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Botox, Dysport, Xeomin or Jeuvveau?

Botox /

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 has become a household name. New applications have also been found for Botox in the cosmetic realm, from scalp injections to keep hair clean and styled longer, to foot injections to help avoid the pain associated with wearing high heels. Botox is used for treating areas of the face that are prone to developing lines and wrinkles from muscle activity.  Botox will typically last about 3-4 months, depending on the person and their activity level.  We find that people who workout a lot tend to need Botox / Dysport much sooner.  Immediately after the injections you can expect small bumps in the area that the Botox / Dysport was injected.  These small bumps will resolve in about 5-10 minutes as it is absorbed into the muscle. How long until it begins to work?  Botox will usually start working in 8-10 days, where Dysport will begin working in 3-4 days.  Xeomin and Jeuveau will typically take about a week to start working.  We recommend waiting at least 2 weeks before you see your final results. Which one will last the longest?  This is a very difficult question to answer, because there are many factors.  Some men have very strong muscles and may need more botox than others.  The more Botox, Dysport, Xeomin ect. that you put in, the longer it will typically last.  When you only use a small amount of Botox, Dysport the results tend to not last as long.  It is a very personal preference regarding how much Botox a person may want, and how much movement they want as well.  Too much Botox or Dysport may tend to have a negative effect by causing the eye lids to become droopy. What age should I begin Botox or Dysport?  This question should really be – How strong are the muscles?  I have women in their 50’s who have never had Botox or Dysport and they have no wrinkles.  I have women in their early 20’s already developing deep lines, so I goes to show age has nothing to do with it.  I generally recommend around 30 being a good age to start with a small amount.  Women doing Botox or Dsyport in their early 20’s as a means of prevention, I will recommend smaller doses at 6-9 months or even once a year.

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Get Rid of Cellulite Permanently

qwo /

The newest drug on the market for cellulite is called Qwo.  Qwo is an injectable medication that is painless, and uses a very small needle to administer it under the skin.  QWO is the first and only FDA-approved injectable for moderate to severe cellulite in the buttocks of adult women.  Visible results may be achieved in 10 weeks. In clinical studies, women received 3 treatments of QWO, 21 days apart. After the injections, there is typically some bruising that occurs, which is to be expected.  You should not receive QWO if you are allergic to any collagenase or the ingredients in QWO, or have an active infection in the treatment area.

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TruSculpt for Killing Fat !!

Body Contouring /

Some great new technology to hit the market with amazing results is… TruSculpt ID.  What is TruSculpt?  TruSculpt uses radio frequency and heat to destroy fat cells.  Fat can be destroyed with heat, cold or chemical injections such as Kybella.  Up until now Coolsculpting was the most well known non-surgical way to destroy fat.  The problems with Coolsculpting was that it could cause nerve damage and leave the area numb for a month.  Coolsculpting also would cause a lot of bruising after the treatment.  Trusculpt ID leaves no signs of treatment, and there is no downtime.  The radio frequency used with TruSculpt also helps tighten the skin, whereas Coolsculpting kills fat and leaves the skin loose.  Multiple treatments are great to get to the ideal body that you are looking for.  The best part is that the treatment is ONLY 15 minutes!

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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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Best Filler For Lip Injections?

Juvederm /

After using every filler on the market in search of the holly grail, I have narrowed it down to only a couple of fillers.  I have injected every type of lip, with every type of filler, and we are talking about THOUSANDS of lips.  If you ever spend enough time on Instagram you will see all types of fillers being used to perform lip injections.  I will list the worst and best for lip injections- Starting with the WORST…Restylane wins hands down.  Unfortunately this filler is a very thin filler and looks great for a couple weeks, then say goodbye to those lips and you money.  Restylane is a great filler for people who do not like to do lip injections, or they are not good at lip injections.  Restylane is very pliable and corrects easily after any mistakes.  I have so many complaints, and people upset that they were pushed to use Restylane in the lips.  Restylane is sold as a “Natural and Soft” lip filler.  Unfortunately these injectors are heavily influenced by sales reps who have never touched a syringe, but regurgitate what their company tells them to say.   The second worst filler for lips would be Volbella, Vollure, or Belotero.  Again, these are too thin of fillers and break down extremely quickly.  These fillers do not hold their shape and are just too soft to last in a very animated area of the face.  The sad thing is I see many plastic surgeons using these fillers for lips… most likely because they are not good at doing lip injections.  These fillers should be reserved for other areas of the face, which they work very well in. My favorite is good old Juvederm Ultra XC.  Many years ago the drug reps told me to use Juvederm Ultra Plus XC in lips because “It lasts longer” which was not true.  Why did the rep want me to inject Ultra Plus???  Because it cost more.  Unfortunately now both Ultra and Ultra Plus are the same cost to buy.  Juvederm Ultra lasts about 6-12 months.  This filler will have a stiffer fell for the first 3-4 weeks until it softens.  We have had patients lip filler last Juvederm last 2-3 years!!! A new filler on the market as of today is Restylane Kysse.  So far we have heard good things about this filler, but we have not injected enough to know its true potential.  This filler has a much smaller needle (which generally means it is not a thick filler) which makes it much less painful for patients getting their lips done. These views on fillers are strictly our own point view, and the findings are after thousands of lip injections performed.

