Dec
05
How can I reduce wrinkles without needing surgery?

How can I reduce wrinkles without needing surgery?

by Medical Spa Admin

Although it’s not possible to completely escape wrinkles as you get older, you can smooth away unwanted wrinkles without surgery. There are several options for minimizing wrinkles and fine lines, but chances are you’re wondering – How can I reduce wrinkles without surgery.  

How can I reduce wrinkles without needing surgery?

You can reduce wrinkles without surgery with the help of cosmetic injectables such as botox and dermal fillers.

Botox

Botox is a purified version of botulinum toxin type A.  It is a neuromodulator that treats dynamic wrinkles which form as a result of repetitive facial movements (e.g. frowning and squinting).  Frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet, are the most common types of dynamic wrinkles (learn more).

How botox works

Botox is a muscle relaxer that blocks the signal from the nerves to the muscle, causing the injected muscle to relax.  As a result, the overlying wrinkles become less visible.  The effects of botox typically last 3-4 months.

Dermal fillers

Dermal fillers also reduce facial wrinkles, but they do so by adding volume to the skin.  They are primarily used to smooth away nasolabial folds and marionette lines.  Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are the most common types of fillers.  HA occurs naturally in the skin and helps keep it moisturized.

How fillers work

When fillers are injected into the skin they replenish volume.  HA fillers attract and bind water and this smooths the skin, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.  Depending on the type of filler used, the results can last anywhere from 6-18 months.

Are you interested in cosmetic injectables for wrinkles?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Orange County, CA area, Total Dermatology, Irvine, CA is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.totaldermatology.com, or by calling (949) 647-5230.

Dec
05
What Is The Halo Laser?

What Is The Halo Laser?

by Medical Spa Admin

Would you like to rejuvenate your skin without having to undergo surgery?  The Halo laser may be the ideal solution for you.  The Halo laser is heavily endorsed by celebrities because of its ability to deliver beautiful, glowing skin with minimal downtime.  But what exactly is the Halo laser.

What is the Halo laser?

The Halo hybrid fractional laser is a state-of-the-art laser by Sciton that incorporates both ablative and non-ablative wavelengths. The Halo’s dual technology allows it to deliver superior skin rejuvenation results with minimal downtime. 

What to expect with the Halo laser treatment

The Halo laser treatment is a short procedure that takes approximately 15 minutes.   The recovery time varies depending on the extent of treatment.

Benefits of the Halo laser

  • Treats a wide range of skin conditions:  Since the Halo has two wavelengths it is able to target both the superficial and deep layers of the skin at once.   As a result, it improves a range of skin issues including sun damage, fine lines, enlarged pores, brown spots, and uneven skin texture.  It also stimulates collagen.
  • Versatile and customizable: The Halo laser treatment can be customized to fit the unique needs of each patient, regardless of their skin type.   The laser has different levels, so it can be adjusted to fit the desired results of the patient.  It is possible to get a light treatment with no downtime, or a more aggressive treatment that requires a few days of downtime.
  • Long lasting benefits:  Initial results can be seen within a few days, but improvements will continue over the following weeks and months as new collagen is produced.

Are you ready to try the Halo laser? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Rockwall, TX and surrounding areas, Juvanew Medspa is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.juvanew.com, or by calling (972) 449-9932.

Nov
27
How Long Do Results From Botox Last?

How Long Do Results From Botox Last?

by Medical Spa Admin

Interested in botox treatment?  Botox is now the most common non-surgical cosmetic treatment for facial wrinkles, and it is also affordable and very accessible.  But how long do results from botox last.

What is botox cosmetic?

Botox is the brand name for botulinum clostridium type A, a neurotoxin produced by bacterium clostridium botulinum.  Botox is a neuromodulator, which means it works by blocking the nerve signals to the muscles that normally cause them to contract. This helps to relax the muscles, making wrinkles less visible. 

Botox for dynamic wrinkles

Botox cosmetic is used to address dynamic wrinkles, which develop as a result of the repetitive movements that occur due to facial expressions such as squinting, or laughing.  Botox is FDA approved for treatingforehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet.

