Gifting Botox & Aesthetic Procedures is in

While our Orlando medical Spa has been in business for 10 years, this year has been the busiest for Aesthetic Procedure Gift Cards. Clients are asking Santa to put Botox in their stocking this year. A recent Survey done by researchers at American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), shows that gifting botox is becoming a latest trend among women and men. We are seeing a surge in "Aesthetic Procedure" Gift CArds mainly for Botox, and Dermal Fillers. Buying a syringe of Juvederm Ultra Plus which is a hyulornic acid filler to give back volume in lips, cheeks, and deep smile lines is extremely popular. Currently are most popular Holiday Gift Package being purchased as a gift is the "Santa Doesn't like Sun Damage" which includes a Medical Grade Vitalize chemical peel, an Intense Pulsed Light Photofacial and a Lytera Skincare Kit containing four products to remove sun damage for a total of $600. The other extremely popular gift this Holiday Season is laser hair removal. As laser hair removal has become a "household" term I guess it only makes sense to give your loved one the gift of not shaving or waxing. Our $450 for 6 underarm laser hair removal treatments has been selling like hotcakes. Latisse has been extremely popular as purchasing for Holiday gifts as well and clients are gifting this to themselves! So, still thinking what to gift your loved ones this season? If you are not too tight on your budget gifting these aesthetic procedures is not a bad idea after all. For more information on Winter Park Laser Holiday Packages or gifting Botox call (407) 601-1185 or go to http://www.winterparklaser.com

Why Your Eyes Tell Your Age

Why Your Eyes Tell Your Age? Well, for starters is tends to be the first thing people see when they look at you. Secondly it is the first area on your face to show age because you have a lot of movement there, and the skin around the eyes is 30% thinner so it dehydrates quicker & wrinkles easier than the rest of your face. Unfortunately signs of aging around your eyes worsen every year as the skin stretches and wrinkles around the eye even with proper care and sufficient sleep. The fat around the eyes prolapses forward, leading to under-eye bags; and in the upper lids, it leads to sad or sleepy eyes. Excessive exposure to the sun, alcohol, smoking, poor nutrition, and not using sunscreen can accelerate these signs of aging. So here are the ways to make your eyes look younger: Cure #1: Dermal Filler Belotero Balance-the dermal filler of choice to fill in tear troughs (the shallow area under the eyes) & eliminate dark circles. Belotero works by replacing lost volume to the contours of the trough, thereby eliminating the shadow that’s creating the darkness in the first place. Typically this only takes one syringe of Belotero and is painless as the area can be topically numbed & lidocaine is added to the syringe. This will instantly make you look years younger & brighten up your eyes. The results last approximately 1 year. Cure #2: Latisse: I know it sounds funny, but as your age your lashes shed and get thinner, so less lashes make the eyes look older. Latisse is an amazing Allergan product that makes lashes thicker, longer & darker in 8-16 weeks, instantly making the eyes look younger, brighter & fresher. Cure #3: Laser Eye-Lift: Laser Skin Resurfacing can be extremely effective in 1 treatment with combo-ablative laser resurfacing. Fractional ablative wrinkle treatment from Palomar uses beams of laser light that penetrates skin to just the right depth and with just the right level of heat to evoke a dramatic healing response that promotes collagen production, diminishing the appearance of fine lines. For more information on aging eyes go to http://www.winterparklaser.com or call 4076011185.

What Dermal Fillers is Right for You?

