You’re reading this blog because you have an instinctive understanding that there’s more to cosmetic treatments than meets the eye. Your favorite beauty tools provide a lot more than just a pretty face — they can be healthy, too! Here’s a closer look:
Laser skin treatments and chemical peels can reduce your risk of skin cancer.
You may love your Halo™ skin renewal treatment every fall or your seasonal chemical peels for their ability to brighten and smooth your skin and reveal a radiant, younger-looking complexion, but did you know that these skin resurfacing treatments are super healthy for your skin, too? They are removing sun-damaged skin cells and prompting the growth of healthy, new skin, and what could be healthier than that? By treating your skin to periodic renewal, you are preventing potential skin lesions that can lead to skin cancer.
Botox® really does it all.
You love Botox for its ability to smooth the skin on your forehead and around the eyes (crow’s feet, anyone?), and you are totally psyched to know that it also works as a preventive to keep pesky lines from forming in the first place. But Botox is FDA approved for migraines and excessive sweat, too.
Aesthetic treatments enhance your overall vitality.
Guess what you’re doing when you’re scheduling treatments at AVIE!? You are taking care of yourself, and the more self-care you practice, the more likely you are to do other healthy things, like eating right and exercising. Let’s not forget the obvious bonus of undergoing aesthetic treatments: you feel awesome after your treatment because you have treated yourself to something special, just for you. And you’re also super excited to enjoy the aesthetic benefits (the beauty part doesn’t hurt, either)!
We are dedicated to making you look and feel great in every way. Come visit us for a personal consultation soon! AVIE! proudly serves clients from Leesburg, Ashburn, and all over NoVA. Please call 703.870.3844 or complete our online consultation request form today.
— Kim
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It’s Time to Get Glowing! Leesburg, VA
You know how I said in last week’s blog that fall is the time to focus on YOU with body contouring treatments like EMSCULPT® and CoolSculpting®? Well, it’s also the ideal time to focus on your complexion. In other words…
…drum roll, please…
…it’s laser skin rejuvenation season!
Now that the harsh summer sun is taking a breather, it’s the perfect time to give your skin some R & R. But I’m not talking about rest and recuperation. I’m talking RADIANCE and RENEWAL!! If you’re interested in turning back years of sun damage and improving the tone and texture of your skin so you can flaunt a lit-from-within glow, I’ve got two words for you: Halo™ and BBL™! Halo laser skin renewal and BBL photofacial are two amazing skin treatments that combine to reveal your best skin ever.
• Halo is a fractional laser skin resurfacing treatment that removes old skin and triggers the growth of intensely revitalized new skin that’s smoother, brighter, more-evenly toned, and younger-looking.
• BBL is a non-invasive light treatment that improves pesky pigmentation irregularities like age spots, sun spots, redness, freckles, and small veins. In other words, if your complexion is ruddy or blotchy, a series of BBL photofacials will do the trick with little to no downtime.
Now let’s talk downtime. Depending on the intensity of your treatment, you’ll start noticing benefits within the first week, with optimal improvements within the first month of treatment. Because Halo stimulates skin renewal from within, thanks to new collagen and elastin growth, you’ll experience continued improvements for months to come! Our clients from Leesburg, Ashburn, and all over NoVA are loving their results!
Of course, there are several other laser skin treatments to consider: MicroLaserPeel® and ProFractional™ skin resurfacing are also terrific skin-renewing tools. During your consultation, we’ll figure out the perfect treatment or combination treatment for your goals!
To learn more about Halo, BBL, and other laser skin rejuvenation treatments, call us at 703.870.3844 or fill out our online form and request your complimentary consultation today.
—Kim
How Healthy Is Your Skin? Leesburg, VA
Did you know that U.S. News & World Report recently named Loudoun County as one of the top 25 healthiest communities in the nation? Based on an annual survey that measures everything from rates of illness to environmental factors, our little corner of the world is super healthy!
So while we’re on the topic of health, let’s turn our attention to the fact that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. My job as a skin care expert is to help you achieve radiant skin at every age. And do you know what underlies every beautiful complexion? Healthy skin, of course!
Here’s a quick To Do List for keeping your skin in tip top shape:
See a dermatologist.
