Blame it on the humidity, but summer is one of the most challenging times of year for feeling “put together.” If you’re yearning to hit the refresh button on your skin or pep up your appearance, you may want to consider a beauty treatment! Here are just a few of our favorite tricks to keep skin calm, cool, and clear this summer.
Get a professional-grade refresher.
With no downtime and immediate, remarkable benefits, the HydraFacial MD® is probably one of the easiest and most impressive beauty tools around. This patented vortex-powered skin therapy offers a magic combination of intense deep-cleaning and restorative nutrient infusion to reveal brighter, clearer, more evenly toned skin with a radiant glow. The HydraFacial MD can be performed in less than 30 minutes, making it a perfect lunchtime treat!
Give your eyes some love.
Your eyes are one of the first places to show fatigue and stress, so pampering this delicate facial area is essential. To brighten up your eyes and reinvigorate your appearance, nothing beats expert microblading and eyelash/eyebrow tinting. Our aestheticians are truly the cream of the crop, administering the most flattering results with unparalleled skill and finesse.
Enjoy a gentle exfoliation.
If there’s such a thing as a beauty secret, dermaplaning is it! Our clients who regularly have dermaplaning done swear by the silky-smooth feel of their skin. In fact, many regular deramplaners report that they often get asked how exactly they got their skin to look so amazing. This simple exfoliating treatment removes dead, dull skin cells along with pesky peach fuzz to reveal a perfectly smooth canvas for SPF and makeup, or simply going bare.
Keep it simple this summer and stick with the experts at AVIE! to reveal your best skin ever! For more information on our treatments, call 703.870.3844 or complete our online consultation request form for a consultation today.
—Kim
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Check Out Our Award-Winning Treatments at AVIE! Leesburg, VA
We’re thrilled to report that 8 of our services and products were recently acknowledged for their outstanding benefits by NewBeauty magazine, a leading authority and quality purveyor in the aesthetic industry.
Our mission at AVIE! is to bring you the best products and services on the market. Check out just a few of our cream-of-the-crop offerings:
Ultherapy® (“Tried-and-True Skin Tightener”) can help stave off surgery or prolong the results of other skin rejuvenation treatments by stimulating the skin with powerful, non-invasive ultrasound energy. With no downtime, Ultherapy can help lift and tighten skin on the face, neck, and chest for long-lasting rejuvenation. Christie Brinkley is the national spokesperson, and we can see why! For your comfort, we offer PRO-NOX™ nitrous oxide sedation so you can relax while turning back the clock on your skin.
CoolSculpting® (“Fight Fat in a Flash”) is the world’s most popular non-invasive fat reduction treatment. Awarded by NewBeauty for the fifth consecutive year, CoolSculpting freezes away unwanted pockets of fat almost anywhere on the body with little to no downtime.
HydraFacial® (“Go-to Facial for a Healthy Glow”) offers a head-turning complexion with no downtime by combining deep-cleaning exfoliation and extraction with an infusion of revitalizing nutrients for a wide range of improvements, from smaller pore size to more even skin tone and diminished wrinkles.
Halo™ (“Powerhouse Skin Resurfacer”) is the one-and-only skin resurfacing treatment to feature hybrid technology (ablative and non-ablative), which thoroughly revitalizes the skin at every level for a smoother, clearer, and more radiant complexion with less downtime than comparable laser skin resurfacing treatments.
Botox® (“All-Star Wrinkle Eraser”) is the world’s most popular non-surgical aesthetic treatment, smoothing lines and wrinkles on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes for up to 4 months of younger-looking skin.
Vollure™ (“Industry Breakthroughs That Have the Power to Change Lives”) is a longer-lasting dermal filler, offering up to two years of smoother, younger-looking skin by restoring volume and reducing deep lines around the nose and mouth (nasolabial folds).
SkinMedica® TNS Essential Serum (“Youth in a Bottle”) is everything you want in a skin product, diminishing lines, smoothing skin, and evening out skin tone with a proprietary blend of peptides, vitamins, antioxidants, and other powerful skin replenishers.
CareCredit (“Beauty Made Easy”) helps you enjoy your favorite beauty services now by allowing you to pay off your treatments in convenient monthly installments.
