Our
patients are interested in preserving their cardiovascular health and also desire to
maintain their aesthetics. The revolution in medical technology has brought formerly
hospital based technology to the office. Many
of the procedures we offer are performed in less then an hour with little or no
discomfort. Most patients return directly to work.
As always, the
HEARTCARE CENTER PHYSICIAN (William D. Salerno, M.D.)
provides the therapeutic treatments not an assistant, technician or nurse (in many other
well known facilities an assistant provides the treatments).
Dr. Salerno has traveled and trained in vascular and aesthetic
centers across the United States to blend what we feel is the best approach for our
patients. He is one of the first 250 physicians in the United States to be certified by
the American Board of
Phlebology.
In addition, we are
constantly continuing to learn new techniques and accrue the latest knowledge by
memberships or participation in educational activities from organizations such as the
American College of Phlebology, American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, American
College of Cosmetic Surgery, International Society of Endovascular Specialists,
International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Ultrasound.
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VEIN TREATMENT:
Treatment of
advanced varicose vein problems are usually a medical necessity and are covered by medical
insurance in most cases. Varicose vein disease can cause pain, swelling and be associated
with skin color change or even skin ulceration.
Advanced
varicose vein disease can be treated in the office by using a state-of the-art laser
system. By passing a laser fiber directly into the vein, laser energy is applied,
effectively closing the abnormal vein. The technique is called ELVeS (Endovascular
Laser Vein System) or ELVT (
Endovascular Laser Vein Treatment).
Thousands of patients have been successfully treated by this technology. The safety of
this procedure has been demonstrated by a vast international experience. In the
past, patients would need hospitalization and an extensive surgical stripping procedure to
get the same results now offered via laser.
Keeping with our
commitment to excellence the HEARTCARE CENTER has acquired the latest and safest LASER
technology to provide treatment of cosmetically unwanted superficial veins. The laser we
use is extremely state of the art and safe on all skin types, white to black. The same
statement cannot be said for other lasers or light treatments. Veins that are deemed not
amenable to laser may be candidates for combination or alternative treatment with
injection therapy (sclerotherapy) or minor surgical extraction (ambulatory phlebectomy)
all of which are performed in the office.
The American
College of Phlebology web
site has excellent patient related information about vein treatments. All of the
treatments mentioned above are further discussed.
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COMPLEMENTING AESTHETICS:
LASER FACIAL
REJUVENATION: Some laser (erbium and CO2 for example)
treatments work to smooth skin by essentially removing the top layer of the skin
(epidermis) and remodeling the deeper layer of the skin complex (dermis). Although
effective, it usually requires down time due to excessive redness, weeping or blistering.
Our laser system offers improvement in facial wrinkles by acting at the dermis (below the
superficial top layer of skin) and firming collagen. It DOES NOT remove the top
layer of skin and essentially has no down time. That means you get back to your normal
workday, business as usual immediately after the procedure. LASER FACIAL REJUVENATION
decreases facial wrinkles and increases skin tone safely and effectively.
Additional support
in aesthetic care is available by using a combination of:
Light Therapy - intense light that works to reduce ACNE or ROSACEA. We also offer PDT-ALA
for additional hard to manage cases of
acne and rosacea.
LASER HAIR
REDUCTION / REMOVAL We encourage you to
look at the Laserscope web site to see examples of what laser hair reduction can mean for
you.
Superficial BOTOX
injections. This results in markedly reducing facial wrinkles. Using a very fine needle to
inject, most people find the procedure painless. This can result in a remarkable
improvement in days that lasts for months! Dermal fillers can be
placed under the skin to restore facial fullness, enhance lip features and decrease other
facial wrinkles. In selected cases, depressed facial scars may benefit from dermal
fillers by restoring skin smoothness allowing more effective cover with make up.
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We also offer
products from OBAGI
PATIENT EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER
These sites are very useful
for showing before / after photos as well as describing basic risks and benefits to the
procedures. Additionally, frequently asked questions and answers are listed.
AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF PHLEBOLOGY (an excellent vein resource site)

OBAGI SKIN PRODUCTS
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