When was the last time you had your skin examined to check for any suspicious moles? Including your skin in your annual “maintenance” routine will help you get to know your skin better and detect any abnormalities early, when they are easiest to treat. If skin exams don’t thrill you, don’t forget that dermatologists can prescribe skin enhancers like Retin A, which work splendidly with our award-winning skin care treatments and products to boost your radiant results.
Know your ABCDE’s.
Asymmetry—if you can draw a line through the middle of your mole and the two sides match, your skin lesion is likely benign.
Border—Benign moles have even borders, whereas melanomas tend to be scalloped, notched, or uneven.
Color—Most benign moles have one color. A mole with many colors is a warning sign of melanoma.
Diameter—Malignant moles are usually larger in diameter than an eraser on your pencil tip.
Evolving—Be on the lookout for moles that change over time, and see a doctor if you notice any changes.
Hit the rewind button on sun damage.
Be good to your skin by periodically treating it to a professional skin rejuvenation treatment. From chemical peels to Halo laser skin renewal and microneedling, all our skin treatments are fabulous at exfoliating the outermost layer of skin cells that have been damaged from the sun and environmental agents. Our advanced treatments stimulate your skin’s natural healing response, spurring healthy new collagen and elastin for a bevy of benefits, including smoother texture, more even tone, and enhanced luminosity. We’ll help you choose the ideal treatment to meet your complexion’s unique needs.
Love the skin you’re in by treating it right this spring! Learn more by calling 703.870.3844 or requesting a free consultation today.
—Kim
Mother’s Day Gift Idea—Amazing Skin! Leesburg, VA
With Mother’s Day only a week away, we’re eager to share a gift idea that will keep on giving—professional skin care treatments and products! A recent survey in Global Cosmetic Industry reported that an astounding 71 percent of women aren’t satisfied with their skin care. That’s MOST women, and probably you and your Mom! If you are in need of a skin care overhaul or even just a pick-me-up, it’s time to check in with the skin care-obsessed and expertly trained staff at AVIE!
We’ve devoted our practice to bringing out your best skin, so you can relax knowing our recommendations are based on real results, not hype. Here are a few gift ideas for revealing gorgeous skin for Mom and you this spring!
Chemical Peels.
Recently deemed a “Most Worth It Treatment” by RealSelf, chemical peels are appropriate for almost every skin type—and they do it all, erasing dark spots, melasma and other pigmentation irregularities while delivering an overall brightening and smoothing effect for a younger-looking, healthier-looking complexion.
Results-Driven Skin Care
We know what works. Alastin®, SENTÉ, SkinMedica®, Image® Skincare…we have curated a variety of quality skin care lines because we want only the best results for you. Give Mom a gift card, and we can help her choose the perfect formulations to address her unique complexion needs during her personal skin care consultation.
Resurfacing
The name of the game is renewal! Out with the old skin cells, in with the new is the secret to a gorgeous, age-defying appearance. Our leading selection of skin resurfacing treatments will stimulate your skin’s natural healing response and spur new collagen and elastin growth for a dramatic range of improvements, including smoother, younger-looking skin with more even tone and vibrance. We get amazing results with every treatment on our menu, include Microneedling with PRP, Halo™ Laser Skin Renewal, ProFractional™ Skin Resurfacing, MicroLaserPeel™, HydraFacial™, and more.
We can’t wait to help you achieve your most luminous complexion yet! It’s easier than you think! To discover the ideal treatments and products for you or Mom, please call 703.870.3844 or request a free consultation today.
—Kim
Brides & Graduates, Party-Prepping Season Has Begun! Leesburg, VA
There’s nothing better than looking and feeling your absolute best during the special moments of life. It’s your time to shine! You’ve come a long way, and you deserve to glow on your special day, whether it’s a wedding or graduation ceremony.
There is a catch, though! Your skin takes time to renew itself, which means now is the time to start prepping. Advance planning is the key to achieving a head-turning glow weeks or months from now.
Here’s a look at common skin concerns and our recommended treatments and timing for your best results:
For blotchiness, redness, freckles, or uneven skin tone…
Try: BBL™ photofacials. Non-invasive photofacials are the industry standard for improving pigmentation irregularities. You name it, BBL can fade it, from dark spots and freckles to rosacea and broken capillaries. Best of all, BBL involves little to no downtime. Ideally, photofacials are a routine part of any results-driven skin care regimen. We recommend undergoing a series of BBL’s, scheduled about a month apart, for your best results. If you are interested in a photofacial to correct a specific concern before your event, we advise receiving treatment at least two weeks before you need to see results. (This is because dark spots like freckles will first darken before eventually sloughing off, which takes about two weeks.) Other treatments to consider include chemical peels, microneedling, and Halo™ laser skin renewal. We can help you choose the perfect treatment for YOU during your personal consultation!