belotero under eyes A lot of people are looking for new non-invasive ways to look younger and get more volume. Dermal fillers allow for a natural "face-lift" like result without surgery. But what are dermal fillers & what are the differences between the various dermal fillers. I'm often asked in our Medical Spa Winter Park Laser in Orlando which dermal filler is the best? The answer is that there is a correct dermal filler for every person and need and not all sizes fit everyone. What is a dermal filler? A dermal filler is a product that is injected or placed into the dermis. In the United States these are the FDA approved Dermal Fillers on the market: Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus, Sculptra, Radiesse, Belotero Balance, and now there is Juvederm Voluma which will be available in January. Here are the top 3 Dermal Fillers in our opinion and the best uses and candidates for each. BELOTERO BALANCE®-We think it's best used to fill the tear troughs which corrects hollow sunken eyes and dark circles (a common complaint amongst women). It's also great to fill in deflated lips. BELOTERO BALANCE® Dermal Filler is made of a material called hyaluronic acid or HA. HA naturally exists as a component of your skin. By binding to water, it fills in wrinkles and folds, allowing immediate and smooth correction. JUVÉDERM™ ULTRA XC & JUVÉDERM™ ULTRA PLUS XC: We love Juvederm Ultra Plus for sunken in cheeks and deep smile lines or "bull dog" lines around the mouth. Juvederm Ultra is great to plump up lips with no volume or erase "smoker" lines around the mouth. JUVÉDERM™ Ultra injectable gel is a colorless hyaluronic acid gel that is injected into facial tissue to smooth wrinkles and folds, especially around the nose and mouth. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body. The role of hyaluronic acid in the skin is to deliver nutrients, hydrate the skin byholding in water, and to act as a cushioning agent RADIESSE® DERMAL FILLER is best for deep volume loss in the cheek area and deep folds around the nose and mouth. It is great for those who have aged and lost weight to fill back in naturally lost volume for a "facelift" result. RADIESSE Volumizing Filler adds the volume and lift needed to diminish the signs of aging. What makes RADIESSE truly unique is the ability of the product to act as a scaffold under the skin, providing structure and stimulating your own natural collagen to grow. The production of natural collagen continues for several months, which extends beyond the initial effect of RADIESSE Volumizing Filler. For more information on what dermal filler is right for you contact Orlando Medical Spa Winter Park Laser at http://www.winterparklaser.com

Top Reasons People get Laser Tattoo Removal

After the economy crashed the job market has become a difficult world to compete in. Those who hadn't had an interview in 20 years quickly found themselves competing again those more experienced, younger, and other talents. While, the competition in the job market not only increased, the employers also had the opportunity to make hiring requirements more stringent. I feel that this has had a huge impact on the laser tattoo removal market. Here are the top Reasons that clients come to us (Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center) for laser tattoo removal in Orlando Fl. #1 Military Enlistment: All branches of the military have not come out with new restrictions that no longer allow men or women who have tattoos that show in their uniforms to enlist without having them removed. #2 Career Opportunities: Men and women who have tattoos that show such as face, hands, wrists, neck tend to have a more difficult time getting certain career opportunities. #3 Life Changes: Many people get tattoos when they are young not thinking about how they will feel about them 20 years down the line. Then they have kids, partners, careers and the tattoos don't represent what the person they are today. Laser tattoo removal gives a permanent solution to what was once a permanent problem. Tattoo ink is removed by using specific wavelengths of light which pass into the skin, and is absorbed by the ink. A given wavelength targets only a single color (or a group of nearby colors). For example, the red wavelength removes the green ink and the green wavelength removes the red ink. The rapid absorption of the light energy (shock wave) causes the tattoo ink to break into tiny particles which can then be removed by the body’s natural filtering systems often referred to as the body’s lymphatic drainage system. Complete Numbing of the treatment area using Lidocaine injections is an available option for a painless procedure. For more information on laser tattoo removal go to http://www.winterparklaser.com/services/laser-tattoo-removal/

New technology zaps away unwanted tattoos

Winter Park Laser Featured on Fox 35 "Good Day Orlando" as experts in laser tattoo removal
New technology zaps away unwanted tattoos

Benefits of IPL Photofacials

As issues of hyperpigmentation (excess pigmentation such as sun spots and age spots) are on the rise in the U.S. and in our medical spa (Winter Park Laser) the need for Intense Pulsed Light and the benefits of IPL photofacials increase. Hyperpigmentation (excess pigment) can be caused by shifts in hormones such as birth control or hormone replacement therapy and of course by sun damage. While it is most common in olive skin types such as Latin, Mediterranean, and Italian but can occur in any skin type. While, there are many treatments such as chemical peels and ablative lasers that can slowly help with pigmentation issues but IPL treatments are the best treatment available because they concentrate directly on pigment and broken capillaries. So who is the best candidate for an IPL photofacial? Anyone with unwanted sun damage-excess sun spots, age spots, or slight Melasma. Also, anyone with Rosacea symptoms such as broken capillaries and excess redness. IPL photofacials can also have a big benefits for those with inflamed acne. IPL photofacials work by diminishing the signs of aging such as pigmented lesions & capillaries by delivering energy to target & destroy vascular and pigmented lesions associated withveins, Rosacea, sun damage, and age spots from face, chest, hands, legs, and arms. During the procedure, the entire treatment area is scanned with an IPL handpiece and treated with multiple passes and customized settings. A 30-40% improvement can be seen within 1 treatments although several treatments can be necessary to reach maximum results. The benefits of an IPL photofacial are an improved complexion, even skin tone, removal of excess sun spots and pigmentation, reduction in blood vessels, and reduction in Rosacea symptoms and redness.For more information on benefits of an IPL photofacial go to http://www.winterparklaser.com/services/ipl-photo-facials/

