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PDO Threadlift

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 I highly recommend that you ask the person performing injections for “Before & After” photos. Many medical professionals try and use 3 or maybe 4 threads to lift the face. Complications – Unfortunately when you only use 3-4 threads, the results are not the best. The reason clinicians will use only 3-4 threads is to save money. A few complications I have seen from other facilities are threads that are poking out, or threads coming out of the mouth. When a thread is poking out against the skin, it means the thread was placed too shallow. When a thread protrudes into the mouth, that means it was placed too deep. There are other complications such as puckering or buckling that may resolve on it’s own. Threads can also slip out of place or even break. Facial threading is a great alternative to a face lift if you are a candidate. PDO threads will last up to 18 months and then slowly breakdown and are absorbed by the body. The best thing about threads are that they appear very natural and reduce the amount of dermal fillers by over 50%. There is generally no downtime with this procedure, but swelling can be expected for 4-5 days and tenderness for 2 weeks.

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Sculptra Butt Lift

Sculptra / Glo Medspa

Sculptra is a great product for building new collagen that has been lost over time. Sculptra has been out since 1999 and has become a great alternative to fillers for facial injections. Sculptra will last for approximately 2 years when injected correctly with the proper amount of product. In most instances, you will see an improvement immediately followed by a decrease in volume. Results with Sculptra takes time, since the collagen needs to build up to see the results. People may require 2-3 treatments with 1 treatment each month. Sculptra has recently shown great results when injected into the buttocks. Candidates for the sculptra butt lift (aka Brazilian Butt Lift) are people who do not have enough fat to transfer. The sculptra is injected into the proper areas to give a fullness and projection to make it appear larger and rounder. The procedure is performed under a local anesthetic with no downtime. I long cannula is placed under the skin which delivers the product to the desired area. Possible side effects include swelling, bruising, pain at the injection site, tenderness. The area needs to be massaged to help evenly distribute the product throughout the area.

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PDO Threading For Face

Uncategorized / Glo Medspa

PDO facial threading has become very popular in the last few years. The reason people like it so much is that it is a minimally invasive procedure that helps lift sagging jowls, tighten the skin, lift the neck, plump up the cheeks and create new collagen. Some results are much better than others, mostly due to technique. I have taken the basic technique I learned and have modified it to get astounding results that last. I have redone other peoples facial thread lifts due to poor placement and technique. Another issue that arises that may result in poor results is the use of too few threads being placed. Many times I see people try and get by with only using 3 or 4 threads to lift a whole face. Unfortunately that is not enough to get great results. Generally I will use 8-10 threads per side, and the results will last 18-24 months. Just remember that results depend on technique.

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Laser hair removal

Laser Hair Removal, Uncategorized / Glo Medspa

There are many types of different laser hair removal places out there, but which one is the best? I can honestly tell you that corporate run medical spas will over charge you. If you are paying $5000 for laser hair on your legs, your getting ripped off. If you are paying for a Groupon, your probably getting ripped off. I few tips for getting the most for your money… IPL laser hair removal is a total waste of your time and it will do nothing! They love to market this type of hair removal as “Painless”. It is painless because it does not work. You need to be looking for a newer machine that is no older than 5 years old. Technology in this industry changes so rapidly that better lasers come out every couple of years. You also want to have the energy level turned up each time, if you can tolerate the pain since you will get better results. If you do your laser hair at the same energy level every time it will not do anything. Shave before your treatment, and do not wax. When you wax the hair is removed and leave nothing for the laser to detect. If you wax before laser treatments you will not get results and be wasting your money. I hope these tips help you get the best bang for your buck!!

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Botox or Dysport

Botox, Uncategorized / Glo Medspa

The question for years has been which is better, Botox or Dysport? A lot of this depends on what your trying to accomplish. Botox is a very well known brand and does a great job. Dysport has been out for about 8 or so years and also does a great job, but not as well known as Botox. The molecular structure of each is slightly different. Botox has a small extra protein strand attached to it that Dysport does not have. Dysport will tend to have a faster onset (the time it takes to kick in) where as Botox will take about 5-7 days. The length of time the both last has been argued, but they should both last about 3-4 months. I do have a few clients that Botox will last up to 6 months on. I highly recommend trying both and seeing which one will last longer for you, which will save you money in the long run. At the end of the day, Dysport will end up saving you more money, but there are some people who simply respond better to Botox. Both do the exact same thing in the end.

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Botched?

