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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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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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PDO Facial Threading

PDO Facial Threading /

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 a period of time.  There are many different types of threads, which all depend on what area of the body you are working on. The results all depend on the providers experience and training.  Many providers try and use 3 or 4 threads to lift sagging skin.  When I perform a “thread lift” i generally do not like to limit myself on how many threads I use.  I always explain to people that the more threads I use, the better the weight is distributed and not relying on a few threads to hold everything up.  This is one of my favorite procedures because I get such great results.

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PDO Threadlift

PDO Facial Threading /

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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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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PDO Facial Threading

PDO Facial Threading, Uncategorized /

PDO (Polydioxanone) threads have been around for about 10 years.  Many people refer to the use of PDO facial threading as “mini face lift”.  The PDO threads are made of the same material that is used for surgical procedures such as open heart surgery.  These are specially made sutures that have small fine barbs on them to anchor them into place.  There are several different types of threads for different types of applications.  Some are smooth, barbed or twist depending on the results you are trying to achieve. In my practice I use a majority of barbed threads for lifting the facial tissue and giving people a more youthful appearance.  Results can vary widely depending on the skill level of the person performing the procedure and the amount of threads being placed.  I have found that the more threads that are used, the better the results will be. The procedure itself is not painful.  I typically like to inject the area with a small local anesthetic at the place of insertion.  under the skin is numbed to help with patient comfort.  The cannula are placed under the skin to place the thread.  The thread is placed in the proper position and the cannula is removed.  The thread then trimmed and slips under the skin and not visible.   The procedure takes about 45 – 60 minutes.

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Mini Facelift – PDO Facial Threading

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In facial threading, I am basically the ONLY one in all of Arizona that does PDO Facial Threading…and has amazing results!!  I have been seeing a few places try and attempt facial threading in the state of Arizona, but the results are just very poor.  The training they received was very inadequate and patients were not happy with the results. I have been performing facial thread lifts for a year now and get really astounding results.  Of all the people I have performed this procedure on, not one person has been disappointed.  I honestly would say that I get better results than the plastic surgeon who I learned from. PDO is an abbreviation for ” Polydioxanone  ” which are sutures that dissolve slowly over time.  The number of threads that are placed in the mid-face and lower face depend on the amount of sagging in the jowl.  These threads are placed under the skin and slowly start to build up new collagen .  The great thing about threads is that it will reduce the amount of fillers needed in the face.  Having fewer fillers in the face will give you a more “Natural” look.  I will typically follow up in 2 weeks with my patients to place any additional threads.  Results will look better over the following weeks after the procedure. This procedure will last you about 2 years, and has very minimal pain and rarely any bruising.  The face will feel tight for about 5-7 days following the procedure.   This is one of the latest cutting edge procedures that can take years off your face, and has no real downtime.

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Forma- Neck & Face Tightening

Face and Neck Tightening, Uncategorized /

Have you ever wondered if you can tighten your neck and face with no downtime?  There is a new machine on the market called “Forma” which uses radio frequency and heat to help tighten the skin on the face and neck.  How it works is by passing a specific frequency down through the skin to help tighten up the elastin fibers and collagen to produce a tightening effect.  Over time as we age, the elastin fibers relax which lead to loose skin.  By passing a frequency down through the fibers, it helps to tighten these specific fibers and produce tighter skin.  This machine will not produce collagen, so I recommend a good dermal filler to add volume to areas deficient in volume. The Forma is completely painless, and you may actually fall asleep during the procedure.  Results can typically be seen after 3 treatments, and 6 treatments is what I generally recommend.  I recommend this for the mid-face to jaw line area, and the neck.  Other places people use the Forma are for above the knees and arm areas.

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