Our Services

Laser Hair removal

Virtually everyone, at one point in their lives has suffered from unwanted hair. Whether you have hair on your legs, face, back, bikini line, or anywhere else on your body chances are, you've tweezed, plucked, shaved, waxed or even tried electrolysis. Laser hair removal is making electrolysis obsolete by offering a faster, less painful solution to unwanted hair.

Our treatment team consists of medical experts in laser hair removal. Emphasis on a comfortable environment and caring bedside manner puts patients at ease and inspires confidence. With multiple FDA approved lasers at each location, our hair removal procedures are tailored to the customer's individual skin and hair types. As the pioneers in laser treatment, including laser hair removal, Ideal Image offers patients the most effective solution for Permanent Hair Reduction from the face and body.

Laser treatment targets the dark color of the melanin pigment in the hair follicle. Thus, the root of the hair is compromised with little effect on the skin and surrounding tissue. Since melanin is only produced during the growth phase, the laser light must target the hair follicle during the appropriate portion of cycle.

Even in one given body part, not all follicles are in the growth phase of the cycle at the same time. Thus, these treatments need to be repeated at strategically spaced intervals over the course of the hair cycles. This assures us of subsequent hair growth prevention and that the hair follicles are disabled. The laser hair removal procedures at Ideal Image not only remove hair above the skin, but additionally makes sure you no longer see the dark hairs beneath the skin's surface, sometimes known as the five o' clock shadow.

Sculptra Aesthetic

The first facial injectable that gives you subtle results over time. Replacing lost collagen. Giving you a more natural-looking appearance, without giving you away. A full treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic, an average of three injection sessions over a few months, can last more than two years.* So you have more time to see how sensational subtle can be.

Discover anti-age for the modern age. Sculptra Aesthetic is a new type of facial injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid, which helps to replace lost collagen. It helps correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles, and folds,** that appear with aging by replacing lost collagen. The main ingredient is a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic material that has been used by physicians for decades.

Spider Vein Removal

Spider veins can be treated a number of ways. Our laser treatment effectively eliminates unsightly blood vessels and spider veins to enable them to fade, slowly disappear, and finally become absorbed by your body. No anesthesia or pain medication is needed and treatments are quick, convenient, safe and effective with little or no discomfort. Our new advanced laser treatments allow us to deliver precise and customized doses of energy to the targeted vein in a series of brief pulses. Normal activities can be resumed immediately after the treatment. In addition to leg veins, veins on the nose and face respond exceptionally well.

While vein injections are the treatment of choice for many individuals, an approach using laser therapy along with sclerotherapy will provide superior results in many cases. We will assist you in determining which treatment modality is right for you. We are confident that you will enjoy the comfort, feel and the look of your legs once again without those unsightly red, blue, and purple veins.

Belotero

From the makers of Radiesse... A new FDA-approved dermal filler for hard-to-get mild to moderate wrinkles, lines and scars.  Belotero is designed to achieve "Photo-finishing" or "Photo-shop" results by integrating very naturally into facial skin tissue.  We love to use it in areas such as crow’s feet, smoker’s lines, smile lines, frown lines, horizontal forehead lines or any sharp, unwanted lines and creases in the face and neck.

Skin Resurfacing / Photofacials

PhotoFacial® Skin Rejuvenation is a unique procedure designed to enhance your complexion and improve the overall appearance of your skin. A PhotoFacial® is actually a series of gentle, pulsed light treatments that can dramatically improve your appearance by eliminating many minor skin imperfections. The entire face can be treated in 20-30 minutes. For optimal results, 3-5 sessions at three week intervals are recommended. It is especially effective in the treatment of "broken" facial blood vessels (spider capillaries), particularly on the nose and cheeks. Treatments can also reduce fine lines by stimulating the skin to produce elastin and collagen which gives skin its tightness and elasticity. Best of all, it is noninvasive and patients are pleased with the lack of "downtime" in their personal activities. Normal activities can be resumed immediately after treatment.

PhotoFacial® is particularly effective in the treatment of rosacea. Many Americans suffer from rosacea, a condition that makes your face flushed and red. Although there is no cure at this time, PhotoFacial® can significantly diminish these symptoms. People who have applied topical steroids or other prescription medications with little benefit have had dramatic improvement in these symptoms after a series of PhotoFacials®. In addition, PhotoFacials® can be used to treat neck and chest redness, as well as uneven pigmentation from sun damage/

PhotoFacial® may also be used in conjunction with microdermabrasion to enhance the benefits of the procedure by reducing the dilated capillaries and redness that microdermabrasion is unable to help. PhotoFacial® is also complimentary to Botox injections. PhotoFacial® offers a freshened new "look" after these other treatments to help reduce the effects of photo aging.

Best of all, PhotoFacial® is safe and effective and there are few contraindications. Treatments should not be used on anyone who has taken Accutane within the past six months. To learn more about these innovative treatments, call us, or come in for a consultation. Videotapes are also available in our office if you would like to learn more about these procedures.

Rosacea Treatment

Rosacea is a chronic, acne-like condition of the facial skin that may affect as many as 13 million Americans, including President Clinton. It typically first appears when people reach their 30s and 40s as a flushing or subtle redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that comes and goes. If left untreated, Rosacea tends to worsen over time. As the condition progresses, the redness becomes more persistent, bumps and pimples called papules and pustules appear and small dilated blood vessels may become visible. Rosacea is worsened with sunlight and certain foods.

At ABM we use the latest and most effective lasers in treating Rosacea. The vascular structures which are responsible for causing Rosacea respond to the precise energy level and wavelength of light that is emitted via the laser. The small spot of laser light travels through the skin and is absorbed by the blood within these vessels. The resulting heat coagulates or clots the blood and destroys the function of the vessel. Over time, the vessel is absorbed by the body and disappears from sight. This leads to reduction of the redness and flushing appearance of facial skin.

Sun/Age Spot, Birthmark, Pigment Removal

Sun Spots and Age Spots
There are several names given to the unsightly blotches of the face, neck and hands: Age spots, Liver spots, Solar lentigos, and the name most commonly attributed, Brown Spots. But no matter what you call them, the cause in most cases is the same, and that's sun damage.

Sun Damage
You may have exposed unprotected skin to ultraviolet rays, whether from a tanning booth, a sunlamp or years of going without sunscreen. In response, your skin has tried to protect itself by producing an overabundance of melanin--the pigmented cells in your skin--in uneven patches. The release of melanin is part of the body's immune response. It is nature's way of protecting the skin from further damage after it has been exposed to an excess of ultra violet rays. Darker discoloration usually indicates damage within the deeper layers of the skin and may be more difficult to treat.

Chemical Causes
Certain substances that come in contact with your skin may cause age spots. Chemicals called psoralens are present in foods such as parsley, limes and parsnips. When you handle these foods and then go out in the sun, your skin may be more sensitive and burn more easily where the psoralens touched it. When the little blisters from the burns have healed, age spots may appear in their places.

Antibiotics such as tetracycline (Achromycin), some diuretics (water pills) and antipsychotic medicines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine) will also cause your skin to produce age spots when it is not protected from the sun

And if your favorite fragrance or lotion contains musk or bergamot oil, which are common perfume ingredients, it may give you more than a lovely scent. When perfumes or lotions containing these ingredients are applied to sun-exposed areas, they can produce age spots.

At ABM we use the latest and most effective lasers in treating Rosacea. The vascular structures which are responsible for causing Rosacea respond to the precise energy level and wavelength of light that is emitted via the laser. The small spot of laser light travels through the skin and is absorbed by the blood within these vessels. The resulting heat coagulates or clots the blood and destroys the function of the vessel. Over time, the vessel is absorbed by the body and disappears from sight. This leads to reduction of the redness and flushing appearance of facial skin.

Birthmarks
What are birthmarks?
Birthmarks are colored marks on the skin that are present at birth or develop shortly after birth. They can be many different sizes, shapes, and colors, including brown, tan, black, blue, pink, white, red, or purple. Some birthmarks appear on the surface of the skin; some are raised above the surface of the skin; and some are located under the skin.

What causes birthmarks?
It is not clear why some children have birthmarks and others do not. Some birthmarks appear because a child has extra color (pigment) in his or her skin. Other birthmarks appear because a child's blood vessels did not develop normally or are grouped together too closely. Many folktales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none has been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks.

Laser Acne/Acne Scar Treatment

Acne is generally successfully treated with a variety of topical and oral medications. Inflammatory acne often requires the chronic use of antibiotics by mouth. Laser treatment can usually lead to a lessening of the amount of required antibiotics. Laser treatment can improve not only the inflamed acne, but also leads to improvement in acne scars.
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There are 2 basic groups of acne treating lasers and light based systems. One group of technologies inhibits the growth of the bacteria that is involved in acne lesions. The other group of lasers shrink the sebaceous oil glands that play a pivotal role in acne. Theses approaches can also improve the quality of acne scars. We will often use more than 1 laser or light based system to optimize the acne clearing benefits of these devices. Because we have multiple different acne improving systems, we will use those technologies we feel most appropriate for the particular patient's condition.

Microdremabrasion, facials and peels

Now you can eliminate the visible effects of aging on your skin. Skin rejuvenation with the microdermabrasion system is a simple non-surgical procedure that can be performed in the office. In fact, it's the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure in the United States today. Microdermabrasion is a delicate exfoliating treatment which is performed using a tiny jet of crystals which are gently brushed over the surface of the skin to remove the dead and damaged skin cells. Microdermabrasionl treatments actually stimulate the production of new skin cells and along with it an increased level of elastin and collagen, which actually improves your skin's health and appearance.

While microdermabrasion treatments are the leading non-surgical method to help reduce the appearance of skin imperfections and other signs of aging, they are just as effective in the treatment of:

• Rough dry skin
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sun and wind damage
• Uneven skin pigmentation

With microdermabrasion treatments, specific areas can be targeted on the face, neck, chest and arms. And it's safe to use on all skin types and skin colors. Following the treatment, your skin will be treated with specially designed products to soothe and moisturize your skin.

The entire process takes less than thirty minutes. Immediately after the treatment, your skin will not only look healthier, but also feel smoother and softer. Repeated treatments produce more visible results. Healthy skin requires daily care. We recommend and offer Glyderm products to maintain the results you have achieved with microdermabrasion. For healthier, clearer and more youthful looking skin, ask us about microdermabrasion treatments.

Tattoo Removal

Lasers work by producing short pulses of intense light that pass harmlessly through the top layers of the skin to be selectively absorbed by the tattoo pigment. This laser energy causes the tattoo pigment to fragment into smaller particles that are then removed by the body's immune system. Researchers have determined which wavelengths of light to use and how to deliver the laser's output to best remove tattoo ink. The laser selectively targets the pigment of the tattoo without damaging the surrounding skin.

The depth and density of the ink is probably the biggest determining factor involved in successfully removing a tattoo. With each treatment, the laser fragments more ink and penetrates a little deeper into your skin; blistering and scabbing often follow. Taking care of the treated area is the most important factor in removing a tattoo without a scar. Post laser treatment will determine the success rate. Since using the laser cannot regulate the speed of the fading process, it's better to treat more conservatively than aggressively, allowing the surrounding tissues to relax during the weeks between treatments.

Botox Cosmetics

Until recently, there wasn't much that you could do to eliminate those crow's feet, frown lines, and forehead creases without cosmetic surgery. The fact is, most people don't have the time or the desire to have cosmetic surgery. Fortunately, today there is BOTOX® Cosmetic.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a natural purified protein that relaxes the muscles that cause the skin to crease by blocking the nerve impulses to those muscles. Once the muscles are relaxed, the skin becomes smoother creating a more natural and youthful appearance.

Results can be seen in as little as 24 to 48 hours post procedure and the effects last up to four months or more. The procedure involves a few tiny injections administered by a medical professional and only takes about five minutes. The procedure can even be done on a lunch break and requires no anesthesia. Individuals receiving BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments can immediately resume their daily activities without any restrictions. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a relatively new cosmetic procedure that is both safe and effective. The response from patients has been overwhelmingly positive.

Medical Services We Offer

• All Adult & Pediatric Care
• All Vaccinations (Flu shot/TB check,etc.)
• Alternative medicine
• Asthma and allergies
• Arthritis
• Blood pressure management
• High cholesterol treatment
• Male and female sexual dysfunction
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• Sclerotherapy
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Skin, nail and hair treatment
• Skin Cancer Screening
• Skin Tag Removal
• Trigger point/ tender point/ joint injections
• Urgent Medical Care
• Vitamin therapy
• Weight loss programs
• Women's health
• Mole & Wart Removal

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy Treatments: Cellulite
Information on Mesotherapy, Cellulite, Cellulite Treatments
Liposculpting and Body Contouring, Weight Loss

What is Mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy The Conservative Alternative to Liposuction for Cellulite Reduction, Lipo-Sculpting and Body Contouring, Weight Loss and Anti-Aging Treatmentsis the aesthetic medical specialty employing the technique of multiple micro injections of pharmaceutical and homeopathic medications, standardized natural plant extracts and vitamins into the mesoderm. Mesotherapy is an alternative delivery system of medication. Mesotherapy treatments are widely used in Europe and South America as a means of delivering medications for various areas of symptomology. Mesotherapy treatments are now available in Los Angels under the care of Dr. Mina Mortezai and Dr.Maryam Mortezaifard. This safe, non-invasive form of treatment for cellulite and fat is used to get rid of fat under the chin, in the abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, knees, and love handles. It is effective for bags under the eyes and fat around the mouth and in the jowl areas. Mesotherapy is considered the “homerun” of the cosmetic world rivaling what liposuction does for plastic surgery. Nothing even comes close to the “cellulite” results achieved with this therapy.body sculpting, cellulite reduction and skin rejuvenation, targeted fat reduction and overall weight loss

