Anti-Aging

Skin Tightening

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Skin-Tightening Treatments                                                                                                                 

When cosmetic laser- and light-based tightening treatments were first introduced, it was with the old adage in mind, “More is more.”

Higher energy levels created more tissue injury and, in the process, significantly more associated pain. Time has revealed that the exact opposite is true: less is actually more.  Lower energy levels delivered via multiple passes over the skin produce a superior result with greater patient comfort.

One of today’s most popular skin-tightening treatments use today is radiofre­quency (RF) technology, which places the heat energy effectively into the dermis where it produces maximum results with minimal injury to the skin. This modality is used to tighten and contour skin, including sagging under and above the eyes under the chin, and along the jaw. As an added bonus, RF can be used on all skin types with virtually no downtime.

3DEEP RF technology works by delivering heat energy to where your skin can most effectively use it to regenerate itself, both in the deeper and in the more superficial layers of your skin. The heat energy stimulates your body’s natural healing process, causing both the growth of new collagen and the strengthening of the existing collagen.

In attacking the appearance of cellulite and body contouring, 3DEEP RF heat energy helps shrink fat cells and speeds fat metabolism, causing a smoother appearance of localized fat deposits. It can be used to treat many body areas, including those that are not normally treatable by other means.

As solutions with both immediate visual improvement and longer-term effects:

  • smoother skin that has better tone and texture
  • an improved appearance
  • a smoother body contour
  • an improvement in acne scars
  • fewer wrinkles
  • a reduction in skin laxity

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE ENDYMED™ 3DEEP® RF PROCEDURE?

During the procedure the EndyMed™ 3DEEP® RF handpiece will be constantly moved around the treatment area, a gel will be used on the skin to make this easy to maneuver. The skin will warm-up, feeling like a hot shower or bath. The practitioner’s expertise and the advanced controls and safety features will help make the procedure comfortable and optimize safety. The deep skin layers are gradually heated, while the skin surface remains around 40° C (hot shower temperature).  Your skin temperature will be constantly monitored.  Depending on the size of the treatment area, treatment may take between 30-45 minutes. The treatment is relaxing, pain-free, and carries no side effects.

There is no downtime and normal activities can be resumed.
A course of treatment normally consists of 6 sessions 2 to 3 weeks apart. The results are due to natural changes in the skin and as such are ongoing and long-lasting. These can be enhanced with good evidence-based skincare, UV protection, and periodic facials.

What is the recovery time?

Following treatment, you may immediately resume all routine activities.  You may notice slight redness around the treatment area, which usually disappears in a couple of hours.

How many treatments are required to see the results?

According to your treatment program, your laser technician will offer a series of treatments, up to six, in intervals of one to two weeks. You should start to see improvement in your skin following the second treatment and additional improvement will gradually appear as the treatment course progresses.
As new healthier collagen is formed, tighter, more natural-looking, and firmer skin will be produced. The gradual improvement in your skin will continue even after the completion of the treatment series.

Tomorrow’s skin-tightening treatments will deliver multiple results. Not only will the skin be firmer and tighter in less time, but micro needling, intense-pulsed light (IPL), and RF will be used in combination to simultan­eously minimize pore size, improve texture, eradicate broken blood vessels and increase collagen production

Winter Skincare

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Winter Skincare

Winter Skincare

Winter is here, and for many, this means dry, flaky, red, irritated skin. Do you think that simply layering on an extra coat of heavier moisturizer will do the trick? Think again. Here are the  most common mistakes that people make, and my expert solutions to keep your skin looking its best during the driest season of the year.
 
Over moisturizing with the wrong moisturizer
When the skin is dry and flaky on your face, applying an extra thick coat of moisturizer will surely take care of this, right? Wrong. Your skin is like a sponge, so applying an extra layer of moisturizer may be wasteful, since the can only absorb so much. In addition, for blemish-prone skin types, too much moisturizer may cause congestion, bumps, and breakouts. The solution is to use the right moisturizer with the most effective hydrating ingredients that actually repair the lipid barrier and prevent trans-epidermal water loss.
 