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Glo Medspa Rated Highest in Arizona

Glo Medspa /

Why is Glo medspa rated and reviewed as the top medspa in all of Arizona?  For many reasons, such as there is ZERO sales pressure.  We do not try and sell you stuff you do not need in order to make a few bucks.  Our injectors do NOT work on commission, like many other places do.  Why is this an important point?  When injectors work on commission they will want to place as much product into your face as possible (or as much as your bank account will allow).  If you do not have enough money, many places will want you to finance your cosmetic procedures. Glo Medspa always approaches cosmetic injections with a “Natural” appearance and no Duck Lips.  We will always fix and touch up small things at no cost, where most places will charge you for touch ups.  We offer a friendly environment and online scheduling.  All of our staff is trained and up to date on all the latest procedures and attend conferences.

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Why Trusculpt ID out performs Coolsculpting

Body Contouring /

Trusculpt ID is much newer technology than Coolsculpting.  We will list why Coolsculpting is outdated and why new technology beats old outdated technology. Trusculpt is a fast 15 minute treatment that is relatively painless.  There are 6 paddles that are placed on the skin and strapped into place.  Trusculpt uses radio frequency (RF) and heat to destroy fat cells.  You can destroy fat cells either by a thermal event such as freezing or heating, or chemically by injecting something such as Kybella.  Of course liposuction is the best, but not everyone wants liposuction or surgery.  Trusculpt provides results in about 8-12 weeks and has NO DOWNTIME.  There are no signs of treatment and you could literally go to the gym immediately after.  Trusculpt will NOT leave divots whereas Coolsculpting will.  There is also NO bruising involved, where Coolsculpting will. Coolsculpting takes about 45 minutes per area you are treating.  The area will be NUMB for about 4 weeks following the treatment.  Coolsculpting can also be used in limited areas, where Trusculpt can be used in many different areas.  The chances of bruising from Coolsculpting is very high and difficult to hide.  The area being treated with a Coolsculpting applicator must be massaged immediately after the applicator is removed.  The massaging part of the procedure is extremely painful due to the re-perfusion of blood into the area after freezing it. Both Trusculpt and Coolsculpting provide good results, but trusculpt provides a faster treatment.  Trusculpt can be used in tricky or hard to get to areas.  Cost is about the same on both.  Coolsculpting you will be numb for a month, and Trusculpt Zero downtime and no numbness.

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TruSculptID rates higher than Coolsculpting!!

Body Contouring /

TruSculptID is new technology that is gaining huge results in the noninvasive body contouring world.  Coolsculpting is slowly becoming outdated with all the new technology hitting the market.  TruSculpt used heat and radio frequency to permanently kill fat and tighten the skin at the same time, which is something Coolsculpting do not do. Unfortunatly Coolsculpting can cause nerve injury and damage, and will leave the area numb for a month or two.  Trusculpt has no downtime and no signs of treatment.  Coolsculpting can leave bruises, numbness, divots, and uneven areas on top of it being very painful after removing the applicator.  TruSculpt treatment in ONLY 15 minutes!!!  Coolsculpting is 30-45 min or even an hour.  Results for both are seen in the same amount of time. truSculpt iD offers a unique and personalized approach to improve upper arm contouring and definition. Unlike other devices, there is no placement limitation, it is easy to set up, and fast to treat. Provide your patients improved freedom to open their arms and wear sleeveless shirts with confidence. Unique approach to treat skin with laxity Sculpt challenging areas Synchronized treatment zones No downtime

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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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