Is there a difference between over the counter skin care products and physician-grade skin care products? Of course there is!
While over the counter skin care products aren’t necessarily harmful to the skin, they don’t treat it as well as physician-grade products do. Clinical products are safer, contain stronger ingredients and undergo more testing than over the counter products. AVIE! MedSpa and Laser Center can help choose which clinical products are best for your skin, giving you the optimal results and improvements. Physician grade products have clinical data and studies to support their claims. These studies are conducted over a period of time and use multiple samples of documentation or photos to support their claim.
Many people have little background knowledge on what types of skincare products to buy. This lack of knowledge can become harmful, leading to patients spending unnecessary money on a product that will not treat their conditions effectively. For that reason, it’s important to consult with a licensed skin care professional to determine your skin type and condition
Education about skincare products is key. Only qualified, certified, and educated skin care professionals can provide the best assistance for a variety of patient needs. At AVIE!, we understand how quality and quantity of ingredients affect treatment and we can help clients select the best product for their skin type and conditions.
At AVIE! MedSpa, we carry a physician-grade skin care line for everyone and every type of complexion. We believe it is important to treat your skin for its specific needs, something over the counter products can’t always do. We also have the knowledge to educate our patients on which products will best address their skin care concerns. The AVIE! team would love to help you find which skin care products are best for you and your skin! Contact us to find out which skin care line is the best fit for your complexion!
For more information, call 703.870.3844 to schedule a consultation today!
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Peel & Reveal…Beautiful Skin!
This one-day-only event at AVIE! has unbeatable savings for your SkinMedica® skin care regimens!
Join us here at AVIE! for our exclusive SkinMedica® Peel Event today, September 17th! This one-day-only event has unbeatable offers and information on the best skin care regimens there are out there! Appointments are limited so we encourage you to schedule yours today!
Learn how AVIE! will help you look forward to looking in the mirror every morning. Our treatments such as the Vitalize Peel and Rejuvenize Peel™ will reveal beautiful, glowing skin while reversing signs of aging such as sun damage, age spots, fine lines and wrinkles. You’ll look refreshed and renewed with your rejuvenated skin.
How does it work?
A Vitalize Peel will exfoliate dead skin and it helps to build collagen with improvement in fine lines and pore size as well as correct acne and acne scarring. It’s a great anti-aging and corrective chemical peel that will start exercising your skin towards healthy, glowing, even-toned skin. A treatment series of 3 is recommended for best results, along with the G.R.A.S.S. regimen skin care program.
During this one-day-only event you’ll receive a Vitalize Peel and up to $500 in savings on additional Vitalize Peels and skin care regimens combined. Schedule your appointment with a $100 reservation fee, and you’ll get access to special offers on SkinMedica regimens such as the Lytera Skin Brightening System, the TNS Essential System and more! Your $100 fee will be applied toward one of these quality, medical-grade skin care systems, and you’ll also receive a free Vitalize Peel that day (a $175 value)!
Don’t miss out on this one time offer! Call 703.870.2844 and make your appointment today! Appointments are limited.
The Secret to Ageless Skin & The Latest Way to “Exercise Your Skin” in Leesburg, VA
Here at AVIE! MedSpa & Loudoun County, we have a unique and effective approach 
when it comes to selecting and simplifying skincare products. With so many products available, how can you know you’re using everything you need to in order to achieve youthful, radiant and ageless skin? Just remember, GRASS!
GRASS stands for Growth Factors, Retinols, Antioxidants, Specialty Items and Sunblock – in other words, all the building blocks of an effective, anti-aging skin care regime. It’s the latest way to exercise your skin here at AVIE! MedSpa & Laser Center.
Growth Factors
Growth factors are proteins, like collagen and elastin that regulate cellular growth. As the skin begins to age, lower levels of natural growth factors in the skin are produced, resulting in a breakdown of these proteins and a loss of structural support and youthful elasticity. Kim says, “Because of the role that they play in the aging of the skin, choosing products that stimulate cellular growth and repair by infusing these growth factor proteins is so important. SkinMedica®’s TNS essential serum is the number one growth factor product that everyone must have!”