Some of my favorite moisturizing products for winter skincare are: Dry Relief Oil, Repair Balm and Restorative Moisturizer. Unlike other types of moisturizing ingredients used in skincare formulations, these ingredients will actually correct the lack of oil and lack of hydration deep within your skin and repair your skin’s lipid moisture barrier to make your skin moist, supple and smooth. And don’t forget to increase your exfoliation. After all, trying to moisturize cells that are already expired won’t get you very far.
 
Not adjusting your skin care routine.
Our skin, like our bodies, is constantly changing. Add in a severe drop in the weather temperature and this will definitely affect your skin. You must make certain that you are using the right products to adapt to your skin’s changing needs. This might include switching from using an AHA face wash to a gentler cream cleansing lotion. You also can start using a serum underneath your moisturizer to give your skin a boost of much needed hydration. If your skin doesn’t feel good, then your routine simply isn’t working and it is time to change it up.
 
 Not sealing in moisture fast.
Did you know that you have a 60 second window after cleansing your skin to seal in moisture while your skin is damp to prevent severe dehydration? Because the air is so dry in the winter, it looks for water wherever it can get it – this means taking it from your skin at its most vulnerable time after cleansing. When you wash your face, your skin is damp with water afterwards and since water acts like a magnet, it will attract water from the deep layers of the skin, and evaporate into the dry air. The result is even tighter, drier skin. After cleansing, when your skin is still damp, immediately apply moisturizer so your skin can stay moist and hydrated.
 
Humidifier for Your Skin.
Loss of moisture is a big concern with winter skincare. As we mentioned, dry winter air draws moisture from wherever it can, through a process called osmosis, and often times it will be from your skin. Using a humidifier helps counteract the drying air so moisture is less likely to evaporate from your skin. Be sure to modify your nighttime skin care routine since the air is driest at night when the temperatures drop.
 
An added benefit of using a humidifier is prevention of spreading the flu.
We’ve all known that a humidifier can ease coughs and congestion, but a recent study showed that a virus is 32% less likely to survive when relative humidity is between 40% and 60%. A home in the winter can drop to a 15% humidity level, but a humidifier can boost this up significantly. An add bonus is using essential oils to also kill viruses and bacteria. Stay healthy this winter!

 

Winter Skincare

 

Non Surgical Microcurrent Facial

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Non Surgical Microcurrent Facial

Have you ever worked out your face? An eyebrow-raising beauty trend, called a microcurrent facial, aims to do just that.
 
Facial microcurrent is a safe, painless, non-surgical, non-invasive cosmetic procedure that helps tone, lift and firm sagging facial muscles back to its original position and shape.
 
“It’s like a little workout for your face,” actress Jennifer Aniston said in an interview last year.
 
The electrical stimulation technology behind the microcurrent facial has been used in partnership with various treatments for patients afflicted with Bell’s palsy, a sudden paralysis or weakness of facial muscles that causes one side of your face to appear to droop. Now the technology is making waves in the cosmetic field.
 
Microcurrent facials have been used for facial paralysis for about 70 years, and it’s a common use for other areas of the body.
 
For a cosmetic procedure, an aesthetician would apply a conductive gel to your face. The same type of gel is used for ultrasound scans, since it allows for the distribution of electric impulses.
 
Next, the aesthetician would use two metal prongs to apply electrical currents to the skin’s surface, stimulating the facial muscles underneath.
 
“These two wands talk to each other. They’re delivering currents back and forth. This treatment starts out with lifting and tightening,” she said. “It’s just electrical currents going back and forth here and stimulating the top layer of the skin and the muscle.”
 
A microcurrent facial ranges around $88 takes about 45 minutes.. The more procedures you undergo, the more results you may see, she said.
 
During the treatment, patients might feel “a little bit of a tingle” on the skin or have a metallic taste in the mouth, but many find the procedure to be relaxing.
 
The technology could be used similarly for a medical procedure. For instance, when people have facial paralysis or Bell’s palsy, they would see a physical therapist to learn how to move and retrain certain facial muscles.
 
