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A revolutionary approach to facial rejuvenation is now available at AVIE! Introducing EMFACE by BTL Aesthetics, a non-surgical treatment that simultaneously treats the facial muscles and skin to promote collagen production, lift and sculpt facial contours and reduce wrinkles. If you’re exploring options beyond a traditional facelift, EMFACE stands out as a safe and effective solution for achieving a youthful appearance without the need for invasive measures.

Here’s what you can expect from this new and exciting facial rejuvenation treatment:

What is EMFACE?

FDA-cleared since 2022, EMFACE is the first treatment to target facial structure from the inside out. It is also the first to combine synchronized radiofrequency (RF) energy and high-intensity facial electromagnetic stimulation (HIFES™). The aim of EMFACE is to provide a more toned facial structure by restoring skin elasticity, strength and suppleness, and toning facial muscles that have lost volume with age.

How does EMFACE work?

EMFACE uses synchronized RF to heat the dermis and trigger the production of new collagen and elastin, which helps smooth and strengthen the skin and reduce signs of aging. At the same time, it uses HIFES stimulation to produce thousands of facial muscle contractions, which creates a more lifted, youthful appearance. For optimal results, your treatment regimen may include four EMFACE sessions followed by occasional maintenance treatments.

What are the benefits of EMFACE?

• Patented, FDA-cleared technology
• Non-surgical and non-invasive
• No needles or bruising
• No downtime
• Suitable for all skin types and tones
• Lifts eyebrows and jowls
• Tightens loose skin on face and neck
• Reduces fat on the chin area
• Completes 75,000 facial muscle contractions in 20 minutes
• Stimulates elastin and collagen improving texture, tone and volume
• Only 20 minutes for a full-face treatment
• Natural-looking results

Which treatments pair well with EMFACE?

• Dermal fillers: Pairing EMFACE with dermal fillers like Juvéderm can help optimize volume restoration, smoothed lines and facial contour definition.
• Botox®: Combining EMFACE with Botox can help enhance the reduction and prevention of wrinkles as well as the overall smoothness and youthfulness of your skin.

How can I get started with EMFACE at AVIE! Medspa?

If you’re interested in lifting your facial contours, firming skin and smoothing wrinkles, EMFACE may be right for you! Call 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online to learn more and get started at AVIE! today.

With all the outdoor fun that comes with the summer season, it can also invite harmful sun damage to your skin. From sunspots to fine lines, prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays can take a toll on the health and youthfulness of your skin. Fortunately, correcting summer sun damage is more than possible with the Moxi® fractionated laser. Moxi is an ideal “prejuvenation” tool that refreshes and revitalizes skin while treating common concerns like sun damage and signs of aging.

If you’re looking to maintain a radiant, healthy complexion, Moxi may be right for you! Here’s what you can expect:

A light complexion refresh or intense skin renewal

Depending on your unique needs and goals, your Moxi treatment can be tailored in intensity from mild to intense (1-3). Moxi works by gently penetrating the skin with non-ablative fractionated laser energy to stimulate a natural healing response and prompt new collagen and elastin growth. With its customizable treatment settings, Moxi allows you to target your specific concerns, from improving skin texture, uneven pigmentation and other signs of sun damage to staving off visible signs of aging before they appear.

Few treatment sessions

Just one Moxi treatment can quickly refresh your skin, correcting light sun damage and skin aging. To achieve more dramatic improvements, we typically recommend a series of three to four treatments scheduled four to five weeks apart. And for ongoing maintenance, subsequent bi-annual treatments are sure to keep your glow going strong for the long term.

Complementary treatments

Moxi can extend and enhance the results of other laser and light procedures such as BBL® HERO™ and Halo®. Combining these powerful treatments provides a synergistic boost of stimulation for improved skin tone, texture, clarity and collagen!

Quick timeline of results

Your skin may appear red the day of treatment, and depending on the intensity of your Moxi, small micro dots called “mends” may appear. As these mends heal, they will darken and roughen before sloughing off. After three to five days, your renewed, radiant skin will be revealed!

Safe all year round, for all skin types

What makes Moxi different? Unlike traditional lasers, Moxi is gentle enough for all skin types and tones, any time of year — making it the perfect summer skin care procedure! Plus, Moxi requires little to no downtime, allowing you to get back to your busy summer schedule without missing a beat.

We can’t wait to help you reverse summer sun damage and maintain beautiful skin year-round with Moxi! To get started at AVIE!, call 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online today.

In the search for smoother, firmer skin, you no longer have to rely on invasive measures to rejuvenate your appearance! Among the most advanced aesthetic solutions available, Ultherapy® stands out significantly as a non-invasive approach to skin tightening and lifting. Since 2012, AVIE! has been proud to provide Ultherapy treatments, the only non-invasive procedure FDA-cleared to lift skin on the face, neck and chest with ultrasound energy.

Interested in a natural-looking, non-surgical uplift? Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Ultherapy:

How Ultherapy works

Ultherapy uses tried-and-true, non-invasive ultrasound energy to tighten the deep foundational layers of muscle and skin — including those typically addressed in a surgical facelift — without cutting or disrupting its surface. What’s more, its unique ultrasound imaging allows the layers of tissue to be visible during treatment, ensuring precise energy delivery for optimal results.

What Ultherapy does

Ultherapy provides an uplift and tightening effect to the appearance of lax, wrinkled skin on the face, neck and décolleté without invasive measures or downtime. It can be used as a standalone treatment or in combination with laser skin rejuvenation or injectables.

