Patient Concerns

At Ocean Cosmetic Medicine we believe that an informed patient is an asset to a successful treatment and outcome. Each patient benefits from a complimentary consultation during which Dr Szeftel will address your concerns and expectations. The range of treatment options will be discussed based on your individual needs. You can be assured of an honest evidence – based medical approach with the goal of achieving the best possible outcome, safely. Dr Szeftel personally performs all injection treatments (Botox & Fillers) as well as the complex laser procedures. He supervises all other procedures performed by our highly trained staff.

Common Patient Concerns

  • Inflammation and excess production of oil from sebaceous glands
  • Scars result in both changes in the texture and the color of the skin
  • Brown pigment spots (freckles or solar lentigines) are caused by increased melanocyte activity
  • The appears as low set or droopy eyebrows.depress it
  • Can affect various parts of the body including Chronic Headaches/Migraines, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) and Lower Back Pain
  • Commonly occurs under the arms, hands and feet
  • Hollowness under the eyes, on the cheeks, thinning lips, hollow jaw line or deep folds in the skin
  • Many factors affect the amount of hair we develop including genetics, age, ethnicity and hormones.
  • Shiny skin surface which upon closer inspection reveals larger pores
  • Sagging appearance of jowls, extra folds in the neck, heavy eyelids or a creepiness
  • Light or dark brown pigmentation that occurs symmetrically in sun exposed areas of the face
  • A common inflammatory acne like skin condition with ecurrent flushing, persistent redness, and bumps on the skin
  • Long term damage to the skin from UV light is caused by a lifetime of cumulative sun exposure
  • Unwanted veins and blood vessels may occur individually as bright red spots or as multiple red, blue or purple spider veins
  • Many wrinkles occur when we use our facial muscles to form facial expressions, these are called Dynamic Wrinkles