Skin Care & Laser Dermatology Clinic | Dr. Derek Jones : Los Angeles, Beverly Hills

Skin Care and Laser Dermatology Clinic, led by Dr. Derek Jones, offers a wide array of services in general and cosmetic dermatology. Contact our dermatologists in Los Angeles and book a consultation today!

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Botox® helps men fight the signs of aging

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While the 2013 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report noted that men make up just less than 10 percent of all cosmetic procedures in the United States, that’s still 1.2 million procedures total. The overwhelming bulk of those procedures—about 1 million—are minimally invasive, such as Botox® injections.

That comes as no surprise to Dr. Derek Jones of Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills. He served as an investigator in the clinical trial studying the use of Botox® to treat crow’s feet, which led to the cosmetic’s FDA approval in relation to those small lines that develop next to our eyes as we age.

Dr. Jones has also treated many of the print and TV models who demonstrate the beneficial effects of Botox®, so he knows the cosmetic very well.

According to the study, facial procedures grew the most in popularity over the year before, and Botox® topped the list as a favorite treatment, having been enjoyed to the tune of 6.3 million injections. Botox® also proved to be the preferred cosmetic for men specifically, whose decisions to use it have increased 310 percent since the year 2000.

Men made up 385,358 of the Botox® users in 2013, a full six percent of the overall total.

Men also opted to enjoy the benefits of laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, and soft tissue fillers (such as Juvéderm). Chemical peels rounded out the top five preferred minimally invasive cosmetic procedures for 2013.

Botox® and other injectables are available at Dr. Jones’ Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, as are chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and laser hair removal. Men and women alike can set up a consultation by requesting an appointment or calling 310-246-0495 for more information.

Juvéderm® is designed to minimize discomfort

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Juvéderm Voluma™ XC is an injectable gel, which means it is introduced into precisely targeted areas on patients’ faces via a short needle. While Dr. Derek Jones’ vast experience with the cosmetic as a lead investigator for its FDA approval and the more than 70,000 filler procedures he has personally handled make him a choice aesthetic dermatologist for Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and beyond, he understands that some people feel nervous about choosing the procedure because they worry about associated discomfort or pain.

As a facial filler, Juvéderm Voluma™ XC was designed to minimize discomfort. It contains a small amount of a synthetic anesthetic known as lidocaine, which reduces the amount of pain patients feel at the injection site. Lidocaine is also sometimes applied topically, as a cream, to numb the skin.

Prior to any Juvéderm Voluma™ XC injections, Dr. Jones may apply such an anesthetic, depending on the desires or nature of the patient. He will also typically pause after the first injection, giving the prescription product’s lidocaine an opportunity to begin working and further numb the area to be treated.

At this point, he will continue with the Juvéderm Voluma™ XC injections, which some patients describe as a light pinch or slight pressure. After the injections, Dr. Jones may apply an ice pack to the affected area to help minimize any immediate discomfort and reduce swelling. This will also help to reduce any residual pain in the days after the treatment, though many patients choose to continue applying ice packs for relief.

Studies into Juvéderm Voluma™ XC have revealed that patients tended to rate their post-procedure pain levels as a 3, with 0 being no pain at all and 10 being excruciating pain. Since a needle is involved, there will obviously be some associated physical sensations, but Los Angeles-area patients who choose Juvéderm Voluma™ XC agree that the long-term benefits are worth the slight and brief discomfort.

To learn more about what Juvéderm Voluma™ XC could do for you, and how Dr. Jones draws on his years of experience to make the process as comfortable as possible, call Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills at 310-246-0495. You may also set up a consultation by requesting an appointment.

Why is Juvéderm® so smooth?

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Since its approval by the FDA, Juvéderm Voluma® XC has become a go-to option with adults looking to address volume loss in their cheek area. Dr. Derek Jones—who served as the lead investigator on the FDA trial that led to this approval for patients 21 and older in the United States—has watched the cosmetic grow in popularity at his practice in the Los Angeles area and around the country.

Part of its success is due to the fact that Juvéderm Voluma® XC has such a smooth consistency, thanks to its unique manufacturing process, which makes use of Vycross™ technology.

That process involves creating a mixture packed with a modified form of hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring sugar found in the skin. Known as HA, hyaluronic acid keeps joints lubricated, eyes hydrated, and skin soft. That last property is key for Juvéderm Voluma® XC, since the filler’s moisturizing effect is a big part of how it reduces the appearance of volume loss.

The Vycross™ process works to generate what’s known as “crosslinked” HA. Simply put, crosslinking is essentially weaving together chains of sugars so they can carry even more moisturizing power. This concentrated power gives Juvéderm Voluma® XC its smooth consistency, which makes it easier to inject and helps it to flow exactly where it’s needed. And since the gel itself is so smooth, the results are smooth, too: Skin treated with Juvéderm Voluma® XC looks and feels naturally hydrated.

