You have a ton of power and influence when it comes to the health and radiance of your skin. Everything you do to your skin—good or bad—counts. It may not show up right away, but it will!
Here’s why:
The lifespan of a skin cell is two to four weeks. Your skin is in a constant state of renewal, and it takes a minimum of six weeks for new skin cells to replace the old. Basically, the good things you do today will reveal luminous, show-stopping benefits months down the road. So don’t let your skin down!
Here are 3 fool-proof tips for boosting your skin’s radiance this holiday season. The time to start these habits is now!
Go to bed!
Beauty sleep is not a myth! Your body repairs itself while you’re sleeping, manufacturing new collagen, a powerhouse skin protein that makes skin plumper and less likely to wrinkle. According to an article from WebMD, getting only 5 hours of sleep a night can lead to twice as many fine lines as sleeping 7 would.
Befriend vitamin A.
This magical vitamin protects against UV damage and slows signs of aging by encouraging healthy skin cell production. Be sure to indulge in foods rich in vitamin A including orange and green, leafy veggies (e.g., spinach, sweet potatoes, carrots, cantaloupe). Topical vitamin A in the form of retinol and retinoic acid can literally smooth wrinkles and combat signs of aging by boosting collagen production and strengthening skin. At AVIE!, we carry an extensive selection of products featuring vitamin A, including lines by Alastin® Skincare and SkinMedica®. We can help you find the perfect products for your skin during your consultation!
Schedule smart skin treatments at AVIE!
Your skin deserves regular renewing treatments. From photofacials and Halo™ fractional laser skin resurfacing to microneedling and chemical peels, we offer a variety of leading treatments that can revitalize your skin by stimulating cellular turnover and triggering new collagen production.
Let your skin be the life of the party this holiday season by following smart and healthy habits! Start prepping your skin today by calling 703.870.3844 or clicking here to schedule your consultation.
— Kim
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Go for the Combo! Leesburg, VA
Double your treatments, double your results! I’m referring to the rising popularity of combination beauty treatments. According to a recent survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (AAFPRS), combination therapies are booming in the beauty industry. This means that more and more people are strategically doubling up cosmetic treatments in one session—i.e., scheduling a microdermabrasion before a chemical peel.
Combining treatments has many advantages. For one, in the world of beauty, two is often better than one! Many aesthetic treatments are complementary and can enhance overall results. It’s the main reason we perform microneedling before platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments. Priming the skin with tiny needles helps the skin to better absorb PRP, intensifying your results.
Time is also a major factor. People want to reduce signs of aging, but they don’t want to spend all their time doing it! Combining treatments is an easy way to save time in addition to getting the most out of your treatments.
As experts in aesthetic medicine, we know every possible combination in the book and can help you formulate the most effective plan to meet your unique needs. What’s your perfect pairing? Find out by calling 703.870.3844 or clicking here to schedule your consultation today!
–Kim
The Comeback of the Chemical Peel Leesburg, VA
While the words “chemical” and “peel” aren’t exactly inviting, chemical peels are more “a-peeling” than ever! (Don’t you love my clever pun?)
According to a recent survey by the Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 2016 saw a growing demand for chemical peels as a treatment for acne, brown spots, and fine lines and wrinkles.
I’m not surprised. At AVIE! Medspa, we frequently perform professional-grade chemical peels to help restore glowing, younger-looking skin for clients of all ages and skin types. We offer a wide range of peels to meet a variety of skin concerns, from sun damage and age spots to acne, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, and blotchiness.
One of the questions I get asked all the time is what exactly happens during and after a chemical peel. Chemical peels are a type of exfoliating treatment, during which we apply a thin layer of a fruit-based acid to remove the outermost layer of skin cells and stimulate new collagen growth. There are many types of peels with different ingredients, including lactic acid, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and more.
Depending on your needs and goals, you may decide to do a series of mild peels or a few more intense ones. At your consultation, we can help you devise the optimal peel and treatment plan for you.
Want to learn more? Call 703.870.3844 or click here to schedule your consultation.
–Kim
Back-to-School Beauty and Balance! Leesburg, VA
Can you believe it’s almost that time of year again? As you’re gearing up for the classroom and stocking up on notebooks and pencils, we thought you might appreciate a different type of “To Do” list. Here are 3 back-to-school musts for ensuring your serenity this fall.
1. Clean your room.
I don’t mean to sound like your mother, but did you know that clutter inhibits your brain’s ability to focus and process information? According to research at Princeton University, an organized, uncluttered bedroom or study area will help you feel less irritable, distracted, and better able to perform tasks like homework.
