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New Study: Unhealthy Lifestyle Can Age Skin 10 Years

July 22, 2013

Yes, you read that headline correctly! A new international study, published in Great Britian’s The Daily Telegraph, concludes that ‘lifestyle choices’ can account for as much as 33 percent of how old a person looks.

The study involved 585 women over 8 years and tracked participants based on lifestyle habits such as smoking, sunbathing, applying sunscreen and alcohol consumption.

Though the women in the study were all the same age, the difference in their perceived ages based on lifestyle factors was an average of 10 years and 4 months. Even researchers were shocked at the discrepancy, having believed for many years that genetics always trumped daily habits when it came to aging. The conclusion? This isn’t the case, and women with a healthy lifestyle look much younger than those who live hard.

Anti-aging treatments at AVIE!

The good news is that the advanced anti-aging procedures available at AVIE! MedSpa & Laser Center in Leesburg can do more than prevent future damage – we can actually reverse and eliminate damage of years past.

Curious what service is right for you? Ultherapy, the new, non-surgical facelift alternative, works to address structural changes such as sagging and laxity by lifting, toning and tightening skin on the brow, chin and neck. Laser skin rejuvenation treatments like Photo facials can improve skin tone, eliminating hyperpigmentation like sun spots and broken capillaries, while skin resurfacing can eliminate texture issues, such as acne scars. Best of all, these options at AVIE! are minimally invasive, posing little to no downtime.

Regardless of your lifestyle, AVIE! can help reveal a dramatically younger-looking you – no incisions necessary!

To learn more or schedule your free consultation, call (703) 870-3844 or email info@https://aviemedspa.com.

Kim Says: Get Rid of These Summer Skin Conditions

April 5, 2013

While the skin on the face is visible all year round,

prompting many of our clients to “exercise their skin” with regular medical spa skincare treatments and products, spring and summer can present a unique challenge. Suddenly the arms, legs and stomach are exposed, due to warm weather fashions and popular swimsuit styles.

So, to help you look and feel your best in warmer months, we’ve compiled a list of the top three common summer skin conditions we’ve heard from our clients – and how to get rid of them with a little help from AVIE!

#3.) Sun damage, freckles and brown spots on the chest.

A series of IPL photo facials for the décolleté can easily erase these signs of hyperpigmentation – and with diligent sun safety of applying a sun block of SPF30 or greater – results are long lasting.

#2.) Thin, red broken blood vessels (also known as broken capillaries or telangestia) and spider veins on the legs.

Here at AVIE!, we can effectively treat these using targeted sclerotherapy. This treatment has very little downtime, and can have you back in your favorite cut offs quickly.

#1.) The dreaded razor burn.

Whether it’s on the legs, underarms or bikini line, these unsightly red bumps make every woman – and man – want to cover up. Laser hair removal at AVIE! doesn’t just mean never having to endure the pain of shaving cuts or waxing again – it also means no more razor burn, which is music to the ears of any beach goer. And, to help you get smooth summer skin, we’re offering free laser hair removal of the underarm when you purchase a bikini series (series of 5) for the ladies, and free laser hair removal of the shoulders when you purchase a full back package for men.
Feel like we missed something? Let us know your summer skin condition and we’ll do our best to get you back on the beach!

Interested in one of these treatments? Schedule your free consultation today by calling (703) 870-3844 or emailing info@https://aviemedspa.com.

What Can I Do About Rough, Bumpy Skin on the Back of My Arms?

October 17, 2012

Kim Answers: Rough, bumpy skin on the back of the

arms as well as the thighs and sometimes face can be caused by a condition called keratosis pilaris in which dead skin cells clog the hair follicles. While this condition is very common and completely harmless, those who suffer from it can be quite frustrated by its appearance.

This condition is often genetic (runs in families) and for many people will disappear or greatly improve by the time they reach the age of 30. Unfortunately, it cannot be cured, but the appearance of the skin can be significantly improved with care.
For at-home care, gentle exfoliants can help soften and smooth away even the driest, roughest, bumpiest skin. This may consist of medicated creams containing alpha-hydroxy, lactic or salicylic acid or urea to moisturize and soften dry skin while helping to loosen and remove dead skin cells. Of course, exfoliation should be followed by a good moisturizer. Over time, this can help improve the appearance of keratosis pilaris.

Tips for relieving keratosis:

Avoid vigorous scrubbing, as this may irritate your skin and aggravate the condition.
Be gentle! After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry.
Use a moisturizing lotion or lubricating cream. While your skin is still moist from bathing, apply a moisturizer that contains urea or alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid, chemicals that soften dry, rough skin.
Try over-the-counter products containing lactic acid. Lactic acid helps remove extra keratin from the surface of the skin.
During drier months, consider a home humidifier to add moisture to the air inside your home.

While you can’t get rid of this condition permanently, a good skin care regimen with the right products will help reveal smoother, softer skin.
For recommendations on professional-grade home skin care products, contact AVIE! at (703) 737-0197.

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Anti-aging treatments at AVIE!

#3.) Sun damage, freckles and brown spots on the chest.

#2.) Thin, red broken blood vessels (also known as broken capillaries or telangestia) and spider veins on the legs.

#1.) The dreaded razor burn.

Tips for relieving keratosis: