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It’s not too late to get bikini ready! We swear! If you’re panicking because summer is already here and you haven’t had a chance to schedule your treatments, we are here to tell you that you still have plenty of time left to hone and tone and get your glow on.

We asked Kim for her favorite summertime treatments for getting summer ready, and here’s what she said:

1. VirtueRF microneedling

This advanced skin tightening treatment is safe for all skin types, all year long, and it’s ideal for the face and body. We love VirtueRF for smoothing texture concerns like acne scars and tightening crepey skin on the neck, chest and belly, but there’s so much more it can do. It works by stimulating your skin’s natural healing response with a potent combo of microneedling and radiofrequency energy. You’re basically triggering healthy new skin to grow in. VirtueRF also features blue LED light to help reduce acne-causing sebum, which is super helpful during the summer months! Plus, after your treatment, we apply a Microcurrent Dual Face Mask which uses patented Tissue X™ microcurrents to deliver soothing ingredients deep into your skin. Be sure to schedule a series of treatments to see your best results.

2. MOXI^®, our “Baby Halo®” laser skin resurfacing technology.

It’s basically a Halo-light. If you’re looking to improve skin texture and get a refreshing glow, MOXI is a wonderful complexion rever-upper. It looks like a high-tech roller that we gently roll across your skin while it sparks, creating thousands of tiny treatment channels in your skin. MOXI is customizable, from light to intense, depending on your goals. But there’s minimal to no social downtime and it’s safe for most skin tones.

3. HydraFacial® Syndeo™ is our most advanced HydraFacial technology yet.

We can’t say enough about this no-downtime skin refresher. The dehydrating summer sun is brutal on our complexions, so HydraFacial Syndeo hits the spot in a big way by exfoliating dirt and sweat, replenishing moisture and nutrients deep into skin and revealing a radiant glow. HydraFacial is also awesome for keeping summer breakouts at bay. We recommend scheduling one every month during the summer to keep your radiance going strong.

One last note about skin rejuvenation of all types: Keeping your skin protected from the sun is vital during the summer months and especially before and after your skin treatments! With a medical-grade sunscreen like Alastin® HydraTint, which is packed with protective antioxidants and a flattering tint that imparts a dewy glow, you’ll be able to protect your investment and maintain your complexion benefits as long as you can.

4. EMSCULPT NEO® non-invasive body contouring

People think June is way too late for non-invasive body sculpting, but they are so wrong! EMSCULPT NEO is an FDA-cleared muscle toning and fat reduction treatment that can deliver results within weeks following your treatments, thanks to state-of-the-art high intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM™) energy. To give you an idea of the sheer power and efficiency of EMSCULPT NEO, one 30-minute session triggers 20,000 muscle contractions in your target area while simultaneously emitting intense radiofrequency energy to burn away fat. We’re seeing impressive results: On average, you can lose 30% fat and grow 25% in muscle volume with EMSCULPT NEO. For your best results, you’ll need to undergo a series of four convenient 30-minute treatments spaced one week apart.

Get your best summer started today by calling us at (703) 870-3844 or requesting a consultation online.

We appreciate mothers and all that they do not only in the month of May, but all year round! Motherhood is a beautiful, often unpredictable experience, and we know how childbirth can often lead to unwanted changes in your body. From skin laxity to weight gain, to urinary incontinence — many women experience a lack in body confidence after giving birth. Using the latest technologies at AVIE!, we’ve combined multiple innovative aesthetic services to create a non-surgical Mommy Makeover: EMSELLA^®, EMSCULPT NEO^® and Virtue RF skin tightening!

Here’s a closer look at the Mommy Makeover treatments focused on reshaping your body and giving you back your confidence:

EMSELLA breakthrough treatment for incontinence

Say so long to bladder leaks with non-invasive EMSELLA! Bladder leakage and stress urinary incontinence impacts an estimated 25 million Americans, mostly women, and is often the result of childbirth. EMSELLA has revolutionized how we treat incontinence, using electromagnetic energy to stimulate 11,000 pelvic floor muscle contractions in a single 28-minute session. These contractions help strengthen and tighten your pelvic floor, giving you back your control over the release of urine with less leakage. You’ll no longer have to worry about certain movements that put pressure on the bladder, such as coughing, sneezing or jumping. To date, five clinical studies have been published on EMSELLA, confirming 95% of patients report an improved quality of life with 75% pad reduction! Best of all, you can be treated with EMSELLA while fully clothed and there’s absolutely no downtime. All you have to do is sit in the special EMSELLA chair for 28 minutes while your pelvic floor muscles get an intense workout. You may notice improvements after just one session, which will build over the next few weeks.