How soon will you see results from botox?

Botox starts taking effect about 3-5 days after treatment, but it may take up to 14 days to see optimal results.

How long do results from botox last?

The results from botox last approximately 3-4 months.  After this time, movement will gradually return to the muscles, and lines and wrinkles will once again become noticeable. 

The effects of botox will wear off earlier for patients getting it for the first time.   In contrast, patients that use botox regularly may notice that their results last longer, because the muscles become conditioned to the drug.

In order to get the best results possible with botox, patients should choose a skilled medical injector.  Ideally, this should be a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Are you interested in botox wrinkle-reduction treatment?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Chicago, Lake Forest, or Glenview IL areas, The Skin Care Center is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.skincarectr.com, or by calling 773-296-3636 (Chicago), 847-234-6121 (Lake Forest), or 847-901-0252 (Glenview).

Nov
27
How Can I Add Volume to My Cheeks?

How Can I Add Volume to My Cheeks?

by Medical Spa Admin

If your cheeks have lost youthful volume and lift, you have probably asked yourself – How can I add volume to my cheeks.  Loss of volume in the midface contributes to aging just as much as wrinkles do, so it’s important to include it in an overall facial rejuvenation program.

Why your cheeks lose volume

Reduced facial fullness is a common sign of aging.  It typically occurs due to a decline in the thickness of the natural fat pads in the cheeks, as well as a reduction in collagen and elastin.  Facial bones also lose density with age.  These factors all contribute to the sunken appearance of the cheeks.

How Can I Add Volume to My Cheeks?

If you are looking to replenish volume in the cheeks, a dermal filler like Juvederm Voluma is a great option.  Juvederm Voluma is a temporary injectable filler that has been specially formulated to add volume to the cheeks.  It consists of cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA).  HA is a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps keep the skin moist and supple. 

How does Juvederm Voluma add volume to the cheeks?

A tiny needle is used to inject Juvederm Voluma into the skin on top of the cheekbone.  When injected, the HA molecules in Juvederm attract and bind water to them.  This instantly adds natural-looking volume to the cheeks, and makes the midface appear more lifted.

How long does Juvederm Voluma last?

The cheek plumping effects of Voluma last for approximately 2 years.

Would you like to learn more about Juvederm Voluma for the cheeks?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Long Beach, CA area, Laser Skin Care Dermatology Associates is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.lasercarespecialists.com, or by calling (562) 280-2071.

Nov
27
What exactly is a vampire facelift

What exactly is a vampire facelift

by Medical Spa Admin

Would you like to rejuvenate your facial skin without undergoing a surgical facelift?  A vampire facelift may be the answer. The vampire facelift can improve skin tone and texture, and restore youthful fullness to the face.   But what exactly is a vampire facelift.

What exactly is a vampire facelift?

A vampire facelift is the name given to a facial rejuvenation procedure in which hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers and platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) are used to minimize visible signs of aging. 

The vampire facelift is a multistep process. HA fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane are first used to sculpt the face and restore the natural shape. Once this is complete, the physician will draw a small sample of the patient’s blood.  The blood is subsequently spun in a centrifuge to isolate the platelets, which are then activated so as to release the potent growth factors. 

Finally, the PRP is injected into key areas of the face using a very small needle.  The growth factors in the PRP rejuvenate the skin over time by stimulating the production of collagen, and improving blood flow to the tissues.

What can a vampire facelift do for you?

The face changes shape with age due to the loss of volume, and this causes fine lines and folds to appear, along with grooves at the sides of the nose.  A vampire facelift can remedy these age-related changes.  A vampire facelift can reduce fine lines and wrinkles, fill in deep grooves, brighten skin tone, and restore the youthful fullness to your face.

Would you like to learn more about the vampire facelift?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the greater Southwest Missouri area, Derma-Tech Medical Spa, Joplin, MO is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.derma-tech.com, or by calling (417) 206-4884.

