Launa Stone, R.N.

Products And Services

• Botox and Dysport – Wrinkle Relaxers

  Are you looking for a solution to fine lines and wrinkles? Have you heard about Wrinkle Relaxers? At Launa Stone in Calabasas, CA, we offer a rich menu of options for Wrinkle Relaxers. Whether you choose Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, or Xeomin, we know you’ll love your results! Botox vs Dysport – Wrinkle Relaxers in the Crows Feet Study What Are Botox and Dysport? Wrinkle Relaxers are treatments that use neurotoxins to address fine lines and wrinkles quickly and effectively. They are some of the most popular services available for people looking to achieve smoother, more youthful skin. Botox stands for botulinum toxin, which is the ingredient that makes the injections work. It is a neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes the muscle contractions that cause your skin to wrinkle. How Do They Work? To understand this, we need to talk about why you get wrinkles in the first place. The reason is that whenever you make a facial expression, such as a smile or a frown, your skin folds in places to accommodate it. Over time, the folds leave creases on your face. Wrinkle Relaxers put a hold on this process. They use naturally occurring neurotoxins (which are actually proteins) to temporarily stop the signals that tell the targeted muscles to contract. The result is that those parts of your face stay relaxed, allowing your wrinkles to smooth themselves away. Best of all, the injections are done in a very targeted way, ensuring that your face stays dynamic and expressive. What Kinds Are Available? Most people have heard about Botox, and we totally recommend it, but did you know that there are other options as well? Here are some of the most popular neurotoxins we offer: Botox Dysport Jeuveau Xeomin So, how do you know which of the Wrinkle Relaxers is right for you? Read on, and we’ll get into all the important details. Botox What Is Botox? In short, it is one of the most popular treatments the cosmetics industry has to offer, and for good reason. For decades, this injectable has been the go-to for improving all different kinds of facial lines, as well as treating other concerns. It is effective on: Brow lines Frown lines Crows feet Lines occurring in other areas What Happens During the Treatment? The first step to getting this or any of our other Wrinkle Relaxers is to have a complimentary consultation. During this initial meeting with you, we will take the time to learn about your beauty goals and your current concerns. From there, we will customize the perfect amount of product for you and locate your injection sites. The actual injections themselves only take about 10 minutes. That’s it! We first use a topical numbing agent to make sure you are comfortable. Then, we deliver the injections to a few targeted sites. After you’re done, you can walk out, drive yourself home, and continue with your daily routine. There is no downtime needed! What Are the Benefits? There are many reasons to choose this treatment. For one thing, it is extremely safe and effective. Millions of people have tried it, and the vast majority report that they were satisfied with their experience. The fast treatment time is also a huge plus. So is the fact that there is no downtime. BOTOX vs DYSPORT vs JEUVEAU What Is the Pricing? We offer this treatment at $10.99/unit for new clients and $12.99/unit for established clients. Dysport What Is It? Dysport is an injectable that focuses on smoothing out frown lines. Also called glabellar lines, these creases appear just above your nose, between your eyes. Many people choose to treat them because they can make your face appear unhappy or angry even when you’re not. What Happens During the Treatment? The process of getting this treatment is very similar to the process of getting Botox. After an initial consultation, you will receive a numbing agent, followed by your injections. There is no downtime, and you will most likely spend less than half an hour from start to finish. What Are the Benefits? Many people love this treatment because it is a sure, simple fix for unwanted lines. It is also extremely safe. One perk is that you will see the results very soon after your injections – usually within 2-3 days. What Is the Pricing? We offer this treatment at $3.66/unit for new clients and $4.33/unit for established clients. This price is comparable to the cost of Botox, because the units have less potency. Jeuveau and Xeomin What Is Jeuveau, and What Is Xeomin? These treatments are sometimes referred to as “Newtox” because they are newer injectables that use botulinum toxin. They work in the same way as Botox and Dysport, and they have the same major benefits including high safety ratings, fast treatment times, and the fact that they don’t require a recovery period. Like Dysport, they are primarily used on glabellar lines.

