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The Best Way to Remedy Loose or Sagging Skin

Closeup Beautiful Slim Woman Body In Perfect Shape In BikiniThere are a lot of potential causes of loose or sagging skin. You may have loose skin on your arms, abdomen, or face especially  if you have lost a significant amount of weight. You may also have sagging skin on your body if you have had a surgery that left dimpling. Other potential causes of sagging skin include cellulite, yo-yoing weight due to health or pregnancy, and simple aging and reduction of collagen in the skin. 

Luckily, there are some very effective treatments for tightening loose skin on the face or other parts of the body. One of the most effective treatments is Accent. Accent skin firming treatments use radiofrequency technology to stimulate collagen production in the body so that skin firms naturally.  Continue reading “The Best Way to Remedy Loose or Sagging Skin”

Why You Should Pamper Yourself with a Facial this Winter

Spa woman applying facial clay maskThe holidays are finally over, and life is getting back to normal. Now that you have more time on your hands, it may be a good time to pamper yourself. Most of us ignore self-care during the holidays as we face the stress of family gatherings and present buying and giving. The winter is a great time to get a facial for these and other reasons.

Relax and Enjoy

A facial can be a very relaxing experience. As part of some facials, a facial massage with nutrient serums is included in the service. Facials are very calming and a great way to pamper yourself and slow down the world after the busy holiday season. Continue reading “Why You Should Pamper Yourself with a Facial this Winter”

How to Erase Wrinkles and Signs of Aging

aesthetic medicine tampaThere are a lot of different ways that you can fight the signs of aging. Which anti-aging methods you use should be based on your particular desired results and the condition of your skin when you start treatment. Different treatments have different advantages and associated costs, as well as different durations of results. Here are just a few of the ways that you can erase wrinkles and signs of aging.

Dermal Fillers

There are several dermal fillers or injectables available that can erase or minimize the signs of aging. Many wrinkles and facial folds are the result of volume loss beneath the surface of the skin. Dermal fillers combat this by increasing the volume of affected areas, which can smooth out the lines and wrinkles that you have started seeing. Continue reading “How to Erase Wrinkles and Signs of Aging”

How to Get Fuller Youthful Skin in Tampa and St. Petersburg

AgingEveryone reaches that moment in life when they realize that they can see the signs of aging. Although you look in the mirror every day, one morning you will just suddenly realize that you are battling fine lines, wrinkles, and loose or sagging skin. You don’t have to settle for getting older. You can actually fight these signs of aging in a single afternoon with dermal fillers. Here are just three options you have for firmer, tighter skin.

Juvederm

Juvederm is actually not one dermal filler, but a family of injectables, each with its own purpose. Juvederm results typically last up to one year, depending on the exact filler that you choose. Juvederm injectables fill in lost volume that results in lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin, to firm and tighten your skin while also eliminating some of the other signs of aging. Continue reading “How to Get Fuller Youthful Skin in Tampa and St. Petersburg”

Cosmelan Peel for Melasma During Colder Months

Cosmelan Peel for MelasmaAre you suffering from melasma? Melasma is a common skin problem that affects many women, including pregnant women, at some point in their lives. Melasma causes darkened patches of skin on the forehead, brows, cheeks, bridge of the nose, and/or chin. This problem can be easily combated so that you can look beautiful when spring arrives with a Cosmelan peel.

What Is a Cosmelan Peel?

A Cosmelan peel is a peel treatment that eliminates dark spots and gives skin a more even tone. It can also give your skin more luminosity so that it appears healthier and more youthful. The Cosmelan peel is comprised of a specific set of ingredients that have proven results. Continue reading “Cosmelan Peel for Melasma During Colder Months”

Cool Tone Vs. Coolsculpting: What You Need to Know

You may have noticed that there is a new treatment option out there called Cool Tone. It may appear at first glance that this treatment is similar to Coolsculpting, but the two treatments are actually very different. Here’s what you need to know about the two treatments and their differences.

What Is Coolsculpting?

Coolsculpting is a procedure in which cold energy is used to freeze and kill fat cells, after which the body can remove them safely. It is a procedure used to eliminate stubborn areas of fat that are unresponsive to diet and exercise. Coolsculpting is not a quick fix for body fat, and it is not a weight-loss treatment. Coolsculpting is, however, very effective for eliminating pockets of fat without more complex procedures like liposuction. Continue reading “Cool Tone Vs. Coolsculpting: What You Need to Know”

Neck Lift Vs. Mini-Lift: The Difference in Results and Recovery

Do you have excess or loose skin or fat under your chin or at your neck? There are several potential treatments for this issue, but two options that you have are a neck lift and a mini lift. The neck lift is a surgical procedure, while the mini lift is an outpatient procedure done with PDO threads. Here is more about these two procedures and why a mini-lift can be preferable.

What Is a Neck Lift?

A neck lift is a surgical procedure in which the surgeon makes an incision and removes the excess skin and fat from your neck to give you a more sleek and youthful look. The procedure can be done on an outpatient basis, but it does require anesthesia and a surgical center or hospital, which can drive up the cost dramatically. You will also have a recovery period of about two weeks before you will be able to return to work and resume normal activities. Continue reading “Neck Lift Vs. Mini-Lift: The Difference in Results and Recovery”

What Is Morpheus, and What Can It Do for You?

If you have kept an eye on the aesthetic industry or our own practice, you have probably heard of the new technology of Morpheus8. If you have, you may have some questions about what this treatment is and what it can do for you. Here are some answers.

What Is Morpheus8?

Morpheus is a new technology that is used to fight the general signs of aging. This treatment uses fractionated radiofrequency energy directed beneath the skin to affect changes in the appearance of your skin. Micro pens deliver this energy beneath the skin where it is needed. It signals the body to produce more collagen, which is important for defeating the signs of aging.  Continue reading “What Is Morpheus, and What Can It Do for You?”

What Dermal Fillers Can Do For You

If you follow celebrities or current fashion and style magazines, you have probably heard of dermal fillers, but do you know what they are or what they can really do for you? It is important to have reasonable expectations about dermal fillers and how they can help you. Here’s what you need to know.

What Are Dermal Fillers?

There are a number of dermal fillers available on the market. Some dermal fillers can be used for a variety of target areas, but for the most part dermal fillers are formulated for a specific target area or purpose. Most dermal fillers are made with hyaluronic acid, which is a chemical that the human body produces naturally, making them extremely safe. One dermal filler, Radiesse, has calcium hydroxyapatite as its main ingredient. Continue reading “What Dermal Fillers Can Do For You”

Coolsculpting: Not Just for Body Contouring

Coolsculpting has become more and more popular over the last few years, and it is a highly effective treatment for minimally invasive body contouring. Coolsculpting is often used to combat stubborn fat areas such as the thighs, abdomen, and love handles, but did you know that this treatment can be used in other areas as well? Here’s how Coolsculpting can change your facial appearance.

What Is Coolsculpting?

Coolsculpting is a minimally invasive procedure that kills fat cells and allows them to reabsorb or eliminate from the body. The fat cells are frozen with the Coolsculpting equipment, causing them to die. The destroyed fat cells are then excreted out of the body through the liver within a few weeks of treatment. This means that those fat cells cannot come back, and the target area will no longer have excess fat. The results are fairly permanent, although weight gain can cause the effects to be less effective. Continue reading “Coolsculpting: Not Just for Body Contouring”