We are so excited all our hard work continues to pay off! Our goal is to provide the best cosmetic treatments and services possible, and our award-winning treatments are a testament to that!
We can’t wait for you discover these amazing treatments and products for yourself! Call 703.870.3844 or complete your online consultation request form today!
—Kim
The Lowdown on Laser Skin Renewal Leesburg, VA
I am constantly asked about laser treatments like Halo™ and photofacials. People hear all the buzz on laser treatments and how they can reveal amazing benefits with minimal to no downtime, from wrinkle reduction to more even skin tone. But with so many treatments out there, it can get confusing! How do you know which laser treatment is right for you?
Here’s a breakdown of common skin concerns and the laser treatments that best address them.
Keep in mind that many skin treatments overlap, so you really can’t go wrong. Plus, we’ll help you pinpoint your best options during your personal consultation.
Lines and Wrinkles
Lines and wrinkles can be dramatically reduced with laser treatments that remove the outermost layers of your skin to reveal smoother, tighter skin texture with diminished lines and wrinkles. For dramatic improvements, you’ll need intense skin renewal that entails more downtime than milder treatments. Some of your options include Halo laser skin renewal, ProFractional™ laser skin resurfacing, and MicroLaserPeel®. Another crowd favorite is our North Star Peel™, which combines a few laser treatments for even better results.
Pigmentation Irregularities and Acne
BBL (Broadband Light) photofacials are the gold standard for reducing pigmentation concerns with no downtime. Non-invasive photofacials can diminish redness, freckles, tiny blood vessels, blotchiness, blemishes, and more. The amazing thing about BBL technology is that it works deep within to not only improve pigmentation but also stimulate new collagen growth, so it can gradually improve the texture of your skin, reducing lines and revealing younger-looking skin over time. You may need a series of treatments for optimal benefits.
Sagging Skin
SkinTyte II™ utilizes the same technology as BBL to impart skin contraction and tightening for smoother contours on your face or body. Though not technically a laser treatment, Ultherapy® is another effective treatment for firming up lax skin on the face, neck, and chest. It utilizes ultrasound energy to tighten underlying muscle and provide an overall lift to skin.
Don’t worry if your skin concern wasn’t mentioned in this blog, because one of our laser treatments can surely treat it! To learn more about laser skin renewal and discover the treatment that perfectly suits your needs, call 703.870.3844 or click here to schedule a free consultation today.
—Kim
Got Acne? Tips for Keeping You Clear and Confident this Spring Leesburg, VA
I’ve seen my fair share of sad faces when it comes to pimples, whether it’s an unexpected breakout before a big dance or persistent, cyclical flare-ups that plague many of us well beyond our teen years (not fair!). So when I read about a recent study which found acne sufferers to be at higher risk for depression, I wasn’t surprised in the least.
If you struggle with acne, take comfort knowing you are in the best of company, alongside celebrities and countless others. The most important thing to remember is that you don’t need to suffer! Nowadays, we have more options than ever before for halting breakouts. Here’s a list of 5 research-based, totally proven things you can do to improve your complexion without a lot of work.
Non-comedogenic is your new best friend.
You’re different. You can’t wear every perfumed lotion or foundation in the Sephora sampler section. Your skin just won’t have it. To reduce your risk for the breakout blues, only use products on your skin that clearly state the words “non-comedogenic,” meaning it won’t cause comedones, or breakouts. This tip alone dramatically narrows the pool of cosmetics you can potentially purchase, saving you money while sparing you stressful breakouts.
Wash, but don’t over-scrub!
Acne isn’t caused by “dirty” skin, so scrubbing your dermis and overzealously exfoliating won’t decrease your breakouts or speed healing. However, over-scrubbing will irritate your skin, causing inflammation and redness—and who needs that on top of blemishes? Gently wash your skin before bed with an oil-free, non-comedogenic cleanser. To find a product you love, schedule a consultation with our skin care experts to learn about our extensive range of cleansers and products by leaders in the skin care industry, including Alastin Skincare®, SkinMedica®, and Image Skincare.
Embrace the All-Star “A.”
