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Prepping for the holidays in September? Yes, we know it sounds a bit early, but it really isn’t when you break down all the ways you can enhance your skin’s health and beauty before the busy season comes around. Now is the time to get the ball rolling on your series of advanced skin rejuvenation treatments, and the team at AVIE! is here with you every step of the way!

Get started on your most stunning, confident appearance yet by discovering some of our holiday-prepping favorites:

BBL® HERO™️ photofacial

• What it treats: Age spots, sunspots, fine lines and wrinkles, redness and rosacea, uneven skin tone, dull skin, small veins or broken capillaries and more on the face and larger areas of the body.
• Downtime: None; you may experience some temporary redness on the treated area.
• Number of treatments: One treatment can reveal visibly healthier and brighter skin, but a series of three treatments is recommended for optimal results. To achieve long-lasting radiance, add seasonal photofacials into your regular skin care routine.
• Time it takes to see results: You can expect to see improvements within a few days following your treatment, with optimal results appearing two weeks following.

Halo® laser skin rejuvenation

• What it treats: Pore size, hyperpigmentation and discoloration, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, scars, dullness, rough texture, uneven tone and more on the face, neck and chest.
• Downtime: Seven to 14 days; you will experience a few days of redness and swelling for milder treatments, or up to a week or more of redness and swelling for more intense skin renewal.
• Number of treatments: You may choose to undergo one or two more intense treatments or multiple gentler treatments to achieve the same goal over a longer period.
• Time it takes to see results: Optimal results will become noticeable one week after your session, with continued benefits in the following months as your skin generates new collagen.

Moxi® fractionated laser treatment

• What it treats: Uneven pigmentation, tone and texture, light sun damage and skin aging on the face, neck, chest, arms and hands.
• Downtime: Minimal to none; your skin will appear red for the first day.
• Number of treatments: One treatment for a quick pick-me-up; for more dramatic improvements, three to four treatments scheduled four to five weeks apart.
• Time it takes to see results: Your renewed skin will be revealed after three to five days.

VirtueRF microneedling

• What it treats: Lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, uneven skin tone and texture, stretch marks, blemishes, acne scars, crepey skin and more anywhere on the face or body.
• Downtime: None for the face; you are free to resume your daily activities the next day following your treatment. For the body, healing time can be longer.
• Number of treatments: A series of three to four treatments is recommended to see your best results.
• Time it takes to see results: Results will appear within two weeks on the face, with continued improvements up to six months following treatment as new collagen and elastin are produced.

Let us help you glow all the way into the new year! Call 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online to get started today.

Laser season is officially back in action here at AVIE! We’re gearing up for our favorite time of year by providing you with the tools you need to be successful in the before, during and after stages of your laser treatments. Our advanced laser and light devices are perfect for stimulating vibrant collagen production and correcting signs of aging with minimal to no downtime.

Here are three steps to falling in love with renewed, radiant skin this laser season:

#1: Discover which laser treatments are right for you.

BBL® HERO™: As the most advanced form of intense pulsed light (IPL) technology, BBL HERO photofacial uses powerful broadband light to reduce hyperpigmentation and diminish signs of aging on the face and larger areas of the body without downtime, leaving you with more evenly toned, youthful skin. The best results are seen with a series of BBL HERO treatments. You may also choose to incorporate seasonal photofacials into your regular skin care routine to keep your benefits building for the long term.

Halo®: Discover the Halo glow! Using ablative and non-ablative laser energy, Halo fractional skin resurfacing penetrates both the outer and deeper layers of skin for intense renewal and long-lasting complexion improvements with manageable downtime. With just one to two treatments per year, Halo can improve pore size, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, age spots, dullness and more. You’ll begin to see your glowing results within a week following your Halo as new collagen is produced.

