22T19:00:00.000-08:00

There are several treatments for spider veins: sclerotherapy, radiofrequency treatment with Vein Gogh®, Vascular Laser and IPL™ (intense pulsed light) ablation. Many patients require a combination of treatments for the best result.

Dr. Ellis uses FDA-approved medications called Sotradecol® and Asclera® for sclerotherapy. These agents are place in the spider veins through a small needle, causing the vein to seal shut. Once the vein is sealed, blood flows into healthier veins. The treated vein is absorbed and eventually disappears. Sotradecol® and Aslcera® give much better results and are far less painful than traditional hypertonic saline injections.

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Amazing Rebates Are Now Available!

2011-02-02T07:10:00.000-08:00

$100-$300 Back On Sculptra Aesthetic For Facial Contouring

$50 back on Dysport treatment.

Available through March 31

Call (828) 684.1212 to schedule your appointment today!

Tired of seeing sunken cheeks, indentations and hollow-appearing eyes? Sculptra® can help. This safe, biocompatible material is injected just below the surface of the skin, using a very fine needle, to plump up sunken facial tissue. It provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness as it works, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas. Most patients find the procedure quite comfortable. Treatment results differ for each person, but the effects typically last up to two years after the first session.

Dysport® is the easy, safe and effective way to get rid of frown lines and crow's feet without surgery or scars.
The treatment needs no anesthetic, takes only a few minutes, and its effects usually last from three to five months. Your facial muscles relax and retrain themselves in response to the medication, so less Botox® Cosmetic or Dysport® is needed for subsequent treatments. Some patients also experience a nice side effect – relief from tension headaches caused by “frown” muscle contractions.

Sculptra Basics and Video Overview

2011-01-26T11:24:00.000-08:00

Tired of seeing sunken cheeks, indentations and hollow-appearing eyes? Sculptra® is a safe, biocompatible material that is injected just below the surface of the skin, using a very fine needle, to plump up sunken facial tissue. It provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness as it works, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas. Most patients find the procedure quite comfortable.

Sculptra® is FDA-approved for correcting the medical condition of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency virus, as well as for cosmetic purposes. Treatment results differ for each person, but the effects typically last up to two years after the first session.

Below is a video that includes a basic overview of Sculptra. It dives into detail on how it works, before and after photos, and video testimonials. Please call us if you have any questions about how Sculptra could work for you.

http://www.lauraellismd.com

MiXto SX Micro Fractional Laser

2011-01-19T10:39:00.000-08:00

At our Skin Care and Vein Centre, we offer a Mixto® Laser Fractional Skin Resurfacing. The MiXto system provides immediate contraction of collagen fibers reduces wrinkles and loose skin. Skin laxity is noticeably improved. It removes pigmentation problems, reduces pore size, wrinkles, acne scars, and other textural irregularities. MiXto is effective on dyschromia (discoloration from sun damage and aging) and on actinic keratoses (pre-cancerous cells that may be invisible to the naked eye). The remarkable results the Mixto SX Fractional technique makes the healing process much quicker and enables patients to get back to their normal life style sooner.

Check out the video below with before and after results from one single treatment!

Spider Vein treatments

2011-01-10T09:38:00.000-08:00

There are two treatments for spider veins, sclerotherapy and Laser or IPL™ (intense pulsed light) ablation. Many patients require a combination of both treatments for the best result.

Dr. Ellis uses an FDA-approved solution called Sotradecol® for sclerotherapy. This agent is injected into the spider vein through a small needle, causing the vein to seal shut. Once the vein is sealed, blood flows into healthier veins. The treated vein is absorbed and eventually becomes nearly invisible or disappears altogether. Sotradecol® gives much better results and is far less painful than the traditional hypertonic saline injections.

Laser and broad band light treatment of spider veins is accomplished using the Sciton Profile Laser System, the Dornier 940nm diode laser or the Lumenis Quantum Intense Pulsed Light™ system. These laser and light systems produce highly vein-specific wavelengths, which safely pass through the skin and seal the targeted vessels. The Lumenis Quantum IPL™ system is used to treat very fine spider veins on the legs, chest and face.

