SkinSelf Renewal Blog
Lasers for unwanted hair, sun age spots, spider veins… When is the best time?
S Sun age spots age us. Shaving costs us time, money and inconvenience. Spider veins, who needs them. There is an ideal time to take care of them all! The winter months are the best time for laser treatments. WHY? Since most people tend to stay out of the sun during the colder months, it is an ideal time for laser skin treatments such as YAG Laser, IPL lasers, and Laser Hair Removal. Many of these procedures require multiple treatments for optimal results and have to be performed every 4 to 6 weeks over several months just in time for summer fun. Laser Hair Removal is for those who don’t want to bother with shaving their underarms, legs and bikini area. LHR is also ideal for removing unwanted facial and back hair. Within 4 to 6 treatments at least 4 weeks apart, your skin will be hairless and soft with…
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Using Botox & Fillers, but Neglecting Your Skincare? Maximize Your Investment
Dysport or Botox and Restylane or any dermal filler injections are a wonderful way to look years, even decades younger. Botox relaxes fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead, crows feet and around the mouth. Fillers fill in sagging labial folds, define cheeks and jawline, create plumper lips and restore a youthful under eye appearance. But don’t let the investment in achieving a more youthful look be wasted on the lack of a poor skincare regimen, which should include daily home care as well as monthly or quarterly medical grade exfoliation and collagen stimulation treatments for firm skin. Excellent and recurrent skin care is essential to attain the best results from your botox and filler treatments. Steps to take to maximize your immediate and longterm results of botox and fillers: Medical grade skin care– It has the highest concentration of active ingredients to promote skin health. Exfoliate- Compliment your filler…
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The “NOT SO” Sweet Side of Sugar
Sugar is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. Excessive sugar consumption can have a detrimental effect on your health. I am not suggesting you can’t enjoy a treat or two occasionally, but beware. Today’s typical western diet is full of hidden sugars and consumers are unaware. The adverse side effects of too much sugar can result in an array of health concerns including premature aging. Yes, sugar can cause wrinkles. Research has shown that advanced glycation due to sugar can cause damage to elastin and break down collagen in the skin. In addition to sagging skin, sugar can lead to many other health conditions as well. Sugar can contribute to the break down of collagen resulting in premature aging. Sugar causes imflammation in the body. Imflamation is the leading contributor to most diseases and health conditions. Sugar can lead to a fatty liver. Our bodies use insulin…
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LET YOUR BEAUTY SHINE!
Summer is gone and what remains is older looking skin. Now that winter is approaching, it is more important than ever to take good care of your skin. Chances are, your skin feels dry and appears dull as a result of too much sun and not enough cell turnover. The winter months bring dry, cold weather making your skin appear even older. It is essential to promote skin cell turnover in order to reveal new, younger and more vibrant skin. A vital way you can achieve a more youthful appearance is with proven medical grade skincare products. Medical grade skincare is recommended because it will provide the most effective results available without a prescription. There are many good skincare lines on the market but at Azani Medical Spa, we pride ourselves in having done the research to bring our clients an excellent skincare line with highly effective cell turnover ingredients…
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GOOD BYE SUN DAMAGE
Rewind the clock with IPL (Intense Pulse Light) at Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem, PA Are you noticing sunspots, freckles, and uneven skin tone from the hot summer months? Now you can erase years of sun damage with Azani Medical Spa’s IPL Light Sheer Procedure. IPL treatments have become a popular choice over intense laser procedures because there is little to no down time. You can have the IPL treatment over your lunch break and go on with your day. The IPL device is less harsh than a laser treatment because it penetrates the dermis (2nd layer of the skin) without damaging the epidermis (top layer of the skin). The light energy is absorbed into the darker pigment and converted into heat which breakdowns the unwanted sun spots and freckles. This procedure can be done on all parts of the body including face, chest, hands, arms, legs, back and stomach. However, the…
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Glowing Skin in Winter
Tips for Beautiful Skin in the Cold, Winter Months… AVOID LONG, HOT SHOWERS. Many people think the steam from a hot shower will help hydrate the skin. Actually hot water is very drying to your epidermis and can contribute to dry winter skin. USE A HUMIDIFIER. Most home heating systems are extremely dehydrating to the skin. Check with your HVAC maintenance person to see if you have a humidifier connected to your furnace. It will help keep your skin from drying out. KEEP HYDRATED. Drink lots of water. In the cold winter months, we tend not to drink as much water because we are cold and not as thirsty. Water is more important than ever in the winter months because the cold, dry air is pulling the moisture from our skin. Water helps hydrate our body and our skin. GET A FACIAL. Facials are a perfect way to remove all…
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The 7 Biggest Plastic Surgery Trends for 2019
Original Article For our selfie-obsessed culture, the desire to look perfectly filtered — in photos and IRL — has never been stronger. In fact, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures has grown nearly 200 percent since 2000, with no indication of slowing down. Advancements in technology and research are pacing with consumer demand, and the Food and Drug Administration is set to approve at least three new, cutting-edge cosmetic procedures in 2019. Below, we ask renowned plastic surgeons and cosmetic dermatologists to weigh in on the trends and procedures they think will be the most popular in 2019 to zap, inject, and restore our bodies in 2019. Injectables Are More Accessible Than Ever “It’s really the era of minimally invasive medical aesthetic procedures,” says Lara Devgan, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City. “I think that is not only because…
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GET HEALTHY…HCG Weight Loss Program
DISSOLVE STUBBORN FAT…INCREASE ENERGY LEVELS We all start the New Year with great expectations to be the best version of ourselves. Weight loss is the most common New Year’s Resolution. It is no surprise that diets are on the forefront of our minds after all the holiday parties and sugary treats. But the reality is, weight gain did not happen overnight and we can not magically get rid of our unwanted fat overnight. However, there is a medically safe and effective way to quickly shed unwanted stubborn fat and jump start our new healthy lifestyle in 2019. At Azani Medical Spa, serving the Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton), Dr. Monica Gavin offers the HCG Medical Weight Loss Program. HCG stands for the human chorionic gonadotropin hormone. HCG is a hormone naturally produced during pregnancy. On the HCG diet, you will consume a medically approved simple, low calorie, low carb…
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END OF THE YEAR SPECIAL!
A New Slimmer You for the New Year Don’t miss out on our Azani 2018 December Special! The HCG weight loss program is ONLY $695 until the end of the month. Lose up to a pound a day of stubborn fat. Imagine losing as much as 30lbs in 40 days. Get a jumpstart on a new slimmer you in 2019. Call today and book an appointment.
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Holidays Gift Certificate Promotion
Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem, serving the Lehigh Valley, is offering a promotion on Holiday Gift Certificates. For every $100 dollars gift certificate get $25 free Azani dollars (Only for aesthetic non-injectables services). GC can be emailed to purchaser just in time for holiday giving. Call 610-625-3000 to purchase.
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