Aesthetic Services

Why get Botox, peels, or fillers at SFM?  Why not shop by price or specials and get it anywhere?  Because having work done on the most valuable aspect of your body, your face, can't be just done by anyone.  Many places do not have a physician evaluate or do the procedures, they have a technician or an aesthetician.  Other places that do have a physician may have one that's taken a one day or weekend course and then starts working on you.  Working on someone's face isn't just learning the technical requirements of how to do the procedures,  it require an inate artistic sense and a passion for wanting and knowing what it takes to make each person beautiful.   If you're one of those patients that's had procedures done and it didn't come out as you expected, or it just didn't look right, you have experienced work by someone who's a technician rather than an artist.  

We're proud of Dr. Ruiz's reputation as a true artist.  Having him personally do your Botox injections and fillers and peels equates to having a master painter like Monet painting on your canvas.  

Dr. Robert Ruiz is a board certified naturopathic physician who moved to Oregon from his private practice in Arizona.  His previous practice focused on Anti-aging and Aesthetic Medicine. He is a founding board member of the Naturopathic Board of Aesthetic Medicine (NPBAM), an independent Credentialing Board in the U.S. representing Naturopathic Physicians

He is an expert in the use of Botox^® and Dysport^® to improve moderate to severe lines of the forehead, vertical lines between the eyebrows, crow’s feet, and lines around the mouth; the use of cosmetic fillers such as Restylane^® and Perlane^® to correct deep wrinkles, provide natural lip augmentation or correct peri-oral lines commonly referred to as “smoker’s lines”; and the use of chemical peels to help correct acne, sun damage, and age spots. 

Dr. Ruiz has given lectures and has appeared on television interviews showcasing the latest aesthetic techniques utilizing cosmetic fillers and non-invasive body contouring. 

Schedule your consultation with Dr. Ruiz to learn more about how to better care for your skin and what cosmetic options there are to help you look and feel better.  The initial consultation is free of charge for existing patients.  The costs of the procedures are not covered by insurance as they are cosmetic.  The costs of the procedures will be reviewed with you during your initial consultation.

**Read Dr. Yu's article My First Brush with Botox^® to learn more about her first experience and photos with Botox^® and learn about why we're offering these services here and what is so different about Dr. Ruiz's expertise.

***Specials:  Restylane and Perlane Rebate - save up to $360 until 3/31/12.  Find out more during your consultation w/ Dr. Ruiz.

Clinic Announcements

• Saturday isn't just same day urgent care, you can prebook physicals and visits with primary care and naturopathic providers.  We also offer evening hours till 7pm Monday-Thursday.
• Aesthetic services by Dr. Ruiz ND including Botox^®, Restylane^®/Perlane^® natural fillers, and chemical peels. 
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• SLIT Therapy: sublingual sprays to rid nasal allergies or asthma, works just as well as allergy shots at a fraction of the cost and no shots!
• We are the Food Intolerance Center of Portland, testing now covered by most insurance, talk to your provider.
• We love to see kids for routine pediatric care and for integrated care of allergies, asthma, food intolerance, behavior concerns, neurotransmitter testing and the treatment of spectrum disorders.

Botox Cosmetic ®

According to a recent research study, patients report looking 5-6 years younger after one treatment with BOTOX®. 

BOTOX Cosmetic® treatments are among the most popular, non-surgical cosmetic treatments in North America. The treatments temporarily eliminate or reduce frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet. BOTOX Cosmetic® targets the wrinkle-causing muscles and reduces their contractions, which in-turn reduces your lines.

Botox Cosmetic ® Benefit

• No downtime
• Over 20 year history of use
• Lasts 3-5 months (non-permanent, reversible)
• A natural purified protein

What to Expect

The entire treatment is 10-15 minutes and requires no downtime. A very tiny needle is used to increase patient comfort. Bruising is a possibility with any injections, but is quite rare when injecting Botox Cosmetic®. Results typically last 3-5 months.

Chemical Peels

A chemical peel is a beautiful way to improve the texture of the skin, reduce pores, reduce hyperpigmentation such as age spots, foster a healthy glow and improve acne. Dr. Ruiz has always recommended a chemical peel as an economic treatment that delivers a beautiful, natural result. Chemical peels can be very mild, moderate or more aggressive. This will be individualized for the patient and the patient’s concerns.

Chemical Peel Benefits

• Minimal downtime
• Comfortable
• Can be mild or more aggressive
• Cost effective

How the Chemical Peel Works

Chemical peeling agents cause a controlled injury to the skin. This causes the treated area to peel away. Mild to moderate peels are safe and effective, with minimal side effects and minimal downtime. Typically a series of 1 to 3 peels is recommended.

What to Expect

During the treatment, you will experience a mild to moderate stinging sensation that lasts between 15-30 seconds.  For 24 hours after the treatment, you will have a healthy glow (may look like you’ve had a little too much sun). On the second day, you get dry and tight. Toward the end of the second day, or on the third day, you will peel. Peeling is similar to what is experience post-sunburn. Typically, you peel days 3-5. By day 5 or 6, skin will be dry and slightly pink. There is minimal to no discomfort during this process.

Restylane ® & Perlane ®

Restylane® and Perlane® are safe and natural cosmetic dermal fillers that restore volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles and folds.

Restylane® and Perlane® are made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that gives skin a plump, youthful appearance. As we age, the levels of hyaluronic acid and collagen decrease. Young, healthy skin is plump and full. Dr. Ruiz can help restore that volume. Dr. Ruiz believes that injecting cosmetic filler is an artistic endeavor and prides himself in giving his patients a natural correction. By adding filler in the areas that have lost volume, Dr. Ruiz can turn back the clock giving patients a more natural and beautiful correction.

Restylane ® & Perlane ® Benefits

• Natural product
• Long lasting
• Long history and safety
• Adds volume and smoothes wrinkles immediately
• Natural lip volume
• Restylane ® : for medium to fine lines, medium duration
• Perlane ®: deeper lines and lift, longer duration

What to Expect

The entire treatment is 30-60 minutes and requires no downtime. Topical numbing agents or blocks may be used to reduce discomfort. All injections are done with a very tiny needle, which makes things much more comfortable for the patient. Bruising is a possibility with any injection, but is minimal when injecting Restylane® and Perlane® . Reduce bruising by avoiding the following prior to treatment: aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, vitamin E, garlic, and ginkgo biloba. Plan your treatment in advance of special events so that any swelling or bruising is healed. Results typically last 3-6 months with Restylane® and 5-8  months with Perlane®.