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Valentine’s Day is about spreading love of all kinds — whether it’s romantic, platonic or self-love. It’s the perfect day to be pampered and feel cared for. So, whether you have a special Valentine in mind or you’re sitting out the romance this year, incorporating some self-care into your routine can go a long way.

At AVIE!, we spread self-love every single day, offering our clients life-changing services to help them love the way they look and feel, inside and out!

Here are three ways you can include self-care and self-love into your Valentine’s plans:

1. Love yourself — love your body!

Loving and taking care of your body can only improve your sense of self-confidence and self-love. So, where can you start? Well, if you’re looking for some extra help to make the changes you desire, non-surgical body contouring treatments may be the ideal solution for you. With our selection of state-of-the-art body sculpting technologies, you can trim fat, build muscle and shape the body you’ve always wanted without invasive measures or extensive downtime.

If you’re close to your ideal weight but want to reduce stubborn areas of fat, FDA-cleared CoolSculpting® offers safe, effective, non-invasive fat reduction for almost any area of the body, including the abdomen, chin, arms, back and thighs. Once CoolSculpting freezes and disables your fat cells, your body naturally and gradually flushes them away in the weeks and months following your treatment.

If fat reduction is just one part of the equation, EMSCULPT NEO®, which combines simultaneous fat reduction and muscle building in one groundbreaking device, may be a more suitable option for you! After a series of four convenient 30-minute treatments spaced one week apart, this FDA-cleared, non-invasive body sculpting treatment can provide an average 25% more muscle mass and 30% more fat reduction. Plus, it’s suitable for patients with a BMI of up to 35! In addition to fat burning and muscle building, EMSCULPT NEO can help with rectus diastasis and visceral fat.

2. Glow with confidence!

When it comes to self-confidence, achieving a beautiful glow on the outside can affect how you glow on the inside. When we love the way we look, it makes us feel good. If your skin is due for a refresh, we can get you glowing fast with the ultimate complexion perfector — HydraFacial MD®. Without a moment of downtime, HydraFacial MD exfoliates, cleanses and hydrates skin using patented vortex suction and skin-revitalizing super serums. But wait, it gets better! With the new JLO BEAUTY® Booster, you can now enjoy an even brighter, more hydrated complexion. As the perfect HydraFacial add-on, this nutrient-rich booster delivers fresh, dewy results you can see and feel.

3. Fall head over heels for radiant skin!

Caring for your skin can be a soothing and calming experience — a great way to practice self-care. Treat yourself to something sweet with our selection of clinical skin care. With medical-grade products, you aren’t just revitalizing and replenishing your complexion, you’re also boosting the results of your professional treatments. All our products combine cutting-edge research with scientifically proven ingredients to combat signs of aging and achieve optimal skin health and radiance. AVIE! proudly offers professional-grade products from trusted brands such as Alastin®, SkinMedica®, AnteAGE® MD and more. We’ll work closely with you to choose the best products for your unique skin type and concerns during your skin care consultation.

Show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day! Get started on your self-care journey with the AVIE! team today by calling 703.737.0197 or requesting a consultation online.

The best your skin can be in 2023 starts with AVIE! It’s a new year for new ways to achieve radiant, healthy skin that lasts. At AVIE!, we believe combination treatments to be highly beneficial. By providing a synergistic boost of stimulation within the skin, a skin combo treatment can deliver enhanced aesthetic results.

One of our favorite skin treatment combinations to perform features two state-of-the-art lasers by Sciton®: BBL® HERO™ and MOXI®. Here’s how these two skin rejuvenation treatments work separately to reveal brighter, younger-looking skin, and come together to maximize your complexion benefits:

BBL HERO

Beautiful skin from head to toe is possible with BBL HERO. Featuring the same photofacial technology as BBL (broadband light), BBL HERO not only treats the face but larger areas of the body as well. With little to no downtime, BBL HERO can reduce issues of hyperpigmentation and diminish signs of aging on the arms, back, legs, décolleté and more. What really sets this non-invasive skin treatment apart is its ability to deliver results four times faster with three times the peak power and twice as much cooling as traditional IPL (intense pulsed light) photofacials. Its efficiency makes it stand out as the most advanced IPL photofacial technology on the market.
How it works: BBL HERO uses broad-spectrum visible and infrared light to selectively heat layers of the skin without breaking the surface. This process stimulates your skin’s natural healing response while also getting rid of unwanted sun damage, redness, age spots, uneven skin tone, small veins, dull skin and more.
Number of treatments: For your best results, we recommend undergoing a series of BBL HERO treatments. You can also achieve long-lasting radiance by incorporating seasonal photofacials into your regular skin care routine.

