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A skin care game-changer is now available at AVIE! Medspa and Laser Center! Through exceptional science, the AnteAGE® skin care system reactivates your skin’s natural regenerative properties by utilizing stem cells and growth factor cytokines derived safely from human bone marrow. Decades of clinical research have revealed the power of stem cells to regain your skin’s ability to behave youthfully and heal beautifully, keeping it smooth, elastic and radiant!

We’re so excited to share more about this revolutionary skin care system with you! So, without further ado, let’s dive in:

AnteAGE boosts your skin’s natural healing system.

Stem cells play a major role in tissue repair, particularly within your skin. Your skin houses hundreds of different growth factors and cytokines, the most intelligent anti-inflammatory agents in your body used for healing and regeneration. As we age, we have fewer stem cells available to repair years of damage. This is why AnteAGE derives its stem cells from young skin, where cells are robust and responsive. 

AnteAGE growth factors are derived safely in an FDA-approved facility.

AnteAGE stem cells are obtained from the bone marrow of young, healthy, pre-screened adult donors. The cells are then cultured in a laboratory, within a controlled environment that fosters production of the biosignals that will engage in skin repair and rejuvenation. AnteAGE extracts only the cytokines and growth factors to use in their products and discards everything else.

AnteAGE is rooted in research and innovation.

The decades of clinical research behind AnteAGE speaks for itself. Originally, bone marrow stem cell technology was used as a wound treatment for diabetes patients. Bone marrow stem cells’ natural function is to be the “chief of police” of all other stem cells. So, when there is a wound in the body, these stem cells are the first to go to work by biosignaling molecules called cytokines. Cytokines, such as peptides and glycopeptides, communicate to the cells and tell them what to do which is why they’re used in many investigative health therapies. With this knowledge, AnteAGE can curate a bouquet of stem cell growth factors and cytokines that work together to communicate with dermal cells to rejuvenate skin.

AnteAGE provides powerful regenerative anti-aging products.

Using sound evidenced-based technologies, AnteAGE scientists pioneered the use of human bone marrow stem cells in the aesthetic and dermatology fields. AnteAGE is dedicated to delivering safe, effective and luxurious products that promote aesthetic health. Plus, their products are always 100% cruelty, cell, paraben and pathogen free!

Naturally younger, healthier-looking skin is within your reach! To learn more about AnteAGE skin care products, please call 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online today.

We love administering liquid facelifts at AVIE!, but we certainly do get our fair share of questions about it! Are you intrigued by this state-of-the-art aesthetic treatment? Are you wondering if it’s right for you?

Here’s a look at some of our most frequently asked questions about liquid facelift to help you stay in the know about this popular aesthetic solution:

What exactly is a liquid facelift?

A liquid facelift typically refers to a combination treatment including dermal fillers and neuromodulators like Botox^® to help smooth wrinkles and restore lost volume, revealing a years-younger appearance without surgery. At AVIE!, our signature liquid facelift features proven injectables but also goes the extra mile by including advanced skin care formulas that boost your age-defying results.

AVIE!’s liquid facelift includes:

• 50 units Botox
• 2 mL Voluma^® XC
• SkinMedica^® TNS Advanced+ Serum
• SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator

Can you really get facelift results without surgery?

Yes! We are proud to report that our clients who choose liquid facelift are extremely happy with their results! What makes the liquid facelift treatment so great for so many is that it’s minimally invasive and provides almost immediate results. While Botox can take four to seven days to show full results, Voluma XC is formulated with robust molecules of hyaluronic acid (HA) to plump up volume in the cheek area and smooth skin immediately. What’s so vital about restoring lost volume to cheek area is that this action creates a cascade effect of anti-aging benefits. Specifically, as the cheek volume goes up, the skin is delicately lifted, improving the appearance of nasolabial folds around the mouth and even jowls. What’s more, Voluma is also FDA-approved to help define and augment the jawline area, which can also rejuvenate your chin and neck areas.

Keep in mind that optimal results should appear within a week or two, depending on your specific response to treatment. Typical side effects with all injectables include swelling and may also incur slight bruising and pinpoint bleeding, but these side effects resolve quickly on their own.