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• Chemical Peels

  Beautiful skin takes commitment, work, and discipline, but in the end, it’s really not as complicated as we often make it out to be. At Launa Stone RN, located in Calabasas, CA, we offer different chemical peels that can make your journey to beautiful skin a quick one. Our peels can help improve your skin health, combat problematic skin conditions, and help you achieve a beautiful complexion. And even better, you’ll see improvements in your skin after just one peel. Chemical Peels A chemical peel is a treatment designed to help improve the skin with a combination of acids and other nutrient-rich and hydrating ingredients. These ingredients work together to dissolve the top layer of skin to reveal a healthier, brighter layer beneath. We offer several different chemical peels to meet the needs of all different skin types. These peels will improve skin health, texture, and tone, and perfect the complexion. They come in varying strengths to address different skin types and concerns. GloSkin Beauty ($125) The Hydra Radiance Peel by GloSkin Beauty is formulated with a combination of ingredients, including 20% lactic acid, nopal cactus extract, and hyaluronic acid. This peel is designed to smooth and brighten the skin while delivering deep hydration. It can help treat pigmentation, dry skin, fine lines and wrinkles, and contains different antioxidants designed to help strengthen the skin. The Hydra Radiance Peel is a good option for those with sensitive skin or who have never experienced a chemical peels in Calabasas before and want to start slow. Glypro ($200) The Glypro peel is another chemical peel that we offer that helps address a number of different skin conditions, including hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, large pores, poor skin texture, and other skin imperfections. It contains a combination of alpha-hydroxy acids and 30% professional-grade glycolic acid to exfoliate the skin, increase cell turnover, remove impurities, and strengthen the skin. It also contains a mix of phytic and bilberry fruit extract. The Triple Transformation Peel – Modified Jesners($250 to $350) The Triple Transformation Peel – Modified Jesners is a chemical peel that can help address more severe skin concerns, including skin damage, acne, and aging. It contains a combination of lactic, salicylic, and citric acids. The Triple Transformation Peel – Modified Jesners is customizable, and for that reason, it ranges in price based on the total number of layers applied during treatment. This medium-strength peel removes the top layers of the skin to heal active acne and cleanse the pores from the inside out. It is specifically designed to: Reduce the appearance of acne scars Smooth the skin Treat fine lines and wrinkles Heal active acne Improve hyperpigmentation Choosing the Right Chemical Peel Different skin types require different levels of exfoliation. For that reason, we can evaluate your skin type and concerns during an initial consultation here at our office. We will take many different factors into account when choosing the right peel for you so that you can begin a new skincare routine that will slowly improve your skin over time. Our skincare experts will help you embark on a skincare journey, and with each peel, you will see an improvement in your skin’s health and your overall complexion. Your Results Most patients notice an initial improvement in their skin immediately following their treatment. Your skin will continue to improve with each chemical peel that you schedule. When we choose the right chemical peel for you, we will also develop a customized treatment plan that will help you achieve the best possible results and target each of your skin concerns. A chemical peel is a simple yet effective way to perfect your complexion and enjoy beautiful skin long-term. Caring for Your Skin Post-Treatment A chemical peel is designed to exfoliate your skin by dissolving the top layer. Dead skin cells make your skin appear dry and dull, but a chemical peel can change all of that in an instant. It will reveal a younger and brighter layer beneath, but that younger layer is also more vulnerable to the elements. For that reason, it is important that you follow some specific aftercare directives once your peal is over. One of our skincare experts will provide you with a complete list of aftercare directives so that you know how to hydrate and care for your skin post-treatment. One of the most important directives is that you avoid excess sun exposure and if you are exposed to the sun, make sure you have applied sunscreen in advance. Peeling Some peels may cause peeling post-treatment, but not all of them. We can provide you with a better idea of what kind of results you can expect after we design your treatment plan, but if you do peel, it’s important that you let the process occur naturally.

