Did you know that U.S. News & World Report recently named Loudoun County as one of the top 25 healthiest communities in the nation? Based on an annual survey that measures everything from rates of illness to environmental factors, our little corner of the world is super healthy!
So while we’re on the topic of health, let’s turn our attention to the fact that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. My job as a skin care expert is to help you achieve radiant skin at every age. And do you know what underlies every beautiful complexion? Healthy skin, of course!
Here’s a quick To Do List for keeping your skin in tip top shape:
See a dermatologist.
When was the last time you had your skin examined to check for any suspicious moles? Including your skin in your annual “maintenance” routine will help you get to know your skin better and detect any abnormalities early, when they are easiest to treat. If skin exams don’t thrill you, don’t forget that dermatologists can prescribe skin enhancers like Retin A, which work splendidly with our award-winning skin care treatments and products to boost your radiant results.
Know your ABCDE’s.
Asymmetry—if you can draw a line through the middle of your mole and the two sides match, your skin lesion is likely benign.
Border—Benign moles have even borders, whereas melanomas tend to be scalloped, notched, or uneven.
Color—Most benign moles have one color. A mole with many colors is a warning sign of melanoma.
Diameter—Malignant moles are usually larger in diameter than an eraser on your pencil tip.
Evolving—Be on the lookout for moles that change over time, and see a doctor if you notice any changes.
Hit the rewind button on sun damage.
Be good to your skin by periodically treating it to a professional skin rejuvenation treatment. From chemical peels to Halo laser skin renewal and microneedling, all our skin treatments are fabulous at exfoliating the outermost layer of skin cells that have been damaged from the sun and environmental agents. Our advanced treatments stimulate your skin’s natural healing response, spurring healthy new collagen and elastin for a bevy of benefits, including smoother texture, more even tone, and enhanced luminosity. We’ll help you choose the ideal treatment to meet your complexion’s unique needs.
Love the skin you’re in by treating it right this spring! Learn more by calling 703.870.3844 or requesting a free consultation today.
—Kim
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The Most Advanced PRP Treatments Are Here! Leesburg, VA
We LOVE natural beauty! The fact that you can use your own body to boost your looks is absolutely incredible to us. It’s why we did our homework and underwent advanced training to become a leading provider of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments. Because we are obsessed with results, we went a step further to provide the purest form of PRP—Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM).
PRFM is created by spinning a small portion of your blood through a special centrifuge which has the ability to remove almost all contaminating red and white blood cells, leaving behind only what you want and need—revitalizing blood platelets and fibrin matrix. As a result, PRFM is a stronger and more stable form of PRP that releases growth factors and healing properties at a steady pace for optimal, long-lasting benefits.
For skin rejuvenation, we use PRFM for all our PRP treatments, including PRP Facials, PRP Facelifts and PRP Hair Restoration:
PRP Facials apply the PRFM to your face and then perform microneedling to enhance your skin’s absorption of PRP and boost your skin’s natural healing process. There’s an amazing synergy between PRFM and microneedling that you’ll be thrilled to experience! We’re talking about smoother, brighter, clearer-looking skin.
PRP Facelifts inject the PRFM directly into your face to restore lost volume. We achieve optimal results typically after two treatments spaced about a month apart. For enhanced benefits, we offer the PRP Facelift Plus, which combines PRFM with dermal fillers to provide even more volume and smoothing where you need it. Some patients report that PRFM helps stretch out the duration of dermal filler benefits. We know you’ll love your brighter, younger-looking appearance.
PRP Hair Restoration injects PRFM into your scalp to help stimulate new hair growth, strengthen existing hair and slow hair loss. We perform a series of treatments over several months to achieve your goal.
It’s hard to beat a cosmetic treatment that comes from your very own body, isn’t it? Imagine a younger, more vibrant-looking you with little to no risk or downtime! To learn more about our PRFM treatments, please call703.870.3844 or request your consultation online today!
—Kim
How Many Years Young Are You? Top Beauty Trends for 2018 Leesburg, VA
According to the World Health Organization, life expectancy is at an all-time high. Do you know what this means? Aside from the fact that we’re living longer than ever before, we’re also feeling younger than ever, a phenomenon known as the “age gap.” Particularly strong among women, the age gap is influencing the beauty world in exciting ways.
Here are 3 fascinating cosmetic trends to watch in relation to the age gap:
Well-aging is replacing anti-aging.
