Overview

You want to look and feel your best, and you want the confidence of knowing that you are getting the highest quality care and treatment. Candela® is the world leader in producing fast, safe, and effective lasers and light-based products. Safety, comfort and efficacy are our primary concerns. Let Candela® and Metamorphosis assist in your journey to a healthier and more beautiful you.

Frequently asked questions

What is laser therapy and how does it work?

Laser therapy is a safe, effective, and commonly used treatment, providing optimal results in areas such as the removal of unwanted hair skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction, leg veins, or tattoos; and the treatment of acne.

Lasers work by delivering an intense beam of light that is absorbed by the skin. This light is converted to heat and is absorbed by the cells being targeted, while leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected. Candela ®lasers feature a patented skin-cooling device for even greater patient comfort and safety – and better results.

Yes, laser and light-based treatments have been used for many years for a variety of medical and cosmetic procedures. Candela®, the most trusted name in the industry, has pioneered the development of some of the safest and most effective technologies and products available on the market today.

What will my treatment be like?

You and your practitioner will wear safety glasses to protect your eyes during the procedure. The health care professional will use a small handpiece that touches your skin to deliver the light. You may feel a light spray of coolant on your skin before each laser pulse.   Some people experience a stinging sensation.

How long will my treatment take, and how many treatments will I need?

Every treatment, like every patient, is unique. Consult your practitioner to decide what is best for you based on your needs and expectations.

What precautions should I take before or after my treatment?

In general, avoid sun exposure for 4-6 weeks before treatment, and again after treatment.  At Metamorphosis, we strongly urge clients to always use sunblock SPF 35 or greater at all times when exposed to the environment.  Care should be taken in the first few days following treatments to avoid scrubbing or rinsing the treated area with abrasive skin cleansers. Consult your practitioner for specific precautions that relate to your individualized treatment plan. 

Are there any adverse side-effects to laser or light-based treatments?

In general, most procedures have a low risk of adverse side effects. Some patients experience pigment changes in the skin color. If this occurs, the skin will typically return to normal pigmentation over time. All treatment results are individual. 

Is my laser or light-based treatment covered by my medical insurance?

Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic procedures.  Metamorphosis does not accept insurance, but does offer financing through CareCredit®.

Your skin is the first defense against illness & toxins.  Our facial treatments and products repair skin damage and help maintain healthy skin.  At Metamorphosis, we pride ourselves on offering services with superior products and techniques.

Acne Facial (1 hour 15 minutes)  A deep cleansing facial focusing on extractions and clearing of acne.

Gentleman's Facial (1 hour 15 minutes)  Specifically targeted to the gentleman's skin needs, the medical aesthetician will work her magic treating razor bumps and irritation.

**Add-on treatments available**

The perfect "lunch-time" treatment!  DiamondSkin® crystal-free microdermabrasion provides an effective, non-invasive treatment to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, brown spots, scars and acne blemishes.  It is useful in treating all skin types. 

Resurfacing with the DiamondSkin® system is similar to particle microdermabrasion without the adverse effects of loose Aluminum-oxide particles which may contaminate you or the environment.  The procedure is fast and painless with predictable results.

The DiamondSkin® system also provides the option of an "oxygen facial."  Oxygen-infusion technology speeds up collagen production and soothes the newly exfoliated skin. 

Imagine, never having to apply eyeliner or lipstick ever again!  Permanent make-up (micropigmentation) is artistically applied to enhance your natural appearance.

The most common treatments include: eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips.  Other camouflage techniques are available as well.

Look your best, save on make-up expense, and spend your time on things other than applying makeup! 

Ask to see Julia's portfolio presenting her fabulous work!

   Need Botox®?          Want Botox®? 

Botox® cosmetic has been providing astounding improvements, minimizing wrinkles and furrows from repetative facial expressions.   

Restylane® is a transparent hyaluronic acid gel that is injected into facial tissue to smooth wrinkles and folds, especially around the nose and mouth (nasolabial folds). Restylane® is a cosmetic dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the human body. Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is produced naturally and exists in the human body. Unlike rooster-derived hyaluronic acids and bovine collagen products, Restylane® is free from animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins.

Restylane® works by temporarily adding volume to facial tissue. Restylane® is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. Restylane® maintains its shape using the body's own moisture. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane® is hydrophilic or "water loving." As hyaluronic acid gradually degrades, each molecule binds to more water and over time, the same volume can be maintained with less hyaluronic acid. This ability of hyaluronic acid to bind to water is what helps provide lasting results.  The effect lasts for about 6 months.

Restylane® is injected into areas of facial tissue where moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds occur.  Restylane® will help smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. In a clinical study most patients needed one injection to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing; about one-third of patients needed more than one injection to get a satisfactory result. The smoothing effect lasted about six months.

Side effects of Restylane® include:

• bruising
• redness
• swelling
• pain
• tenderness
• itching

Restylane® should not be used in patients who have:

• severe allergies marked by a history of anaphylaxis (hypersensitivity to the ingestion or injection of a drug or protein),
• multiple severe allergies,
• severe allergies to gram-positive bacterial proteins,

After your treatment, you might have some redness or swelling. This will normally last less than seven days. Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until any redness or swelling disappear. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18, you shouldn't use Restylane®.

Chemical peels involve an application of a chemical solution to sun-damaged, unevenly pigmented, and finely wrinkled areas of the face, neck, chest, hands, arms, and legs. . The procedure is meant to diminish imperfections by peeling away the skin’s top layers.  Wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging, and hereditary factors can be reduced or even eliminated with this procedure.  Chemical peels vary according to their specific ingredients and their strength. Chemical peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin. A chemical solution is applied to the skin which causes it to separate, peel off, and allows new skin to regenerate. The new skin is smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin, and may also be more even in color.

Chemical peels have emerged as an exciting anti-aging procedure. Results of chemical peels may also be enhanced by new laser/light-based rejuvenation techniques.

During a chemical peel, the health care provider applies the solution to various areas of the skin. These applications produce separation and eventually peel off layers of skin, enabling rejuvenized skin to appear.  Most patients experience a warm to hot sensation that may last about five to ten minutes, followed by a stinging sensation.  Superficial peeling usually involves redness, followed by scaling that lasts three to five days.

It is important to avoid overexposure to the sun immediately after a chemical peel since the new skin is fragile and more susceptible to injury.

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA), and alphahydroxy acids (AHAs) are used for chemical peels. The precise formula used may be adjusted for each patient.

• alphahydroxy acids (AHAs)
  Alphahydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic, lactic, or fruit acids are the mildest of the peel formulas and produce light peels that can often provide smoother, brighter-looking skin. AHA peels may be used to accomplish the following:
• reduce fine wrinkling
• treat areas of dryness
• reduce uneven pigmentation
• aid in control of acne
• smooth rough, dry skin
• improve texture of sun-damaged skin
• trichloracetic acid (TCA)
  Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) can be used in many concentrations and is used to accomplish the following:
• smooth fine surface wrinkles
• remove superficial blemishes
• correct pigment problems