EMSCULPT NEO body sculpting

Burning fat while gaining muscle has never been easier, thanks to FDA-cleared EMSCULPT NEO, the first and only non-invasive body sculpting produced to combine simultaneous fat reduction and muscle building in a combined 30-minute session. We know how difficult it can be to see results from diet and exercise alone, especially after childbirth. But with EMSCULPT NEO, which simultaneously emits radiofrequency (RF) and high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM^®) energies, we’ve seen amazing results: an average 30% reduction in fat and an average of 25% growth in muscle volume! Best of all for mothers, EMSCULPT NEO can repair rectus diastasis by 19%, a condition common after pregnancy/childbirth in which the abdominal muscles separate. Incredible, don’t you think? Plus, there’s no downtime with this treatment, and while each patient’s results may vary, you may see final results about three months after your last treatment.

VirtueRF best-in-class skin tightening

Since we upgraded to Virtue RF microneedling, we can’t stop raving about its benefits! If lax skin or stretch marks are keeping you from being your most-confident self, VirtueRF can treat it all and more, and it’s suitable for all skin types. By combining microneedling with potent radiofrequency (RF) energy and LED light, Virtue RF can tighten and smooth skin anywhere on the body, including the face, chest, neck, upper arms, stomach, thighs and even delicate areas around the eyes as well as fragile neck skin, with no downtime. VirtueRF can also diminish lines and wrinkles, minimize pore size, improve skin tone and texture and reduce blemishes and acne scars. As your skin renews itself, you should start seeing results within two weeks, with continued improvements up to six months following your treatment as your skin produces new collagen and elastin.

Now that you’re well acquainted with our non-surgical Mommy Makeover treatments, we’d like to tell you about an exciting event: AVIE! Medspa and Laser Center’s 13th Anniversary Celebration on May 19! During the event, we will be offering Mommy Makeover specials you won’t want to miss!

We hope you can join us to celebrate 13 years of aesthetic and wellness success! Here’s more event details for those who would like to attend:

• Where: DC Prime Steakhouse – Outdoor Event Under Tent, 20120 Lakeview Center Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
• When: Thursday, May 19, 2022, 5 – 9 p.m.
• What: Wine, Beer and Avie!
• Call 703.737.0197 to RSVP by May 16

Guests will enjoy a signature cocktail, appetizers, event-only specials, demonstrations, goodie bags and gift with purchase (while supplies last)!

To learn more about our Mommy Makeover treatments or specials, please call us at (703) 870-3844 or request a consultation online today!

We pride ourselves on providing the latest and greatest aesthetic devices at AVIE! because we are passionate about providing you with the highest level of results possible. You deserve to enjoy amazing improvements to the look and feel of your skin, as well as impressive body contouring and wellness improvements, and that’s precisely why we continually upgrade our menu with the most advanced and effective technologies on the market.

Most recently, we upgraded our HydraFacial MD^® to HydraFacial Syndeo^™! We also upgraded our Vivace^™ RF microneedling device to VirtueRF microneedling! We are so excited about these upgrades; we can’t stand it!!! As you may already know, we also upgraded our body contouring menu this past year with EMSCULPT NEO^®, an FDA-cleared and totally amazing muscle building and fat reduction treatment, and MOXI^™, a “prejuvenation” laser skin resurfacing tool. We are also thrilled to provide a new wellness treatment for improving bladder leaks, called EMSELLA^®.

So, let’s get right into why we love these amazing new devices, plus how they can help you achieve your best this spring and beyond:

So, what’s so special about HydraFacial Syndeo?

