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Sculptra Aesthetic

February 16th, 2012 by Chandler - Beauty Contributor
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Want that “Everyone will notice, no one will know” look? Sculptra Aesthetic is used to correct facial wrinkles and Sculptra_Mediafolds as a one time treatment regimen of up to 4 injection sessions.  These sessions are scheduled about 3 weeks apart. Although Sculptra is not for lips or around the eyes, it corrects shallow to deep nasolabial folds and other facial wrinkles. It works gradually to replace collagen loss. Collagen begins to break down which creates wrinkles, lines, and folds at about age 30.  Sculptra provides structure and replaces the collagen loss while letting your new look emerge discreetly. Sculptra contains poly-L-lactic acid ( PLLA ) which is biocompatible. It has been used for many years in stitches and medical implants, so it is safe.

Sculptra Aesthetic creates results that last up to 25 months, making it ideal for someone who wants natural looking, long lasting results. In a clinical study, 80% of patients treated with Sculptra were very satisfied with their results. ( 84.9% were satisfied at 13 months. 80.0% were satisfied at 25 months. ) While the effects are subtle, they create a beautiful, natural look. No one would ever even know, but everyone is sure to notice!

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Sweet lip sugar scrub

February 7th, 2012 by Chandler - Beauty Contributor
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In the winter time it seems that our face, body, hands, and hair all dry out. We have to work to get the smooth, dewy texture we crave. The first thing we think to do is exfoliate, and then hydrate. Scrubs are the go-to for maximum exfoliation to get all of those dead skin cells off. Hydration after exfoliating is the key to soft skin. Oils and moisturizers are fantastic for hydration in the winter. There is always one area that some people forget to exfoliate, which is just as important as the rest…your lips!

There is nothing worse than when you put on your favorite lipstick and it is anything but smooth looking. Chapped, cracked lips are not only uncomfortable, they aren’t attractive.  Well, I have a simple DIY sugar scrub to exfoliate those dry lips, and get them back to kissable.Lips with sugar.

You will need:

1 TSP of Sugar

½ TSP of Honey

½ TSP of Olive Oil

½ TSP of any Lip Balm

Mix all of these ingredients together in a small bowl. You may transfer the recipe to an empty lip balm container, or any other cosmetic pot that you have with a lid. This mixture should stay good for about a month or two. Apply a finger full of the scrub to clean lips. Massage in a circular motion on your lips for about a minute, and then wipe off with a dry towel. Follow this scrub with your favorite chap-stick or lip balm. Try this exfoliation 1-2 times a week.

So when you are giving the rest of your body some exfoliation when it is feeling dull, don’t forget your lips. They need some TLC too, and I’m not talking about the kissing kind!

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Fun DIY Chocolate Facial Mask

February 5th, 2012 by Chandler - Beauty Contributor
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Valentines day is just arouChocolate-Facial-for-Spa_WebSmall1nd the corner so it is time to prep for your big night out, or your romantic night in. However you spend this holiday, spend it looking fabulous!

Give your skin some good old fashion TLC with an easy DIY creamy chocolate mask that you can do right at home. This sweet mask will get your skin glowing and cupid will be blown away!

The cocoa in this recipe is a very powerful antioxidant. It helps rid the skin of free radicals that cause the lines of aging or the premature sagging or loosening of the skin. Oats have soothing and anti inflammatory properties. The oatmeal is useful since it is absorptive, hypoallergenic, and help to soften skin. They have the best amino acid balance of all the cereal grains which works as water-binding agents in the skin cells. Honey, because of its many antioxidants, it scavenges for free radicals like the cocoa. Honey can reverse damage done to your skin by these free radicals, while keeping moisture in your skin. The cream in the mask helps with hydration and softening of the skin and the binding of the ingredients in the recipe.

YOU WILL NEED:

½ cup Cocoa Powderchocolate-face-mask11

½ cup of Honey

2 TBSP of Rolled oats

3 TBSP of Cream

Place all of the ingredients above in a medium mixing bowl, stir until well blended. You know you’ve stirred enough when it forms a thick, luscious batter.

Tie up your hair, cleanse your face, and evenly massage this yummy mask all over. ( Avoid eyes, nostrils, and lips… If it accidentally gets on your lips and you have a taste, enjoy! )

Leave the mask on for about 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water, pat dry. Follow this mask with your normal moisturizer.

Weather you use this mask to prep for the big date,  get the girls together and enjoy, or relax in a bubble bath…
This sweet recipe is not only fun, but beneficial to your skin.

Wishing everyone an amazing valentines day!

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Laser hair removal

January 27th, 2012 by Chandler - Beauty Contributor
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Have you ever gone to the beach, slipped off your sun dress, slathered on sunscreen and realized you forgot smooth-solutions-laser-hair-removal1to shav e your legs ? Nothing is more time consuming than having to shave your body every single day. With the 15 minutes you spend shaving, you could be sleeping in! While shaving your legs or underarms isn’t a tiring chore, one would label it as annoying.

