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Morpheus8 Skin Tightening

Morpheus /

Morpheus8 is a revolutionary technology that goes beyond what was ever thought possible.  Morpheus8 goes deep below the skin to help tighten the connective tissue, which is something no other treatment on the market can do.  Microneedling only works on the top layer of skin, which makes it helpful for fine lines and wrinkle as well as reducing pores.  Unfortunately microneedling does NOT tighten skin, as many estheticians will lead you to believe.  Other devices that use microneedles and radio frequency do not have the same power that Morpheus8 has.  In our practice, we have many client who see results even after the first treatment.  Typically this Morpheus8 requires 3 sessions for optimal results, and you can even do more. Morpheus is safe on skin types up to and including VI with little risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) which is common with other resurfacing methods.  Treatments are performed every 2 months to allow your ski to repair itself.  Younger patients may do it every 30 days since their skin recovers at a faster rate.

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Facial Contouring and Sculpting

Agnes /

When we talk about slimming the face or contouring the face, this can be done in different fashions.  Typically the lower part of the face is what people want to slim down in order to have that V shaped face.  Over time and with age, the lower part of the face tends to sag a bit.  With age we tend to get what are called “Jowls” that hang down.  These jowls result from a lack of supportive tissue and deep fat, which typically helps hold everything up and in place. Slimming the face can also be useful if you have a very round face, and you are looking for more definition. Fillers are the easiest way to lift up a small amount of sagging from the lower face.  Fillers need to be placed in the midface to help volumize the areas that have lost their deep underlying structures, such as fat.  Fillers can be a slippery slope, because you need to have the right amount of filler placed so that you do not become over filled.  People will often try and talk you into fillers and more fillers to lift the lower part of the face, leading to an over filled fat looking face.  Fillers in the face should be used with caution, and used more for balancing the face. Kybella can be used to remove fat from the lower part of the face as well.  Kybella is injected carefully into the lower part of the face, and only into the fat areas.  The injection of Kybella will result in swelling for 2-3 days.  You must keep in mind the swelling that happens when injecting Kybella, since some people have severe swelling after.  Kybella will need to be done at least 3-4 times to get the desired results.  The problem with Kybella, is that is indiscriminately kills fat, and not always in the exact spot you may want. Agnes is a new way to precisely destroy small areas of fat.  With this procedure, we can target very small areas of the face to remove fat.  Agnes allows us to actually chisel out and sculpt the face.  With this procedure, there will be some mild swelling as well, but not to the degree Kybella swells.  When we use this machine, we always like to combine it with Morpheus8 to help tighten as well for best results.  Agnes is currently the best way to remove small areas of fat, and it is what we get the best r with.

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PDO Thread Lift

PDO Facial Threading /

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 best in all or Arizona.  PDO threads can be very difficult to place unless you have performed many of them.  Threads (sutures) are placed under the skin and anchor into the soft tissue to help lift the face and jowls.  The threads slowly dissolve over the period of a year.  The thread is placed in the hairline so that it is not visible and the end is cut off and slips under the skin.  Lidocaine in injected under the skin where the insertion point will be as well as under the skin.  The procedure takes about 45 minutes, and some times we like to also add a little filler to replace areas of bone and fat loss.  This is a great procedure to help lift and tighten and still maintain a natural appearance.

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Med Spas To AVOID

Glo Medspa /

I have spoken to a lot of people about miserable experiences they have had with other medspas.  Here is what I have learned, and maybe this can help you find the right place. -Does the medspa or office offering services refuse to give out prices over the phone?  This is a red flag.  A reputable office should be transparent with pricing so that you can get an idea of what you will spend before going in. -Do you get stuck in a room with a “Sales Consultant”?  I would say to just walk out at that point, because they are trained to suck as much money out of you as possible.  Sales associates work on commission and don’t care about your financial situation.  They will be more than happy to set you up on Care Credit to get you financed for your services. -Is the office dirty, and the front desk personal rude?  As they always say, first impressions are everything. -Always make sure you know how long the person has been performing the treatments that you are going to get.  Typically a new person will not have the same amount of experience as someone that has been doing that procedure for over a year. -Groupon?  Sometimes Groupon is great, but when it comes to messing with your face spend the extra couple of dollars. -Bait and switch.  I really hate to say it, but there are places that will advertise cheap prices for Botox, then switch another product.  Always offer to come back if they are out of something you really want.  Make sure the product is where you can see it. -Avoid places where people always talk bad about other medical spas.  When people talk bad about other places, it shows they are threatened by competition.  A good medspa will keep their opinions to themselves and focus on you the client.

