Avanti Skin

Now that Thanksgiving is officially over, we are all getting into a busy time of the year. It is time once again to put out the Christmas decorations, go over our holiday recipes and shop til we drop. All of this will undoubtedly wear us out, making us tired by the time December 24th rolls around. However, you can treat yourself during this time to a great facial or chemical peel. It may also be a good time for laser hair removal - just think about ditching the razor forever, and doing it in the winter. You will have soft, smooth skin before the weather starts turning warm again.

You should treat yourself - after all you are running around every day trying to prepare for Christmas so that your family can spend quality time with you. Treating yourself will make you feel better and even though you may be tired on the inside, your skin will look beautiful on the outside.

Our skin goes through many changes in life - stress, sun damage, free radicals that enter the skin, smoking and aging. Treating our skin at any age is important, but the younger a person starts the better chance he or she will have to thwart off some of the problems that affect us as we grow older.

Luckily, there are some great rejuvenation treatments that can target these problem areas to give great, fast results as an alternative to having cosmetic surgery. No longer is it necessary to have to undergo costly surgery to fix a problem with your skin. Several options for facial skin are Laser Genesis, Accent XL and Photo Facial. These treatments are designed for the face and the neck but other areas can be treated such as the arms, hands and the abdomen.

Hand rejuvenation can help with problems in the hand such as crepe looking skin as we age. This combined with sun damage can cause the hands to look "old" and can sometimes give away a person's age just by the condition of their hands. Radiesse is a dermal filler that treats the hands, giving the skin a healthier, smoother look while promoting collagen growth. Other treatments can include IPL rejuvenation which is photo laser rejuvenation, getting rid of pigment changes in the skin which cause the skin to be blotchy and uneven in color. It also promotes the growth of collagen and gets rid of scars. Microdermabrasion and hand paraffin treatments are also used to rejuvenate the hands, making them soft and smooth and getting rid of dead skin cells and debris that can make the hands look "worn out and old".

Rejuvenation procedures work and they can help anyone, no matter how old or young a person is. Our skin needs that little "something extra" every now and then - so you should treat yourself to one of these procedures, especially with the upcoming holidays approaching. Your skin will feel so much better and can give you a renewed, healthy glow.

If you desire to have beautiful, perfect looking skin - you are not alone. Many women (and men) have problem areas such as blotchy, uneven skin, blemishes, large pores and those lovely fine lines and wrinkles. There are ways to get better looking skin by having a chemical peel. Each one is unique and designed to promote healthier looking skin, diminishing wrinkles, getting rid of dead skin cells and toning up the skin.

Designer peels are made up of ingredients such as herbs, natural fruit acids, antioxidants as well as other beneficial ingredients to help improve things such as aging, rosacea, acne, hyperpigmentation, environmental changes and other skin conditions. It is the combination of science blended with natural ingredients that give the skin its healthy, smooth look.

There are different types of chemical peels to consider. Some of them penetrate the skin with medium exfoliation while others go deeper to treat some of the more problematic skin such as hyperpigmentation and can smooth out some of the deeper wrinkles in the skin. The results vary depending on the type of peel used, anywhere from around 3 days for medium exfoliation and around 7 days for deeper exfoliation treatments.

Healthier, smoother skin can be achieved without spending a fortune. This is a great way to get your skin looking its best, especially with the upcoming holidays right around the corner. Your skin deserves pampering every once in a while, and this can be achieved with a chemical peel that will not only make your face feel better but it will also look better, healthier and smoother. Check into getting one soon - you will be glad you did.

The Accent XL is a system that works with dual layer radiofrequency thermotherapy to tighten and tone the skin as well as getting rid of cellulite. This very unique system provides two types of radiofrequency technology, the Unipolar and the Bipolar, allowing treatment for two depths of skin tissue.

The Accent XL has been proven to tighten and tone skin as well as getting rid of unwanted wrinkles and cellulite build up in the skin. As it tightens the skin, it also promotes collagen growth which is essential for healthy skin. Most of the areas treated include the neck and chin, the face, abdomen, love handles, hips and thighs as well as the buttocks and much more.