So, why not do something to slow and possibly permanently stop hair growth on your body?

Laser hair removal (LHR) is a medical procedure that uses a laser to remove unwanted hair. During the procedure, the pulsating beam of light passes through the skin to the hair follicle. The intense heat damages the hair follicle, which inhibits future hair growth. The most effective treatment would be on someone with lighter skin, and darker hair. It is not as effective on blonde, grey, or red hair types. Someone with darker skin could be a candidate for LHR if you are sure the practitioner is savvy with working on darker skin tones, and is aware of which settings would be right for the patient.laser-hair-removal

LHR is not too painful, but it can be uncomfortable. It almost feels like a light rubber-band snap. Topical numbing cream may be applied to the area that will be treated 25-30 minutes beforehand. Your practitioner will usually have you shave prior to your treatment. You shouldn’t wax or tweeze the area less than 4 weeks before, because it is less likely that the laser will target every hair follicle.

Consider having laser hair removal if you want a long term result for hair elimination. It would be the most effective and affordable option in the long run!

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Hydrate your skin!

January 17th, 2012 by Chandler - Beauty Contributor
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Water is the most abundant compound on Earth’s surface, covering about 70% of the planet. It also makes up 70% of youh20r skin.

We use it so much of it every day. Whether it’s drinking, showering, washing dishes, using it to cook, or doing laundry… it’s an obvious necessity.

There are so many benefits of  drinking wate r and staying hydrated. One of the most important is drinking enough to keep your skin healthy. Water is indeed vital to having beautiful, dewy skin.

I spoke to one of our medical aestheticians about the importance of drinking water for healthy skin and here is what she said:

“HYDRATION, HYDRATION, HYDRATION! Think of a plant and its leaves; When the plant is hydrated its leaves are pliable and supple, but, when the plant is dry and has not been watered, the leaves will become dry and stiff. It’s the same with your skin. Water helps with elasticity. The more hydrated the skin is, less fine lines and wrinkles. If your skin is dehydrated it will look dull and lifeless. Not only will the wrinkles make you look aged but the texh202ture of dry skin will as well. ”

Good ole’ H20 is not only important for gorgeous skin, but for your health in general. We lose most of our water through perspiration, urination, and evaporation. Your lungs alone expel between 2 – 4 cups of water daily just through normal breathing (more if you exercise) and even more on a cold day.

With that being said, pick up a refreshing glass of water and do your skin a big favor! Drink up!

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Oxygenetix

January 11th, 2012 by Chandler - Beauty Contributor
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What coOx2uld be better than a foundation that actually heals your skin post laser and surgical procedures?

Made for all skin types, Oxygenetix is a liquid foundation that disguises various skin conditions, heals, and even helps to eliminate procedure scars. The Ceravitae in the foundation stimulates collagen cell and connective tissue growth to aging or wounded skin. As well as healing, this medical grade make-up is breathable, oil free, and does not clog your pores.Ox1

Personally, I am very picky with skincare and makeup because I have a very red, dry skin type. I use Oxygenetix every day as a regular foundation, and it has been the best make-up I have ever used! It is perfect for my sensitive skin and gives me a beautiful dewy finish. I happen to use the ‘Ivory’ color for my skin and it matches perfectly! Not once has it left me feeling cakey or orange, which are problems I have had in the past with other foundations. Another issue I have had in the past is my make-up not lasting and rubbing off during the day. With Oxygenetix my face looks as good at 6 PM as it did at 8 AM! I have also noticed that I have had less break-outs in my problem areas while using this make-up as opposed to a more thick, oil based foundation. My old make-up left my skin feeling thick, and greasy. I would constantly change my products because I could never find the right one. Well, I can now confidently say that I finally found my perfect match.

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CoolSculpting

January 3rd, 2012 by Chandler - Beauty Contributor
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As much as we work out, diet, and eat as healthy as we can, there are still those problem areas that will not go away. It seems virtually impossible to lose those love handles! Some people automatically start thinking surgery:  Liposuction, tummy-tuck, all of the above.CoolSculpting_2

Well, here’s the skinny on how to eliminate that muffin top and hop back into those skinny jeans without invasive surgery or any down time: CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting by ZELTIQ is a non invasive procedure that was developed by Harvard scientists to actually freeze fat cells without any needles, suction hoses, knifes or lasers! You just get your treatment, and then get on with your day.

You will see an improvement of the treated area after just one visit, but you can lose more after multiple treatments. Each treatment is about an hour long. After the following few months, the frozen fat cells are naturally flushed from the body. There is absolutely no down time after the treatment, and it’s FDA cleared. So, what could be better than a treatment that gets rid of those problem areas with a non surgical approach?

Aesthetic Edge is proud to introduce that CoolSculpting is now available in our office! Call us to make an appointment for your CoolSculpting treatment today!

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DIY: Pumpkin mask!

September 30th, 2011 by Chandler - Beauty Contributor
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article-page-main-ehow-images-a07-to-r1-pumpkin-plant-pests-800x800When you think of fall you think of pumpkin, at least I do! They are sold everywhere this time of year and I couldn’t help but think that they could be used for more than just décor.