MOXI

Radiant skin is always in at every age with MOXI. This gentle yet effective laser resurfacing treatment delivers impressive results with little to no downtime. The MOXI laser features three intensities to deliver tailored improvements to tone and texture, light sun damage and skin aging and uneven pigmentation on the face, neck, chest, arms or hands. Depending on your unique needs and goals, you may opt for a light complexion refresh with a low intensity or a more intense skin renewal with a higher setting. If you’re just starting your professional skin care journey, MOXI is an ideal prejuvenation treatment, staving off visible signs of aging before they appear.
How it works: The MOXI laser device is gently rolled across your treatment areas, emitting a well-tolerated prickly sensation as the laser penetrates your skin. Since a full-face treatment only takes 12-15 minutes, MOXI is considered a gentle “lunchtime” procedure.
Number of treatments: You can expect remarkable results in just one to two MOXI treatments. With regular maintenance treatments, you can maintain the appearance of healthy skin over the long term.

BBL HERO/MOXI combination

One of the best ways to improve skin tone and texture while increasing cell turnover is with a BBL HERO and MOXI combination treatment. BBL HERO will first deliver broadband light energy to break up pigmentation in the skin without damaging its surface. It is immediately followed by MOXI which uses non-ablative laser technology to create a more even skin tone. Both methods of laser skin renewal stimulate your body’s natural healing response and trigger new collagen growth, revealing stronger, more youthful-looking skin. During your consultation, we will help design the ideal BBL HERO/MOXI combination treatment to address your specific skin concerns.

No matter which treatment you choose to help reach your goals, we will work closely with you to assess your unique needs and achieve your desired results. We can’t wait for you to get started! Give us a call today at 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online to learn more.

New year, new me… for real this time! Make your goals a reality with the help of the AVIE! team. With our combination of cutting-edge technologies and award-winning care, we can help you look and feel beautifully confident by delivering long-lasting, life-enhancing results.

So, what’s on the agenda this year? Well, in order to achieve body confidence, we’re focusing on every aspect that makes you, you! From skin-renewal to body contouring, here’s a look at how the AVIE! team can help make 2023 your brightest and best:

CoolSculpting^®

It’s that time of year when many people are determined to tackle their “trouble” zones head on. Oftentimes, however, they come to realize that reducing those stubborn areas of fat requires more than just diet and exercise. This is where the world’s #1 non-invasive fat reduction treatment comes into play. FDA-approved since 2010, CoolSculpting can help trim unwanted fat without surgery or extensive downtime. Some of the most common areas CoolSculpting treats include the abdomen, double chin, upper arms, back, buttocks and flanks (muffin top). Using advanced cooling technology, CoolSculpting works safely and effectively to freeze and disable targeted fat cells beneath the surface of the skin without causing damage. Once destroyed, your fat cells will be naturally flushed from the body in the weeks and months following treatment, revealing gradual, natural-looking improvements.

EMSCULPT NEO^®

If fat reduction is just one part of your body contouring plan, EMSCULPT NEO may be a well-suited solution for you. Not only is EMSCULPT NEO FDA-cleared to reduce fat, but also to build muscle — at the same time! In fact, EMSCULPT NEO is the first and only non-invasive body sculpting procedure to combine fat reduction and muscle building in four convenient 30-minute treatments spaced one week apart. EMSCULPT NEO works by simultaneously emitting radiofrequency (RF) and high intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM®) energy to raise the temperature of your targeted muscles and subcutaneous fat in your target areas, which may include the abdomen, buttocks, arms, calves or thighs. Without downtime, you can achieve an average 25% more muscle mass and 30% more fat reduction. Best of all, a wide range of body types can benefit from this treatment. If you have a BMI of up to 35, you may be a candidate for this breakthrough toning and trimming technology.

Skin tightening

Leave loose skin in 2022 and tighten up with our best-in-class skin tightening solution VirtueRF microneedling. This FDA-cleared treatment combines microneedling with RF energy and LED light to tighten and smooth skin with complete precision where you need it, even delicate areas around the eyes, mouth and jawline, as well as fragile neck skin. What’s more, VirtueRF can help diminish lines and wrinkles, minimize pore size, improve skin tone and texture, smooth stretch marks and reduce blemishes without downtime. Almost all skin types and tones can experience the tightening and smoothing benefits of VirtueRF, even tanned or dark skin!

