Dr. Zikria, M.D.

Dr. Gul A. Zikria, M.D., FACOG has been in practice for the past 23 years. Board Certified obstetrician and gynecologist, he trained at the University of Pittsburgh, Magee Woman's Hospital (in Pittsburgh, PA), and finished in1983. He has since become a leading expert in laparoscopic surgery. Our able staff of medical professional here to help you feel comfortable and gain the assurances you need about your health, treatment, and future. Trust our extensive experience and friendly assistance to help you with your medical questions.

Medical Cosmetology

Achieve a smooth, fresh and beautiful look. Credentialed doctor and Physicians Assistants safely perform laser treatments in a beautiful sterile environment. Certified skin care professionals will assist you carefully in selecting services to achieve the best formulation for healthy and beautiful
skin.

• Laser Hair Removal (All Skin Types)
• Leg Veins Treatments (Up to 3mm)
• Spider Veins Treatment (Small Red Veins)
• Acne & Roseacea Treatment
• Facial Rejuvenation
• Scar Treatment Removal of Skin Spots

Plus:

• Botox
• Fillers
• Fat Graft
• Microdermabrasion
• Chemical Peels

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About

Hair Removal Options

Women have long tried to rid themselves of unwanted hair of the face, legs, underarms, abdomen, and groin. Waxing, plucking, and electrolysis have proven painful and must be repeated regularly. Laser hair removal is the newest treatment trend.

Laser Hair Removal

The laser causes controlled damage to hair follicles, causing them to go into shock temporarily. While in shock, the follicles do not generate hair. About three to six treatments are recommended over three years for the best results. Hair will eventually return but may not do so for 2-4 months in most people (really lucky people will go for 6-12 months without re-growth).. When hair returns, it is usually thinner and lighter, with (typically) 75% reduction in hair growth. Arrested hair growth following six treatments has been reported but should not be expected.

The Treatments

Treatments are performed by a nurse or a trained technician and last from 15 to 90 minutes depending on the size of area treated. Treatments are associated with mild discomfort, not unlike a small rubber band snapping against skin. The discomfort is well tolerated when small areas are treated, but if large areas are treated, discomfort may interfere with the procedure. Discomfort can be minimized by the use of ice immediately prior to the laser application. Treatments usually do not require sedatives, pain medications, or injections of local anesthetic. You may return to work immediately after treatment. Unlike waxing, you may shave immediately prior to your laser hair removal. Anticipate that your treated skin may turn pale purple, and this will persist for several days. Some areas may scab and blister temporarily.

Fillers

Juvederm is a long-lasting gel that, once injected into the skin with an ultra-fine needle, lifts and adds volume to the areas being treated. Similar to one of the bodys own natural substances (hyaluronic acid), it is a completely safe treatment.

The hyaluronic acid in Juvederm simply supplements the bodys age-depleted hyaluronic acid to plump-up the lip or to raise the skin and fill in the particular wrinkle being treated and has three major benefits.

It is obtained by biosynthesis
It is of non-animal origin and the molecule is highly biocompatible.
It does not require any prior testing

Spider Vein treatment (with laser)

Laser treatment of spider veins

During laser treatment, a laser is applied to the skin over your spider veins. Laser energy causes your spider veins to coagulate and shrink. Laser therapy is most effective for small and medium size spider veins. Large spider veins respond poorly and are best treated with sclerotherapy. You are likely to experience mild discomfort similar to having a small rubber band snapping against skin. Treatments usually do not require sedatives, pain medications, or injections of local anesthetic.

Immediately following treatment, spider veins will be darker and more visible. Over two to six weeks, your spider veins usually fade. After each treatment, you will see a 70% to 80% improvement in the appearance of face spider veins and 30-40% improvement in leg spider veins. An average of three treatments will be required at three-month intervals to produce desired results. Combination therapy can be considered and beneficial if you have small, medium and large spider veins. You may wish to start with sclerotherapy, because sometimes all veins will be improved after injecting the larger ones. This may reduce the number of veins that need to be treated by laser and minimize your overall cost.

