Guy Trengove-Jones MD, Plastic Surgeons of Hampton Roads

B-12 injections are a medical treatment that delivers vitamin B12 directly into the body, usually by a tiny shot. It helps with energy, nerve function, and red blood cell production. Dosing varies and is given by a clinician.

BOTOX treatments use small injections of a purified toxin to temporarily relax facial muscles, reducing wrinkles. It’s quick, usually takes minutes, with minimal downtime and effects lasting a few months; common areas include forehead and around the eyes.

Cosmetic Surgery is medical procedures to improve appearance. It involves planning with a surgeon, anesthesia, and surgery to adjust shape, size, or skin features, followed by recovery and arranging follow-up care, aiming for a desired look.

Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing uses a laser to lightly remove tiny skin patches, promoting collagen growth to tighten and smooth the face. It involves brief laser pulses, a topical anesthetic, and a recovery period with mild redness and peeling.

Fraxel Treatment uses fractional laser therapy to stimulate the skin’s natural renewal process, improving texture, tone, and small lines. It involves applying laser energy in tiny bursts, with a recovery period and potential redness for a few days.

Gender affirming surgery is medical procedures that align a person’s body with their gender identity, such as chest or genital surgery, chosen to improve comfort and reduce gender dysphoria. It involves careful medical evaluation, planning, and skilled surgical care.

Hand Surgery is medical care focused on treating injuries and conditions of the hand and wrist. It involves diagnosing problems, repairing bones, tendons, nerves, and skin, and restoring function through surgery, therapy, and rehabilitation.

HydraFacial is a non-invasive facial treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, and nourishes the skin with gentle suction, serums, and hydration in one session, aiming to remove impurities, brighten the complexion, and improve texture.

Injectables are medical injections that deliver treatments like vitamins, fillers, or medications under the skin or into muscles. They involve a licensed clinician administering the chosen substance, aiming to improve appearance, relieve symptoms, or support health.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a cosmetic treatment that uses broad-spectrum light to target skin concerns like hair, redness, or sunspots. It involves delivering quick light bursts through a handpiece to heat and reduce pigment or hair, with cooling and safety precautions.

JUVÉDERM treatments are cosmetic injections that add or restore volume under the skin to smooth wrinkles, enhance lips, or lift facial features. A clinician uses thin needles to place hyaluronic acid gel under the skin, with results lasting several months.

Kybella is a doctor-administered injectable treatment that dissolves fat under the chin to reduce a double chin. It involves a series of small injections over sessions, with visible slimming results over weeks to months and possible temporary swelling or bruising.

Laser hair removal uses focused light to damage hair follicles, slowing or stopping growth. A technician passes a laser over the skin, often with cooling, for several sessions to reduce unwanted hair on treated areas.

Laser Skin Rejuvenation is a treatment that uses focused light to improve skin texture, tone, and minor wrinkles. It involves directing laser energy to the skin to stimulate collagen and heal sun damage, usually with a short recovery period.

Laser hair removal uses concentrated light to target hair follicles, heating them to slow or stop growth. A technician passes a device over the treatment area, often with cooling, causing mild discomfort and multiple sessions for best, longer-lasting results.

Microneedling is a cosmetic treatment that uses tiny needles to create small, controlled skin injuries. This stimulates the body’s healing process, boosting collagen and elastin, while a practitioner may apply serums or numbing cream during the procedure.

Morpheus8 is a cosmetic treatment that uses microneedling with radiofrequency to stimulate collagen deep in the skin, improving texture and tone. It involves ultrasonic microneedles delivering heat to create subtle tightening with minimal downtime.

NAD+ Injections are a medical treatment that delivers nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide directly into the body to support metabolism, energy, and recovery. The process involves a clinical injection session and may include a brief health check and follow-up guidance.

PRP Treatment uses a patient’s own blood, spun to concentrate platelets, then injected into the scalp or skin to promote healing and growth. It involves drawing blood, processing it in a centrifuge, and applying or injecting the platelet-rich plasma to targeted areas.

Reconstructive Surgery is medical work that repairs and rebuilds damaged or missing body parts to restore function and appearance, often after injury, illness, or congenital issues, using techniques like skin grafts, flaps, and meticulous tissue repair.

Red Light Therapy uses low-power red or near-infrared light to stimulate cells and promote healing, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. Sessions are painless, typically involve exposing the skin to light for several minutes, and can be done on various body areas.

Semaglutide is a prescription injectable medication that helps control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes and is also used for weight loss. It mimics a natural gut hormone, given once weekly, alongside diet and exercise, to improve glucose management or reduce body weight.

SkinMedica® Products are cosmetic skin care items designed to improve skin health and appearance through ingredients like vitamins, peptides, and antioxidants, used as part of a routine or treatment plan.

Vasculaze is a medical service that uses noninvasive imaging to visualize blood vessels, helping assess circulation and detect issues. It involves a quick scan with specialized equipment, no needles, and provides visual results for doctors to interpret.