Benefits of Mesotherapy over liposuction:

• Mesotherapy - non-invasive procedure
• Mesotherapy removes fat from fat cells
• Mesotherapy can be used wherever there is cellulite
• Mesotherapy requires no downtime

How do the Mesotherapy injections work?
The combination of medications, vitamins and amino acids are formulated to meet your specific needs. These work by being injected (in small amounts) into targeted areas and “melting” the fat beneath the skin surface and “shrinking” the fat cells in the scarpa’s fascia layer. There is minimal bruising and discomfort associated with the injections.

How many Mesotherapy treatments are needed and what results will I see?
Your treatment program will be customized for you…therefore the number of treatments varies from patient to patient. Some patients see results after the first treatment while others see results after 4-5 treatments. The results become visible as you and family/friends notice your clothes become “looser” and you appear thinner. Mesotherapy results are measured in loss of "inches” rather than pounds.

Is Mesotherapy right for everyone?
You cannot have Mesotherapy if you are/have:

• Pregnant
• You are an insulin dependent diabetic
• Stroke history
• History of recent cancer
• History of blood clots
• On multiple medications for heart disease

Will Mesotherapy results last? Yes…they can and do last! Aging is an “ongoing-dynamic” process for every human being. We cannot stop the aging process…but we can address the symptoms that aging brings our way. Mesotherapy is an effective “preventative” against the ravages of aging.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is cellulite? Cellulite is a skin condition affecting over 90% of the most post pubescent women. The external, visible “lumpy, dimpled” appearance on the hips, buttocks and legs is battled by even thin women. In subcutaneous level of skin tissue, cellulite forms as fat cells arranged in chambers surrounded by the connective tissue expand and stretch this connective tissue as water is retained in these areas. With the stretching and expanding these tissues contract and harden and hold the skin at a non-flexible length while the surrounding tissue continues to expand with weight and water gain. This results in some areas of the skin being held down while other areas “bulge outward”…giving that cottage cheese appearance.

What are the benefits of Mesotherapy over surgical treatments such as liposuction?
Liposuction does not treat cellulite. Mesotherapy treats it directly and results in a smoother surface. It also spot reduces fat in specific areas.

MESOTHERAPY … breakthrough therapy to get rid of fat and cellulite. Mesotherapy is a "no surgery, no downtime, no discomfort" treatment for men and women -- a truly revolutionary treatment!
This safe, non-invasive form of treatment for cellulite and fat is used to get rid of fat under the chin, in the abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, knees, and love handles. It is effective for “bags” under the eyes and fat around the mouth. Mesotherapy is considered the “homerun” of the cosmetic world rivaling what liposuction does for plastic surgery. Nothing even comes close to the “cellulite” results achieved with this therapy.

Using microinjections of medications, vitamins and amino acids into the mesoderm (middle layer of the skin), this treatment is a safe and effective alternative to liposuction as it delivers healing or corrective treatment to specific, targeted body areas. It is becoming more widely used for body-sculpting, cellulite reduction and even skin rejuvenation.

Mesotherapy is completely safe when performed by a well-trained physician. In fact, during the 50 years that Mesotherapy has been practiced, no deaths have occurred as a result. Compare this to liposuction, which causes approximately 100 deaths per year.

The most significant side effects of Mesotherapy are black and blue marks, a 15- to 20-minute burning sensation, mild to moderate soreness for 1-5 days, and (as with any injection) a slight risk of infection. All patients return to work the same day.

Due to the growing popularity of Mesotherapy, some practitioners are receiving inadequate training and are not achieving optimal results for their patients. Please select only the most highly qualified and best trained Mesotherapist.

To treat patients with cellulite, Doctors in Los Angels employ a standard Mesotherapy formula, which is often customized for each patient. All patients are allergy tested 24 hours prior to treatment. Please note: allergies to the medications are quite rare. Once our Doctors evaluate you (and it's determined you have no allergies), Mesotherapist will schedule weekly or bi-monthly treatment sessions. Each session takes about 45 minutes, and involves the injection of formulas in specific patterns (different types of cellulite require different injection techniques).