We’ll tell you! First off, HydraFacial Syndeo offers more customization than ever before, from oodles of serums to treatment tips. You can even choose the lighting you want during your treatment. Yes, the HydraFacial Syndeo features cool lighting features to make your treatment as soothing and as fun as possible! Plus, Syndeo features LightStim Elipsa LED light therapy to help boost collagen growth, reduce acne-causing bacteria and spur overall skin revitalization.

What’s more, HydraFacial Syndeo provides a next-level patient experience with Wi-Fi connection! Before your session, simply login to the HydraFacial Nation Mobile App to get the most out of your treatments, including:

• Taking a personalized Selfie Assessment & Skin Profile
• Treatment recommendations

Of course, HydraFacial Syndeo offers all the same amazing complexion benefits as HydraFacial MD (and more!), including exfoliating dead skin cells and impurities, deep cleaning pores with a glycolic and salicylic peel, extracting impurities with vortex suction and infusing skin with hyaluronic acid, peptides and antioxidants. All these steps work in tandem to leave your skin with a deep-clean purity and revitalizing glow that lasts.

Now, let’s talk about VirtueRF microneedling!

We are totally thrilled that Vivace decided to make its amazing RF skin tightening treatment even more effective, because that means you will see even better results! VirtueRF is also designed to be more precise, gentle and comfortable than ever before, making it possible to treat even delicate areas around the eyes with ease.

Here are other awesome VirtueRF microneedling benefits:

• Exclusive robotic precision delivery (RPD) system, making the insertion of the microneedles so exact that it creates no tearing or trauma to the skin (unlike traditional microneedling pens or inferior RF microneedling systems).
• Optimal skin renewing results, revealing tighter, smoother, younger-looking skin with no social downtime.
• LED light helps improve acne (blue light) or stimulate new collagen growth (red light).
• Multiple handpieces, enabling the treatment of almost any area of the face or body, even the delicate eye area.
• Awesome post-treatment mask! After your VirtueRF treatment, we will apply a Microcurrent Dual Face Mask. This state-of-the-art sheet mask technology is a wet mask that immediately soothes the skin with sodium hyaluronate, aloe vera extract and caffeine, and uses patented Tissue X^™ microcurrent technology to deliver these skin-soothing ingredients deep into the skin. This mask is also packed with antioxidants, vitamins and moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties to reduce redness and speed post-RF microneedling healing.

Last, but not least, VirtueRF is appropriate for almost all skin types and tones, even tanned or dark skin! It’s also suitable for all ages of skin! Most importantly, your results will improve over time as your skin continues to produce new collagen and elastin at an accelerated rate, up to six months post treatment. You’ll be able to enjoy benefits for the long-term!

Have you heard about “prejuvenation” with MOXI?

At AVIE!, we refer to MOXI as the “baby Halo” treatment! MOXI is a fractional laser skin resurfacing treatment that literally rolls across your skin, creating a unique yet comfortable spark-like sensation (which is a sign that it’s triggering your skin’s natural healing response). From light to intense treatments, we can tailor your MOXI treatment to your exact needs and downtime preferences. But there’s really no downtime with MOXI, though your skin may look red for a few hours following your treatment. The best part is the results. MOXI helps stimulate new collagen and elastin growth, resulting in smoother texture, brighter tone and a lit-from-within glow that lasts.

Here’s the scoop on EMSELLA:

EMSELLA is a breakthrough treatment that can improve urinary urgency and frequency, which can occur as a result of pregnancy and aging. EMSELLA uses the same technology as EMSCULPT NEO. But instead of stimulating abdominal, thigh or buttock muscles with high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM^® ) energy, EMSELLA stimulates your pelvic floor muscles. What’s amazing about EMSELLA is that you can be treated wearing your clothes. All you have to do is sit in a chair for 28 minutes while HIFEM energy literally works out your pelvic floor. Without any invasive measures or downtime, a series of EMSELLA treatments can be truly life-changing, helping you reduce bladder leakage and live more comfortably and confidently.

We can’t wait for you to experience the benefits of these treatments for yourself! Learn more about HydraFacial Syndeo, VirtueRF microneedling, MOXI, EMSELLA or EMSCULPT NEO by calling us at (703) 870-3844 or requesting a consultation online today.