Here is how it works: The area to be treated is heated up using the radiofrequency device at the inner layer (dermis) of the skin which causes a natural reaction to take place, allowing the skin to promote new collagen growth. The dual technology of the radiofrequency, the Bipolar and the Unipolar work together to create beautiful looking skin. The Bipolar RF concentrates on the surface layer of the skin, such as the delicate tissues of the face, smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines while the Unipolar RF targets deeper tissue, creating shape and firmness to the inner layers of the skin. With these two treatments paired together, the end result is tighter, smoother and shaplier looking skin. Treatments can last anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the area (s) to be treated. It is a wonderful, non-invasive way to improve the skin without undergoing surgery.

Treatment sessions can range anywhere from one or two times up to six to twelve sessions, depending on the patient's skin, but immediate results can be seen after about two sessions. The doctor may suggest more sessions to obtain the best results. With proper diet and exercise, these results can last for quite a long time.

With this new technology, patients are seeing quick results and are completely satisfied with how their skin looks and feels. Everyone at some time in their lives will encounter "problem skin", but when the decision is made to do something about it, this is when lives are changed. When you feel good about yourself, it is evident to others. Having this added confidence can make a difference in anyone's life. Shouldn't you consider it for yourself?

The Skin Ceuticals System gives your skin a healthier, smoother feel and look by combining three important things - protection, correction and preventative. This very unique line of skin care targets troublesome areas such as acne, hyperpigmentation, environmental changes to the skin and is also great for post rejuvenation procedures.

The Skin Ceuticals System is a topical vitamin C that has been specifically formulated to smooth out wrinkles and fine lines, correct skin tone and texture. Results can be seen in about two months with regular use, but you will be able to tell the difference immediately in the texture of your skin after the topical C solution has been applied. As the topical C is absorbed into the skin it boosts the production of collagen which is the "protein of the skin", giving you the best looking skin you have ever had. In two months you will be able to visibly see a difference and somewhere between three and eight months, your wrinkles and fine lines will appear less noticeable, giving you younger looking skin.

One of the great things about the Skin Ceuticals System is that your doctor can prescribe this for you to use at home as well as give you an outline for your daily regimen to adhere to in order to keep your skin healthy and renewed looking.

You owe it to yourself to pursue this wonderful way to get smoother, younger looking skin. Cosmetic surgery can be very costly, so you really should check this out as a great way to get healthy skin and save lots of money. Skin Ceuticals can provide you with perfect looking skin in no time.

If you are among the millions of other women (and men) who have spider veins that are easily visible on your face, don't feel lonesome. These tiny reddish-purplish veins are known as telangiestasias and are very common. However, in some cases they can become a real problem when they are prominent in the facial area. There is a quick and easy solution to getting rid of these with a laser treatment.

The laser emits a beam of light which is directed towards the vein, targeted easily by a hand held instrument by the doctor. With energy of the laser, the blood vessel is absorbed but not the tissue around it. The heat from the laser actually coagulates the tiny blood vessel, destroying it where eventually it is returned safely to the body. The laser is a highly technical instrument which is safe, fast and effective.

The treatment lasts only minutes depending on how many blood vessels are to be treated. Repeat treatments are suggested in order to achieve the optimum benefit. It is interesting to note that darker veins are more difficult to remove than pink/reddish ones, but the darker ones can be removed usually with more than one treatment.

There are very minimal, if any side effects to having the laser treatment done. A slight reddening of the skin and some minor swelling and tenderness may ensure but the results are amazing! Your doctor will give you instructions on what to do and not to do after the treatment is done, such as applying extra sunscreen and avoiding sun exposure for a while. Ice can be applied to the area if there is any discomfort.

It is a great way to get rid of the spider veins that are so visible that they cannot be covered up completely by makeup. Even the best and most expensive makeup sometimes will not cover up these pesky little things. Having laser treatment (s) is the best way to rid yourself of these facial spider veins once and for all.

If you are tired of constantly shaving, plucking and waxing your facial and body hair, then this is the solution for you. FDA approved, laser hair removal can remove that unwanted facial and body hair permanently. There are very minimal side effects, if any and you will never have to worry about shaving ever again.