Moxi®: Yes, Moxi is here to stay all year round! This gentle non-ablative fractional laser works by triggering your body’s natural healing response to improve overall skin tone, texture and radiance with little to no downtime. Whether you’re looking for a quick complexion refresh with just one treatment or more intense skin rejuvenation with a series of sessions, Moxi is safe for all skin types to improve signs of sun damage and aging on the face, neck and chest.

#2: Schedule your appointments now.

With varying social downtimes, number of treatments and time between treatments to consider, booking your laser appointments in advance will help you in creating the ideal treatment plan that works best for your schedule. During your personal consultation with the AVIE! team, we will discuss all these factors and more to determine the treatment plan that meets your unique needs and goals.

#3: Boost your results with Skinade^®!

Add Skinade to your next laser treatment to see enhanced results! Skinade is a scientifically formulated, daily skin care collagen drink that boosts your body’s natural production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. By delivering essential micronutrients in liquid form, Skinade helps rebuild the collagen matrix in your skin which improves elasticity and youthful fullness. In the days to weeks after taking Skinade, you’ll see and feel a difference in your skin with improved tone, texture, hydration, smoothness and suppleness. At AVIE!, we’re proud to carry all drink options and will find the right one for you during your consultation.

We can’t wait to help you stay luminous this laser season! Give us a call today at 703.737.0197 or requesting a consultation online to get started.

If hyperpigmentation, including sunspots, dark spots, age spots, melasma and uneven skin tone, is dulling your glow, we’ve got a few skin care secrets to share with you! Your greatest champions in the fight against hyperpigmentation are the active ingredients found in medical-grade skin care products. Specifically formulated for fading discoloration and creating a more even skin tone, tranexamic acid and niacinamide are two brightening agents that work tremendously together to reveal balanced, radiant skin!

We will determine the ideal products for your specific skin type and skin care needs during your consultation with the AVIE! team, but in the meantime, here’s a look at a few of our favorite medical-grade topicals for a brighter, more evenly toned complexion:

SkinMedica® Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment

This daily serum helps target and prevent visible hyperpigmentation, including melasma, on the face, neck and décolleté. With continued use, you can promote a more even skin tone and reduce discoloration and fine lines with its powerful combination of phytic acid, ultra-concentrated lotus sprout extract, tranexamic acid, niacinamide, plankton extract and more.

Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads

These alcohol-free brightening pads can be used as part of your daily skin care regimen to exfoliate for visibly brighter skin. Using these pads day and night can help prep your skin for optimal absorption of other products and reduce the appearance of dullness and uneven tone and texture.

Even & Correct Dark Spot Cream

This clinically proven, fast-acting spot treatment booster helps reduce the appearance of even the most stubborn dark spots left by skin damage from acne or sun exposure. With proper nighttime use, you can expect visible results as early as two weeks with continued improvement over 12 weeks.

Alastin® A-LUMINATE BRIGHTENING Serum™

This non-irritating serum helps reduce the appearance of surface pigmentation, minimize recurrence and protect against future damage with continued use. It also improves the appearance of redness, helps promote brighter, more luminous skin over time and supports the results of in-office treatments such as chemical peels, lasers (such as BBL®/IPL, Halo® and Moxi®) and skin brightening treatments.

AnteAGE MD® Brightener

The highly effective ingredients of this advanced brightener, including tranexamic acid, engineered peptides and bone marrow growth factors, help fade discoloration without drying or irritation. With daily use, you can help reduce the appearance of dark spots and scarring and promote a more even skin tone.

Let us help you brighten your glow and boost your confidence! Your more evenly toned, radiant skin is just a skin care consultation away. Learn which products can help you by calling 703.737.0197 or requesting a consultation online today.

Like many of us who want to take back control of our bodies, we want real, attainable results that last. As a complement to a healthy lifestyle, non-invasive body contouring may be that extra push you need to reclaim your body confidence once and for all. At AVIE!, when you approach your body contouring regimen energized and motivated to realize your best results, you can achieve incredible things!