It sounds like it’s too good to be true, but reversing years of sun damage and aging from your appearance is a reality. Thanks to major advancements in the aesthetic industry within the last two decades, we have more options than we can count for tightening our skin, banishing our age spots and crepiness, lifting our sags and even trimming our fat bulges — all without surgery!

But despite our advancements and everything we know about aging gracefully, we still see too many people who are making the same anti-aging “mistakes,” so to speak. We don’t mean to say that aging is a mistake — it’s an incredible privilege! Aging is beautiful! But if you’re hoping to slow the signs of aging, here are the top blunders we see and tips for overcoming them:

#1 Anti-Aging Mistake: Waiting too long to get treatments.

Every age group can benefit from our skin treatments. However, it’s much easier to slow the signs of aging than to reverse them. This is why we always say, “The sooner you start caring for your skin, the better!”

By caring for your skin, we mean “exercising” it with clinically proven aesthetic treatments that stimulate its natural healing response (i.e., Halo™, BBL® HERO™, MOXI™, Vivace™ Micro Needle RF, Ultherapy®, EMTONE®). When your skin is in healing mode, it generates new collagen and elastin, which are the building blocks for supple, healthy-looking skin. So, you really can’t go wrong with any skin renewing treatment, and the more you do, the stronger and suppler your skin will be!

In addition to professional skin renewing treatments, incorporating medical-grade skin care products into your routine is also paramount. We proudly carry research-based skin care lines which are formulated to boost the results of your professional treatments while also helping you maintain your results for the long-term. For example, Alastin® Skincare is formulated to work in tandem with your treatments, helping to clear out old collagen and debris and paving the way for new collagen and elastin growth with patented TriHex™ technology. Alastin has a product for everything, including enhancing fat reduction and skin tightening after your CoolSculpting® or EMSCULPT® NEO treatments (TransFORM) and preparing skin and speeding healing after skin treatments (Regenerating Skin Nectar). There are also products for speeding healing and boosting results after injectables (INhance Post-Injection Serum) and surgical treatments (ReFORM & RePAIR Complex), smoothing crepey neck skin (Restorative Neck Complex), replenishing intense hydration (HA IMMERSE Serum™) and much more!

#2 Anti-Aging Mistake: Wearing sunblock only during summer months and only if outside.

Reality check: The sun’s harmful UV rays are reaching your skin 365 days a year, rain or shine, summer or winter, indoors or outdoors. This means you can get sun damage from the sun coming through the window in the dead of winter or while you’re sitting in the car or at your work desk. The sun is also hitting you on your 10-second walk from the car to the grocery store, while pumping gas, you name it. These little hits of sun add up, causing lines and wrinkles, age spots and more.

Your best line of defense: Applying sunblock every day of the year as a part of your daily beauty regimen. But not just any sunscreen will do. For your best complexion at any age, you’ll need to stick with the winners: medical-grade, physical sunscreen formulas (not chemicals!). Physical (mineral-based) sunscreen is far superior to chemical sunscreen because it literally blocks the sun from even penetrating your skin with toxic-free zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. Chemical sunscreens, on the other hand, allow UV rays to penetrate before “neutralizing” them from within. Even worse, they use chemicals which get absorbed into your body, and who needs more questionable chemicals in their life?

The winners in the sunscreen world are medical-grade, mineral-based, research-backed formulations by Alastin®, SkinMedica®, Senté® and Revision®. Each one of these lines has concocted multitasking sunscreen formulas that you’ll look forward to slathering on your face every morning! These physical sunscreens are formulated to not only block UV rays but also revitalize your skin with antioxidants and nourishing peptides so your skin looks better and better. One of our all-time favorites is Alastin’s HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 36, which is a tinted formula packed with antioxidants that’s suitable for most skin tones and gives you a dewy glow. Alastin also offers a perfect non-tinted formula with TriHex technology (SilkSHIELD All Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30) which leaves your skin feeling soft, matte and light! Of course, we can’t forget SkinMedica and Revision for their acclaimed sunscreens. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all your options, don’t worry! We can help you pick the best formula for you during your consultation.