Top 3 Reasons to Use LATISSE®

Latisse® has become a big "buzz" word in the beauty industry for women and some men. So why is it so popular? It's so popular because it works-LATISSE® is the only cosmetic with a 100% patient satisfaction in clinical trials. The lash industry is a big empire because women love long lashes. It works because LATISSE® is the only product approved by the U.S. food and Drug Administration to achieve fuller, thicker growth of the upper eyelashes. LATISSE® can give you many benefits and we are going to list the top three reasons to use LATISSE®. Top 3 Reasons to use Latisse: #1 It will make you look younger. Studies have shown that women who used Latisse alone looked younger-because it takes the emphasis off the wrinkles or sagging skin around the eyes. Longer, thicker, darker lashes make the eyes look brighter & give a sense of youth because women always have more lashes when they are younger as they naturally lose them in mature age. #2 It is a more permanent solution to lash extensions, mascara, and temporary lash treatments. LATISSE® results in the growth of new lashes, which are thicker and fuller, and often darker, than your normal lashes. Used regularly, thicker, fuller lash growth will continue for as long as the product is used. #3 It looks amazing! Who doesn't look better with longer, thicker, darker eye lashes? The answer is nobody! Latisse will make lashes more than 40% thicker, darker, & longer. I have never had anyone purchase it and regret it-it can make a huge difference in your appearance. For more information on LATISSE® in Orlando Florida or benefits of LATISSE® go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185 for yours (by prescription in our office-Winter Park Laser)

How to Remove Stretchmarks Permanently & Why Creams Don't Work

Stretchmarks can be an unfortunate side-effect of pregnancy or growth spurts and mainly occur to women however sometimes in men as well. Stretchmarks can be due to genetics, stretch marks are small tears in the dermis that result when the fat or muscle beneath the skin is growing at a faster rate than the skin itself. As the tissue under the skin is “stretched out,” normal collagen production is interrupted, and stretch marks begin to surface. Many clients who have come to our medical spa (Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center) have tried many different commercial creams to remove stretchmarks. This is why creams don't work-because the tissue tears are deep in the dermis and there is no cream that can penetrate deeply enough to repair the dermal tissue. Also, if any cream is not medical grade it can't even penetrate past their epidermis. Until 3 years ago there was really nothing you could do to remove stretchmarks, until Palomar Medical was the first laser company to get FDA approval on the 1540 Fractional laser to permanently remove stretchmarks. So please, don't waist your money on creams that don't work-laser is the only way to permanently remove stretchmarks. Here is how to permanently remove stretchmarks with Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing. There are various brands of lasers to use-we use Palomars (now owned by Cynosure) which was the first to be FDA approved and cleared for laser stretchmark removal. Laser treatments are used for resurfacing the skin, to stimulate collagen production, remove damaged tissue, repair fibers within the skin and improve the look of white or red stretch marks on the skin after four or five treatments. . The Lux1540XD hand-piece delivers an array of high-precision micro-beams to create deep, narrow columns of coagulation in the epidermis and dermis. This triggers a restorative natural healing process that creates healthy new tissue, including the deposition of new collagen on any area of the body eliminating embarrassing white or red striae (stretch-marks). Treatments are relatively comfortable and topical numbing is a complimentary option for an incredibly comfortable procedure. One treatment every 3-4 weeks is required for optimal results and number of treatments varies depending on the age and severity of the scars. Only mild redness and swelling last 24-48 hours post-treatment. The results will give you 50-95% improvement in stretch-marks permanently. For more information on laser stretchmark removal go to http://www.winterparklaser.com/client-care/laser-stretchmark-removal-a-permanent-solution/

