Skincare Includes Caring For Your LIPS - Part 2 To Luscious Lips

Now that you're remembering the kissers in your daily skin care regimen - we can focus on specific products that can help you have a poutier pout.

HAVE FULLER LIPS: At Fit and Beautiful medical spa, we offer dermal fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm that will very quickly make your lips appear fuller.  One would typically need at least one full syringe in the upper lip, and sometimes more, and up to another syringe in the bottom lip to obtain an even appearance. Dermal fillers are usually around $500 per syringe and last three to six months. If you inject again before the effects of the dermal filler are gone, you can extend the effects for a longer duration.

A less invasive and less expensive way to plump the lips would be to use a lip enhancement product such as SkinMedica TNS Lip Plump System.  It's a two part process, that includes a 'lip renewal' formula topped by a glossy plumper. It works great when used in conjunction with SkinMedica TNS Line Refine, as it reduces the appearance of the vertical lines on the upper lip by filling and smoothing those wrinkles.

Dr. Oz commented that the Lip Plump System from SkinMedica was an "inexpensive alternative to plastic surgery".

Contact us to learn more about how you can be your most beautiful YOU.

Back To School Beauty

Back to school means the coming of FALL. As Summer comes to a close in the next few weeks, and Fall settles in, we will start seeing the signs of Autumn: new colors and trends, pumpkins and holiday preparations, cooler winds and of course, dryer skin.

As you start to bring Fall into the home, or as you're carving them up at Halloween - keep the pulp.  The pulp of a pumpkin has tons of vitamins A & C, as well as zinc - as well as alpha-hydroxy acids. These things are super for your skin, and will help exfoliate naturally, as well as act as antioxidants.

The Hills star Audrina Patrige swears by pumpkin power, saying, "it is so good for your skin because it is full of antioxidants and vitamins.”

To stay in the Fall spirit, try these fun do-it-yourself pumpkin skincare recipes.

PUMPKIN TREATS:

Pumpkin Facial
INGREDIENTS:

* 2 teaspoons (cooked or canned) pumpkin
* 1/2 teaspoon honey
* 1/4 teaspoon milk (or heavy cream, if your skin is super dry)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix all ingredients together, and apply to a clean face with gentle circular motions, avoiding the area around your eyes.
2. Allow mask to remain on skin for 10 to 15 minutes (RELAX!), then rinse with warm water, pat dry, and apply your usual moisturizer.

Pumpkin Scrub
INGREDIENTS:

* 1/2 cup cooked or canned pumpkin, pureed
* 1/2 cup brown sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine ingredients in a bowl - HOW EASY!
2. Scoop some of the mixture and apply to body, starting with your feet and working your way up, but avoiding your face. Scrub gently using circular motions.
3. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

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Carrollton Texas Laser Hair Removal - The Magical Machine

At Fit & Beautiful Medical Spa, we use the GentleMax Pro laser by Candela for our Carrollton laser hair removal treatments.

For us, it's an integrated aesthetic laser platform that offers lots of power and performance. But for our patients, it's the speed and comfort of the treatments and the reliable results that win the day.

The system, for us, is primarily used for laser hair removal and skin tightening, as well as treatment of pigmented and vascular lesions and photo rejuvenation.  It's suitable for all skin types.

What's more, is that our laser system is quite comfortable.  Many medical spas and skin care centers provide numbing or ice to help make laser hair removal more comfortable. This is not necessary with the GentleMax.  With each pulse of the laser, a cool shot of air comes from the tip - making the sensation quite comfortable. There is no need for numbing or ice with this system.

Who it's for: anyone who is tired of shaving or perhaps those with ingrown hairs or unsightly bumps from waxing. The heat from the top of the laser zaps bacteria trapped inside the skin reducing the occurance of ingrown hairs and bumps.

How many treatments and when? It varies by patient, but for the most part, you can expect at least 4-6 treatments spread out over 4-6 week increments. It's important to treat the follicle at each stage of hair growth. Once the growth is reduced - you will only need touch ups from time to time.