There are six sessions in total for the process which is spread out over an 8 to 10 week period. By using new technology, specifically the Cutera CoolGlide, the treatments last just seconds and are safe for all types of skin. Men and women alike are experiencing this wonderful way to get rid of unwanted body and facial hair. Remember electrolysis? If you don't know anything about this, it is a very painful and tedious way to remove hair as each hair follicle is injected with a needle to deliver an electrical charge to each one - sounds painful doesn't it?

Laser hair removal doesn't have to be painful. In fact, about the only side effect from having the treatments are a slight reddening of the skin which usually goes away by a couple of hours. The Cutera CoolGlide does just what it says, providing quick, and effective hair removal within seconds. After your treatments you may notice what looks like hair re-growth but it is actually the hair being shed, not growing back. Your results are permanent - so no more shaving, EVER.

If this sounds interesting to you, contact an experienced esthetician who offers the Cutera CoolGlide. You will be very pleased with the results!

Taking care of our skin should be part of our daily regimen as well as our nightly regimen. Often times we may wash our face and rub a little moisturizer in and head off to bed. It is very easy in the mornings to apply makeup as fast as we can because we overslept and don't want to be late for work. However, it is the constant neglect of our skin by these types of things that cause us to have all of these "problems" such as wrinkles, frown lines and uneven pigmentation. Of course, there are other things that contribute to our skin problems such as stress, lack of proper hydration and smoking. Free radicals enter into the picture such as sun damage and we have problem skin.

As we age, we start getting more and more wrinkles and our skin can look tired and helpless. We can take care of our skin by doing four things - cleanse, exfoliate, tone and moisturize. However, with sun damage and that permanent frown line, we can scrub all we want and these problems won't go away.

Fortunately there have been advances in cosmetic surgery over the years that have taken us to this point. Laser resurfacing treatments, Mesotherapy and medical grade microdermabrasion can help us get the skin we want NOW especially after years of neglect, stress and sun damage have affected our skin. These treatments are done in the office setting and there are hardly any side effects -unlike traditional cosmetic surgery. Downtime is significantly reduced, allowing normal activities to be resumed in just a few days. You can have the skin you want. You can look younger and have smoother, healthier skin in no time without costly surgery and anesthetic side effects. Go ahead - you deserve it.

Mesotherapy is a great non-invasive treatment that targets the middle layer of the skin. Injections of homeopathic medications as well as traditional medications and vitamins make up this amazing solution. Men and women alike are seeing results over a period of weeks to months.

The Mesotherapy treatments are specifically designed for problem areas such as under the chin, arms, abdomen, buttocks and thighs but other areas can be treated as well. After discussion with your doctor, the area (s) to be treated will be discussed with you. The injections will be performed in the mesoderm layer and although it is not a painful treatment, patients may sometimes feel heaviness or a discomfort during these injections. However, there is no recovery period to worry about and no effects of general anesthesia as are experienced with traditional cosmetic surgery.

Your body will begin to transform and your skin will become tighter and smoother. All of the cellulite and sagging skin will disappear gradually over time and amazing results can be seen after about 10 or 15 treatments have been performed.

You deserve smoother, tighter skin. Cellulite that forms over time is expected as we are all human, but can be unsightly to a person, especially when getting ready for bathing suit season. The Mesotherapy treatments can get rid of all of this in no time without costly surgery or anesthesia side effects. Don't you think it is time to treat yourself?

When the word "Botox" comes to your mind, you may think of some of the horror stories you have heard about Botox injections. However, the Botox Cosmetic treatments are FDA approved, are extremely safe and very effective in reducing frown lines and wrinkles. Tiny injections are made through which the Botox travels, relaxing the muscles and eradicating stubborn lines. The treatment lasts for about three to four months and then gradually the muscles will retract back to its original shape, unless you have additional treatments.

Treatments are recommended for people ages 18 to 65. There is no recovery period to worry about and the results are amazing. Patients are able to see results within days of their treatment although the lines can continue to improve for up to a month immediately after the treatment is performed.