Winter Park Laser Now Offers Medical Spa App

Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is now offering their own medical spa app available for no charge on iphones, ipads and Droid devices. This app will allow clients and potential clients the opportunity to have direct connection and be in contact with Orlando's experienced medical spa at their own convenience. Anyone who downloads the Winter Park Laser app can take advantage of: one-click calling and emailing, skin-care product shopping, special offers available only for app users, spa events calendar, loyalty cards available on the app and more. Also available will be a photo gallery, social connections, sharing capabilities, push notifications, and opportunities to upload personal before and after photographs of treatments from Winter Park Laser. Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center of Orlando, FL is a premiere medical spa offering the best in non-invasive cosmetic treatments and personalized care for over nine years. Winter Park Laser is located at 1155 North Kentucky Avenue in Winter Park, FLorida. For more information go to www.winterparklaser.com

Top 3 Skincare Products Every Woman Should Use

As women we are constantly bombarded by information and messages about anti-aging and beauty products. Whether it's over the counter lines from major manufacturers or mall sales associates trying to throw various lotions and creams at you everywhere you go. Well, being in the medical cosmetic industry we know that a lot of research has been done into physician grade skincare and what really works to stimulate collagen, elastyn, and actually anti-aging the skin. Here are what we think to be the top 3 skincare products every woman should use over the age of 30: #1 Retinol-Out of all the ingredients and skincare products most dermatologists and plastic surgeons agree Retinol is a game-changer for anti-aging. It is important to use only medical grade or prescription strength to actually see a result. Medical grade Retinols can be found at medical spas or physician offices and tends to be less irritating than a lot of prescription strengths. Retinols have many benefits: they are powerful exfoliators, meaning that they help slough off the dead skins cells on skin's surface, they decrease oil & can tighten pores. They also stimulate new collagen of about 6% per year-since you lose 20% every year, it's nice to get 1/4 of it back from one product! We love Skinmedica Tri-Retinol complex for medical grade. #2 Hyaluronic Acids: this ingredient is naturally found in the body, hyaluronic acid secures moisture and creates fullness—youthful skin naturally abounds with hyaluronic acid. In skin care, you can find hyaluronic acid in serums, creams, and dermal fillers such as Juvederm and Belotero Balance. So if you do get injectables, products containing hyaluronic acid can make your treatments last longer, if you don't hyaluronic acid products can help lock in your natural moisture giving your skin a plumper, firmer look. #3 Moisturizer with SPF 30 or Higher: Even if you think you don't "get sun" you do! Even when you are driving or walking to your car-you are getting sun, so unless you live in a cave you should be wearing a sunscreen in your moisturizer everyday. The important thing is that it is a physical sunscreen minimum spf 30 with full broad spectrum UVA/UVB. We love Skinmedica Daily Physical Defense Sunscreen SPF 30. For more information on the Top skincare products women should use go to www.winterparklaser.com

Benefits of Laser Hair Removal

Llaser Hair Removal Even though laser hair removal has been around for nearly 2 decades there are still those who are still shaving, waxing or tweezing because they are afraid or uneducated about laser hair removal. Laser Hair Removal is a much easier process than it's only other permanent hair removal predecessor: electrolysis. Electrolysis devices destroy the growth center of the hair with chemical or heat energy. After a very fine probe is inserted into each hair follicle the follicle is destroyed one at a time which can take over an hour for a small area & over 15-20 treatments. Laser Hair Removal is a much quicker and easier method. Top Benefits of Laser Hair Removal #1 It's Fast: New technology has allowed laser hair removal to become incredibly quick. Treatments for small areas such as lip or chin can take only 5 minutes, and large areas like full legs or full back only take 30-40 minutes. #2 Eliminate In-Grown Hair: Since you are reducing the number of hairs by 95% after 6-7 treatments, you also reduce the chances of getting an ingrown hair again by up to 95%. This can be especially beneficial for those with dark skin who are more prone to ingrown hairs due to thicker, coarser hair. #3 More Personal Time: As a result of not spending time on shaving, one can be given a great deal more of personal time to do other things. Also, you don't have to spend time waxing every month for life. #4 It Last Longer than any other hair removal method available & will save you money: Laser Hair Removal is 95% permanent meaning you should only need a quick touch-up once every 12-24 months. While it might be a small financial investment in the beginning it will inevitably cost less than waxing, and razors over time. For more information on the benefits of laser hair removal go to www.winterparklaser.com