Retinols
Retinol, also known as Vitamin A, has been a cornerstone of anti-aging skincare products since the 1980s – and for good reason! Retinol is truly a wonder; unclogging pores, boosting collagen to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, evening out discoloration and hyperpigmentation and smoothing skin texture. Kim says, “Opt for retinols in 0.5 and 1 percent.”
Antioxidants
Why are antioxidants so important for an ageless complexion? Because they slow and prevent the damaging effects of free radicals, which lead to cellular damage and signs of aging. Antioxidants such as Vitamin C help to protect your skin from the inside out from the effects of the sun, pollution, chemicals and more. Kim says, “Skin Medica’s Lytera is the number one antioxidant product and can greatly benefit clients with pigmentation issues, such as melasma.”
Specialty Items
Specialty items address cosmetic concerns specific to you. Insecure about fine lines around the eyes, also known as crow’s feet? Reach for SkinMedica’s TNS Eye Repair. Bothered by a facial scar? SkinMedica Scar Recovery Gel with Centelline™ works wonders. Whatever your unique concern, our experienced staff can make a product recommendation.
Sunblock
Did you know that over 90% of facial aging is caused by sun exposure and sun damage? Sunblock is one of the most essential measures to prevent signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration like freckles, sun spots, age spots, broken capillaries and more. “A good sunblock is broad-spectrum, meaning it protects from UVA and UVB rays, contains transparent zinc oxide and is noncomedogenic, sensitivity-free, fragrance-free and paraben-free.”
To learn more about how the Exercise Your Skin program at AVIE! can simplify your skincare routine, as well as make it more effective, schedule your consultation. Call (703) 870-3844 or email info@aviemedpsa.com.
Kim’s Must-Have MedSpa Picks For Spring Skin & Body Confidence at AVIE! Medspa in Leesburg, VA
Spring is a time of transformation! Renew and rejuvenate your spirit as well as your skin and body this month at AVIE! MedSpa & Laser Center in Leesburg, VA. If you’ve spent the last few months hibernating – and neglecting your complexion or shape – we can help you look and feel your beautiful best right in time for warmer weather. Here are Kim’s top picks for spring must-haves.
Refresh Dull, Dry Winter Skin
Eliminate dull, lackluster winter skin with one of our nourishing facials. Hydrate, repair and clarify to achieve a refreshed and radiant spring complexion while you lay back and relax. It was recently revealed that Madonna routinely undergoes oxygen facials before hitting the red carpet, as she did at the Grammys.
Microtherapy for Stretch Marks
Stretch marks have met their match! This condition, which is often resistant to creams and serums, can be extremely unsightly and embarrassing, keeping many beach goers in their cover-ups. Microtherapy, also known as Microneedling, promotes collagen production by creating micropoints in the skin that then heal rapidly to reveal newer, smoother and younger-looking skin. Microtherapy can reduce surface imperfections like stretchmarks, acne scars and other texture problems. This treatment is also very affordable and a popular addition to other skin rejuvenation treatments like facials, peels, microdermabrasion and more.
Belly Bulge? Freeze It Away!
With bathing suit season on its way, we all want to look our best while wearing the least. For excess and unwanted fat on the abdomen and flanks that is resistant to diet and exercise, Kim suggests award winning and non-invasive CoolSculpting®, which can permanently reduce belly bulge by 20-25% in as little as one treatment. “Because CoolSculpting poses no downtime, it’s a popular option for busy moms on-the-go looking to eliminate that ‘mummy tummy’,” says Kim.
Liposuction With Minimal Downtime
Have you dreamed about a slimmer, trimmer figure but don’t want invasive surgery and downtime? ProLipo® at AVIE! MedSpa & Laser Center may be the solution you’ve been seeking. With safe, local anesthesia and just a few days of social downtime, you can experience true body sculpting for a confident beach physique.
Spurn Razor Burn – Once and For All
Do unsightly red, raised bumps, also known as razor burn, keep you covered up in summer months? Laser hair removal is easier and more effective than ever at AVIE! MedSpa & Laser Center in Leesburg. Laser hair removal can really give busy women and men a more carefree beauty routine. “Imagine – no more shaving!” says Kim.