Their rich orange color isn’t the only thing fabulous about them, come to find out, pumpkin is great for your skin as it contains antioxidants such as vitamins A, vitamins C, and Zinc! Which is great for tissue repair and anti-aging.

Here is a recipe for a wonderful face mask that you can mix up and enjoy at home, to get that smooth autumn glow:

3 tsp canned pureed pumpkin or fresh pumpkin (with seeds removed!)

½ tsp honey (adds a kiss of moisture)

A pinch of cinnamon (OPTIONAL- For that authentic pumpkin pie smell!)pumpkinpuree

½ tsp brown sugar OR raw oats (OPTIONAL- Only if exfoliation is desired)

If you have oily skin, add a splash of apple cider vinegar.

If you have dry skin, add a splash of heavy whipping cream

Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and apply to a clean face.

Leave on for 10-30 minutes before rinsing off and Follow with your normal moisturizer!

Pumpkin8_medium Please remember that this mask is probably not well suited for super sensitive skin.

This recipe makes about 1 face mask, but you can add more. Invite your friends over and have a pumpkin beauty bash!

Happy Fall!

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Botox VS Dysport, Whats the difference?

September 21st, 2011 by Chandler - Beauty Contributor
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The number one question that gets asked by patients is: “What is the difference between Botox and Dysport?”. injection

Simple, it’s the Pepsi-Coke difference. Botox and Dysport are both Botulinum toxins and do the same thing.  The Botulinum toxin is injected into muscles to relax them to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows. Both have also been approved for other cosmetic and medical uses, and doctors administer them widely to smooth wrinkles even in areas they haven’t been specifically approved to treat.

Many doctors and patients have different opinions about each of these two injectables. Dysport is said to be slightly cheaper than Botox. Dysport is only 1/3 the strength of Botox in each unit, so patients need about three times as many units of Dysport to get the same results as you would with one unit of Botox. As a result, the cost of a Dysport treatment will most likely end up being the same as Botox.

In botAD20110924967491-Dysport treatmeh products, the toxin is attached to a carrier protein which is the difference between them. The carrier protein is smaller for Dysport than for Botox. Because it is smaller, Dysport tends to spread faster and over a wider area than Botox. Dysport diffuses a bit farther than Botox from the injection point: one to three centimeters compared to Botox’s one centimeter. This means that the health professional doing the injections must be very skilled to ensure that the drug does not spread to nearby muscles and cause eyelid and/or eyebrow drooping or other unwanted side effects. Dysport is said to have a faster onset too, with results beginning to appear within one to seven days of treatment, while Botox has been said between three and ten days to become effective.

Both Botox and Dysport  are known to have great results, it is just a personal preference. Ask your healthcare professional which one would be the right fit for you!

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Are Facials REALLY worth it?!

September 14th, 2011 by Chandler - Beauty Contributor
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Facials on the regular facebic3do good for your mind, body, and not to mention skin. The relaxation factor isn’t the only reason you should treat yourself to regular facials, your skin would benefit tremendously!  So many people ask, Are facials really worth it? The answer to that question is yes, yes, YES! In a perfect world, you should get a facial regularly to maintain that healthy skin glow, to prevent clogged large pores, anti-aging, maintain the balance of natural oils on your face, and to help treat imperfections such as acne scars. Th ere ar e many different types of facials and facial procedures that Aestheticians can do to treat your particular skin type. Some are:

Microdermabrasion is a type of non-invasive facial procedure. Microderm can recharge your look, using tiny crystals painlessFacepic2ly buffing away dry, damaged skin cells while encouraging the rise of new, natural collagen: the building blocks of clear, vibrant, youthful skin. Whether it’s a one time treatment for sun damage or skin discoloration, or a monthly routine to keep your skin refreshed, Microdermabrasion can prove beneficial for just about anyone.

Peels are also popular in the world of facials! They are a one of the least invasive ways to improve the appearance of your skin. Sun exposure, acne or just getting older can leave your skin tone uneven, wrinkled, spotted or scarred. If you want your skin to look smoother and younger, consider a chemical peel, which uses a chemical solution to smooth the texture of your skin by removing the damaged outer layers.

LED light treatments are non-invasive treatments that are effective in helping acne and aging of the skin. There are two types of LED light used; Red or Blue. In the anti-aging process, what is important is the collagen production, and red light therapy stimulates collagen growth in your skin. Blue light therapy kills acne bacteria in the skin, but the red light also reduces inflammation from acne and helps with acne scarring.

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Talk to your Aesthetician to see what procedure and treatments would be right for your skin, there is so many options! They can also recommend a skin care regimen that you could use every day at home to keep your skin looking fabulous in between facial treatments. Facials are not only rewarding in the sense of relaxation, but the benefits of having healthy skin are endless. You’ll notice a difference, and so will everyone else! So treat yourself more often, your skin will thank you!

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