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• Plasma Pen

  There’s a new anti-aging treatment that’s growing in popularity for its ability to protect the skin, combat aging, and smooth lines and wrinkles, and you can find it here at Launa Stone RN, in Calabasas, CA. At our office, we are proud to offer skincare treatments with the Plasma Pen. This effective device can help transform your skin by increasing collagen and elastin production and initiating a healing process that will rejuvenate your skin from the inside out. The Plasma Pen ($750 to $1,500) The Plasma Pen is a device that transforms electrical energy into electrostatic energy. During the treatment process, the device creates an injury on the skin’s surface that the body reacts to with a healing response that helps improve the appearance of the entire treatment area. It has also been known as Fibroblast Therapy because it forces the body to create new collagen-producing skin cells in the deeper layers. This device delivers a non-surgical treatment that relies on natural processes within the body to smooth and rejuvenate the skin. How Does It Work? The first step in this treatment involves the creation of tiny injuries on the skin’s surface with the device. We will clean your skin to prepare it for the process and then use the plasma pen to create those tiny injuries. We may apply a topical anesthetic before undergoing the treatment process to help maintain your comfort throughout the entirety of your appointment. Forcing a Healing Response The precision plasma arc will create little red dots that will turn into tiny scabs, and within five to seven days, they will fall off. These injuries elicit a healing response within the body that results in new skin cells and increased collagen and elastin production. This process does deliver results, but the rejuvenating effect will occur over the course of the 12 weeks that follow your treatment. As collagen and elastin production begins to increase in your treatment area, you will notice that your problem areas, fine lines, and wrinkles will begin to improve, and your skin will look healthier and more rejuvenated. What Does It Treat? This device provides us with an effective and innovative way to lift the skin, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and increase collagen production. It’s also an effective way to address skin laxity, rejuvenate the complexion, and restore youth to different areas of the face. It also can remove age spots, freckles, moles, skin tags, and other discolored spots on the skin. We can use it to treat all types of fine lines and wrinkles, including those on the neck, around the mouth, and the eyes. What Are the Benefits? This treatment has been a popular anti-aging solution in Europe for many years and is now growing in popularity in the United States for its ability to naturally and effectively combat and even reverse the aging process. It doesn’t require a significant amount of downtime, and results are guaranteed. It is safe, effective, and completely non-surgical. It helps create very uniform results, and those results are long-lasting. What Kind of Results Can I Expect? You can expect some immediate results post-treatment, but the most visible results will appear within three months of your initial treatment. Collagen production does take time, but you can rest assured that whenever you create an injury on the surface of your skin, your body will react and perform the necessary work to heal that injury and, in doing so, restore youth to your skin. How Much Does It Cost? The cost of our Plasma Pen treatments varies based on the area that you choose to treat. If you choose to treat a smaller area of the face such as the chin, lower eyes, upper eyes, or any other smaller area, the total cost will be $750. If you choose to treat a larger area, such as your neck or entire face, the total cost will be $1,500. The Launa Stone Plasma Pen Difference Our Plasma Pen treatments are different than most because we offer treatments that use a device with interchangeable tips. Customizing the treatment allows Launa to effectively target and treat specific areas of the face with a single tip or a 25-headed tip. Most offices that offer this treatment use a single tip device to effectively cover and treat a specific treatment area, resulting in a lengthy treatment time. With our customizable tips, we can effectively target your desired treatment area in a much quicker period. Is It Right for Me? The best way to determine whether this treatment is right for you is by scheduling a complimentary consultation at our office. We will review your problem areas, discuss your ultimate skincare goals, and learn more about your skin. During this consultation, we can also describe the treatment in detail so that you know what to expect during and after the process.

