by Kate Dee, MD
I have always been intimidated by the mainstream beauty industry. Walking into a fancy spa, I have no inclination to believe the beautiful young girl with the long lashes and makeup when she tells me what she thinks will make me beautiful. I’m a science geek and I have never worn makeup and I am a skeptic. When they seem not to know how the treatment works and start using fake science terms, I’m thinking “I’m outta here.”
This does not mean I don’t like to look beautiful. Absolutely I do. I just want to look like myself. Well, like myself when I was 26. For a long time I saw my 26 year-old self in the mirror-- in fact I think I made it well past 40 before I noticed quite a few changes had occurred while I was not paying attention. It was then that my inner geek told me to use science to approach this problem-- it has always worked for me before.
In the last 10 years there have been many dramatic scientific advances in aesthetics. Gone are the days of fat-jiggling and miracle creams. OK there are still plenty of shysters out there, but there are also many legitimate effective treatments too. In the same way that physicists have figured out how to image the insides of your body with a giant magnet and radio waves (MRI machines don’t even touch you!) scientists have figured out how to melt fat, tighten skin, and smooth wrinkles without surgery.
It has been my focus at Glow to appeal to people who believe as I do in a natural beauty-- who would be happy with a sensible approach that actually preserves healthy skin and makes you look your best as you age. My number one rule has always been safety -- because nothing in aesthetics is worth any permanent harm. (It is all elective after all). The number two rule is effectiveness-- it simply has to make sense scientifically and it has to work. My third rule is it has to be reasonable-- both financially and in down time. If I look at a technology and think I wouldn’t do it, I don’t think my patients would either.
My goal is to reach out to not only to science geeks like me, but also to all those who are in a similar boat-- naturally wary of anyone promising the moon-- but who love looking great at any age. Feeling great in your skin gives a confidence in life that cannot be overestimated. We can help you do that, with a little help from science.
Want to find out what might make sense for you? We offer free no-pressure consultations. Call us at 206-228-7281.
Enlarged pores on the facial skin can give the face a pock-marked appearance. They also trap and hold body oils, dead skin cells, and other foreign material, and this leads to blackheads and other types of pimples. Getting rid of enlarged pores is quite difficult if the only treatment is daily cleansing. Micro-needling stimulates skin cell production and also increases the amount of collagen produced in the dermal layers. This evens out the skin texture and reduces the size of the pores. We encourage you to learn more about how micro-needling works and how it can help you achieve and maintain a smoother-looking face without the appearance of enlarged pores.
What is Micro-Needling?
This isn't a new technique, but only recently has it become popular as a cosmetic treatment for unwanted skin conditions. Micro-needling is also known as collagen induction therapy because it kickstarts a process where the body produces more collagen in the lower dermal layers.
The procedure involves the creation of tiny channels in the skin. This isn't the same as acupuncture, however. The channels produced during this procedure fill up with blood and lymphatic fluid, and this is the first step in the creation of new skin tissue.
The body also responds by rushing nutrients to the affected area. The channels eventually fill up with healthy, new skin tissue, and the increased amount of collagen present means smoother, glowing skin that is far more supple than before. Enlarged pores become filled in with skin as well, and this improves the overall texture of the facial skin.
How It's Performed
We will first consult with the client and carefully examine the face to see where enlarged pores, wrinkles, and discolored regions exist. We will then plan out a customized treatment regimen for you. During the actual treatment, the device is skillfully applied to the skin. Special growth factors can be used as well to encourage optimal results. The treatment is performed in the comfort of our office.
Downtime is minimal, with most clients returning to normal activities on the same day. This is an extremely convenient treatment for people with busy schedules and lifestyles. We'll give the client instructions on how to properly clean the facial skin during the healing process.
The entire rejuvenation process takes some time because of the slow increase in collagen production, but the wait is certainly worth it. Enlarged pores all but disappear from view, and wrinkles are also far less prominent.
Learn More About Micro-Needling
Consider micro-needling at Glow Medispa if you have problems with enlarged skin pores on the face. This simple cosmetic procedure treats other conditions as well. Contact us today to schedule a consultation at our office in Seattle.
by Kate Dee, MD
Vaginal Rejuvenation is the latest thing in the aesthetic world. As I am with everything else, I have to know everything about a new procedure: Does it really work? Is it worth it? Is it safe? After a lot of research I found that not only does it work, but it is dramatically improving the lives of so many women that we had to be a part of it at Glow.
Do you have any of these symptoms?
Vaginal Rejuvenation treatments thicken and tighten both inside and out. It is a fantastic treatment for women post childbirth and for women after menopause.
The testimonials from women who have had this treatment are inspiring and compelling. These women enjoy sex more and so do their partners. No more problems with dryness, dribbling or pain. Even the partners can tell the difference even when they have no idea anything has been done.
How does it work?
At Glow Medispa we offer the Exilis Ultra Femme 360 for Vaginal Rejuvenation. This device uses circumferential heating of the tissue with radiofrequency (RF) to cause increased blood flow and collagen stimulation-- leading to thickening and tightening. This technology is similar to Thermi-Va-- but offers a 360 degree treatment which makes it much faster (total treatment time is under 20 min --8 minutes inside/8 outside) compared to 40 minutes for Thermi. It is a safe and comfortable procedure with no pain or downtime. Most women need a series of 3 treatments and a “touch up” every 6-8 months.
At Glow, we offer these services in a comfortable private setting. Interested in a consultation? Call us at 206-228-7281 or schedule online here.
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