non surgical

TruSculpt for Killing Fat !!

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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Restylane Kysse for lips

Injections / Glo Medspa

For many years Restylane Kysse has been used overseas in Europe for lip injections. Recently Restylane Kysse was approved by the FDA in 2020 for use in the lips for plumping and making fuller lips. Restylane Kysse is also approved for perioral lines above the lips as well. Up until now Juvederm has been our favorite filler to use in lips due to its longevity and ability to hold a shape longer. The makers of Kysse have promised us that this new filler will last 12 months, which we are currently putting to the test. The nice thing about this filler is that it is very soft and natural feeling. As far as swelling goes, it is difficult to say if the swelling is less than that of Juvederm or other fillers. As far as bruising, this all depends on the injector and their technique. Traditionally in the past, soft fillers would mean that it would not last long in the lips. Because there is so much movement in the area of the mouth, soft fillers tend break down quicker. Restylane Silk still remains our least favorite and we do not use it in the lips. Restylane silk breaks down far too fast and we have many unhappy customers who were talked into Silk at other facilities.

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PDO Thread Lift

PDO Facial Threading / Glo Medspa

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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Fractora

Uncategorized / Glo Medspa

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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Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty (Non_surgical) / Glo Medspa

We are the only medical facility to offer a Non-Surgical blepharoplasty. A surgical blepharoplasty removes excess skin from the upper eyelid when it is interfering and hanging over the eye. A non-surgical approach to a blepharoplasty is to use a small hand help device to perform “Fibroblast Skin Tightening”. Glo Medspa is the ONLY place in all of Arizona to perform this procedure. The upper and lower eyelid can be corrected by performing a series of small burns with a plasma laser to tighten the skin. Results are permanent, and there is very minimal downtime associated with this procedure. There will be small marks on the eyelid that will flake off after 5-7 days. This treatment can also be used on any other past of the body to help tighten loose skin. This is great for stretch marks, crepey skin on the face, sleep lines, neck, arms, knees, stomach.

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PDO Threadlift

PDO Facial Threading / Glo Medspa

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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Botox

Uncategorized / Glo Medspa

Botox is a great medication to use to prevent wrinkles from forming or to help reverse the signs of aging. When I see a client for the first time for Botox, I generally like to start off on the more conservative end of treatment. I always stress that you can add more, but you can never take it out. Botox will typically last you 3-4 months. When doing Botox for preventative actions, I suggest having injections every 6-12 months. For women who want to turn back time, every 3-4 months is going to be a good amount of time. If Botox is not lasting at least 3 months, the person injecting it may be using a small amount or have poor technique. Sometimes Botox can be over diluted (watered down) which will require more units to effectively work and will end up costing you more money.

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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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PDO Facial Threading

PDO Facial Threading, Uncategorized / Glo Medspa

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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Forma- Neck & Face Tightening

Face and Neck Tightening, Uncategorized / Glo Medspa

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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