General Practitioners

• Medical Weight Loss
  Welcome to SMART WEIGHT LOSS™ which uses the Rapid Fat Burning Program Gold System. The purpose of this introduction is to take you through the program, giving you a brief physician overview of the program, who qualifies, and how the program will be instituted. SMART WEIGHT LOSS™ is a weight loss system specifically designed to help patients lose weight in specific areas of the body, for example the abdomen, the hips, the thighs, or the arms, etc. SMART WEIGHT LOSS™ is designed to be done in combination with any one of the many great technologies for contouring an area of the body that you hopefully already have in your offices. The use of SMART WEIGHT LOSS™ and the Rapid Fat Burning System will greatly enhance the weight loss from the area(s) of interest and will help maintain that weight loss long-term. Patients will also lose weight from the body in general, but they will lose weight more quickly from the selected areas that your procedures treat, making your procedures even more effective and even more satisfying to the patients.

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy
• Labor and Delivery
  It is common for women to experience excessive stretching of the vaginal muscles after vaginal birth or due to aging. This damage can weaken sensation and satisfaction during sexual activity, which can unfortunately negatively impact a relationship between partners. ThermiVa® treatments use radiofrequency energy to gently heat tissue to reclaim, restore, and revive feminine wellness, as well as promote the body’s natural collagen production. On the outside, this helps tighten

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  ® fits beautifully into our mold as one of the best available cosmetic procedures.  It is the only non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses ultrasound and the body’s own natural healing process to lift and tighten loose skin on the eyebrow, neck, and under the chin.
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  The microspheres in RADIESSE can be seen in X-rays and CT Scans. It is very important that you tell your health care provider that you have had RADIESSE dermal filler injected into your face.
• Radiation Therapy
  PDT uses laser, or other light sources, combined with a light-sensitive drug to destroy cancer cells. Within a period of three hours, the drug is selectively modified and concentrates in diseased cells while largely clearing from normal tissue. The drug remains inactive until exposed to light. When applied, the light energy, delivered to the cancer site, chemically activates the active metabolite and creates a toxic form of oxygen which destroys the cancerous and pre-cancerous cells with minimal damage to healthy cells. Most PDT treatment can be performed on an outpatient basis. Studies have shown that PDT can work as well as surgery or radiation therapy in treating certain types of cancers and pre-cancers. Some benefits include...