To begin your spring transformation today, call (703) 870-3844 or email info@https://aviemedspa.com to schedule your free consultation.
The NEW SkinMedica® Vitalize Peel Available at AVIE! in Leesburg, VA
Melasma is the discoloration of a woman’s skin, usually the face, that occurs due to hormonal changes associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives. Recently, Brooke Burke revealed her battle with Melasma after the birth of her son. She told New You Magazine “I had terrible Melasma for five years. It was so bad that I not only had the pregnancy face mask, I had it everywhere. I tried every laser, peel, and sunscreen to even out my skin.”
Treating melasma
While Melasma has historically been a very difficult condition to treat, as evidenced by Brooke Burke’s struggle, AVIE! MedSpa is now proud to announce the arrival of the NEW! Vitalize Peel for Melasma, among a variety of other embarrassing or unsightly skin conditions.
The Vitalize Peel is one of SkinMedica’s most effective peels for exfoliating dead skin, reducing texture issues such as acne scars as well as reducing the appearance of brown spots, sunspots and hyperpigmentation like Melasma. By exfoliating the top layer of dull dry, skin away, chemical peels leave behind fresh new skin with far less imperfections. Treatments take only about 45 minutes and in just 5 days you can see amazing results.
The Vitalize Peel is effective for all skin types and helps promote collagen rejuvenation for healthier, smoother and more even-toned skin. When done in conjunction with other non-invasive treatments like Photo Facials, this chemical peel is a top-notch option for women suffering from Melasma.
AVIE! also offers a range of other peels that are easily customizable to achieve your unique cosmetic goals. Chemical Peels can also be applied to the face, neck and décolleté as well as other parts of the body to improve skin tone and texture.
To learn what kind of non-invasive skin rejuvenation is right for you, call (703) 870-3844 or email info@https://aviemedspa.com to schedule your free consultation today.
Only The Best at AVIE! MedSpa & Laser Center: Award-Winning Medical Spa Treatments & Products
Here at AVIE! MedSpa, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer only the best treatments, procedures and products to our loyal clients. We were excited to see some of our services listed as Beauty Choice award winners in the most recent issue of New Beauty Magazine. Curious what took home the gold? Keep reading.
Ultherapy®
No surprise here! Ultherapy was voted as “Best In-Office Treatment” and we couldn’t agree more. Ultherapy at AVIE! in Loudoun County is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment that uses ultrasound to penetrate the dermis and stimulate collagen and elastin fibers to tighten up and re-populate. Over time, loose, sagging skin tightens and results in smoother, tauter skin on the brow, jaw and neckline. It’s called the non-surgical facelift alternative for a reason – and all with no downtime!
CoolScuplting®
CoolSculpting was awarded the “Best Body Treatment” by New Beauty readers all over the globe. As the revolutionary new way to reduce fat without surgery in Leesburg, CoolSculpting is clinically proven treatment for permanent fat loss with little to no downtime. It’s safe and effective for eliminating even the most stubborn belly bumps and bulges.
SkinMedica® Lytera Brightening Complex
This new product at AVIE! was voted the “Best Skin Brightening Treatment for Dark Spots.” Lytera is a physician-grade product that has incredible results. Best used for hyperpigmentation, dark spots and acne scarring, results can be seen in as little as 4 weeks with continued improvement over time. Our clients love it just as much as New Beauty readers!
GloMinerals®
For the fourth year in a row, GloMinerals Pressed Base won the “Best Sheer Mineral Foundation.” Kim says, “we love this product and so will you! There is a reason that it has won for 4 years. Its triple-milled minerals, which give the product a silky smooth feel and amazing coverage. In addition, the product has skin perfecting antioxidants such as green tea, and vitamins A, C and E, which can fight signs of aging and keep your complexion looking youthful and radiant.”
Curious what the New Beauty award-winners available at AVIE! can do for you? Call ( 703) 870-3844 or email info@https://aviemedspa.com to schedule your free consultation today.