Where Ultherapy can be used

Ultherapy can lift and tone skin on the neck, face, under the chin, the brow and along the jawline. A partial face or brow lift treatment can take around 30 minutes, whereas a full-face treatment takes one to two hours.

When results will appear

As new, vibrant collagen is produced, optimal results will begin to appear within three to six months following your Ultherapy treatment. You may notice continued improvements to the smoothness and youthfulness of your skin up to 12 months post-treatment.

How long results will last

Ultherapy can revitalize your appearance and produce long-lasting results for several years. While it is not permanent nor a replacement for surgery, Ultherapy is a wonderful treatment option for those who are not ready for a facelift or are looking to extend the results of cosmetic surgery.

Get started with the gold standard in skin lifting at AVIE! by calling 703.737.0197 or requesting a consultation online today!

Laser skin rejuvenation is no longer exclusive to fall and winter thanks to treatments like Moxi®! Unlike more aggressive lasers, Moxi uses a fractional approach, targeting microcolumns in the skin without damaging the surrounding tissue. This gentler method reduces downtime and allows Moxi to be performed on all skin types, all year round, even during the summer months!

Here are a few more reasons why the AVIE! team loves Moxi as the perfect summer skin treatment:

Award-winning technology

The award-winning Moxi laser by Sciton® delivers tailored improvements to skin texture and tone for all skin types and ages. Moxi even works beautifully on darker skin tones. During treatment, you may feel a mild, well-tolerated warming sensation as the laser device gently glides across your skin and creates thousands of fractionated treatment zones. These micro-zones trigger your body’s natural healing response, replacing the damaged cells with new, healthy skin.

Prejuvenation benefits

No matter where you are in your skin care journey, Moxi may be right for you! Considered an ideal “prejuvenation” tool, Moxi can help stave off visible signs of aging before they appear. Depending on your unique needs and goals, Moxi can improve a wide range of skin concerns on the face, neck or chest, including:

• Uneven pigmentation such as dark spots, sunspots and age spots
• Rough skin texture
• Signs of aging
• Light sun damage

Minimal downtime

Depending on the intensity of your Moxi, you may experience minimal to no social downtime. The day after your treatment, you can wear makeup if you choose. After a higher-level treatment, your skin will appear red, and you may notice small micro dots from where the laser was applied. These microzones will quickly heal and slough off within three to five days, revealing newly revitalized skin underneath. To protect your results, stay out of direct sunlight and wear a broad-spectrum physical sunscreen.

Ongoing maintenance

For continued year-round maintenance, Moxi is a wonderful addition to any ongoing skin treatment regimen. Whether you’re looking for a light complexion refresh or more dramatic results, you can benefit from a series of treatments scheduled several weeks apart. Moxi can also prolong the results of other laser and light treatments for healthy, radiant skin that lasts!

Your endless summer glow begins now with Moxi at AVIE! Get started with the perfect summer skin treatment by calling 703.737.0197 or requesting a consultation online today.

From lightweight moisturizers to gentle facial cleansers and super-sunscreens, you can elevate your spring skin care regimen at AVIE! It’s time to shed winter dullness and immerse your skin in medical-grade refreshment for a dewy, healthy glow. Our selection of the most effective, results-driven clinical skin care products, including SkinMedica®, Alastin® Skincare and AnteAGE®, can help you correct common concerns while achieving optimal skin health and radiance.

To help you embrace your springtime radiance, Kim has put together her top skin care product picks for the season:

Cleanser: SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

Starting your morning with a fresh face and cleansing away the day at night are two key steps that require a high-quality facial cleanser that doesn’t dry out or irritate your skin. Depending on your skin type, look for a cleanser that balances varying degrees of exfoliation, hydration and oil control. An exfoliating cleanser that Kim loves is SkinMedica’s AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser. No matter your skin type, this cleanser gently scrubs away dead skin while improving the appearance of skin tone and texture.

Moisturizer: SkinMedica HA5® Rejuvenating Hydrator or Alastin HA Immerse Serum™

Even with winter dryness in the rearview, you still need a light moisturizing lotion to lock in moisture and nourish and soothe your skin all day long. Any run-of-the-mill moisturizer can temporarily soothe dry skin, but only hyaluronic acid-based hydrators like HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator and HA Immerse Serum offer instant hydration to amplify the skin’s hyaluronic acid levels over time. Both products help smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in addition to supporting the skin’s natural ability to retain moisture.

Sunscreen: SkinMedica Total Defense and Repair SPF 34 (Tinted) or Alastin Hydratint Pro Mineral Sunscreen

Since sun protection is so important to the health of your skin, choosing the right sunscreen can make or break your routine. Not only does it have to feel good on your skin and make you want to wear it every single day, but it needs to offer optimal broad-spectrum protection against harmful ultraviolet radiation. Nobody does it quite like SkinMedica and Alastin. SkinMedica’s Total Defense and Repair SPF 34 goes beyond UVA/UVB protection to defend against harmful infrared rays while supporting the skin’s ability to restore itself. Alastin’s HydraTint Pro Mineral Sunscreen provides long-lasting hydration and features powerful antioxidants which help protect the skin from pollution, infrared rays and blue light.

With a perfectly curated regimen of products, you can perfect and protect your springtime glow at AVIE! Call
703.737.0197 or request a consultation online to get started today.