We are truly humbled this year to be named a 2020 Winner for Best Med Spa by Northern Virginia Magazine. But do you know what? We couldn’t have done it without you, our dear clients, and we feel truly privileged to serve you!
Now that June is almost here (can you believe it?), you may be starting to think about your summer prepping needs. If getting your body and skin in shape feels impossible right now, don’t you worry, because it’s our job at AVIE! to make your swimsuit-season prepping as easy as possible. With a little bit of strategic planning, prepping for summer can actually be fun and rewarding. Here’s a closer look at treatments that can save you time and stress for summer and beyond.
Laser Hair Removal
It’s not too late to schedule a series of laser hair removal treatments with us. As long as you aren’t tanning – and that includes spray tanning, self-tanning lotions and natural sun exposure – you can safely get treated. We’ve been performing advanced laser hair removal treatments here at AVIE! for decades and take laser hair removal very seriously. Our laser technicians are fully licensed and offer years of experience to deliver the most effective treatments for you. We’ll work with you during your consultation to determine the number of treatments you need to achieve your goals.
Vein Treatments
Spider veins, broken capillaries and other vein concerns on your legs are another reason why so many women have a hard time getting excited about wearing shorts or swimsuits. We think it’s time you felt good about your legs! We offer two types of vein treatments here at AVIE!: sclerotherapy and laser vein treatment. Sclerotherapy injects veins with a special solution, causing the concerned veins to collapse and gradually fade away in the weeks following your treatment. For smaller veins and facial veins, we can also use non-invasive BBL™ photofacials. We can help you figure out which treatment is best for you during your consultation.
Body Contouring
If you’re bothered by pinchable fat, we offer CoolSculpting® non-invasive fat reduction which freezes fat away anywhere you need it. CoolSculpting works extremely well for people who are close to their ideal weight, within 20 pounds or so, and who have bulges of fat like a muffin top or double chin. Once you’ve trimmed down a “problem” spot, you may enjoy even more contouring help with EMSCULPT®, a non-invasive muscle toning treatment. EMSCULPT induces thousands of muscle contractions in targeted areas, helping tone and firm up flab without having to spend hours at the gym. EMSCULPT and CoolSculpting are definitely not substitutes for a healthy lifestyle, but they can help you achieve your body contouring goals much faster and more easily than you would otherwise.
We also offer a wide range of skin rejuvenation treatments, including skin tightening with Vivace™ Microneedling RF, SkinTyte™ II, Halo™ laser skin renewal, ProFractional™ laser skin resurfacing…the list goes on! We can’t wait to help you look and feel your best. To learn more about our summer prepping treatments, call 703.870.3844 or request a consultation online today.
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6 Proven Treatments That Prevent Aging Leesburg, VA
Yes, you can prevent aging! While it sounds too good to be true, aesthetic advancements can literally help you slow the aging process. Here are three clinically-proven tools we use here at AVIE!, and how they may help you look your youthful best.
Forever Young BBL™
I was fortunate enough to be able to train with Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr., the actual inventor of Forever Young BBL, a highly researched skin care treatment that is shown to change the molecular behavior of skin cells to act younger and healthier. A retrospective study from Stanford University revealed that people who underwent the Forever Young BBL skin care treatment for a period of several years had skin that looked 10 years younger than its actual age. Doesn’t that sound amazing?
Here’s what the Forever Young treatment entails: It’s actually two treatments in one: BBL™ photofacial and SkinTyte™ II. The photofacial is a light treatment that stimulates your skin with intense pulses of light. SkinTyte stimulates your skin with infrared energy. Combined, these two non-invasive treatments stimulate new collagen growth and help spur the growth of vibrant new skin that looks remarkably smoother and more evenly toned. The key to success with Forever Young BBL is patience, because you’re building benefits gradually over time. We get terrific results for clients who are committed to undergoing periodic or seasonal Forever Young treatments over the long term.
Botox® and dermal fillers
No anti-aging article worth its salt could leave out injectables! Botox and dermal fillers remain the two most popular non-surgical aesthetic treatments in the world year after year because they provide dramatic benefits with minimal to no downtime. In other words, these treatments are both easy and effective, and you can’t beat that combination now, can you? Botox works by relaxing the muscle movement underlying your wrinkles, preventing wrinkles from forming. Regular Botox treatments help stave off aging by preventing your muscles from creating those wrinkles in the first place. You can also smooth existing lines and wrinkles! Best of all, the more you do Botox, the less you need, making it an affordable treatment in your beauty regimen. Dermal fillers are also extremely helpful by replenishing lost volume to the face and lips. Similar to Botox, the more you do dermal fillers, the less you need over time to maintain your desired look. We’ll work closely with you to achieve your goals!