#3 Anti-Aging Mistake: Not addressing ALL of your skin.

Healthy skin starts from the inside, at a cellular level. Your body’s largest living organ, your skin, is affected by all aspects of your life. What you eat, how much you sleep, whether or not you exercise: all these factors feed into the look and feel of your skin and how fast you are showing signs of aging. You can do all the Halo treatments in the world, for example, but the benefits won’t last if you’re still sunbathing. What this means is that if you want to slow or reverse signs of aging, you’ll need to address your skin health both inside and out. This means getting professional skin renewing treatments with us while also applying daily sunscreen and following a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

The other aspect worth mentioning is treating more than just your face. Many people routinely treat their facial skin to professional treatments while ignoring their neck and chest. We see this all the time. Unfortunately, over time, your facial skin looks amazing while your neck and chest look much older. By the way, neck skin typically ages faster simply due to the fact that it’s much thinner. You can combat this tendency by treating both your face and your neck/chest. Trust us, you will start noticing the benefits sooner than you think!

Are you ready to achieve your best complexion? You are in the right place, and we truly can’t wait to help you! Get started on your most radiant skin yet by calling us at (703) 870-3844 or requesting a consultation online today.

Everyone knows that having core strength is vital, but not as many of us understand exactly why or where to begin. Here are some inside tips for strengthening your core, plus a primer of the benefits.  

When it comes to strengthening your body, sometimes we need a boost in the right direction, and boy, do we have the perfect boost for you! Have you heard of EMSCULPT NEO®? It’s the latest and all-time-greatest body sculpting technology on the market, and AVIE! is the first in Loudoun County to offer it.

EMSCULPT NEO is a non-invasive muscle strengthening device that is perfect for strengthening your core — without the workouts! This treatment also helps tone and strengthen your buttocks, inner/outer thighs and anterior/posterior thighs.

Here’s how it works: EMSCULPT NEO uses high intense focused electromagnetic (HIFEM™) technology to stimulate thousands of muscle contractions in your target areas, helping you build up to 25% more muscle! But there’s more! This state-of-the-art body contouring solution also reduces “pinch-an-inch” fat by 30% AND visceral fat by 17%. Before EMSCULPT NEO, visceral fat was only treatable with diet and exercise. What’s more, mothers should be super excited because EMSCULPT NEO may even help you avoid tummy tuck surgery because it can help to repair rectus diastasis, a condition in which the abdominal muscles separate, which is common after pregnancy/childbirth.

Did you know that AVIE! is an academic training center for BTL Aesthetics, the maker of EMSCULPT® Classic, EMSCULPT NEO, EMTONE® and EMSELLA®? So, you know you are in the best hands!

So, why is having a strong core so important? We’re glad you asked! Here are several awesome benefits:

Freedom of movement

The core is at the center of your body, as its name implies. When we think about where our core is, most of us think about the abdomen/belly first, but there are actually four areas of the body that comprise your core: namely, the abs, hips, back and chest. As the center of your body, your core stabilizes you while enabling your body to move freely. A strong core makes all types of movement possible, allowing you to move in any direction with ease.

Better balance

In addition to freedom of movement, your core gives your body balance and stability. When you’re doing core exercises, you are literally training your muscles to coordinate in key areas like the abdomen, pelvis, lower back and hips. When all these muscles work well together, it helps you live life more comfortably by making daily activities like walking, sitting and exercising much easier to do.

Fewer injuries

When your body is in balance, it pretty much goes without saying that you’re much less likely to lose your balance and experience an injury.

More productive workouts!

Your core is used in every movement you do during your exercise routine, so when your core is strong, you’re better able to take your workouts to the next level, boosting your results during strength training, running, doing yoga or anything!

TLC for your muscles and joints

A strong core helps your body put less strain on your muscles and joints, which is a perfect segway to the next benefit…

Reduces/prevents back pain

We don’t really think about it, but our core supports our entire body, especially our neck and back. When your core is weak, it forces your back and neck muscles to work harder to support your body, which can lead to muscle strain and back aches.

Improves posture & more!