Benefits of Mesotherapy in cellulite treatment:

• Improved blood flow to that area
• Dissolving of excess fat deposits
• Removing fibrotic, hardened connective tissue
• Improved lymphatic drainage

Cellulite usually appears between the ages of 25 and 35, and progressively worsens with time. Although it's easily treated with a few Mesotherapy sessions in its early stages, once cellulite progresses to more advanced stages, treatment usually requires a greater number of Mesotherapy sessions.

• No visible cellulite, even when the skin is pinched.
• No visible cellulite when standing or lying down. However an "orange peel" texture can be seen when the skin is pinched.
• Visible cellulite when standing but not when lying down.
• Visible cellulite when standing and lying down.

Although many products purport to treat cellulite, most are merely massage machines and creams that do little to improve your appearance. Mesotherapy gets results by targeting the underlying causes of cellulite - not just the outward symptoms. The method of delivery for Mesotherapy treatments is intradermal using fine needles by "Pont du Pont" or "Nappage." Mesotherapy is used in aesthetics for "stage 3" cellulite treatments, alopecia, and facial rejuvenation (mesoglow and mesolift).

Mesotherapy has become recognized as a medical specialty by the French Academy of Medicine. Today, the International community numbers over 18,000 physicians practicing Mesotherapy throughout Europe and South America specially in Los Angeles California. Whereas worldwide, the specialty addresses a spectrum of general internal medicine problems, in the United States aesthetic and cosmetic mesotherapy has become popularized as a 21st century specialty. Mesotherapy also can be used to treat migraine headaches and scars.

Mesotherapy: Cellulite Reduction & Refinement

More than 90 percent of American women are affected by cellulite. This medical condition has been one of the most difficult to treat and viewed by most women to impact their self image and self esteem. Mesotherapy has been a safe and successful cellulite treatment among European and South American physician practitioners for many years. More recently, it is being acclaimed in American media as the cellulite cure.

Cellulite knows no boundary of female physique type, afflicting both the slender and overweight, the athletic and sedentary. It is not caused by being overweight. Cellulite forms when defective connective tissue bands retract the skin and become stretched by enlarged bulging fat cells. This structural disruption creates collagen micro-scars (sclerosis) at inflexible shortened lengths. Cellular water is retained, lymphatic flow restricted, and fat cells expand and stretch. Eventually, this results in the lumpy 'cottage-cheese' dimpled appearance. Causative factors include poor redundant circulation, inherently defective connective tissue, and enlarged adipose fat cells. Contributing factors may include the weight-gain of pregnancy and the challenges of consistent healthy nutrition and diet habits. The medical term for Cellulite is Dermatomyoliposclerosis (DMLS), which captions the above process.

Mesotherapy cellulite treatment is valued among women as one of the most important cosmetic procedures and treatments in daily living appearance.

Mesotherapy Cellulite treatment benefits include:

• Restoring blood flow to the redundant circulation
• Dissolving excess fat deposits (lipolysis)
• Removing fibrotic, hardened connective tissue (cellulysis)
• Improved lymphatic function
• Smoothing of skin contour (refinement)

Say Goodbye to Cellulite; Say Hello to Fabulous Looking Legs and Younger looking Buttocks!

You can Look Younger and Feel Fabulous in a matter of second with Mesotherapy in West Hills, Los Angels

There's only one medical treatment proven to reduce or eliminate cellulite -Mesotherapy.

Benefits of Mesotherapy using dramatic before/after photos and testimonials from some of his many satisfied patients. 90% of women in Los Angeles are affected by cellulite, to get medical attention and free yourself of this unfavorable feel you can get cellulite treatment please call us for a consultation. An emphasis is placed on patient safety.

Unlike most existing literature on the subject, The Cellulite Cure also explores the physical and emotional toll that cellulite has on women, including:

• Lower self-esteem
• Fear of ridicule and embarrassment
• Effects on romantic relationships and libido
• Avoidance or decreased enjoyment of certain activities
• Stress from continual efforts to cover up cellulite
• Time and money wasted on so-called "cures"

Mesotherapy is the breakthrough therapy to get rid of fat and cellulite. Mesotherapy is a no surgery, no downtime, no discomfort treatment for men and women -- a truly revolutionary treatment can eliminate cellulite on the legs and buttocks, breaking down the orange-peel appearance of skin, and producing a smooth contour. The average patient eliminates all visible cellulite in 10-25 sessions. Some patients require additional treatments if their cellulite is particularly severe.