Happy New Year!

2011-01-02T20:11:00.000-08:00

The team at Laura Ellis Skin Care & Vein Centre wants to wish everyone a very happy New Year! Under the surface of the top new years resolution of weight loss and weight management lie a deeper issue than outward appearance. It is the need to be satisfied in your own skin. How a person feels about themselves effects every area of their life and this is why we are passionate about what we do. As a natural extension of the vein surgery center we provide aesthetic services as well.

The highest grade medical equipment and lasers are used to provide patients with anti-aging, preventative and corrective procedures designed to improve skin health and restore a youthful appearance. What ever your resolutions may be, if there is a way we can help, just let us know!

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The Best Gift Of The Season Is A Phone Call Away

2010-12-19T19:51:00.000-08:00

On the fifth day on Christmas my true love gave to meeeee......

A Gift Certificate From Laura Ellis, MD!

Finding the perfect gift for that special someone can often be challenging. Take the guess work out and give the gift of choice with a gift certificate from Laura Ellis, MD. Skin Care & Vein Centre. Gift certificates may be used towards any vein and skin services.

Call us at 828.684.1212 to purchase yours today!

The Treatment Of Varicose Veins

2010-12-09T14:20:00.001-08:00

There are many new and exciting treatments for varicose veins. These include laser ablation of large veins, injection sclerotherapy and minimally invasive surgical treatments. These can almost always be performed in our office under local anesthesia.

Dr. Ellis uses the revolutionary Dornier™ D940nm and the Diomed 810nm laser to close problem veins right in the office. Local anesthesia is used to numb the treatment area, where safe and effective laser energy is delivered into the vein wall, causing it to collapse and seal shut. Once the diseased vein is sealed, healthy veins take over and redirect the blood flow. Best of all, this technique requires no stitches and offers minimal or no scaring. Patients can even walk out of the office after treatment and resume their normal routine in just a few days.

Preoperative Investigation
For the great majority of patients a single history and physical exam by our experienced surgeons is all that is necessary to establish the cause of the varicose veins.

At this initial consultation the doctor will perform a venous duplex ultrasound examination which will provide a detailed "road map" of the superficial and deep veins in the leg and can aid in the planning of the best course of treatment.

December Specials

2010-12-02T07:24:00.000-08:00

** REMINDERS **

Our fall specials are extended through December! Here are the current specials you can take advantage of until December 31st.

* $50 cash rebate on Dysport treatments continue until Dec 31, 2010.

* Up to $450 cash back on treatment with Restylane and Perlane.
$50 off each mL of Restylane (a minimum purchase of 2 mL required) or $75 off each mL of Perlane (a minimum purchase of 1 mL required)

Check out our website for more information on these treatments. You may also call for more information.

828.684.1212

An Educational First Quarter Coming Up!

2010-11-27T16:21:00.000-08:00

Just when you think that the holidays are the busiest time of year, you learn about all the educational opportunities during first quarter and before you know it, almost every weekend is full!

Check out Dr. Ellis's power packed schedule for the new year.

Jan 12-16: Dr. Ellis is presenting two abstracts in Phoenix, Arizona at the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. The first one is called "In-Office Surgical and Nonsurgical Options for Treatment of Varicose Veins” and the second is "Rejuvenation of the Aging Hand”.
http://www.cosmeticsurgery.org/conference11/index.cfm

Feb 12: While attending “It’s All About Veins” iCON2011 conference in Scottsdale Arizona, Dr. Ellis will be presenting a case study called “Large Congenital Venous Malformation in the Thigh of a Young Athlete”. http://www.iconmeeting.org/

Feb 17-21: To continue her education, Dr. Ellis will be attending “South Beach Clinical Dermatology and Aeshthetics Symposium” in Miami Flordia. http://www.southbeachsymposium.org/

Feb 23-26: Another educational event that Dr. Ellis will be attending is the “American Venous Forum 23rd Annual Meeting” in San Diego California.
http://veinforum.org/index.php?page=annual-meeting