Categories Advice, Beauty

Radio Frequency Facials

Bella 2 Coolsculpting offers radiofrequency facials five days a week. You can contact us at (248) 327-6888 to make an appointment. Receive 25% off for the entire month of November.

Over time, your skin will show signs of age. It’s natural: Skin loosens up because it starts to lose proteins called collagen and elastin, the substances that make the skin firm. The result is wrinkles, sagging, and a crepey appearance on your hands, neck, and face . There are numerous anti-aging treatments available to change the look of older skin. Dermal fillers can improve the appearance of wrinkles for several months. Plastic surgery is an option, but it is expensive, and recovery can take a long time. If you’re looking to try something other than fillers but don’t want to commit to major surgery, you may want to consider skin tightening with a type of energy called radio waves.

HOW DOES RADIOFREQUENCY SKIN TIGHTENING WORK?
Radiofrequency skin tightening, or RF treatment, is a non-invasive procedure that some doctors do in their office. The doctor will use a wand that is connected to a machine that creates radio waves. They will pass the wand over your body to apply radio waves to your skin.The waves give off heat that prompts your skin to produce more collagen and elastin. The treatment also speeds up cell turnover, so the skin gets firmer and thicker over time.The process can take approximately 30 to 90 minutes, depending on how much skin you are having treated. It will leave you with minimal discomfort.

WHAT CAN RADIOFREQUENCY TREATMENTS HELP?
Radiofrequency skin tightening is a safe, effective anti-aging treatment for a number of different parts of the body. It is a popular treatment for the face and neck area. It can also help with loose skin around your belly, thighs or upper arms .

Categories Beauty, Therapy

Cool Therapy

Fat cells die when they get too cold. This process is called cryolipolysis, which means cold (cryo), fat (lipo), and destruction (lysis). It’s the same principle that makes the non-invasive fat removal treatment Coolsculpting effective.

Ice Therapy or Cool Therapy is a method of applying something cold, equivalent to ice, on certain body parts that will aid in burning fat from that area. Ice therapy is said to be very effective in strengthening skin tissues. Think of it as how you felt after taking a cold bath. It works on the areas of the body that are sagging in order to make them slim and firm. Ice therapy lifts the sagging skin thus tightening the tissues while detoxifying the body, improving cellulite and most importantly helps you lose weight in just a few sessions. But remember diet and exercise will assist in this process. It can aid ice therapy in doing wonders by helping you lose unwanted kilos.

This technique started around the 2000s in Mexico and is used in conjunction with
massage techniques. In another country like Europe, there are centers for ice therapy similar to Bella 2 Coolsculpting. No side effects of this therapy if properly performed. Come in and join the Bella 2 Coolsculpting team and we will also help you in performing ice therapy at home between treatments. It only takes a few homeopathic ingredients along with freezing them to apply on a small area of the body. Mention this newsletter and receive 2 body wrapping treatments in the month of September.

Categories Advice, Beauty, Health

Why Indulge in a Body Wrap?

Making a visit to the spa is undoubtedly one of the most relaxing activities around, and when you indulge in a body wrap you can look forward to a splendid sense of restoration in the body as well as the spirit. With more specialized body wraps available than ever before, trying one for yourself is bound to be a rewarding experience.

Body wrap treatments often incorporate a variety of elements to cater to your personal needs including detoxifying clays, herbal aromatherapy blends, nourishing oils and exfoliation rituals. Once your skin has been pampered with the appropriate products, you will be wrapped up and left to bask in some blissful quiet time. To make sure your body receives the maximum benefits that a body wrap can provide, treatments involve being wrapped in materials like cloth bandages, a sheet or even plastic wrap. When your treatment is finished, you are sure to leave the spa feeling amazing, both physically and mentally.

Here are some of the wonderful ways a body wrap at the spa can benefit you:

Get rid of dead skin

An exfoliation treatment is often the first step during the experience to prepare the skin before the body wrap is applied. Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells from the outermost layers of the body and boost circulation, which lends skin a radiant glow and a more even tone.

Skin is intensely hydrated

Known for their ability to deliver major moisture to parched skin, body wraps are an extremely popular spa treatment for individuals who suffer from dry skin. Body wraps are nourishing to the skin, giving it a lustrous, more supple look and feel.