Call us today to learn more about having smoother, hair-free skin!
 

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Top Three Foods For Skin That Glows

Everyone wants an easy way to maintain a youthful glow. Billions of dollars are spent on cosmetic treatments, cosmetics and makeup, medical wrinkle creams and such - when there are some daily things we can and should be doing that will contribute greatly to radiant skin. Of course, the first thing we should be doing - is drinking a lot of water. But you already knew that! What could you be EATING that will specifically support great skin as a part of your skin care?

There are tons of articles out there on dermatologists' top tips to healthy skin. We've scoured the web and found three that are so reasonable, you could include them several times a week in your diet and enjoy every minute of it.

Fab Food Number 1: Viva la Guacamole! Avocados are the creamy, green fruit used in your favorite dip at your local Mexican food restaurant. Avocados are packed with those necessary essential oils and B-complex vitamins, as well as Niacin (vitamin B3). These B-complex vitamins and essential oils truly nourish the skin, and the Niacin acts as a great anti-inflammatory.

Fab Food Number 2: Snack on some almonds! Almonds contain a whopping 150% of daily vitamin E - which is a proven rich oil that is known to moisturize skin. Vitamin E has been used for years as a rich moisturizer and antioxidant.

Fab Food Number 3: Trade the fries for a baked potato!Copper is a huge benefit to youthful skin as it produces elastin fibers when it's combined with vitamin C and zinc (you ARE taking a multi, right?) and that keeps your skin supple and taut and helps support the healing process of your skin. One baked potato provides 75% of your daily copper requirement.

Esthitican Spotlight - Heather Bronstad

Heather Bronstad, who received her certification from one of the leading training facilities for esthetics, The National Laser Institute. As well as her Senior Laser Technician Certification with the state of Texas.

Heather has been in the skin care and spa industry for over 6 years and loves the transition she has made to laser therapies, and the medical side of skincare.

As a former spa owner, she understands the importance of patients coming first. She prides herself on top notch treatments that are not only effective - but that you will enjoy.

Heather tailors each treatment to you skin care needs and offers exclusive skin care consultations. Her specialties include laser hair removal, laser vein reduction, and other treatments for all skin types using laser therapies.

CLEARLIGHT™ Acne Photoclearing™ Acne Treatment In Carrollton Texas

Turn on the LIGHT! The high-intensity blue-violet light of the the ClearLight™ Photoclearing system is a well-researched and on-invasive treatment to treat moderate and inflammatory acne.  While there is no 'cure' for acne, the ClearLight™ system can effectively eliminate the bacteria that causes acne, thus clearing the skin for many who are effected by the embarrassing and painful bumps and boils that are cystic acne.

This FDA-Approved treatment is fairly quick (around a half hour) and there is no pain or downtime. It's a drug-free alternative to other topical and oral acne treatments. This is key; because it's said that 40% of bacteria that causes acne is resistant to oral antibiotics. The acne treatment itself is often thought of as relaxing, as you sit and listen to music under the therapeutic light. It's suitable for all areas of the body - including the face, back, neck and chest. ClearLight™ is recommended in a series of several treatments - 8-10 over 4-5 weeks - to achieve optimal results.

Contact our office for more information about ClearLight™ acne Photoclearing treatment to help you have clearer complexion.

 

Longer, Thicker and Fuller Eyelashes With Revitalash

Most women dream of having perfectly long, curly eyelashes. Well dream no more. There is a wonderful product - an eyelash conditioner that will help your lashes grow longer, thicker and more luscious.

Revitalash® is a unique topical formula, used in a way that's similar to liquid eyeliner -that will help your eyelashes be their most beautiful. A very small amount of Revitalash® is applied once a day. Most people experience great results in about 8-10 weeks of regular use.

Revitalash® now has a line of mascara and cosmetics that compliment the effects of the conditioner.  And - they even have topical treatments for brows, and hair loss on the head.

No matter how brittle, short, fragile, thin or sparse your eyelashes are, Revitalash® can help you achieve your very own long, beautiful, healthy looking lashes.