Botox Cosmetic is a great, safe way to temporarily get rid of stubborn crow's feet, frown lines and wrinkles. It is a great way to get younger, smoother looking skin without expensive cosmetic surgery. Even if these lines gradually come back over time without additional treatment, it is great every once in a while to treat yourself to a Botox Cosmetic procedure. You may have a class reunion coming up or maybe a child's wedding to attend. In any case, you can get smoother skin with the Botox treatments and can begin looking younger in only a few months' time.

Since Thanksgiving is around the corner, I thought I would share a great pumpkin cake recipe with you. It is a wonderfully moist cake that is so good by itself and even better with Cool whip.



It is taken from Weight Watchers, so it is only 3 points per serving (don't tell anyone). This is truly a fall weather treat and very easy to make.



1 (15 oz) can pumpkin

1 box Angel food cake mix

1 cup water

1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice



Stir together. Put in a 10 x 13 inch pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Cut in 12 pieces. Enjoy!!

If you have always wanted younger looking skin but thought you could never afford cosmetic surgery - the 3D Skin Rejuvenation treatment may be just right for you. This amazing treatment combines photo facial, Laser Genesis and the new Accent XL. All three combined together can give you the perfect skin you have always dreamed of.

The photo facial treatment is a gentle procedure that works right at the skin surface, getting rid of freckles, uneven skin pigmentation and sun damage. It works simply by a series of pulses of light being applied to the skin. It is not painful and by itself is a great treatment.

The Laser Genesis targets fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps to shrink up large pores and has been proven to stimulate collagen growth. You simply just feel warm pulses along your skin during the procedure.

The Accent XL is a treatment that tightens the skin. Heat is applied to the skin during the process and you will feel the sensation of a warm massage applied to your skin.

Each one of these treatments in and of itself is fantastic but when combined together gives phenomenal results in about four to six weeks. However, some have noticed an immediate difference in their skin tone and tightness. The only side effect is possible slight swelling and redness in the skin which goes away after a few hours.

Don't hesitate to have more beautiful, youthful skin. It doesn't require major surgery and all of those nasty side effects caused by anesthesia, pain medication, etc. You can change the way you look TODAY.

All of us through time experience problems with our skin, whether it is unwanted wrinkles, sagging skin from excessive weight gain and loss and/or childbirth and uneven skin. There are many treatments that we can undergo for these conditions but one of the greatest is with the Obagi Nu Derm. It is a prescription strength skin care system that treats the skin at the cellular level. This means that skin damaged by the sun, wrinkles that make you look older than you are and sagging skin can all be eradicated with this amazing system. As it targets the cellular level, it pushes the new skin cells to the surface of the skin, helping to diminish the appearance of wrinkles. It also takes away the ugly uneven pigmentation that we can sometimes have especially with women going through the early stages of menopause. The Obagi C Rx System goes a step further by correcting the early stages of aging as well as environmental changes that occur in our skin. As an added bonus, the Obagi Rx C system prevents future damage while protecting your skin.

You owe it to yourself AND your skin. You do not have to undergo expensive cosmetic surgery to have great looking skin. The Obagi Nu Derm system can help treat any problem area. You are just a phone call away from younger, healthier looking skin - so don't delay.

A new concept in skin care is the Clarisonic skin care brush. It has been dermatologically tested and is so gentle on your skin. Your esthetic doctor can use the Clarisonic brush on your skin right in his office. It has been proven to cleanse the skin so well that it removes makeup six times better than with any other traditional method. While leaving the skin smooth and soft, the Clarisonic brush will help treat dry patches, acne and the appearance of fine line wrinkles.

The Clarisonic brush also helps your makeup to go on smoother and more evenly. It is so gentle that it can be used twice a day. Some of the leading cosmetic surgeons as well as dermatologists and estheticians are recommending this brush for their patients because it is so effective in cleansing and toning the skin.

In today's world, it is so easy to just wash down your face with a washcloth and slather on a little bit of night cream, but with the Clarisonic brush, you can trust your skin to use it twice a day and be assured that your skin is truly clean and free of makeup and residue that has accumulated throughout the course of the day. It is a great skin care product and one that you should try soon.

It is so easy at times to get so busy that you may forget to properly take care of your skin. Your face in particular goes through so many changes throughout life. Free radicals can damage your skin through smoking, sun damage and oddly enough, stress. One of the best ways to help your skin and keep your face looking healthy and young is to minimize your sun exposure and try to also reduce your stress. However, reducing stress in your life may be almost impossible.

