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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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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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Fractora

Uncategorized /

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) /

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 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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Botched?

Botched /

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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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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