The best skin-renewing ingredient on the planet is the powerhouse vitamin A. This clinically-proven ingredient is the basis for retinoids (Retin A®), which speed cellular turnover to thicken skin, boost collagen, and reduce breakouts. With long-term use, retinoids can help reveal smoother, brighter, younger-looking skin. Shop our selection of vitamin A-based products and find out which one is best for you by scheduling a consult today.
See the light!
Have you considered scheduling a professional treatment like Forever Clear BBL™? Forever Clear is a light therapy that penetrates deep within to reduce bacteria, oil production, inflammation, and redness. Forever Clear has the added benefit of triggering new collagen growth to minimize acne scars and reveal a luminous glow.
Discover the HydraFacial®.
Another show-stopping complexion perfector is the HydraFacial, a multi-step skin revitalizer that exfoliates dead skin cells, extracts impurities, and infuses skin with nutrients for dramatic improvements, including diminished blemishes, redness, uneven pigmentation, and more.
Clear up and cheer up this spring! Schedule your free consultation today by calling 703.870.3844 or clicking here.
—Kim
Spring Cleaning Tips The HydraFacial in Leesburg, VA
Before you start tackling cobwebs and clutter in your annual spring cleaning marathon, we’d like to inspire you to think about cleaning in a different sort of way. This year, add yourself to the list with a “spring-cleaning” skin treatment like the HydraFacial®!
A HydraFacial isn’t your average facial. It’s three revitalizing skin treatments in one, combining exfoliation, extraction, and infusion into one potent process that leaves your skin intensely clean, refreshed, and luminous.
If you’re not familiar, the benefits of a HydraFacial will astound you. Designed to enhance the overall health and appearance of your skin, the HydraFacial improves a bunch of common skin concerns, including:
•Hyperpigmentation
•Uneven skin tone and texture
•Enlarged pores
•Oily skin
•Fine lines and wrinkles
•and more
Each time we perform a HydraFacial, we are truly amazed by the results. This comfortable and quick treatment is appropriate for every type of skin and affords dramatic benefits with zero downtime. Our clients who schedule monthly HydraFacials absolutely LOVE their skin!
Not a bad way to spring clean, right? To learn more or schedule your HydraFacial, call 703.870.3844 or click here to schedule your free consultation today.
–Kim
Christie Brinkley’s Age-Defying Secret Ultherapy in Leesburg, VA
Did you know that Christie Brinkley treats her skin to regular, professional revitalizing treatments, much like the way she treats her coiff to seasonal haircuts? We all know that nothing compares to the renewed feeling you get after a fresh haircut and sleek blow dry from your favorite hairstylist. And skin is no different after undergoing a professional rejuvenating treatment.
One of Christie’s favorite skin-renewing treatments is Ultherapy®, the non-invasive facelift alternative. Christie is Ultherapy’s new spokesperson, and we couldn’t be more excited.
The world is finally catching on to the fact that skin deserves regular “maintenance” treatments for stimulating new collagen growth, tightening muscle and maintaining its youthful elasticity. Thanks to Ultherapy, we can age better—and more easily—than ever before, smoothing wrinkles, firming up and tightening skin and muscle without a lick of surgery.
Here are 3 more reasons to love Ultherapy:
No recovery is needed.
Ultherapy harnesses ultrasound energy to penetrate the deep layers of tissue under your skin, which means it works without affecting the surface of your skin.
It’s all-natural.
While we adore the rejuvenating benefits of injectables like dermal fillers, they are still injections. The appeal of a treatment like Ultherapy is that nothing foreign is added to your skin. Ultherapy provides the stimulating energy of ultrasound to trigger your own body’s natural healing response, spurring new collagen and elastin growth while tightening muscle.
It’s a gift that keeps on giving.
Ultherapy works from deep within, stimulating your body to reveal younger-looking skin over the weeks and months following treatment. Because new collagen and elastin take time to grow, the benefits of Ultherapy are not instantaneous and fleeting, but gradual and long-lasting.
In addition to Ultherapy, we offer SkinTyte II™, a laser that tightens skin on almost any area of the body. We also offer numerous primping treatments that afford immediate benefits, such as injectables or HydraFacial®. To discover your ideal “skin maintenance” routine, call 703.870.3844 or click here to request a free consultation today.
–Kim