Enjoy some blissful “me time”

Although most people book a body wrap treatment because of its physical benefits, the relaxing rituals involved will certainly have you feeling mellow, too. Every portion of the treatment feels exquisite, from luxurious products for exfoliation and moisture being applied to the skin, to being wrapped and left alone to decompress in a tranquil space. Most people who get a body wrap treatment savor the built-in quiet time they enjoy away from the stresses of everyday life.

Temporary weight loss or inch loss

A body wrap can result in giving the body a sleeker appearance, and can also mean dropping a dress size for some people, which makes the treatment a go-to choice for anyone looking for a temporary fix before an important event. The effects only last a day or two, but the short-lived results are definitely worth it. The human body naturally hangs onto excess water and toxins in its system, but a body wrap is able to quickly flush them away through sweat, lending skin a tighter, more toned appearance.

Detox the skin

Body wraps have the ability to help detoxify the skin through the use of natural elements including algae, seaweed, a range of sea salts, and mud or clay rich in minerals. These products help draw impurities and toxins away from the skin. A body wrap produces immediate results, improving the appearance and tone of the skin as soon as the toxins have been flushed away. Skin is left with a younger, brighter luminescence that gives an instant boost in confidence.

Body wraps at the spa

During your incredible spa experience, you will not want to miss treating yourself to an indulgent body wrap at Spa Imagine. The Green Tea & Seaweed Body Wrap envelopes the skin in rich hydration with a calming yet deep cleansing ritual; the treatment starts with an exfoliating body scrub, followed by a relaxing period as the wrap works its magic, and finally a full-body massage takes things to another level of fabulous. Anyone who wants to pamper their skin and rejuvenate its youthful glow will love the Vitamin C Body Wrap, which combines a blend of antioxidant-rich citrus essences that is applied to the skin, leaving it feeling deeply moisturized while rejuvenating its level of firmness and refining its texture.

Categories Advice, Beauty

The Basics of Dermal (Hyaluronic) Fillers

Today both injectables and fillers are commonplace treatments to eliminate facial wrinkles. However, unlike injectables, such as Botox and Dysport, which temporarily paralyze active muscle, fillers are used to plump the problem area to lift and soften the appearance wrinkles. Dr. Tito L. Vasquez from Connecticut Plastic Surgery Group in Southport, CT, reviews the basics of injectable fillers.

Injectable fillers can be used to plump the lips, enhance hollow areas of the face, soften fine lines and wrinkles, and improve the appearance of settled scars. Fillers are a great option for those with these aesthetic issues, but do not want to undergo an invasive surgery.

Ideal candidates for fillers are in general good health, do not smoke, and are realistic about the outcome of their procedure. It is important that patients understand what fillers can and cannot do for them so they are fully aware of the results. For example, fillers cannot achieve the same results as a facelift or a forehead lift. There are many different fillers available on the market today. At my practice, we offer a selection, including Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Belotero, Bellafill and Radiesse.

Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Voluma and Belotero are hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, which is a substance that occurs naturally in the body. Radiesse is not a HA filler, but is meant for the body to create volume through the use of the body’s own inflammatory process. Bellafill is a permanent filler. Because injectable fillers are minimally invasive, there is no scarring involved with treatment.

I also offer fat grafting injections as an option at my practice. For this technique, a patient’s own fat can be harvested from another location on their body to be used as a natural filler. If a patient has a substantial amount of fat on another remote location of the body, it can be liposuctioned to be harvested. Of course, this creates a secondary surgery site which may be associated with additional complications or scarring. It is best to determine during a consultation if this option is right for you.

When a patient desires a filler injection treatment, I will first evaluate the patient’s facial structure and skin tone to get a better feel for where the filler should be placed. I will then inject the filler into the designated areas. Most patients tolerate the injections well, though some do ask for a topical numbing cream to be applied beforehand. The entire injection process can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the number of areas that need treatment.

After treatment, I recommend that patients use an ice pack to reduce any swelling that may occur. There is typically no downtime required after being treated with injectable fillers. With most treatments, the results are immediate, however, how long it lasts depends on the type of filler being used.

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