Confidence is everything. When you feel confident, it’s so much easier to relax and enjoy the moment, isn’t it? I think it’s because when you’re busy feeling your best, you’re not thinking about the little things or imperfections that make you feel lousy, like razor burn or belly fat. You’re just happy being you!
In case you didn’t know, I’m in the business of confidence boosting here at AVIE! To boost your confidence this summer, here are a few of my favorite treatments:
Laser hair removal
If you’re on the fence about laser hair removal, I urge you to take the plunge and schedule a series of 5 laser hair removal treatments this year. It will change your life! (Seriously!) While summer isn’t an ideal time for laser hair removal since your skin needs to be tan-free, this treatment is a MUST to fit into your grooming routine whenever you can. So many women I know have struggled their entire lives with painful and embarrassing ingrowns or razor burn (on their bikini line, especially). This tricky area is sensitive and prone to aesthetic issues, which is why I encourage laser hair removal because it will set you free! Imagine being able to walk the beach or pool without a cover up this year because you don’t feel compelled to cover up your imperfections? You deserve to enjoy smooth, carefree comfort that’s long-lasting, not temporary, and you can find it with laser hair removal right here in Leesburg.
Skin tightening
If you are bothered by certain lines or crepey skin that’s aging you before your time, we can help you look as young as you feel with a wide range of solutions. In addition to tried-and-true injectables like Botox® and dermal fillers, we offer the most advanced skin tightening treatments on the market—Vivace™ Fractional Micro Needle RF and SkinTyte™ II. Vivace is a microneedling and radiofrequency treatment that helps to tighten and smooth skin anywhere you need it while also shrinking pores and evening skin tone without discomfort or downtime. SkinTyte uses non-invasive infrared energy to tighten lax skin. We’ll help you figure out which treatment or combination of treatments best suits your needs.
Body contouring
The other major confidence robber is unwanted fat. Do you battle with a muffin top or underarm fat? Our pesky fat bulges have a mind of their own and refuse to leave despite our most ardent attempts at exercise and dieting. It’s not fair! But whatever your body concern is, we can help with our complete selection of body sculpting treatments for reducing fat, toning muscle and tightening skin without surgery or downtime. Whether it’s EMSCULPT®, CoolSculpting®, Kybella®, or Ultherapy®, we’ve got your needs covered! Did you know that AVIE! was named a Top 5 Ultherapy provider in the Southeast by NewBeauty, and that we’re also a CoolSculpting-certified practice and member of the CoolClub, having performed more than 4,000 successful treatments?
Give yourself the gift of confidence this summer and beyond by calling703.870.3844 or requesting a consultation online today!
—Kim
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Does Your Neck Betray Your Age? Leesburg, VA
The best part about my job is helping you look and feel your absolute best. I love solving your skin “problems” by researching all the latest advancements so I can bring you the most effective solutions on the market. Even the most stubborn aesthetic concerns are no match for my menu of leading treatments.
Take the double chin. This notorious “problem spot” plagues so many and yet it’s almost impossible to correct with diet and exercise alone. Today, we can correct a double chin with a variety of non-invasive and non-surgical treatments. Here’s a rundown of chin-slimming options at AVIE!
Treatment options
•Kybella® is the world’s first FDA-approved injectable treatment for reducing submental, or chin, fat. Kybella uses deoxycholic acid, a naturally-occurring molecule in your body that destroys fat cells to eliminate excess fat in small areas like the chin.
•CoolSculpting® is another FDA-approved option. This popular treatment reduces chin fat with freezing technology, revealing gradual improvements with little to no downtime. (CoolSculpting can help slim and trim almost any area of the body.)
•Ultherapy® is another amazing option for the chin, neck and face that helps to uplift and tighten lax skin by stimulating the deep, foundational layers of muscle under your skin. FDA-cleared Ultherapy is like a pause button on aging, helping to rejuvenate your appearance for long-term, age-defying benefits with zero downtime. AVIE! has performed Ultherapy treatments since 2012, earning recognition as an official Ultra Ultherapy treatment provider for successfully performing a high number of treatments.
•SkinTyte™ II is another skin tightening technology that helps to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the chin, neck, and any other area of the body in need of skin tightening. This non-invasive laser treatment helps to smooth and tighten laxity without downtime.
To enhance and prolong the benefits of your treatment, I send every client home with Nectifirm Advance Revision®, a results-driven neck cream that helps to hydrate and rejuvenate the delicate skin of the neck.
The neck is one of the first areas of the body to show its age, but it doesn’t have to be. During your free consultation, we can explore the best options for your unique needs. Call 703.870.3844 or request your complimentary consultation today.
—Kim
The Best Medspa Treatments for Winter Leesburg, VA
We can perform any treatment on our menu at any time of the year. Even so, certain seasons lend themselves to particular services. Here’s a breakdown of cosmetic treatments that are well-suited for the winter, and why our clients love them!
Kybella®
This chin fat zapper can tame a double chin without surgery, but one of the major side effects is swelling. This is a sign the treatment is working, so if you’re swelling, it’s a good thing! Unfortunately, no one wants to walk around with a swollen chin. That’s why we love performing Kybella in the cooler months, when it’s easy to cover your neck with a turtleneck or scarf.
Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Any laser treatment can be performed year-round, but laser skin renewal seems made for the winter months because it’s easier to protect skin from the sun in colder weather. Keeping out of the sun before and after laser treatments helps you fend off negative side effects and ensure the best possible and longest-lasting results. You tend to spend more time indoors and bundled up under clothing during the winter, which makes sun avoidance a cinch.
Laser Hair Removal
You simply cannot have tanned skin for laser hair removal. Any tan will interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment and increase your chances for adverse side effects. Whether your tan is from the sun or a bottle, any color is bad for your laser treatment. This is why wintertime makes perfect sense for treatments because it’s much easier to let your skin go natural when it is covered up under clothing. Plus, laser hair removal usually takes a series of treatments before revealing optimal results. Doing your treatments now will give you plenty of time to get the smooth look you crave in time for summer.
We feel privileged to be your partner in aesthetic and wellness treatments all year long! To learn more about the best treatments for you, please call 703.870.3844</a or ror request your personal consultation today.
—Kim
Surprising Facts about Kybella Leesburg, VA
Improving your profile without surgery has never been easier. In 2015, Kybella® took the aesthetic world by storm as the first FDA-approved injectable for submental (chin) fat reduction. Popular and highly effective, Kybella is a unique treatment that defies the norm in surprising ways. Here are some interesting facts about Kybella:
Treatment is quick.
Kybella involves multiple, tiny injections under your chin. While this sounds a bit scary, it’s actually quite comfortable and efficient. You’ll feel slight pricks or pinches as the injections are being administered, but this process takes mere minutes in our office.
Swelling as a side effect is actually a good thing!
In the aesthetic world, swelling is a common side effect of many proven treatments, such as dermal fillers, and we do everything in our power to avoid or curb it. With Kybella, however, the more you swell, the better. Kybella is made of a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a naturally-occurring molecule in the body that helps the body to break down and absorb fat. The swelling is a sign that Kybella is busy at work breaking down fat cells.
Downtime is simple.
It sounds strange, but there’s not much to do after your treatment. You can ice your chin or sleep in an elevated position to improve any discomfort, but time is truly your best “medicine.” Swelling is normal and will naturally subside in the days following treatment, leaving you with a slimmer and trimmer profile.
Curious if Kybella is the right treatment for you? Call 703.870.3844 or request your free consultation today!
—Kim
Father’s Day Gift Ideas Leesburg, VA
Does the man in your life need some help achieving his body contouring goals? Show your love and support with a gift certificate to AVIE! MedSpa. He may be surprised at first, but he’ll soon be delighted when he discovers our extensive selection of leading non-surgical body contouring treatments that will help him get closer to achieving his body sculpting goals.
Here’s the skinny on three non-surgical “helpers” he’ll love:
SkinTyte II™ Skin Tightening
This non-invasive treatment sends infrared energy deep within the skin without harming the surface to stimulate the skin’s natural healing response for firmer, smoother-looking skin anywhere on the body.
CoolSculpting®
The world’s most popular non-invasive fat reduction treatment, CoolSculpting can help your man improve his physique without spending extra time at the gym. With no surgery and little to no downtime, CoolSculpting can help trim stubborn, pinchable areas of fat on the body for gradual, natural-looking results that last. But don’t just take our word for it. CoolSculpting was recently named one of the best treatments in the world in NewBeauty’s annual awards issue.
Kybella®
A series of injections with deoxycholic acid, a naturally-occuring fat-absorbing molecule in the body, can destroy chin fat for a trimmer, slimmer profile without surgery.
It’s a great time to bring out your man’s best with non-surgical treatments and benefits that last. To learn more, call 703.870.3844 or complete our Request a Consultation form today.
—Kim
Tame Your Turkey Neck! Leesburg, VA
Gobble-gobble! It’s almost turkey time! Now that Thanksgiving is around the corner, we can’t resist blogging about the dreaded turkey neck.
Here’s the thing about the neck. It seems to have a mind of its own! The delicate, thin skin of the neck is one of the first areas to show signs of aging, from lines and wrinkles to crepey sagging. It doesn’t seem fair!
Luckily, we have tools for taming this age-old concern. At AVIE!, we offer both non-invasive and minimally-invasive options for improving the appearance of the neck and chin. Here’s the lowdown on four treatments we love:
Ultherapy
Considered the facelift and neck lift alternative, Ultherapy® stimulates the deep supporting layers of skin with non-invasive ultrasound energy, triggering new collagen production and tightening skin. Without downtime, Ultherapy can help smooth and tighten skin on the face, neck, and chest, revealing younger-looking contours. We have seen amazing results, including my own!
Kybella
Kybella®, the first and only FDA-approved injectable for fat reduction under the chin, is an effective profile enhancer. It’s worth noting that Kybella is only ideal for reducing excess fat—not tightening skin. At your consultation, we can help you determine if Kybella is a good fit for your needs. A series of treatments is needed for best results.
CoolSculpting
This popular non-invasive fat reduction tool can reduce excess fat under the chin with targeted cooling technology. Without downtime, CoolSculpting® offers gradual improvements to your profile within months of treatment.
SkinTyte
This non-invasive laser treatment penetrates the skin with stimulating light energy, triggering new collagen production and tightening skin. SkinTyte™ can help improve your chin profile by firming up sagging skin and smoothing lines and wrinkles. We recommend a series of treatments for optimal results.
Stop your neck from being a pain in the neck! Call 703.870.3844
or click here to schedule your consultation today.
— Kim