Treatment sessions last for about 30 minutes to an hour. A complete treatment course has an average of 10-15 treatments within the first 8 weeks with a recommended once a month maintenance treatment. However, the number of treatment varies depending on each client’s skin condition and muscle tone.
 
 

Non Surgical Microcurrent Facial

Micro Needling for Anti Aging

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Micro Needling for Anti Aging

Micro Needling is the best anti aging treatment!

If you’ve never heard of it don’t let the name scare you.

Micro Needling or META therapy has become increasingly popular as a skin rejuvenation treatment,with results comparable to laser skin resurfacing.

And this treatment can be performed all year round.

Micro Needling can give your skin a healthy glow by improving overall skin texture. Improvements can be seen with reductions in pore size, fine lines and wrinkles. Scarring can be smoothed and dark spots can be softened.

By creating tiny channels into the skin, our natural healing processes are initiated. New collagen and elastin are produced deep in the skin and gradually replace the most superficial layers of skin. Cell turnover is accelerated and the result is a fresh, more youthful skin.

Unlike other treatments where the superficial layers of skin are removed, with micro needling the skin surface remains intact, so there is virtually no downtime. The best news is that it’s an entirely natural procedure with no injections and minimal contraindications.

You will need multiple micro needling treatments to see optimal results, however multiple treatments are more affordable and it is much easier for clients to fit a treatment into their schedules. There are other facial treatments available with little downtime like microdermabrasion and peels, but they don’t produce the more dramatic results most people are looking for.  Many of these facial treatments can be done in combination with micro needling for better results. When you look at all the variables of results, downtime and cost, there is not a better treatment available than  micro needling for reducing the appearance of acne scars, wrinkles and fine lines.  When you combine this treatment with subjectable serums during the treatment you get a double action with great results.

The average cost is $165 to $250 per treatment

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Micro Needling for Anti Aging

Your Moods Affect Your Skin

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Flawless Skin

Conventional wisdom tells women to brace themselves as they age: get ready for your appearance to go downhill and your skin to head south.

A woman’s appearance is intimately connected with her feelings of self-confidence and  your health is connected to how you feel.

Not looking your best can definitely can put a damper on your mood, but did you know that it could be the reason for breakouts, wrinkles,  dull complexion and health issues.

Paying loving attention to the appearance of your skin is one of the best and easiest ways to listen to your body. Whatever is going on inside will eventually show up on the outside.

The good news! It means your skin really can look better than ever — no matter how old you are — once you recognize that what happens on the inside, on both a physical and emotional front, truly does show up on the outside. Stress, anger, depression, embarrassment and fear are some of the fundamental moods that we go through every day and each of these adversely affect our skin. Long lasting emotional changes have a much longer lasting and irreversible effect on our appearance. Similarly, both a good and happy mood has some positive beauty benefits for your appearance.  So no need to feel guilty about caring for your skin anymore!

Your skin concerns can be delayed or even reversed with a holistic, natural approach that includes optimal diet, lifestyle, product choices and spa treatments. Here at Advanced Skincare, we see results of this inside-out approach every day in the skin of our clients, skin that grows younger and more vibrant each day. Yours can too! The solution relies on a commitment to take care of your skin monthly.

Your Moods Affect Your Skin

Significant Advances in Anti-Aging Skin Care Treatments

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Significant Advances in Anti-Aging Skin Care Treatments

Many of us would like firmer, younger-looking skin but nowadays most people prefer natural looking results rather than a surgical appearance. The trend of this decade is to age beautifully.

Anti-Aging Treatment

As we age, self-renewing capacities of our body naturally decline. This is because stem cell reserves of our body gradually deplete and the ability of stem cells to multiply and replace aging cells with new ones diminishes. Stressful lifestyle, malnutrition, bad habits and poor environment accelerate our body decline. Is there a chance to revert or at least slow down this process?

While the process itself isn’t simple, the answer to that question is: yes. At Advanced Skincare, we offer novel, advanced therapy, using a natural holistic approach.