Skin renewal

We all want to flaunt healthy, glowing skin. It not only looks beautiful, but it also reflects good skin health. One of the best ways to get there is with laser skin treatments like Halo® and BBL®. These skin-rejuvenating solutions use light or laser energy to refresh and renew skin from within, triggering new collagen growth for long-lasting complexion improvements. Halo uses dual fractional laser technology to simultaneously treat both the outer layers of skin and the dermis to trigger intense skin renewal. Halo can help improve pore size, discoloration, sun damage, scars, dullness, uneven tone and much more with manageable social downtime. BBL (broadband light), on the other hand, is an advanced intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment that uses non-invasive light energy to eliminate pigmentation issues without breaking the skin’s surface. BBL photofacial can correct a wide range of concerns including redness, broken capillaries, brown spots, freckles and age spots with little to no downtime.

Anti-aging

It’s more than possible to look as young and beautiful as you feel with any of our aesthetic treatments — specifically with our injectable services. The popularity of Botox® and dermal fillers, two of the leading non-surgical cosmetic treatments in the world, is attributed to their age-defying benefits. Botox relaxes wrinkle-rousing muscles on the forehead, between the brows and around the eyes, prompting the skin to naturally smooth out within the days following your treatment. Dermal fillers also smooth away lines and wrinkles, as well as restore volume and fill in hollow areas, but do so using a smooth gel filled with hyaluronic acid molecules. Both injectable treatments are administered with the skill and precision of our expert team who are well-versed in providing the most flattering, natural-looking results possible.

No matter which treatment you choose to help reach your goals, we will work closely with you to assess your unique needs and achieve your desired results. We can’t wait for you to get started! Give us a call today at 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online to learn more.

Why wait to start 2023 off on the right foot? It doesn’t have to be Jan. 1 to set things in motion — with AVIE!’s help, you can jump-start your new year’s goals NOW! Whether you’re looking to get your body in shape, tighten lax skin or diminish signs of aging, we’re with you every step of the way, offering only the most advanced body sculpting and skin care solutions.

So, don’t wait a moment longer! Be a glow-getter and make 2023 your brightest year yet! Here are a few ways AVIE! can help you get there:

Trim and tone with EMSCULPT NEO^®

Accomplish two fitness goals in one treatment, without logging countless hours at the gym! FDA-cleared EMSCULPT NEO is the first and only non-invasive body sculpting treatment to simultaneously build muscle and reduce fat in four convenient 30-minute treatments, spaced one week apart. EMSCULPT NEO works by combining powerful HIFEM® (high-intensity focused electromagnetic) muscle-building energy with radiofrequency (RF) energy to trigger fat reduction. On average, clinical trials resulted in 25% more muscle mass and 30% less fat, improving troublesome areas including the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, arms and calves. Best of all, EMSCULPT NEO requires no downtime and can treat patients with a BMI up to 35!

Tighten and renew with VirtueRF microneedling

Leave lax skin behind with the advanced skin-tightening power of VirtueRF microneedling. Without downtime, VirtueRF offers optimal skin-renewing results, combining microneedling with RF energy and LED light. VirtueRF can improve skin texture and tone on all areas of the face and body, even delicate areas around the eyes as well as fragile neck skin. Other benefits include diminished blemishes, pore size, wrinkles, stretch marks and acne scarring. Plus, VirtueRF is safe for almost all skin types and tones, even tanned or dark skin! It’s also suitable for all ages of skin! As it renews itself with new collagen and elastin in the weeks and months following your VirtueRF treatment, you’ll notice tighter, smoother, younger-looking skin that lasts!

Brighten and smooth with BBL® HERO™

Put your best face forward with the most advanced BBL (BroadBand Light) photofacial! BBLs are the gold standard for treating sun damage, but what’s unique about BBL HERO is it works four times faster, with three times the peak power and twice as much cooling as traditional IPL (intense pulsed light) treatments. BBL HERO can treat the face and larger areas of the body, diminishing the appearance of common skin concerns such as age spots, sunspots, fine lines and wrinkles, redness and rosacea, uneven skin tone and dull skin. Here’s a pro tip: Many of our clients keep their glow going by incorporating seasonal BBL HERO photofacials into their regular skin care routines.

The AVIE! team is eager to make your 2023 beauty dreams come true! Get started with us today by calling 703.737.0197 or requesting a consultation online today. Happy New Year!

‘Tis the season to treat yourself! Did you know the ultimate beauty stocking stuffer is luminous, age-defying skin? At AVIE!, you’ll find the most effective, results-driven skin care products available to help boost the results of your professional treatments while also replenishing your complexion for the long-term. From correcting signs of aging and restoring hydration to achieving optimal skin health and radiance, gift yourself the look and feel of vibrant, younger-looking skin!