How To Cure Your "Tired Looking Eyes"

glytone eye peel Are people always asking you "why do you look so tired", "were you up late" or do you look in the mirror and constantly see dark circles under your eyes that worsen with age. If you do, you are not alone. "Dark under eye-circles", hollows, & bags are common concerns for men and women and we hear them all the time in consultations at our Orlando Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center. Well, the good news is that we can give you advice on how to cure your "tired Looking Eyes" to make them looking rested & brighter again! Cure #1: Dermal Filler Belotero Balance-the dermal filler of choice to fill in tear troughs (the shallow area under the eyes) & eliminate dark circles. Belotero works by replacing lost volume to the contours of the trough, thereby eliminating the shadow that's creating the darkness in the first place. Typically this only takes one syringe of Belotero and is painless as the area can be topically numbed & lidocaine is added to the syringe. This will instantly make you look years younger & brighten up your eyes. The results last approximately 1 year. Cure #2: Eye-Lift Chemical Peels: There are now mild chemical peels created specifically for around the eyes to treat wrinkles and dark circles. Our favorite is the EnerPeel for eyes from Glytone which is a series of 4 20 minute peels (1 every 2-3 weeks). This chemical peel should only be applied by a medical aesthetician. This peel is a combination of TCA & lactic acids to give a Significant increase in skin firmness around eyes and lips, Decreasefine lines, wrinkles and coarse crow's feet around eyes and lips & Decrease dark circles. Cure #3: Laser Eye-Lift: Laser Skin Resurfacing can be extremely effective in 1 treatment with combo-ablative laser resurfacing. Fractional ablative wrinkle treatment from Palomar uses beams of laser light that penetrates skin to just the right depth and with just the right level of heat to evoke a dramatic healing response that promotes collagen production, diminishing the appearance of fine lines. So here you have 3 ways to cure "tired looking eyes" and look 10 years younger without surgery. For more information on under eye treatments go to www.winterparklaser.com

Top 3 Fall Skin-Care Tips

Just as you change your wardrobe for Fall you have to adjust your skin-care routine as well. Every season brings changes to your skin and therefore you need to reassess the products and cosmetic treatments that you are using and think about switching them up each season. As Skin-Care experts at our Orlando medical spa Winter Park Laser&Anti-Aging Center we like to keep our clients up to date by educating them on the proper skin-care routine for each season based on their skin needs. Here are our top 3 Fall Skin-Care Tips Fall SKIN-CARE TIPS: TIP #1: Reassess your body wash. You'll want to find a shower gel that is soap-free as well as hydrating, try a cream not a gel wash. We like Avene Trixera wash. You also want to make sure that you are using a lotion everyday. Even if you drink a lot of water your skin needs outside hydration as well. Look for a body moisturizer with shea butter\r\n for extra hydration. TIP #2: Switch your Moisturizer. If you have been using a light weight moisturizer in the summer you might want to switch to a thicker creamier moisturizer or add a night time moisturizer. We like SkinMedica Dermal Repair cream for night-it has shea butter and vitamin A for extra hydration & silky skin. Your daytime moisturizers should still have an SPF because even when you are driving or it is cold you are getting sun exposure. It is important to moisturize everyday even if you have acne. We like Skinmedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer as it doesn't clog your pores and feels great. TIP #3: Analyze your skin. Those who are normally oily might become normal, and those who are normally normal could turn oily. Find a skin-care expert such as an Aesthetician, medical spa or Dermatologist to help get you on the correct medical grade products for your skin.

FDA approves Allergan’s Botox to treat crow’s feet

If you have been noticing that your eyes tell your age, here’s a new cosmetic development that you may apply to you. Federal regulators at the FDA finally have approved Botox Cosmetic injections to treat crow’s\r\n feet (the wrinkles around the eyes). The FDA declared Wednesday 9/11 that Allergan’s Botox Cosmetic injection is the first cosmetic drug approved to treat the wrinkles and fine lines that form on the around the eyes. Allergan studied the use of the drug in 833 adults with crow’s feet who randomly received Botox Cosmetic or a sham injection. Patients who received Botox Cosmetic had fewer visible wrinkles than those who received the placebo injection. The most common side effects although rare seen in patients were slight swelling and mild pin-point bleeding at the injection site. Botox Cosmetic works by blocking the connections between nerves and muscle, temporarily relaxing muscles to make wrinkles less prominent. Botox Cosmetic is a purified form of botulinum and has had the most safety case studies of any other cosmetic\r\n injection in the world over the past fifteen years. Orlando Medical Spa Winter Park Laser has been injecting Botox Cosmetic for 7 years and is excited to finally have the FDA approval to treat crow's feet as this is a common concern amongst women and men. Men love their "Brotox" injections. For more information go to http://www.winterparklaser.com/services/dermal-fillers-orlando/botox/