To do this, your  facial will have all the steps of a basic facial, but with ingredients that are targeted to aging or “mature” skin, which is usually age 40 and up. You can have anti-aging facials even when you’re in your late twenties or early thirties, because by this age, your skin may already show signs of maturity. This is especially true based on your lifestyle choices, and your environment.

Why do we need an anti-aging facial?  As we age, our skin gets thinner and dryer. It loses collagen, which gives it a thick, plump appearance. Our skin also loses elastin, which makes it snap back quickly.

The time it takes for healthy young cells to migrate to the top most layer slowdown, which makes skin duller looking. And our faces are more exposed to the elements, and get lines and creases from all the facial expressions we make.

How Effective Are Anti-Aging Facials?
They can be very effective, but it depends on the skill and experience of the skincare professional, the quality of the products, the equipment used and whether you carry through with a good home skin care regimen. Anti-aging skin care products are more effective with in conjunction with treatments like iontophoresis, sonophoreis, Micro Needling, Micro Current and Facial Peels which all boosts collagen.

Microcurrent technology uses very low current electricity to rejuvenate facial muscles, increase cellular activity, improve skin tone and texture, and increase blood and lymphatic circulation.

​Ultrasounic facials uses sound wave technology to penetrate deep below the surface of the skin promoting cellular renewal and repair, increasing blood circulation, encouraging lymphatic drainage, combating puffiness and swelling and improving skin care product penetration. Results can vary by individual and skin type, are gradual, and will not just occur over night. Although Ultrasonic treatment has been shown to produce an immediate and temporary firming effect, continued daily application will provide more cumulative long-term, lasting results.

Stem Cells
If you’ve been following skin care innovations for the last year or so, chances are you’ve heard about stem cells or have seen the ingredient pop up in various skin creams and serums. Stem cells are said to be able to make skin look refreshed and younger.  Our stem cell facial programs are aimed at both the prevention of premature aging and the maintenance of youthfulness.

Stem cells are incredibly unique because they have the potential to transform into any kind of cell type within the body. They also have the power to regenerate and multiply. These characteristics are the reasons why so many scientists are obsessed with stem cells – when used to fight illness or disease, they can actually help the body regrow damaged tissue and heal itself from the inside out.

What does this mean in the world of facials? Well, just as stem cells can replace damaged heart or liver cells, they can also regenerate skin cells. As we age, the integrity of cell walls diminishes and our skin becomes wrinkled, losing its elasticity, plumpness and radiance.

The stem cell facial is a restorative process that promotes rejuvenation of tissue, skin tightness, natural contour and shape of the face, and requires absolutely no surgery. The process involves high tech facial equipment to allow it to penetrate into the skin. A topical application of stem cells can breathe new life into aging skin and help your body replace damaged cells with new, more youthful looking skin cells.

Celebrities have been the first to embrace a totally new technique in facial rejuvenation that offers long lasting improvements that will make many of today’s aesthetic treatments obsolete. Youthful beauty is restored by introducing millions of powerful new stem cells under the skin to eliminate facial lines, wrinkles, scars and replace lost skin volume. Your own newly activated stem cells go to work causing a dynamic regeneration response on the cellular level.

Advanced Skincare has developed a unique, highly effective facial treatment. The facial procedures we use not only deeply nourish the skin but also stimulate the patient’s own regenerative forces, resulting in clearer, firmer and more vibrant skin after as few as 3 treatment procedures.

Major improvements observed in our patients include:

  • reduced skin lines and wrinkles;
  • greater firmness and elasticity in the skin;
  • clearer, lighter, more even-toned skin with decreased pigmentation.

Our Signature Skin tech facial is a new advancement in non-surgical skincare that combines the most advanced technologies for anti-ageing, pigmentation and acne. This revolutionary technique offers 3 standalone technologies in one facial to deliver to each client a unique custom treatment for their individual concerns.

Obviously, a course of treatments will be more effective than a one-off treatment. Monthly facials are great; leave it to the experts, who’ll repair any damage to your skin, and then get you into the rhythm of maintenance facial.

As always, prevention is better than cure. If you start as early as possible, taking care of your skin, then you’ll have a better chance of maintaining good skin throughout your life. That said, it’s never too late to start!