Botched / Glo Medspa

So we all read articles and see things on TV about botched procedure in surgery and the cosmetic world. In fact we are fascinated by other peoples mistakes that we created a reality show based solely on it. In the area I deal with, which is all non-invasive injectables I have seen my far share of “botched” jobs. I hate to say it but dermatologist rank the highest for the botched jobs I have had to correct. Are they great at other things…sure, so lets let them practice what they are great at and keep them away from the face. In the time I have been doing injections, I have seen everyone getting in on the game of fillers and botox. In Scottsdale there is such a high demand to look and feel great, so everyone is trying to get in on the game. What you need to know is that if you can easily get in for a “same day appointment” they are most likely not who you should go to for advanced procedures. I am typically booked out 2 weeks for fillers and all advanced injections, unless I get a last minute cancellation. Remember that your face is hard to hide, and you get what you pay for. I find it difficult to treat people who hop from one Groupon to the next, because I can never get an accurate sense of what injections have been done. Establish yourself with someone you trust so that you can make changes to your treatment to achieve the best possible outcomes. Fillers like Juvederm and Restylane can easily be dissolved. Radiesse can also be dissolved. Botox…sorry, but it will have to wear off in 3-4 months.

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Earlobe Filler (rejuvenation)

Injections, Juvederm, Uncategorized / Glo Medspa

We all know about filling our lips and cheeks with “fillers”, but now there are more options to maintain that youthful look. People are now learning that they can put filler, such as Juvederm, in their ear lobes to help plump them up. By filling and plumping the ear lobes, they can support the weight of ear rings much better. Many times people focus on the face and forget about everything else that helps a woman to look young. I always suggest to look at the hands, neck and chest…and ear lobes. Looking as young as you feel is an ongoing process, and can get expensive. Fortunately, things such as fillers in the hands and ear lobes tend to last anywhere from 1-2 or 3 years.

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Restylane Defyne – New Lip Filler

Injections, Juvederm, Uncategorized / Glo Medspa

For many years I was using Juvederm Ultra XC for doing lip augmentation. I recently started using Restylane Defyne and I have really been liking it. The feel of it from an injecting standpoint is semi-firm which I like. Many fillers I have used in the past are too soft and do not hold the shape very well. I have been switching a lot of my clients over to this product and seeing the results last longer as well. I have been getting closer to 12 months with this new filler. The only thing I do not like is the cost. The price Galderma charges for this product is a bit higher which is discouraging, because then I have to charge more. I have always tried to find the best products for the best prices which will last the longest. If you have not yet tried Restylane Defyne, I think you will be impressed with the results.

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What type of filler should I use??

Botox, Uncategorized / Glo Medspa

A common question I get is… What is a good filler for my lips? Companies put a lot of money into marketing new products and creating a “Buzz”. I can honestly say that I have tried every filler out on the market, with the exception of Radiesse (which will cause granulomas) in the lips. I have tried Voluma thinking that the larger molecule and G-prime would make it last longer, but no such luck. I have tried Volbella, Belotero, Volure, Juvederm ultra, Juvederm ultra plus, Restylane and none of them lasted very long. Restylane is by far THE WORST choice for lip filler. The problem is that it is a very small molecule and spreads out too thin. Many inexperienced people like Restylane because it is very forgiving if they make a mistake. In the past I used Juvederm Ultra Plus XC, because the drug reps at Allergan told me it is better than regular old Juvederm Ultra. Guess what…Juvederm Ultra lasts longer. Why did Allergan tell me to buy more Juvederm Ultra Plus? Because it is more expensive! I have tried EVERYTHING in my years of injecting and I keep coming back to Juvederm Ultra XC. Juvederm Ultra is a little stiffer feeling as you inject than Ultra Plus XC. I have heard that there are some great products in Canada that will be coming down to the US for lips that last a very long time. I will keep you posted if anything better comes onto the market.

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Botched lips can be fixed

Juvederm, Uncategorized / Glo Medspa

Many times I hear the same concern… “I don’t want Duck lips”. The intent of this blog is to help put your mind at rest and know that you will have a great outcome with lip fillers. I have seen some really botched lips over the years, and I am never sure what went so terribly wrong. I see everything from huge lumps of filler, to uneven lips as well as the wrong products being used. In lips, I prefer to use Juvederm. I have tried everything from Restylane to voluma, bellotero, volbella. I keep coming back to Juvederm for lips filler of choice. I like Juvederm because it tends to last longer in the lips than Restylane. Restylane is typically used by inexperienced injectors, or people who are not good at performing lip augmentation because it is very forgiving. I will typically numb the lips for about 20 minutes to help make the client more comfortable. The poe of the needle will still be felt, but should not be too bad. The thing I hear the most is “that was not as bad as I thought it would be”. The fear of botched lips keeps many people from getting their lips done. I also like to remind clients that I keep the size of the lips very “age appropriate”. Many times men do not want their wife to get their lips enhanced because they see so many bad lip fillers out there. I can let you rest assure that he will love your new lips as much as you do. In the worst case scenario the lip filler can be easily dissolved with a special enzyme. I carry a lot of this medication at my office due to the large amount of botched filler jobs I have fixed. You would be surprised to hear that plastic surgeons are the ones who typically botch lips. The problem is that surgeons do surgery all day, not lip fillers like I do. You will always be better at something that you do a lot of. As far as lip injections, I have done thousands of lip augmentations and been told I am the best one out there.

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