September Medical Spa Specials at Winter Park Laser

Winter Park Laser and Anti-Aging Center SEPTEMBER 2013 PROMOTIONS woman leaf behind her ”Reverse Dry, Aging, & Pigmented Skin” $50 OFF VI, Rejuvenize or Mini-Melanage Chemical Peels-these peels were designed to treat all skin types dealing with excess pigment, sun damage, or Melasma-see results in as little as one peel! Chemical Peels will exfoliate dead skin cells and rehydrate skin improving tone and texture. “REVERSE SIGNS OF AGING & SUN DAMAGE- COMBO ABLATIVE LASER RESURFACING TREATMENT” $350 OFF 1 FULL FACE TREATMENT PLUS 1 MEDIUM CHEMICAL PEEL & Avene Repair Kit FREE ($250 VALUE) ($250 OFF JUST CROW’S FEET) Experience a different type of ablative laser with only 4 days of down-time-erase fine lines, wrinkles, & sun damage with results lasting 5-10 years after only 1 treatment! juvederm before after “Liquid Face-lift without Surgery-Save $320″ Save $100 on 2 syringes of Juvederm & get 1 area of Botox FREE!! ALL OffersExpire: September 30, 2013 For more information on specials call (407)601-1185 or go to www.winterparklaser.com

How to Say Good Bye to Crow's Feet

The skin around the eyes tends to wrinkle first because it is thinner than the rest of the skin on the face by 30%. It also wrinkles more easily because of sun damage, squinting & dehydration. So it is no surprise that "crows feet" or wrinkles around the eye is a common concern & complaint among women and men around the world and in our Orlando medical Spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center. Fortunately there are several ways to say good bye to crow's feet for good. The first important step is a hydrating eye cream-preferably one that is medical grade as it will actually penetrate to the dermis. We like Skinmedica TNS Eye Repair-human Growth factors and peptides work in synergy to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. A great eye cream will keep the area hydrated and help with the fine lines. One of the most instantly gratifying ways to treat crow's feet is with Botox Cosmetic. This is especially good if you squint a lot or have had a lot of sun damage. Botox Cosmetic relaxes the wrinkles around the eyes allowing the wrinkles to cease and prevents the wrinkles from getting worst as the muscles can't be made stronger. If one is looking for a more permanent solution-Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing will completely resurface the area & minimize the wrinkles. We prefer combo ablative laser resurfacing. Fractional ablative wrinkle treatment uses beams of laser light that penetrates skin to just the right depth and with just the right level of heat to evoke a dramatic healing response that promotes collagen production, diminishing the appearance of fine lines around the eyes http://www.winterparklaser.com/services/fractional-laser-resurfacing/. For more information on how to say good bye to crow's feet go to www.winterparklaser.com

Top 3 Cosmetic Treatments for Men

Over the past decade the cosmetic treatments requested & performed on men have increased by 56% as women are no longer the only ones reaping the benefits of non-invasive cosmetic procedures. At our Orlando medical spa-Winter Park Laser, we have seen an increase of at least 20% each year for the past few years. While, men are partaking in all cosmetic & plastic surgery ventures, there are 3 that we see the most often & which have increased by the highest percents in the past few years and they include the following. #1 Brotox: Botox for men has increased by 10% every year in the fast couple of years. This is only natural seeing as how Botox Cosmetic is the #1 cosmetic treatment in the world, so it seems fitting that men only partake in it's glorious benefits as well. Botox Cosmetic is popular because it works. Men tend to have very deep "11's" which are the deep creases in between the eyebrows (the glabellar). Botox can help men in corporate America look younger & stay competitive which is why many CEO's are taking to it. #2 Laser Hair Removal: Many men suffer from painful ingrown hairs in the beard, neck, or bikini area. Laser hair removal can resolve embarrassing red bumps caused by ingrown hairs. The laser destroy hair follicles and thin out the hair ridding the area of ingrown hairs permanently in at little as 2-4 treatments. #3 "Liquid Face-lifts" with dermal fillers: Dermal fillers can help men look younger within 20 minutes with no downtime that would show they have had anything done. Dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse and Belotero Balance replace volume lost by aging especially in the mid-face/cheek area. By replacing the volume the jowles are lifted and the man looks instantly younger with results lasting around 1 year. For more information on cosmetic treatments for men go to www.winterparklaser.com