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HydraFacial – clean, extract and hydrate the skin

Hydrafacial /

The Hydrafacial is an award-winning system that merges invigorating spa therapies with advanced medical technology to enhance skin health.  The HydraFacial uses patented Vortex-Fusion® technology to cleanse, extract and hydrate.  The HydraFacial helps uncover a new layer of skin with exfoliation and resurfacing.  Remove debris from pores with painless suction, while you nourish with intense moisturizers that hydrate the skin. The facial treatments can be customized to each persons needs and skin types.  HydraFacial Brightalive® Booster Serum is a super serum designed to brighten skin tone and lessen the appearance of discoloration for an instantly gratifying glow.   You can also add red or blue light therapy to the treatment for added benefits.  In cosmetics, LED light has several purported uses: Red light is for anti-aging and inflammation, blue light is for acne, and infrared light to tighten and firm the skin. … Red light stimulates collagen, and blue light kills an acne-causing bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes Another great therapy from the Hydrafacial machine is Lymphatic Enhancements.   Removes toxic buildup to reveal healthy looking skin, helps detoxify the skin, decreases inflammation, removes unwanted buildup, and optimizes skin health

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Benefits of a Facial

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Facials can be very relaxing as well as great for your skin.  Many people do not understand how important a facial is when it comes to detoxifying and cleaning the skin. Even if you do not have blemishes, hyperpigmentation, severe acne, or any other problems a trained professional will help keep your skin healthy and free of skin issues. The best way to find out if your skin needs anything or how it is reacting to hormones, pollution, stress, and other elements is to have a professional examine the tone and texture of your skin. At 48-72 hours after a facial, the skin is hydrated and plump.  In 28-48 days, the long term benefits of a facial kick in when cells begin to regenerate.  Facials should be done every 4 weeks to help maintain the beauty of the skin.  Remember, skin is the largest organ and you need to take care of it.

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Voluma – Radiesse

Injections /

Voluma and Radiesse are two favorites for cheek fillers.  Both produce great results, but each one has it’s own pros and cons.  Voluma is a nice soft filler that comes in a 1ml syringe, whereas Radiesse is a 1.5ml syringe. Radiess has some characteristics that are called “biostimulators”.  A biostimulatory filler will cause the body to produce more collagen over time.  We have seen Radiesse last for over 2 years due to these biostimulatory traits, where Voluma will last about 12 months.  Depending on how Radiesse is placed, it mimics a injectable implant and can be firm.  Radiess can also have a soft feel when slightly hyperdiluted to help fill in large hallow areas.  Voluma is much softer and very natural feeling, which many people like.  Radiesse will tend to cause more swelling after injections than Voluma. Both are great fillers, but we recommend having your provider let you know what would be the best for you.

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Botox

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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 good age to begin Botox?  Unfortunately there is no right answer since everyone has different types of muscle strengths.  I have had clients as young as 20 begin Botox, and other women starting at the age of 45.  When getting Botox for “preventative” measures, I generally let people know they need a smaller amount and not as frequent.  The best idea is to have a consult to determine whether Botox is right for you. Dangers of Botox… When injected incorrectly, Botox can cause a “Droopy eye” or when injected inside the orbital rim it can migrate into the muscles that move the eye causing a lazy eye.  I have personally injected hundreds of thousands of Botox units and have never had any serious problems.  The good thing is that Botox is not permanent and will wear off in 3-6 months.  I always encourage people to do their research before undergoing any type of cosmetic procedure.  There are plenty of good injectors, but finding the one you like can take time, so be patient and do your homework.

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Fractora

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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 and wrinkles, cystic acne, scars, eliminate hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating), skin tightening, and stretch marks. Treatments with Fractora will not cause damage to the epidermis which typically leads to Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) as most other lasers will.  Another amazing benefit is that Fractora can be used on darker skin types, which traditionally are not candidates for many laser treatments.

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nonsurgical “mini face lift” with PDO facial threading

PDO Facial Threading, Uncategorized /

There has been going popularity for nonsurgical procedures to help people look their best.  Noninvasive procedures offer little to no downtime, less complications and little risk of complications or infections. PDO facial threading uses small surgical sutures to help lift sagging jowls and give you a younger more youthful appearance.   The threads I typically like to use are a large barbed suture, that will give maximum results and last the longest.  Threads will generally last about 1 1/2 years to 2 years when the large threads are used. The PDO thread is placed under the skin through a small hole.  The entry point in numbed with a local anesthetic as well as under the skin.  Pain during the procedure is mostly felt while the numbing agent is being injected. Areas that PDO threads can be used on are the knees, elbows, face, breast lift, butt lift and more.  As like any other procedure, the results are only as good as the person performing the procedure.  I believe our results are some of the best possible results out there.

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