Fortunately there are things you can do to help your skin. You can get plenty of rest, drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated and eat a healthy diet. However, if you have problem skin like we all do at times, there is help for them.

Whether you have fine wrinkles, huge frown lines or sagging, uneven skin there are treatments that can be done to eradicate these problems. For instance, having Laser Genesis skin rejuvenation can smooth out your skin, treat those fine line wrinkles and even diminish scars in the skin. For the face, this means that in about four to six sessions you can have perfect skin like you have always wished to have.

Another option is Microdermabrasion. It is a simple process where dead skin on the surface is removed, allowing the healthy skin underneath to come through providing a smoother, healthier look. It takes several sessions to get the most optimum benefit but the results are stunning.

You can love your skin again. There is hope for these problems that we face with our skin and we all deserve a little pampering every now and then.

You have heard the phrase, "she has aged gracefully". Aging gracefully has been said to mean that one accepts the changes within their aging bodies and grows older and wiser with a sense of not only acceptance but of pride. Getting older doesn't mean that a person has to give up on their health. Maintaining an active lifestyle is a very important role in aging adults. So does skin care.

There are many new advancements that have been made to help revitalize our skin. The age of the mud packs are gone. We now have facial masks, chemical peels and laser therapy treatments to help rid uneven skin tone, acne, wrinkles and large pores. Our skin over time becomes loose, baggy and the sun damage can just ruin it. We are very fortunate to be blessed with the technology to treat these problems and get smoother, healthier skin with sometimes just one or two treatments.

You can change the way your skin looks. It is never to late to start. You owe it to your skin. Our bodies may be getting older but our face can still be as fresh and young as ever before.

Pearl Laser resurfacing is a great way to treat sun damaged skin and the signs of aging. This procedure does several things. It reduces wrinkles as well as balances out skin surfaces and provides a pearl like glow. The advances made in the Pearl reduce the need for multiple treatments.

The treatment lasts for about 15 minutes and while an immediate result may not be noticed, there is a noticeable change in the tightness of the skin and better skin clarity. There is also fewer "downtime" from social events - simply that the skin will be overall somewhat red for a few days and patients may want to wait until the redness goes away after about three or four days. It is important to also note that this "downtime" does not affect a person's daily normal routine as there are no side effects other than the pink/reddened skin tone.

The Pearl is a great option for persons with a lot of sun damage. Actually, ages 25 to 60 is the most common for sun damage and in need of the Pearl. However, it is safe for persons of all ages.

The treatment covers the entire face and gently removes the top layer of epidermis, heating up the tissue directly underneath. It is not a painful process but feels like the skin is being pinched a few times (a great improvement from fractional laser treatments).

This is a wonderful way to get healthier, younger looking skin. Its name is very appropriate, as the skin, once completely healed becomes vibrant and has a pearly, smooth look.

Your skin undergoes many changes every day. Free radicals are everywhere, entering your skin and damaging its layers. The most common free radicals come from smoking, excessive sun damage, obesity and stress. Stress is common in everyday life but it can affect our skin as well as our body. It is important to know how to treat your skin and how to keep these free radicals from damaging our skin further.

It has been said many times that the younger a person starts with a skin care regimen, the better. However, that is usually the last thing on a young person's mind is taking care of their skin. They do not yet have wrinkles, so sometimes this concept is not understood very well.

Finding a good moisturizer for your face will depend on your skin type (oily, dry or combination skin). If you look at the ingredients on each one, you will find many similar ingredients but each one is truly different. Ingredients containing antioxidants are always good choices because these come from natural ingredients such as aloe, green tea extract and lavender oil. These natural products not only contain healing properties, but can slow down the aging process. For example, lavender oil is known as a healing agent for the skin as well as helping to balance out skin tone and help to prevent scarring of the skin.

It may take a little research, but you can find the right moisturizer for your skin. You will want to choose one that you are going to be happy with, and it never hurts to look into free trials. This way you can get a sample bottle to use and can see how it works first hand. You owe it to your skin, so moisturize it with a good cream.