Take a look at a few of our favorite medical-grade products from SkinMedica® for making this holiday season merry and bright:

TNS^® Advanced+ Serum

This next-generation, skin rejuvenating formula improves the appearance of coarse wrinkles, fine lines, skin tone and texture. It’s the only growth factor product proven to address sagging skin.

Key benefits include:

• Smooths visible coarse wrinkles and fine lines
• Clinically proven to address sagging skin
• Results starting in just two weeks
• Progressive results measured over 24 weeks

HA⁵^® Rejuvenating Hydrator

This hydrator provides immediate smoothing in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and supports the skin’s natural ability to retain moisture resulting in radiant, rejuvenated tone and texture.

Key benefits include:

• Delivers both immediate and long-term benefits
• Instantly smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Immediate hydration
• Improves the appearance of skin texture and roughness

LUMIVIVE^® System

This two-step system, which includes Day Damage Defense Serum and Night Revitalize Repair Complex, gives your skin more power to resist the environment’s attack during the day and recover itself overnight.

Key benefits include:

• Recharges skin overnight: Improves the skin’s ability to actually repair itself at night
• Defends all day long: Against pollution and blue light aggressors during the day
• Amplifies any skin care regimen: Complements new and existing skin care regimens

Firm & Tone Lotion for Body

This powerfully effective, targeted treatment is dermatologist-tested and formulated to prevent and address visible signs of body skin aging for a youthful, toned look.

Key benefits include:

• Diminishes the look of crepey skin
• Addresses uneven skin texture
• Improves the appearance of body skin firmness and tone
• Improves the look of sagging skin

But wait, there’s more! AVIE! wants you to achieve an eye-opening lift with the only FDA-approved prescription eye drop for low-lying lids:

Upneeq^®

This FDA-approved prescription eye drop for acquired ptosis (low-lying lids) lifts your upper eyelids to open your eyes. You may be a candidate for Upneeq if your eyesight is impaired, you look tired all the time, your eyes appear asymmetrical, you have trouble reading, driving or using your computer, or you are bothered by your appearance.

Key benefits include:

• Lifts your eyelids without surgery
• Shown in clinical trials to lift upper eyelids and open eyes within two hours after the first dose

Last, but not least, all of us at AVIE! are feeling especially thankful for you, our amazing clients. We’re also thankful for your health and ours! We hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving this year!

Get all the skin care you need, underneath the tree! To learn more about our clinical skin care options, please call 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online today. Happy Holidays!

It’s that time of year again to talk about all things turkey — oh, and thankfulness because Thanksgiving Day is upon us! Yes, it’s officially the season for gratitude! Are you feeling it? Gratitude is a fascinating emotion because it happens to be super good for our mood, our health AND our looks!

This year, we’re thankful that FEELING thankful helps boost:

Our immune system

By counteracting stress, which lowers your immunity, gratitude can help strengthen your body’s ability to fend off illness. One study in 2017 even showed that having an attitude of gratitude helped reduce the risks associated with heart failure.

Our complexion

Feeling more gratitude also helps lower stress, which in turn lowers your body’s inflammatory response. As you probably know, inflammation is a key player in the formation of acne and excess sebum/oil, so lowering it helps keep your skin in the clear. What’s more, feeling gratitude also helps improve your happiness by lowering levels of anxiety and depression, and when you’re feeling happy, your body releases endorphins, or happy chemicals, which help spur healing and blood flow throughout your body. Could happy chemicals be the reason your cheeks are a rosy hue today? It’s certainly possible!

Our love life!

We’re serious! There’s actual research on this. Studies confirm that practicing an attitude of gratitude can help improve your ability to form relationships or strengthen existing ones!
In romantic relationships, gratitude can help partners feel more satisfied with each other. In fact, in a 2010 study, partners who demonstrated gratitude with each other reported increased relationship satisfaction and happiness the next day.

Is gratitude not your jam?

No worries! You can improve your attitude of gratitude, even if it doesn’t come naturally to you, by practicing little gratitude exercises. Jotting down things you are thankful for and regularly thanking people who help you throughout your day are two simple ways to boost your gratitude quotient in a jiffy.

Last, but not least, all of us at AVIE! are feeling especially thankful for you, our amazing clients. We’re also thankful for your health and ours! We hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving this year!

To learn more about our services, please call 703.737.0197 or request a consultation online today. We can’t wait to hear from you!