2. Get your glow on.
There’s nothing like a skin treatment at a relaxing medical spa like AVIE! to make you feel capable and ready to take on the world. We offer so many different skin treatments, it’s hard to pick just one, but there’s a bunch that can reveal a luminous glow with minimal downtime (e.g., chemical peels, dermaplaning, microtherapy). We also recommend scheduling a skin care consultation with us to start a medical-grade regimen for keeping your skin in peak condition throughout the year. We offer a number of different product lines, including Alastin® and SkinMedica®, and will help you choose the perfect products for your skin’s unique needs.
3. Stay in the moment.
Buddha would be proud to hear that Harvard research is confirming what he knew all along—the key to happiness is living in the moment. According to a recent study, a wandering mind is an unhappy mind. Unfortunately, most of us spend almost half of our day thinking about something other than what we’re doing. The good news is that it’s an easy fix. When you catch yourself daydreaming, simply bring your focus back to your feet. It’s really that simple!
We can’t wait to help you start this school year off right! Call 703.870.3844 or click here today to schedule your consultation.
–Kim
Banish Your Blemishes! Help for Teen Acne in Leesburg, VA
I love bringing out your best! It’s a proud moment when I can boost your confidence by helping you overcome a troubling skin or body concern. One situation I encounter a lot also happens to be the most common skin condition in America—acne! Though it affects every age, acne strikes teens the hardest, robbing many young men and women of precious self-esteem and joy in their formative years.
I am thrilled to say that acne is one of my favorite skin concerns at AVIE! because it’s so treatable! Did you know that this month is Acne Awareness Month? To celebrate, we’re offering 20 percent off acne treatments for the entire month of June!
I’ve seen remarkable improvements for my clients using a wide range of skin treatments, including Acne Forever Clear BBL treatments, chemical peels, and hydrafacials. To help meet your skin’s one-of-a-kind needs, here are the highlights of four effective, acne-busting therapies:
Acne Forever Clear BBL Treatments
Acne Forever Clear BBL™ treatments use non-invasive broadband light (BBL) to help diminish sebaceous glands and reduce oil production to help control and clear acne and blemishes. This non-invasive treatment also stimulates collagen production and diminishes a host of other skin concerns, including brown spots, age spots, redness, and other pigmentation irregularities.
Chemical Peels
We offer a wide range of peels to help every skin concern, including acne. Our medical-grade chemical peels exfoliate the skin by causing it to peel, which speeds cellular turnover and helps prevent pores from clogging. Our stronger peels can also help diminish acne scars.
HydraFacial
This three-step skin revitalizing treatment exfoliates, extracts, and replenishes the skin with essential nutrients for an overall improvement to skin tone and texture. Regular HydraFacials can dramatically improve acne, tighten pores, reduce redness, diminish pigmentation concerns, and much more.
At-home Skin Care
Not all skin care products are equal, which is why I’ve carefully selected only the most effective medical-grade skin care lines to revitalize your skin, keeping it healthy and luminous. Our skin care products, such as Image Clear Cell skin care line, Lytera® 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum, and Alastin Skin Nectar™, work synergistically with our skin revitalizing treatments to enhance and maintain your results between visits and throughout the year.
Keeping your acne under control is easy with a little help from AVIE! For more information, call us at 703.870.3844 today, or fill out our handy online form and request your complimentary consultation.
–Kim
The Time is Now: Preventative Treatments in Leesburg, VA at AVIE! MedSpa and Laser Center
Proper skincare is like building your dream house. Developing a strong foundation early on keeps it from crumbling down the line, so you can continue living in comfort for years to come. The key to aging gracefully is to start with a quality skincare routine early, and stick with it! Taking preventative skin care measures in your twenties can help you delay the effects of the aging process and keep your skin glowing well into your forties and fifties.
AVIE! MedSpa and Laser Center offers a variety of skin care treatments that are perfect for preserving your skin’s youthful appearance. One such treatment is Botox®, widely known as one of the most popular cosmetic treatments available today. When people think about Botox, they often picture its wrinkle-eliminating effects on the forehead and between the eyes. However, when used in your late twenties, Botox is also the perfect preventative treatment. It can relax the muscles in the forehead that create worry lines over time, leading to a smoother, more youthful appearance down the road.
Another preventative measure is the PRP Facial. PRP, or Platelet Rich Plasma, occurs naturally in your own blood, and contains numerous growth factors that are beneficial for your skin. The PRP Facial, used in conjunction with microtherapy, stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, the substances responsible for keeping your skin vibrant and youthful. As we get older collagen and elastin tend to diminish, so a jump start is necessary to prevent wrinkles and fine lines from forming.
Chemical peels, photofacials, and microtherapy are also great skin maintenance treatments that will help you achieve healthy and radiant skin. The key to aging gracefully is to start with a quality skincare routine early, and stick with it! To learn more about our skin rejuvenation treatments, call 703.870.3844 and schedule a consultation today!