To pamper yourself the DAY OF or DAY BEFORE your event…
Try: Signature HydraFacial! We love Signature HydraFacial because it’s a 30-minute indulgence for your cleanest and most intensely refreshed complexion without a lick of downtime! Truly! This multi-step skin resurfacing treatment uses patented vortex suction technology and water to clear away dull skin cells and debris while infusing your dermis with revitalizing peptides and nutrients. We are always amazed how such an effective treatment can be so gentle on skin!
For overall skin enhancement, including smoother, brighter tone and texture…
Try: Laser Skin Rejuvenation! Because we are driven to bring out your absolute best, we offer a full menu of award-winning laser skin rejuvenation treatments, including Halo™ laser skin renewal, ProFractional™ laser skin resurfacing, MicroLaserPeel®, and BBL™ photofacials. Each one of these skin rejuvenation treatments can be tailored to meet your skin’s exact needs, correcting pigmentation irregularities, brightening dullness, smoothing texture, and much more. We will help you determine the ideal treatment or combination treatment for you to realize optimal results.
Please note that we recommend undergoing laser skin resurfacing well before any special event. With Halo and ProFractional, we recommend undergoing treatment at least a month or two prior; with BBL and MicroLaserPeel, at least two weeks before your event.
In addition to laser skin rejuvenation, we offer microneedling, chemical peels, professional skin care products, and more! To discover the ideal treatments for you, please schedule a consultation with us today by calling 703.870.3844 .
—Kim
“2019’s Most Worth It Procedures” Leesburg, VA
Awesome news! So many of my favorite treatments have been included in RealSelf’s list, “2019’s Most Worth It Procedures!” RealSelf is where real patients and doctors connect online to discuss everything you need to know about every aesthetic treatment and surgery out there. Each year, their readers—people just like you—vote for the top aesthetic treatments. I’m thrilled to see that so many of the awarded treatments are the same ones I rely on to give my patients amazing results.
My treatments that made the “Most Worth It” list are…(drum roll, please…)
Emsculpt®!
I’m thrilled that this amazing new body sculpting technology made the list! Using high-intensity electromagnetic energy, Emsculpt produces the same result as 20,000 crunches in 30 minutes. FDA-approved for the abdomen or buttocks, this treatment is a game changer for anyone seeking more ab definition or a buttock boost who can’t devote hours in the gym. Emsculpt is the perfect complement to CoolSculpting®, which focuses on fat reduction for almost any area of the body. We can help you plan your optimal body contouring plan during your free personal consultation.
HydraFacial®!
I adore the way my skin looks and feels after this iconic treatment—and so do all our clients! This multi-step skin resurfacing treatment cleans, exfoliates and infuses skin with nourishing nutrients and hydration to leave you looking absolutely radiant with zero downtime. And to make your HydraFacial experience even better, we now have Alastin® and Senté® boosters to drive clinically-tested active ingredients into the skin!”
Injectables!
Injectables are another proven favorite here at AVIE! Botox®, Juvéderm® and Volbella® all made the list for their age-defying benefits and ease. Since 2009, we’ve performed more than 200,000 injectable treatments. That’s a lot of satisfied customers!
Chemical Peels!
A tried-and-true complexion perfector, chemical peels are suitable for almost every skin type. I rely on a range of results-driven chemical peels to provide an impressive range of benefits, including smoother, brighter, younger-looking skin with more even tone and texture. I’m glad to see that RealSelf readers love them, too!
Eyelid surgery!
Our medical director, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Khalique Zahir performs exquisite eyelid surgery for our patients needing rejuvenation of their delicate eye area. I’m so glad that AVIE! is able to offer this popular and “Most Worth It” procedure!
Did you know that just about every treatment on our menu has been awarded with top honors? To learn more about ALL our acclaimed services, including microneedling, microblading, Halo™ laser skin renewal, BBL™ photofacial, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair loss, and much, much more, please call 703.870.3844 or request a complimentary consultation online.
—Kim