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  BOTOX® Cosmetic has a unique formulation and is the only FDA-approved treatment designed to temporarily reduce the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines in adults. Benefits also include...
• Liposuction
  Smartlipo® uses an FDA-approved microscopic laser to melt fat, simultaneously coagulate blood vessels, and tighten loose skin and cellulite. This major technological advancement allows minimal downtime with most patients returning to work the next day. There is local numbing which provides a comfortable treatment with patients walking in and out. Incisions are hidden and are so tiny that no stitches are needed, therefore no unsightly scars occur. Smartlipo® offers smoother results than what occurs with traditional Liposuction with less swelling and bruising and virtually no blood loss.
• Plastic Surgery
  ® is one of the best alternatives and has gained a lot of popularity. It is more cost-effective and a lot less painful substitute to plastic surgery, which is usually a lengthy treatment, expensive, and more pain. ThermiTight
• Face Lift
  As we age we lose about 1% of our collagen thickness per year. Thermage® uses radio waves to heat deep collagen. This heat causes an initial collagen contraction which then stimulates the collagen to grow. The collagen growth occurs over a 6 month period to produce the final lifted result. It works well for people with mild to moderate skin laxity, generally ages 35 to 65, or for anyone of any age who has previously had a FACELIFT.
• Neck Lift
  For the best candidate, the NovaThread Facelift provides natural rejuvenation of the face. It not only requires no general anesthesia but also has a quick recovery period and very minimal cost in comparison to other facelift or neck lift procedures. NovaThreads Facelift is also ideal for those who have had some form of relapse from a previous facelift or neck lift. It is also the perfect alternative for people who don’t want a surgical facelift or neck lift. If you are interested in learning more about this treatment offered at Riopelle Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center in San Ramon, give us a call at (925) 391-1070.
• Lip Augmentation
• Body Contouring
  The SMART WEIGHT LOSS™ System involves the use of a very specific liquid diet developed by a team of endocrinologists at UCLA combined with a once a day, high protein, low carbohydrate meal (called a vegi-protein meal). The medical food formula has been used by many physicians on tens of thousands of patients, so it has a very long track record of success and safety. Briefly, patients will consume a three time per day liquid diet that is specially formulated to provide just the right combination of nutrients to burn fat at a rapid rate and spare muscle tissue. Patients will combine this liquid program with a single meal consisting of high protein foods and vegetables. They will stay on this formulation for six to twelve weeks or more depending on their goals. During this six to twelve-week period they will have one form or another of a body contouring technology which we will describe in more detail later. Once they have completed this 6 to 12-week rapid fat burning phase, they will be converted gradually back to regular food appropriate for their body type.
• Laser Resurfacing
  It is one of two great treatments for reducing acne scars, the other being our fractional CO2 laser, Total Fx by Luminus. The Portrait peels the skin and then induces collagen growth in the depths of acne divots, leading to a filling in of the scars. It can also be used on other parts of the body to rejuvenate, refresh, and tighten the skin. We have used it extensively on the chest to reduce those crepe paper lines that come from sun damage. One major advantage of the Portrait over laser resurfacing is that the top layer of skin is not burned off but acts as a barrier while the skin underneath regenerates. Therefore, recovery is easier and final results may be more dramatic.
• Cosmetic Surgery
  A great new treatment has arrived at Riopelle Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center: Fractional CO2 resurfacing. Fractional resurfacing started with Fraxel technology. However, unlike Fraxel, which uses the far weaker erbium laser, the UltraPulse® CO2 by Luminus uses fractionated CO2.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  As people age, it is common for skin to form unappealing blemishes, commonly called age spots. They appear on the skin of the face and on the back of the hands. The spots tend to be clearly defined, round, brown or black, flat blotches of skin. Age spots can appear on people of all skin types, but they are more common in people with light skin and are caused by overactive pigment cells. Ultraviolet (UV) light boosts the creation of melanin. Age spots are harmless and are not painful. Occasionally, age spots may make it harder to diagnose skin cancer. Speak with your healthcare provider or a dermatologist about the best treatment options for you.
• Dermatology
  In our cosmetic surgery and laser dermatology practice we specialize in non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures to enhance one’s looks and youthfulness. Ultherapy
• Acne Treatment
• Lesions
  Subcision is a safe, simple, and effective technique designed to improve the appearance of depressed acne scars. The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery describes acne scars as the result of inflamed blemishes caused by skin pores engorged with excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. The pore swells, causing a break in the follicle wall. Any lesions that are shallow tend to heal quickly, but those that are a deep break in the wall of the pore may cause infected material to spill out into nearby tissue – which creates the deeper lesions. The skin then tries to repair these lesions by forming new collagen fibers, but these repairs don’t create a smooth and flawless appearance like the original skin.
• Chemical Peels
  Chemical peels improve the overall appearance of your facial skin by removing the damaged outer layer, and as a result, facial blemishes, wrinkles, and uneven skin pigmentation will hopefully be virtually eliminated. There are a variety of peeling agents and formulations that can be used, but the most common and consistently used agents are alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), trichloroacetic acid (TCA), and phenol. After being applied to the skin, chemical peels intentionally make the skin blister and then peel. The great thing about chemical peels today is that they are considered safer than the ones used in the past and are less likely to leave your skin feeling raw.
• Skin Care
  Our patients report excellent results, though if the scars are bad enough, treatment may need to be repeated. In addition, subcision is more cost-effective compared to treatments like Microneedling. The required materials for subcision are readily used in practices: needles, syringes, saline, and lidocaine. Microneedling, on the other hand, requires using expensive tools (Microneedling pens), sterile Microneedling tips that are single-use, and protective sleeves for the device. It also requires having topical skin care products applied to the patient after the treatment to ensure safe healing.
• Microdermabrasion
  Microdermabrasion has become an immensely popular skin treatment. This non-invasive procedure uses the DiamondTome® Wand to assist in the removal of the superficial layer of dead skin cells. When the top layer of skin, the stratum corneum, is removed, the body interprets it as an injury. It then works to quickly replace the removed skin cells with newer ones.
• Burns

Allergists

• Allergies
  RADIESSE is made of tiny calcium-based microspheres suspended in a water-based gel. The calcium microspheres are similar to minerals found naturally in the body so allergy testing is not required. Over time, the body absorbs the microspheres and gel, leaving behind only natural collagen.