What results can I expect with a liquid facelift?

A liquid facelift is tailored to your unique needs and goals. But generally speaking, you can expect to enjoy a lifted and youthful appearance to your facial contours and diminished lines and wrinkles. You will also be able to enhance your results by applying SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum and SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator every morning and evening. These two medical-grade skin care products are formulated to help restore moisture while smoothing the appearance of crepey skin and course lines and wrinkles within weeks! So be sure to buckle up for your WOW results!

Is a liquid facelift a replacement for surgery?

A liquid facelift is a wonderful option for people who are hoping to restore volume and look their best without the hassles or risks of surgery. That said, not everyone is a candidate for this efficient treatment. If your skin is severely sagging or lax, for example, you may need surgery to help pull skin taut and remove excess skin as needed. A liquid facelift is wonderful for replenishing volume and smoothing lines, but if your skin is too lax, the added volume of fillers won’t be enough to create a flattering look. Keep in mind that AVIE! offers a wide range of other aesthetic tools, from skin tightening with VirtueRF microneedling and Ultherapy^® to laser skin resurfacing with HALO^® and BBL^® HERO^™. You may benefit from a combination of treatments in tandem with your liquid facelift to achieve your best results without surgery.

How can I get started with a liquid facelift?

We can’t wait for you to see for yourself all the amazing benefits of a liquid facelift! Your first step is calling us for a consultation! Call 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online today.

If you are experiencing vision impairment or looking “tired” or “sleepy” all the time due to drooping upper eyelids, you may be one of the millions of people who have acquired ptosis (low-lying lids). This is a common medical condition that can often develop later in life when the muscles in the eyelid stretch and weaken, causing the upper eyelid to droop.

Fortunately, AVIE! Medspa and Laser Center has attained the latest and greatest solution for acquired ptosis with Upneeq®. As the only FDA-approved prescription eyedrop for low-lying lids, Upneeq can safely and effectively lift your eyelids to open your eyes without surgery, helping to improve your appearance and your eyesight!

We figured you may have some questions, so in addition to scheduling a consultation with the AVIE! Team, we’ve answered some top FAQs regarding treatment for low-lying lids:

Other than age, what else causes low-lying lids?

Low-lying lids may also be caused by cataract surgery, contact lens wear or an underlying medical condition. It can also be related to more serious conditions such as stroke and/or brain aneurysm, Horner syndrome, myasthenia gravis, eye infection and eye tumors. Millions of adults who have low-lying lids may not even be aware of it, so it’s important to be evaluated by a doctor if you have any of these conditions as it can lead to vision impairment.

How can prescription eyedrops help treat acquired ptosis?

FDA-approved Upneeq is an ophthalmic solution containing oxymetazoline hydrochloride, an alpha-adrenergic agonist that stimulates the Muller’s muscle, an involuntary eyelid muscle, to contract and raise the upper eyelid.

When will I see my results?

What’s so exciting about this once-daily prescription eyedrop is its fast-acting results! In clinical studies, Upneeq was shown to rapidly lift the upper eyelid and open eyes in as little as two hours after the first dose. Patients in one study even saw a lift in their lids after only five minutes! To maintain your results, Upneeq prescription eyedrops need to be used consistently for the long term.

Am I a good candidate for Upneeq?

During your personal consultation, we will carefully consider your health history, the condition of your eyelids and other factors to determine if Upneeq is suitable for your needs. You may be a candidate for Upneeq if your droopy, heavy lids are causing the following concerns:

• Your eyesight is impaired
• You look tired all the time
• Your eyes appear asymmetrical
• You have trouble reading, driving or using your computer
• You are bothered by your appearance

How can I get started with the AVIE! team?

We can’t wait for you to experience the benefits of this breakthrough solution! To learn more about improving droopy upper eyelids, call 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online today.

Every mom deserves a makeover, but a lot of us aren’t up for surgery or downtime, so we are thrilled to introduce our newest service, the non-surgical, no-downtime Mommy Makeover at AVIE! Here’s the scoop!