Skin tightening
Sometimes you need a lift and injectables won’t do. If you’re looking to pause aging and achieve subtle age-defying benefits in a matter of months, we may recommend Ultherapy®, a non-invasive ultrasound treatment for the face, neck and chest. Ultherapy is called the facelift alternative because it works deep down at the foundational layer of skin and muscle, similar to a facelift, to tighten and lift targeted areas. Except, unlike a surgical facelift, Ultherapy triggers tightening and lifting with powerful non-invasive ultrasound energy, so there’s no downtime! Also, results are gradual and subtle with Ultherapy, so we will work closely with you to determine if this treatment will meet your needs during your consultation.
Vivace™ Microneedle RF is our advanced microneedling with radiofrequency treatment that helps reveal smoother, tighter, brighter and younger-looking skin with a series of treatments. We love Vivace because it can be adjusted to your skin’s exact needs and goals. Sometimes you need a light refresh, and sometimes you crave intense skin renewal. Either and any which way in between, we’ve got you covered!
To learn more about slowing the aging process in Leesburg, Virginia, please call 703.870.3844 or request a consultation online today. Please also be aware that we will continue to closely monitor all coronavirus (COVID-19) developments so that we can take the necessary precautions to keep you safe. If you are feeling unwell, please call us at 703.870.3844 to reschedule your appointment, free of charge. If you would like to reschedule your appointment for any reason, you may also do so free of charge.
Be well!
— Kim
Summer Bodies Are Made Now! Leesburg, VA
Guess what? It’s time to schedule your series of laser hair removal treatments! But wait! You could also be fitting in CoolSculpting® non-invasive fat reduction, vein reduction with sclerotherapy, laser skin rejuvenation with Halo™ and BBL™… Feeling overwhelmed yet? Don’t worry, we don’t expect you to schedule all these treatments now. We’re just throwing out ideas because the winter months are an ideal time for all these treatments, and so many more.
Why do we love the winter so much? Because it takes time to get your best results! For example, if you are trimming away fat bulges with CoolSculpting, it can take up to three months to see results. And because optimal results are often achieved with more than one treatment, you may need to undergo a few treatments to reach your goal. Laser hair removal is on exactly the same schedule. To get your best results in time for summer, you need to start a series of laser hair removal treatments several months in advance. Of course, everyone responds differently to treatment. Some people see the results they want after only one treatment. But since we can’t promise or predict results, we always recommend advance planning.
Here are a few more tips for wintertime aesthetic treatments:
• Don’t ever skimp on sunscreen.
Sunscreen is vital year-round. However, it is even more important around the time you are undergoing any laser treatment like laser hair removal, Halo or BBL. Lasers and the sun do not mix. Any exposure to the sun, both before and after your treatment, increases your risk of side effects and also interferes with the effectiveness of your treatments. And it’s not just lasers. Any treatment that resurfaces your skin, including microneedling with PRP, requires careful sun protection to ensure your skin heals properly without hypopigmentation or other irregularities.
• Don’t skimp on yourself.
It’s easy to procrastinate with self-care — and make no mistake, aesthetic treatments definitely fall under the “self-care” category! — because you’re probably the only person who will notice! But neglecting to treat yourself to treatments you enjoy takes its toll on your health in so many ways, raising your stress level, robbing you of energy, even spoiling your mood. If you’ve been thinking about a certain treatment, it’s a great time to schedule a consultation with us!
You deserve it! Learn more about treatments for bringing out your personal best this winter by calling 703.870.3844 or requesting your personal consultation online today.
Fa-La-La-Luminous Skin! Leesburg, VA
If you love the idea of looking radiant under the mistletoe, there’s still time to schedule a skin-renewing treatment with us! Or, better yet, drop a hint to your loved one that you’d love a gift certificate to AVIE! in your stocking so you can look forward to glowing skin in 2020! (By the way, when you purchase a $250 gift card this month, you’ll receive a SkinMedica® holiday gift bag (while supplies last). You’ll be getting a bevy of glow-getting presents for the price of one!
So, how exactly do you achieve a gorgeous, younger-looking complexion? Keep reading!
Renewal is the name of the game. Any treatment that stimulates skin renewal is extremely healthy for your skin because it gets rid of old, sun-damaged skin cells and stimulates the growth of healthy, vibrant, younger-looking skin cells. Which skin renewing treatment you choose depends on your unique complexion needs and downtime preferences.