We may be getting older, but we aren’t feeling older, and we certainly do not appreciate being told that aging is bad. Rather than “anti-aging” products and treatments, we are increasingly being drawn to “well aging” concepts. Well aging is about looking fabulous at every stage of life, not running away from yourself and hiding your age. The woman who ages well seeks products and treatments that truly renew and improve the health of her skin, which is the perfect segway to trend #2…
We expect results.
Experience has taught us that science is king, and we have a firm grasp on the research to know that not all med spa treatments are equal. At AVIE!, we offer only research-based products and treatments that provide real results, triggering new collagen production and revitalizing skin naturally. Our leading selection of results-based treatments includes BBL photo facials, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) facials and facelifts, Halo™ laser skin renewal, microtherapy, Ultherapy®, and much more.
Millennials are getting in on the action.
Aging well isn’t just for older people. It turns out that one of the hottest preoccupations (or obsessions) among 20- and 30-somethings, according to NewBeauty magazine, is cosmetic treatments as preventive measures. I believe you are never too young to take care of your skin, which is why I offer such an extensive selection of treatments to help women and men of all ages. From acne treatments like Forever Clear BBL™ to HydraFacial®, you will find exactly what you need at AVIE!.
Age is just a number! I can’t wait to help bring out your absolute best this year, regardless of your age! For more information on our selection of treatments, call 703.870.3844 or click here to schedule a consultation today.
–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
Go for the Healthy Glow! Microneedling in Leesburg, VA
Want to know the secret to luminous skin this summer? Hint: It doesn’t involve messy tanning creams, downtime, or sunbathing. I’m talking about a simple treatment here at AVIE! called microtherapy!
Also called microneedling, microtherapy uses a special pen with needles to create tiny micropoints in the skin, stimulating collagen production from deep within. With little to no downtime, microneedling is an easy treatment to fit into your busy schedule that can bring big results, ultimately smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, diminishing acne scars and pore size, improving hyperpigmentation, and so much more.
Let me tell you—my clients rave about their microneedling treatments all the time! I’m thrilled to hear how luminous and refreshed their skin looks, and I feel amazing satisfaction when I get to see their radiant results every day.
For an even bigger skin-renewing boost, one of my favorite things is combining microtherapy with other anti-aging treatments, including chemical peels, facials, PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), and medical-grade skin products. Microtherapy makes the perfect addition because it enables better product absorption and enhances results for big-time rejuvenation to your skin!
But don’t just take my word for it! Discover microtherapy for yourself! Smoother, more evenly toned, radiant skin awaits! Call us today at 703.870.3844 or click here to schedule a consultation.
–Kim
Plan Your Pre-Party Primping Now: Skin Rejuvenation in Leesburg, VA at AVIE! Medspa and Laser Center
As we deck the halls this merry season, we can’t help but feel giddy about another time-honored holiday tradition: party primping! AVIE! Medspa and Laser Center offers a variety of skin rejuvenation treatments in Leesburg, VA so that you can feel like a rock star at every holiday bash.
An absolute must before any holiday party, Microtherapy can help smooth wrinkles, diminish acne scars, improve hyperpigmentation, and reduce pore size by creating tiny micropoints in your skin. (Did you know: Microtherapy works great “in combo” to enhance the results of all our skin-renewing treatments?) Another party-prepping standby is HydraFacial®. Voted “Best In-Office Treatment” in 2015 by New Beauty Magazine, this 3-step facial can illuminate your skin in about 30 minutes with exfoliation, a chemical peel, and an infusion of hyaluronic acid and numerous other skin rever-uppers.
Microdermabrasion and dermaplaning can also get your party glow seriously on. With little to no downtime, these gentle exfoliation treatments can create smoother, healthier skin by reducing sun damage, acne, superficial scars, fine lines, and pore size. And last—but definitely not least—is Botox®, a tried-and-true anti-aging tool at AVIE! since 2009 that can banish wrinkles up to four months at a time. With more than 100,000 Botox and dermal filler treatments under our belt, AVIE! is the place to go to reduce your fine lines and wrinkles.
Voted “Best Medi-Spa,” in Posh Seven’s “Best of Suburbia” awards, AVIE! MedSpa and Laser Center in Leesburg, VA is your one-stop destination this season for getting your party glow. Get the party started by calling AVIE! today at 703.870.3844.