Nov
22
Can Microneedling Give Me Smoother skin?

Can Microneedling Give Me Smoother skin?

by Medical Spa Admin

Would you like to restore the youthful appearance of your skin?  Microneedling may be the solution you’re looking for.  Microneedling is a trendy skin rejuvenation treatment that has been around for many years.  It is well-known for its ability to treat a variety of skin concerns, and improve the radiance of the skin, but can microneedling also give you smoother skin.

What is microneedling?

Microneedling also known as collagen induction therapy is a minimally invasive treatment, in which a hand-held device fitted with tiny needles, is used to rejuvenate the skin. 

Can microneedling give me smoother skin?

Yes, microneedling can give you smoother skin because it boosts collagen production, and when collagen levels are high the skin becomes smoother, plumper, and more youthful.

How microneedling smooths the skin

The microneedling device is rolled across the skin, and the tiny needles create controlled puncture wounds that trigger the body’s natural repair process.  As the skin heals, new collagen is produced, which helps fill in wrinkles, fine lines, and scars, resulting in smoother, firmer skin.  

Microneedling also makes topical skin care products absorb better. Combining microneedling with the application of hyaluronic acid (HA) can enhance skin smoothing results, as HA adds moisture to the skin.

Each microneedling treatment takes about 30 minutes, and there is very little downtime.

How many microneedling treatments do you need to see results?

It typically takes 3-5 microneedling sessions to achieve the best results.  Sessions are spaced 4-6 weeks apart.

Would you like to get the smoothest skin yet with microneedling?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Guilford or New Haven, CT areas, The Langdon Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.langdoncenter.com, or by calling (203) 745-0340.

Nov
22
Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?

Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?

by Medical Spa Admin

Do you want to get rid of an existing tattoo?  If so, you’re not alone. Tattoo regret is very common, especially among older adults, and many of them are choosing laser tattoo removal.  Perhaps you’ve also decided to give it a try, but you’re not sure if laser tattoo removal really works. 

Does laser tattoo removal work

Yes, laser tattoo removal works! Lasers are now the standard option for removing tattoos, as they have proven to be very safe and effective. 

However, when it comes to laser tattoo removal, technology matters, as the picosecond lasers are considered the best tattoo removal lasers.  Picosecond technology is faster, safer, and more powerful than previous laser systems used to remove tattoos.

Enlighten for tattoo removal

Enlighten is a breakthrough laser that features both picosecond and nanosecond technology, making it the most efficient tattoo removal laser on the market.  Enlighten is safe for all skin types, and can remove virtually all tattoo ink colors.

Whereas older technologies can take up to 15 treatments to fade a tattoo, it can take less than half that number with Enlighten.  However, location, size, ink colors, and the age of the tattoo can all impact the number of sessions needed to get the desired results.

How laser tattoo removal works

The laser energy targets the ink particles in the skin.  The particles absorb the laser energy, causing them to break up into tiny particles.  These fragments are subsequently processed via the immune system, and removed from the body over the following weeks (learn more).

Are you ready to get rid of that old tattoo?    Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Oneonta, NY area, New York Skin & Vein Center, is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.nytatremoval.com, or by calling 607-286-0666.

Nov
22
Is There a Non-Surgical Facelift?

Is There a Non-Surgical Facelift?

by Medical Spa Admin

Nowadays, more and more people are interested in non-invasive facial rejuvenation treatments that deliver natural-looking results, and require little or no downtime.  So it’s not surprising that there are now a range of non-surgical technologies that promise to restore youthful, firmer skin without surgery. 

Is there a non-surgical facelift

Yes. A non-surgical facelift refers to a minimally invasive procedure that rejuvenates and refreshes the face.  This may be done with cosmetic injectables, or energy based devices that use ultrasound, laser, or radiofrequency energy.

RF Microneedling – The non-surgical facelift

RF microneedling is a unique treatment that combines radiofrequency technology with microneedling.  Both treatments stimulate collagen production and initiate cell regeneration, creating a powerful facial rejuvenation procedure that tightens the skin, and enhances skin tone and texture.  RF microneedling also corrects skin issues such as fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars

The INTRAcel PRO–RF microneedle is one of the most advanced RF microneedling systems on the market.