The lift Juvéderm Voluma® XC provides can last up to 24 months—another reason the cosmetic is so popular. Another benefit? This two-year non-surgical lift takes only about half an hour to administer.

Dr. Jones’ FDA study showed that almost all of the patients who tried Juvéderm Voluma® XC—90 percent—rated an improvement in their appearance.

Juvéderm Voluma® XC is available by prescription at Dr. Jones’ Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills.  Set up a consultation by requesting an appointment or calling 310-246-0495 for more information.

Enjoy results that last from Radiesse® and other cosmetics

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There are many ways you can ensure that the aesthetic dermatology procedures you choose—from fillers like Radiesse® to laser skin resurfacing—provide results that last as long as possible. The first and most important way is to select a doctor with the education, experience, credibility, and talent to offer the best products administered with a skilled hand. The trained and licensed Dr. Derek Jones of Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, for instance, has personally handled more than 70,000 filler procedures.

The fact that Dr. Jones has administered so many cosmetics to so many people attests to both his reliability and to his experience with assessing patients to discover what will work best for them as they seek to achieve the aesthetic results they desire.

As a board-certified and world-renowned aesthetic dermatologist, Dr. Jones regularly recommends Radiesse® to his patients who are looking to address the loss of roundness and vitality they encounter on their faces as they age. While people get older, their skin loses elasticity, fat, and moisture—the combined absence of which can make them look older and more tired.

Dr. Jones chooses Radiesse® as one filler to restore volume to sunken and wrinkled areas. The cosmetic is particularly suited for treating smile lines, marionette lines, lines at the corners of the mouth, pre-jowls (where skin can droop and sag), and chin wrinkles.

Because it targets these specific areas to instantly add volume, and to stimulate natural collagen growth for continued improvement, Radiesse® can provide results  that last for a year or longer—not bad for a treatment that Dr. Jones can administer in mere minutes.

Contact Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills to learn more about Radiesse® by calling 310-246-0495 for more information. You can also request an appointment.

Botox® offers a non-surgical way to rejuvenate your face

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Dr. Derek Jones is a leading cosmetic dermatologist, which puts him at the forefront of non-surgical facial rejuvenation in the Los Angeles area and beyond. With Botox® and other treatments and prescription cosmetics available at his practice, Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, he provides aesthetic solutions to people who want to make a physical change to their appearance but want to avoid an invasive surgery.

While the effects of Botox® are temporary, they are long lasting, and the down time is minimal to nonexistent. The fact that Botox® can be administered in just a fraction of an hour and can reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles for four months makes it an appealing choice for people who want to address their forehead creases, crow’s feet, and other facial lines and wrinkles.

As an aesthetic solution, Botox® is quick and simple—perfect for a busy person who doesn’t have time to schedule a more involved surgical procedure and block out a window for its associated recuperation period. Also, consider Dr. Jones’ vast experience in administering the cosmetic as a dermatologist and his role as an investigator on the clinical trials that led to the FDA approving Botox® for use on crow’s feet. His authority and thorough knowledge of how Botox® works allows him to assess each patient’s face as unique and to precisely target the exact areas for injections to provide the best results possible.

His skill and attention means patients will enjoy top professional care tailored to their own facial proportions and symmetry. Targeted treatment and optimal results make Botox® an ideal choice, even when considering surgical alternatives. The cosmetic can also be paired with other non-surgical procedures, such as laser skin resurfacing, which can be provided by a trusted dermatologist.

Request an appointment at Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills or call 310-246-0495 for more information.

Choose the best when it comes to selecting your Botox® provider

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Though Botox® Cosmetic can be administered quickly, easily, and virtually painlessly, patients who want the best experience and outcome possible should choose only a trained doctor with professional experience to handle their appointment. Dr. Derek Jones has performed Botox® procedures for Los Angeles-area patients from his practice, Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills.

In fact, Dr. Jones has performed more than 70,000 Botox® procedures throughout his career and served as an investigator in a study focusing on the use of Botox® to treat crow’s feet. His vast experience has earned him the trust and respect of patients, models, and fellow physicians around the world. It has also earned him what is known as Black Diamond Status from Allergan Pharmaceuticals, maker of Botox®, Juvéderm®, and other prescription cosmetics.

The Black Diamond Status puts him in the top tier of Allergan product providers in the nation. Only 1 percent of the doctors who offer the company’s products achieve this designation.

While the volume of patients Dr. Jones has seen certainly contributes to his recognition and desirability as an aesthetic dermatologist, another factor is his approach to how Botox® is applied. He developed and trademarked “Facial Harmonics™,” which takes a patient’s anatomy—specifically facial symmetry and proportions—into account during a consultation so he can specifically tailor the application to each individual person. Botox® works best when it is used to specifically target key areas where frown lines, wrinkles, and creases form and stay.

Contact Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills for a consultation by requesting an appointment or calling 310-246-0495 for more information.