A strong core helps your body stay in alignment, enabling you to sit upright. The benefits of good posture are pretty amazing! (Mom was right!) When you sit upright, you are better able to breathe deeply, which makes it easier for oxygen to travel through your muscles. Good posture also lessens wear and tear on your spine, preventing strain and back pain. Another plus: Good posture is also responsible for helping you survive standing or sitting for long periods of time.

Ultimately, use it or lose it is definitely the case with your core! What many of us don’t realize is that we are engaging our core muscles constantly throughout the day, from walking to bending over to simply standing. This is why core strength is so vital! There are loads of articles on the best all-time exercises to do for strengthening your core, which includes the plank, of course! (check out this article in SELF for more!). Here’s the thing, though: Not everyone loves planks or doing specific exercises, and it’s nearly impossible to sustain an exercise routine if you’re not enthused by it. If this sounds like you, fitness experts recommend to keep moving doing the things you love. Walking, gardening, yoga — all these activities can help to strengthen your core for the long run. It’s also worth noting that EMSCULPT NEO is an easy way to strengthen your core without spending hours at the gym!

We hope you are as pumped up about strengthening your core as we are! To learn more about core strengthening and EMSCULPT NEO, call us at (703) 870-3844 or request a consultation online today.

As we age, our skin naturally loses elasticity and firmness, which can lead to unwanted wrinkles and sagging skin. But that doesn’t mean we have to leave it that way! Advanced skin tightening technology has made it possible to tighten lax skin all over the body without surgery. With many options to choose from, we’re here to help you better understand how each skin tightening treatment works and design a treatment plan best suited for your unique needs and goals.

Ultherapy®

Ultherapy is the only non-invasive procedure FDA-cleared to lift skin and tighten muscle on the face, neck and chest with non-invasive ultrasound energy. What makes Ultherapy unique is it can specifically target the deep foundation below the skin (typically addressed in cosmetic surgery) without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin. For those not ready for a facelift, Ultherapy is a great alternative option, providing a subtle uplift on the face, brow, jowls, neck, chin, jawline or chest, and revealing gradual results in the months following your treatment.

Vivace™ Micro Needle RF

As the most advanced microneedling treatment, FDA-cleared Vivace combines microneedling with potent radiofrequency (RF) energy and LED light to tighten and smooth skin anywhere on the body, including the face, chest, neck, upper arms, stomach and thighs. While microneedles stimulate the skin’s natural healing response, RF energy heats the skin, enhancing new collagen and elastin growth. This advanced combination offers optimal skin renewing results, revealing tighter, younger-looking skin with minimal to no downtime. Vivace can also help improve skin tone and texture, smooth crepey skin, reduce blemishes and diminish lines and wrinkles. As new vibrant collagen and elastin generates, you should start seeing results within two weeks, with continued improvements up to six months following your treatment.

EMTONE®

EMTONE is the first and only non-invasive body contouring technology to target all concerns of cellulite and crepey skin without any downtime. By simultaneously delivering both thermal and targeted pressure energy, EMTONE works to break up connective bands of tissue and stimulate new collagen and elastin fibers for smoother, more youthful looking skin texture. Best results are typically seen with a series of four treatments. We will work with you to devise your ideal EMTONE regimen to reach your unique goals during your consultation.

An industry leader, AVIE! Medspa and Laser Center is the only medspa in Loudoun County to provide EMTONE, proving once again AVIE!’s commitment to providing the most innovative, cutting-edge and effective aesthetic technologies on the market.

Which is the best option for me?

Your best treatment option is unique to you, and we will help you devise a treatment plan that addresses your skin tightening goals during your personal consultation. Overall, if you’re looking to address textural concerns, RF microneedling or EMTONE may be the right option for you. If you want a subtle, gradual lift, Ultherapy may be your best course of treatment. If cellulite is your main concern, EMTONE may be the ideal way to go. Nevertheless, each skin tightening treatment is a great option for those wanting to reverse common signs of aging and achieve smooth, youthful radiance. You may even find, after consulting with AVIE!, that a combination of aesthetic treatments may help you achieve optimal results.

To learn more about how to achieve your best results with skin tightening at AVIE!, please call (703) 870-3844 or request a consultation online today.