Here’s a quick list of common complexion concerns, paired with proven, effective solutions:
Tonal concerns (redness, blotchiness, uneven skin tone, pigmentation irregularities, rosacea, age spots, brown spots, acne)
Solutions: Non-invasive BBL™ photofacial, Forever Clear BBL™ acne treatment, Halo™ laser skin rejuvenation, MicroLaserPeel®, ProFractional™ laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels, HydraFacial®
Skin laxity (lines and wrinkles)
Solutions: Laser skin tightening with SkinTyte II™, Ultherapy® skin tightening with ultrasound, Vivace™ Microneedle RF skin tightening and smoothing with radiofrequency (RF) energy, Forever Young BBL™, chemical peels
Dullness
HydraFacial for glowing skin with zero downtime, chemical peels, Vivace microneedling, Halo, BBL, MicroLaserPeel, ProFractional laser skin resurfacing
Confused about which treatments are right for you? Don’t worry! We’ll help you discover the ideal treatments for your unique complexion needs and downtime preferences during your one-on-one consultation with us. Your first step is scheduling a consultation or buying that gift card! To purchase gift cards, please call 703.870.3844 or request a personal consultation online today.
—Kim
AVIE! Medspa is proud to serve Leesburg, Ashburn, and the surrounding Northern Virginia communities.
Mother’s Day Gift Idea—Amazing Skin! Leesburg, VA
With Mother’s Day only a week away, we’re eager to share a gift idea that will keep on giving—professional skin care treatments and products! A recent survey in Global Cosmetic Industry reported that an astounding 71 percent of women aren’t satisfied with their skin care. That’s MOST women, and probably you and your Mom! If you are in need of a skin care overhaul or even just a pick-me-up, it’s time to check in with the skin care-obsessed and expertly trained staff at AVIE!
We’ve devoted our practice to bringing out your best skin, so you can relax knowing our recommendations are based on real results, not hype. Here are a few gift ideas for revealing gorgeous skin for Mom and you this spring!
Chemical Peels.
Recently deemed a “Most Worth It Treatment” by RealSelf, chemical peels are appropriate for almost every skin type—and they do it all, erasing dark spots, melasma and other pigmentation irregularities while delivering an overall brightening and smoothing effect for a younger-looking, healthier-looking complexion.
Results-Driven Skin Care
We know what works. Alastin®, SENTÉ, SkinMedica®, Image® Skincare…we have curated a variety of quality skin care lines because we want only the best results for you. Give Mom a gift card, and we can help her choose the perfect formulations to address her unique complexion needs during her personal skin care consultation.
Resurfacing
The name of the game is renewal! Out with the old skin cells, in with the new is the secret to a gorgeous, age-defying appearance. Our leading selection of skin resurfacing treatments will stimulate your skin’s natural healing response and spur new collagen and elastin growth for a dramatic range of improvements, including smoother, younger-looking skin with more even tone and vibrance. We get amazing results with every treatment on our menu, include Microneedling with PRP, Halo™ Laser Skin Renewal, ProFractional™ Skin Resurfacing, MicroLaserPeel™, HydraFacial™, and more.
We can’t wait to help you achieve your most luminous complexion yet! It’s easier than you think! To discover the ideal treatments and products for you or Mom, please call 703.870.3844 or request a free consultation today.
—Kim
The One Skin Treatment to Start NOW! Leesburg, VA
As a skin care expert and master aesthetician, I get to see all the latest and greatest products and skin treatments. I also get to DO them!
One of my favorite skin treatments is a non-invasive light treatment that can make your skin look ten years younger than your actual age with no downtime. Sounds amazing, right?
I’m talking about the Forever Young™ photofacial, a clinically-proven treatment that can literally help your skin cells act younger and reveal younger-looking skin over the long term. The Forever Young photofacial uses broadband light (BBL), a non-invasive laser to stimulate skin cells and trigger healthy, new collagen growth. If you’re looking to reverse signs of aging, I recommend incorporating the BBL into your skin care routine. Some of my clients prefer to schedule a photofacial every season, while others opt for a series of photofacials in the fall to undo summer sun damage and revitalize their complexions for the long winter ahead.
Another amazing thing about the BBL photofacial is that it offers immediate gratification for a wide range of common skin concerns. In addition to age-defying benefits, the BBL photofacial can also improve stubborn pigmentation irregularities like age spots, brown spots, freckles, melasma, and redness, along with spider veins and pesky broken capillaries.
Ready to hit the rewind button on your skin? To learn more about BBL and the Forever Young photofacial, please call 703.870.3844 or request your personal consultation today.
—Kim