We’re here to help you devise a body contouring plan that works for your unique needs, goals and timeline. But first, let’s look at what our state-of-the-art technologies can do for you:

EMSCULPT NEO® can simultaneously reduce fat and build muscle.

The first of its kind, FDA-cleared EMSCULPT NEO combines radiofrequency (RF) for fat reduction and high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM®) energy for muscle building into one powerful body shaping device. In just four 30-minute treatments spaced one week apart, you can achieve an average of 25% more muscle mass and an average of 30% less fat with no downtime. It’s truly revolutionary! What’s more, EMSCULPT NEO can treat patients with a BMI of up to 35, so a wide range of body types can achieve a more toned, trimmer appearance to their abdomen, buttocks, arms, calves or thighs. After the last treatment in your series, you can expect to see optimal results within three months.

EMTONE® can smooth cellulite and tighten skin.

Before EMTONE, there wasn’t a device available to address every contributing factor to cellulite, skin laxity and loose crepey skin. In fact, EMTONE is the first and ONLY technology that does so by simultaneously delivering both thermal and targeted pressure energy. Without downtime, this FDA-cleared treatment offers effective cellulite reduction, smoother skin and other skin texture improvements. A smoother, tighter, younger-looking appearance is possible for any skin type to achieve with a series of four to six EMTONE treatments. Plus, EMTONE pairs flawlessly with EMSCULPT NEO to help you reach all your body contouring goals with incredible ease.

CoolSculpting® Elite can reduce stubborn fat on almost any area of the body.

Since gaining FDA clearance in 2010, CoolSculpting has received a major upgrade, now offering the most advanced fat reduction technology available with CoolSculpting Elite. With its completely redesigned C-shaped dual applicators, CoolSculpting Elite allows you to treat two areas at once and more tissue at once in as little as 35 minutes. CoolSculpting Elite works by freezing and disabling targeted fat cells on nine areas of the body, including the abdomen, arms, back and thighs, with little to no downtime. As your treated fat cells are naturally eliminated by the body, you can enjoy gradual, natural-looking improvement to your contours in the weeks and months following your treatment.

No matter your body goals, the experts at AVIE! can help you realize your full potential! Discover your optimal body contouring regimen by calling 703.737.0197 or requesting a consultation online today.

As we’ve learned, sunscreen is one of the most important steps in your daily skin care regimen. The most effective sunscreens offer broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays, reducing your risk of sunburn, cellular damage and premature aging. But not all formulations are the same. There are two basic types of sunscreens — physical and chemical — which protect the skin in different ways.

The active ingredients in chemical sunscreen work by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) rays into the skin, converting them into heat and releasing them from the body. Physical sunscreen on the other hand, creates a physical barrier on top of the skin to block the sun’s rays at the surface. There are many advantages to choosing a physical sunblock over a chemical sunscreen, here are just a few:

Key features

Also known as mineral sunscreen, physical sunblock uses naturally occurring mineral-based ingredients, such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which sit on top of the skin to deflect and scatter UV radiation. For optimal protection, it is important to use micronized minerals, such as those featured in Alastin® SilkSHIELD® All Mineral Sunscreen with TriHex Technology® and SkinMedica® Essential Defense Mineral Shield™.

Key benefits

● Works immediately after application so there’s no need to wait before going outside.
● Is less likely to irritate sensitive skin types.
● Offers the most broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
● Designed to be just as lightweight and spreadable as chemical sunscreen.
● Most medical-grade formulations have micronized minerals and don’t leave a white residue on the skin.
● Provides a bacteria-free environment which is great for acne-prone skin.

Where can I find my ideal physical sunscreen?