How does it work?

INTRAcel PRO–RF microneedle rejuvenates the skin using radiofrequency energy, and microneedling.

The device is equipped with thin micro-needles that emit radiofrequency energy to the dermal layer of the skin.  The heat energy creates controlled damage in the targeted areas, and triggers the body’s natural healing response, resulting in the production of collagen and elastin.  These proteins make the skin tighter, thicker, and firmer.

How many sessions will I need

It typically takes 1-3 RF microneedling sessions to achieve the desired results.

How long do the results of the RF microneedling facelift last?

The results can last up to 2 years.

Are you interested in a RF microneedling facelift?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Bala Cynwyd, PA area, Cosmetic Facial Surgery Center is our featured practice. You can reach them at www.drfarole.com, or by calling (610) 615-0585.

Nov
15
Am I a good candidate for an otoplasty?

Am I a good candidate for an otoplasty?

by Medical Spa Admin

Do you have prominent ears that get noticed a lot?  If yes, and you are ready to do something about them, you may want to consider otoplasty.  Otoplasty will create the subtle change you need to make your ears appear balanced, and more attractive.  But are you a good candidate for an otoplasty.

What is otoplasty?

Otoplasty or ear surgery is a procedure that is done to improve the position, shape, or size of the ear.   It therefore focuses on correcting the way the ears look or are positioned on the head.  Otoplasty can correct protruding ears, shell ears, lop ears, as well as stretched or torn earlobes.

Am I a good candidate for an otoplasty?

If you have prominent ears that bend forward, and you don’t like the way they look, you may be a good candidate for otoplasty.  People that have ears that are too big, uneven, or oddly shaped, often choose to have otoplasty to fix their ears.   

Patients considering otoplasty should also be in good health, and have realistic expectations about the procedure.

Otoplasty is regularly performed on children with protruding ears or ear deformities, because they are often teased by their peers, and this makes them feel very self-conscious about their appearance.    

Otoplasty consultation

If you are interested in otoplasty, it’s important to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation.  During the initial consultation the surgeon will discuss your specific concerns, to find out why you want to have the operation.  The surgeon will also take measurements of the ears.

Would you like to learn more about otoplasty?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the greater Orange County area, South Coast Plastic Surgery, Irvine, CA, is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.socoplasticsurgery.com, or by calling (949) 701-4454.

Nov
15
How can I treat sun damage?

How can I treat sun damage?

by Medical Spa Admin

If time spent relaxing in the sun has left you with unwanted skin issues and added years to your appearance, you may be wondering – How can I treat sun damage.  Fortunately, there are effective treatments that can get rid of the negative effects of too much sun on your skin.

Signs you have sun damage

Sun damage happens slowly and builds-up over time if left untreated.  Visible signs of sun damage include fine lines, wrinkles, dry skin, and age spots.  

How can I treat sun damage

If you have signs of sun damage, you may want to consider a chemical peel, which is a safe, minimally invasive treatment option.  Chemical peels are an effective treatment for sun damage on the face, décolletage, and hands.

What is a chemical peel

A chemical peel is a skin treatment in which a chemical solution is used to remove the outer, damaged layer of skin.  This helps to even out skin tone, and diminish the look of texture irregularities. 

How chemical peels treat sun damage

The skin is first thoroughly cleaned to remove any oil, dirt, or makeup, and the chemical solution  is then applied.  The length of time the solution is left on the skin depends on the type and strength of the peel.

What to expect after a chemical peel

The skin will look sunburnt after a chemical peel, and there may be some redness and inflammation.  The skin peels over the following days to reveal skin that is smoother, clearer, and has fewer wrinkles and fine lines.

Are you interested in getting a chemical peel for your sun-damaged skin.   Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Tupelo, MS, area, Accent Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.drmarkcraig.com, or by calling (662) 377-6290.

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