Designed to help moms live their fullest and most confident lives, the AVIE! Mommy Makeover features four clinically proven treatments/products that help you trim fat, tone muscle, tighten skin and reduce bladder leaks/urinary incontinence, all with no downtime.

Though it isn’t talked about nearly enough, pregnancy and childbirth put A LOT of stress on a woman’s body. Moms endure a ton of physical setbacks, from stretch marks and belly flab to a weakened pelvic floor and urinary incontinence. This is why we’re so excited to create a special service package so that all you moms out there know there is help for all your concerns! Best of all, you don’t need to plan for surgery and downtime. At AVIE!, we have the technology to help you make dramatic improvements to your body and your bladder health with incredible ease.

So, what’s on your Mommy Makeover to-do list? Here’s a list of just a few of your many possibilities!

 

• Reducing excess belly fat/muffin top/thigh fat/upper arm flab

Got flab? We can help you tame it! EMSCULPT NEO® is a breakthrough fat reduction and muscle building treatment that uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM™) energy and radiofrequency energy to simultaneously reduce, on average, up to 30% fat and build up to 25% more muscle. Depending on your needs and personal goals, another flab-blaster we love is CoolSculpting®. This breakthrough fat reduction treatment freezes away unwanted fat on almost any area of the body with no downtime. During your personal consultation, we can help you determine your ideal body contouring regimen.

 

• Lifting buttocks/toning thighs/toning and defining abdominal muscles

EMSCULPT NEO also helps build muscle and improve muscle tone and definition on the buttocks, calves, thighs, arms and abdomen. For example, if your buttocks are sagging, EMSCULPT NEO can give them a lift and improve the overall contour of your butt, making it perkier and rounder. If your abdomen could use toning and flab reduction, EMSCULPT NEO is the perfect tool for strengthening your muscles and helping you achieve a firmer and more toned physique.

 

• Correcting rectus diastasis

Did your abdominal muscles become wonky after giving birth? You could have a common condition called rectus diastasis, when abdominal muscles separate after childbirth. Did you know that EMSCULPT NEO is proven to help improve this concern?!

 

• Smoothing stretch marks/crepey/lax skin on face or body

VirtueRF microneedling is our go-to skin tightening treatment for improving the texture and overall quality of the skin on all areas of the face and body. Safe for all skin tones, VirtueRF’s potent combination of microneedles and radiofrequency energy results in skin renewal and younger looking, healthier skin where you need it.

 

• Reducing bladder leaks/strengthening pelvic floor muscles

EMSELLA® works just like EMSCULPT NEO, triggering thousands of muscle contractions per session. But instead of working out your abs or buttocks, you’re working out your pelvic floor by experiencing 11,000 kegels per session! The best part is that you’re fully clothed and sitting in a chair while all this happens. With EMSELLA, all you have to do is sit on the special EMSELLA chair, which we refer to as a “kegel throne,” and relax.

 

• Better sex!

Enhancing your body confidence with ALL of our Mommy Makeover treatments can result in a better sex life for you! (That goes without saying, doesn’t it?) Though it’s not official, strengthening your pelvic floor muscles with EMSELLA may provide more benefits than just reducing bladder leaks. When your pelvic floor is strong and healthy, you are experiencing boosted blood flow and pelvic revitalization that can result in a cascade of other benefits, including enhanced sexual sensation. While we can’t promise this benefit for everyone, it’s a definite possibility!

 

• Boosting your body contouring/skin tightening results!

Who doesn’t need extra help achieving their goals? Alastin® TransFORM body sculpting lotion is formulated to enhance the results of your fat reduction and skin tightening treatments. We’ll send you home with your very own bottle so you can apply this high-tech lotion to your target areas both morning and evening. TransFORM is clinically proven to help improve the appearance of crepey skin and reveal firmer, more toned skin.

Are you ready to invest in YOU this summer? We can’t wait to help you look and feel your best! To learn more about the Mommy Makeover at AVIE!, call us at 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online today.

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 703.737.0197 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 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online today!