Botox & Dysport…What is it used for and what age should I start? It might seem hard to imagine there was ever a time before Botox, but it is actually newer than you probably think. Botulinum toxin A has only been used for cosmetic purposes since 1996. Over the course of its short history, Botox […]
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Have you ever wondered what are the actual benefits of a facial? Many people enjoy a facial because it is very relaxing and makes your skin glow. There are actually many benefits you can gain from having a facial or HydraFacial. If you think that facials are a waste of an hour (and money), think
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PDO Thread lifts have become a very popular procedure for lifting up sagging jowls and creating “Natural” volume from collagen production. We have been performing for over 4 years and were the first in Arizona to perform this procedure. Over the years our technique has changed and evolved to what we consider to be the
Botox is great for helping to reduce the lines on the forehead, between the eye brows and around the eyes. Botox works in the muscle by blocking the impulse going to the muscle which causes it to contract. When there are strong muscles, it causes micro injuries into the epidermis of the skin which cause
When injecting Botox, you can not inject everyone the same way. Muscles vary in location from one person to the next. Having a trained injector who has a great deal of knowledge about the facial muscles will make your Botox come out much better. When doing an assessment of a person’s facial muscles it is
Botox is a great way to help reduce and eliminate wrinkles and fine lines. I typically recommend starting Botox when you start to see fine lines in the forehead or around the eyes. When adding Botox into your routine of anti-aging the benefits will pay off greatly down the road. Many people ask what a
Fractora is a great non-invasive skin renovation without surgery. Fractora is a subdermal tissue coagulation device that bridges the gap between fractional lasers and surgical procedures. This is NOT a laser treatment. Fractora has multiple functions such as helping to even out skin texture and improve collagen production. Fractora is great for removing fine lines
PDO facial threading has become a very popular procedure recently. This procedure has actually been around for over 10 years, but has again gained traction in aesthetics. Many years ago the “Threads” were made of a material that did not dissolve. The new threads are now made of a material called Polydioxanone which dissolves over
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What to know before getting your first Botox treatment. First, it is important to know if you have any muscular issues such as myasthenia gravis or bell’s palsy. Many times when someone is getting Botox for the first time I recommend being a bit conservative. With Botox, you can always put more in, but you
Glo Medspa has been performing the PDO facial threadlift for over 2 years, and was the first in Arizona to offer this service. We have seen many other medical facilities that have attempted to perform this procedure, but the results were very poor. A few things I highly recommend before having this procedure performed. First