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• PDO Thread Lift

  The negative side-effects of aging happen to everyone, but just because it is a natural process doesn’t mean we have to suffer from it. Even if you don’t want to undergo surgery, you can regain your smooth and youthful facial features through PDO threads. This minimally invasive method provides patients with excellent results for up to three years. Here at Laura Stone RN in Calabasas, CA, we provide PDO threadlifts for a variety of cosmetic problems. What Are PDO Threadlifts? Threads have been used for many decades to treat a variety of medical conditions such as gynecological disorders and to suture incisions after surgery. But new innovations in the field now also allow doctors to address cosmetic concerns with this method. PDO Thread lift are a minimally invasive alternative to the traditional facelift, which generally involves surgery, side effects such as pain, and a considerable recovery period. All this can be avoided by using threads instead of incisions. This technique has three effects on the look and feel of your skin. Firstly, the mechanical application of threads instantly lifts your tissue, so any sagging can be addressed. What’s more, the fat tissue contracts, which causes further tightening of the skin and underlying structures. Finally, collagen production is stimulated by the threads, which improves the smoothness and elasticity of the skin. How Do PDO Threads Work? Lifting, contracting, and collagen production all work together to eliminate sagging, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and enhance the texture of your skin. As a result, patients can expect an instant change in the way they look as well as a gradual improvement after the treatment is over. If this sounds like the result you’re hoping to achieve, you should get in touch with the clinic and book your initial consultation to find out whether you are a good candidate. Our doctors will discuss what is involved in the treatment, what you need to be aware of both before and after your session, and the kinds of results you can expect. They will also let you know about the cost of threads. Most areas of the body, including the forehead, neck, mid-face, and lower face cost $1,500, but you can benefit from specials if you combine areas. Mid- and lower face treatment is $2,000 altogether, and smooth threads are just $30 each. Before Your Session Attending a consultation with a highly qualified provider such as Laura Stone is key because it ensures that you get the results you desire. When you come to the clinic, we will speak to you about your cosmetic issue, what you hope to achieve, and whether you have tried similar treatments in the past. We will then decide whether threads are the best method and, if so, which kinds we should use. There are two main types: smooth and barbed, and only an experienced provider can accurately predict which one will be best for you. Once you’ve been approved for treatment and the exact method has been decided, Laura Stone and her team will give you all the relevant information about preparing for your session. For example, she will tell you to avoid certain substances such as Ginko, Vitamin E, and fish oil to make the treatment safe and effective. What to Expect Fortunately, threadlifts are minimally invasive, so you won’t have to have general anesthesia or stay overnight at the clinic. Instead, you might only spend 45 minutes to one hour with us, and you’re free to go home afterward. Before we get started, we will numb the treatment area, so you can enjoy your session without worrying about pain. Then, the threads will be inserted with a sharp needle or a cannula. Polydioxanone threads are biodegradable, so you don’t have to worry about harmful chemicals being inserted into your body. Most people don’t experience any side effects, and no allergic reactions have been reported. Recovery Period and Results Because of its minimally invasive nature, this treatment doesn’t require a long recovery period. In fact, you can walk out of the clinic and resume your normal life straight afterward. Despite this, you should sleep on your back to ensure even results and avoid strenuous exercise for a while. After around one month, you will see your final results, and they can last for up to three years if you take good care of your face and body. Who Is This Right for? Now you understand what Polydioxanone threads are and what they can do for you, you might be curious whether you are an ideal candidate. Almost everyone who is struggling with sagging skin, wrinkles, or other negative side effects of aging can benefit from this treatment. However, we will confirm that you are in good general health and don’t have any severe medical conditions before proceeding, so we can be sure that the threadlift is safe for you. Restore Your Smooth and Youthful Look Now

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• Kenalog

  What Is Kenalog? Kenalog is not your typical aesthetic injectable. This injectable is a medication used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, auto-immune disorders, and cystic acne. At Launa Stone, we just Kenalog for the treatment of painful cystic acne. This injectable treatment contains triamcinolone, which reduces swelling and redness to allow the skin to heal from cystic acne more quickly. What Is This Treatment Used for? Cystic acne is the most severe type of acne, which develops cysts that develop deep beneath the skin layer. Cysts form as a combination of a pore clogged with bacteria and oil; however, unlike regular acne, the cysts develop under the skin and are very difficult to treat. Many people find cystic acne exceptionally painful. This injectable treatment works by reducing the swelling of the skin tissue. Triamcinolone is a common ingredient used for the medical treatment of acne. By reducing the swelling, other medications can be used to address the bacteria in cystic acne, which will then allow your skin to heal. The bacteria of cystic acne can be especially challenging to reach with topical medications because the cyst is so deep beneath the skin surface; however, a direct injection makes it easier to address this bacteria. How Much Is This Treatment? This treatment costs $50 per syringe. Using an injectable corticosteroid is ideal compared to oral or topical medication because a shot is both more powerful and more precise. With precision from a syringe of this injectable treatment, you can more easily target specific areas of cystic acne, even when acne is in earlier stages. What Results Can You Expect? It will take a few days before you will notice significant results from this injectable treatment. However, the results of this treatment will last up to three weeks at a time, which means you will be able to benefit from longer-lasting results than what can be achieved with topical acne treatments. Because cystic acne is so difficult to treat and because healing from cystic acne can create swelling that makes it easier to scar, the long-lasting effects of this injectable treatment are especially important. Who Are Good Candidates? In general, this injectable treatment can be used by anyone who needs precise anti-inflammatory and healing in a specific area of the skin. Most commonly, this means that people who use this injectable are those who want to treat cystic acne or other skin disorders. We will be able to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for this treatment when you attend a consultation appointment. Contact us today! Kenalog is best for those who have difficult cystic acne. By using the right injectable treatment, you can achieve your aesthetic goals and support the overall health of your skin. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.

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