While the sheer number of options can be overwhelming, trust us when we say, there is a sunscreen out there that is perfect for you! You just need some help finding it — which is where we come in. At AVIE!, we offer medical-grade mineral sunscreens to fit a range of skin types, including:
● Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36 — Lightweight all-mineral formula which evens and brightens skin with a glowing tint and does not leave white residue.
● Alastin SilkSHIELD All Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 with TriHex Technology — Lightweight, fast-absorbing formula that blends in sheer and is safe for sensitive skin.
● SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34 — Rejuvenating superscreen which absorbs easily and quickly, spreads evenly and does not leave white residue.
● Image Skincare Daily Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30+ — Hydrating, all-mineral SPF moisturizer which rubs in seamlessly, leaving a sheer, weightless finish under makeup or on its own.

Let us help you protect the skin you’re in all summer long! To find the right sun care products for you, call us at 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online today.

Preventing sun damage is crucial for maintaining healthy, beautiful skin and reducing your risk of sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer. While you can’t avoid the sun all summer, you can take steps to protect your gorgeous glow from harm as well as reverse existing damage. From broad-spectrum sunscreens to advanced skin rejuvenation, the AVIE! team has got you covered!

Steps to prevent sun damage

Practicing optimal sun protection is a year-round affair, not just during the summer months. Incorporating these steps into your daily routine can help significantly reduce your chances of sun damage and promote clearer, more radiant skin:
● Wear sunscreen
Applying a broad-spectrum physical sunscreen with an SPF of 30+ every day is one of the best ways to protect your skin against sun damage. Unlike chemical sunscreens which absorb ultraviolet (UV) radiation, physical sunscreens sit on top of the skin and block UV rays at the surface. Choose a formula that works best for your skin type and apply it to all areas of exposed skin before you leave the house. It is also helpful to keep a travel-size sunscreen with you so you can reapply throughout the day — every two hours or more frequently if you’re sweating or swimming.
● Wear protective clothing
Covering your skin and eyes with lightweight long-sleeved shirts and pants, a wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses goes a long way in protecting your entire body from the sun’s harmful rays. But not all clothing is created equally. For optimal UV protection, choose thick fabrics and dark or bright colors.
● Seek shade
Checking the UV index is a great way to gauge when the sun’s rays are at their strongest so you can seek shade and minimize direct sun exposure. Peak hours of sunlight, typically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., are the most important times to stay shaded under a tree, pavilion, umbrella or other protective covering.
● Avoid tanning beds
Just like tanning outdoors under the sun, tanning beds emit UVA/UVB radiation which can damage your skin. It is best to avoid these tanning practices altogether and instead use a sunless tanner to emulate a sun-kissed glow.

Ways to restore sun-damaged skin

If you’re noticing more and more sunspots, brown spots and areas of hyperpigmentation, it’s likely all those hours baking in the sun have caught up to you. However, these tell-tale signs of sun damage don’t have to be permanent. At AVIE!, we offer a range of state-of-the-art skin rejuvenation treatments and products designed to target and treat pigmentation in the skin, including:
● Moxi® laser skin resurfacing
Suitable for all skin types, any time of year, Moxi fractionated laser delivers tailored improvements to the tone and texture of your skin with little to no downtime, treating common concerns such as uneven pigmentation and light sun damage.
● VirtueRF microneedling
Combining microneedling with potent radiofrequency (RF) energy and LED light, VirtueRF promotes the remodeling of elastin and collagen to help improve overall skin tone and texture without downtime.
• Medical-grade skin care
Using skin care products that suppress the tyrosine enzyme, such as SkinMedica® Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment, Alastin® A-Luminate Brightening Serum™ and AnteAGE® Brightener Daily Gel Cream, can help minimize the appearance of discoloration.
● BBL® HERO™ photofacial
Using broad-spectrum visible and infrared light, BBL HERO selectively heats layers of the skin to stimulate a natural healing response while clearing away sun damage, age spots, sunspots and more on the face and body. This treatment is best done in the fall and winter months.

We want to help you shine your brightest this summer! Discover more summer-safe treatments at AVIE! by calling 703.737.0197 or requesting a consultation online today.