Spider Veins of the Face

A patient with spider veins in the face will usually choose to have laser therapy rather than sclerotherapy. Laser treatment may cause minor bruising that usually improves within a week, but often, recovery is immediate. Two to four treatments may be required to achieve your desired result. Immediately following treatment, you may apply makeup for a presentable appearance.

Sclero therapy injection (vein treatments)

Sclero Therapy treats the small purple and red blood vessels (spider veins) most commonly found on the thighs, lower legs and ankles of women as well as men. Spider veins or cherry spots may also appear on the trunk and face. During the sclero procedure, a solution is injected into the vein through a micro-needle, which generally causes very little pain. The solution causes the vein to turn white and then gradually disappear from the skin surface. A typical treatment may take up to an hour and consist of multiple injections.

Women of any age may be good candidates for sclerotherapy, but most fall in the 30-to-60 category. In some women, spider veins may become noticeable very early on - in the teen years. For others, the veins may not become obvious until they reach their 40s.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you may be advised to postpone sclerotherapy treatment. In most cases, spider veins that surface during pregnancy will disappear on their own within three months after the baby is born.

Spider veins in men aren't nearly as common as they are in women. Men who do have spider veins often don't consider them to be a cosmetic problem because the veins are usually concealed by hair growth on the leg. However, sclerotherapy is just as effective for men who seek treatment.

What to Expect From Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy can enhance your appearance and your self confidence, but it's unrealistic to believe that every affected vein will disappear completely as a result of treatment. After each sclerotherapy session, the veins will appear lighter. Two or more sessions are usually required to achieve optimal results.

Photo Facial (Rejuvenation)

IPL PHOTO FACIAL REJUVENATION

IPL Rejuvenation was designed to combat the effects of aging and damaged skin in a softer, gentler way. The redness and flushing of rosacea can be reduced 80 to 90 percent. It can be used to treat the full face, neck, chest and even the hands. Using the advanced IPL system, your doctor gently delivers precise amounts of light energy through your skin's surface. Treatments are spaced out at three week intervals. The energy is delivered at specific settings for each treatment to maximize your results.

The light energy stimulates the production of collagen. As the new collagen forms, it softens the appearance of aging skin. Fine lines and wrinkles are decreased. The redness associated with rosacea can be dramatically reduced.

HOW DO IPL PHOTO FACIAL REJUVENATION TREATMENTS WORK?

Today's new light technology delivers precise dosages of energy to the skin. During your treatment, light energy is gently delivered through a special handpiece to the targeted area. Levels of energy specific to your treatment are used to maximize your improvement. Once delivered, the light energy is absorbed by the targeted damaged tissue.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

Depending on the area treated, there will be a series of five to eight treatments. Treatments usually take from 15 to 30 minutes and are administered in the doctor's office.

DOES IPL PHOTO FACIAL REJUVENATION HURT?

Most patients describe the sensation to be like the snap of a rubber band on the skin as the pulses of energy are delivered through the handpiece. Some patients opt to have a topical anesthesia. After treatment, the pain is minimal to nonexistent.

WHO ARE THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR IPL PHOTO FACIAL REJUVENATION?

The best candidates have:

• red, flushed faces.
• sun-damaged skin.
• hyperpigmentation.
• enlarged pores.

ARE IPL PHOTO FACIAL REJUVENATION TREATMENTS SAFE?

Yes. Advanced light systems have been used safely for millions of treatments worldwide. These systems treat only the targeted tissues, leaving the surrounding tissue intact. However, some bruising or redness may occur.

WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT?

After only one treatment, your skin will have a more even tone with a smoother look and feel. Sunspots will fade. Pore sizes will shrink. Fine lines and wrinkles will gradually decrease in size. These improvements will steadily increase with each treatment. Patients with rosacea will see a progressive decrease in redness with every treatment.

WHAT WILL RECOVERY BE LIKE?

Post-operative discomfort is almost nonexistent. After treatment with most light systems, the treated skin may appear a little flushed and capillaries may seem to be more visible. The flushed look soon fades away, and the capillaries appear to vanish, leaving the skin looking younger. It's that simple.

Following any treatment, you should follow your doctor's instructions, avoid any harsh skin cleansers and use sunscreen.