How to Get a "Face-Lift" Result without Surgery

I operate a Medical Spa so obviously I get clients coming to me all the time with a desire to have a "face-lift" result without surgery. Fortunately, there are options to get this result with laser treatments & injectables. Ultimately, the desire is to have tighter skin, less wrinkles, a smoother textures, and less sagging skin & jowles. Here are the best non-surgical treatments to get a "facelift result" without surgery. The best way to get an actual "lifting effect" if you are bothered by sagging jowles is a "liquid face-lift" using dermal fillers such as juvederm, radiesse, and Belotero. A “liquid face-lift” using cosmetic dermal fillers such as Juvederm (a hyaluronic acid product) can be performed on several areas of the face or focus on “trouble spots” such as the deep naso-labial folds (laugh lines) around the nose and mouth. This treatment replaces volume lost giving one high cheeks again, improving the hollowness under eyes, lifting brows, lifting jowls and plumping lips, giving back the youthful look of full cheeks, lips, and less wrinkles. Once corrected this procedure can make women and men look 10-15 years younger instantly in 20-45 minutes. The next way to get a "non-surgical face-lift" effect is with Combo ablative fractional laser skin resurfacing. This treatment is perfect for those with fine lines, wrinkles, large pores or skin that is in need more tightening but don’t want the downtime of surgery or older CO2 and dot lasers that took 2-5 weeks of downtime. The Palomar fractional laser resurfacing only requires 4-7 days of healing and the holes close in 6 hours (on most lasers the holes close in 96 hours) which offers less risk of infection. Fractional ablative wrinkle treatment from Palomar uses beams of laser light that penetrates skin to just the right depth and with just the right level of heat to evoke a dramatic healing response that promotes collagen production, diminishing the appearance of fine lines around the face, especially the eyes and mouth which are most prevalent in clients without the discomfort compared to full surface CO2 resurfacing treatments. It’s a great alternative to a face-lift giving you tightening & texture improvement without surgery. For more information on non-surgical facelift results go to www.winterparklaser.com

7 Important Things to Know About Getting Botox Cosmetic Injections

Even though Botox has been around for decades now it continues to cause questions, and anxiety for many before they lose their "Botox virginity" in which most cases they then become life long worshippers of this little aesthetic miracle known as Botox cosmetic. Botox is a neurotoxin that causes temporary muscle paralysis and is used as a wrinkle-preventer. At our Orlando Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center we have injected Botox for over 7 years and have come up with the 7 most important things to know about getting Botox Cosmetic Injections. 1. It's been around for 4 decades & for 2 decades used for Cosmetic Purposes Originally used in the 1960s to help realign crossed eyes, it's now used in the treatment of many medical conditions including muscle spasms, facial tics, cerebral palsy, strokes, obesity, migraine & excessive sweating. It became FDA approved to fight wrinkles in the early 1990's. 2. It is derived from the botulism toxin but is Completely Safe Botox is a purified protein made by the botulism organism & It works by blocking the body's production of acetylcholine, therefore relaxing the muscles. There have been more safety studies on Botox than any other cosmetic treatment. 3. Once injected, it doesn't go into your bloodstream Botox is injected directly into a muscle and remains in that muscle only, once it fully sets in 4-14 days after injection it stays put. 4. It's preventative as well as corrective Many women & men in their 20s are having Botox because it freezes the muscles that cause deep lines thus slowing down the ageing process & preventing one from getting deeper lines. 5. There is no downtime Botox is injected with insulin needles and therefore has very little downtime or risks associated with the treatment. You might experience mild swelling & redness for a couple of hours in the injection site and that's about it. There is a very small chance of getting a pin point bruise in one of the injection sites. 6. It Works Botox Cosmetic is the #1 Cosmetic procedure in the world because it works. The results relax muscles & wrinkles within days and can instantly make men and women look younger. 7. How do you find a Reputable Medical Spa? You want to make sure that anyone injecting you is a licensed & board certified PA, ARNP or physician, and that they are experienced. If it is a spa make sure they have a Medical Director that is a Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist. You can check the BBB websites, google reviews & best of all ask your friends-they are the best sources in many occasions! For more information on things to know about Botox cosmetic injections go to www.winterparklaser.com

Top 3 Reasons to Get Laser Hair Removal

After performing laser hair removal for 9 years at our Orlando medical spa Winter Park Laser we have definitely seen an increase in the amount of medical spas offering laser hair removal because it has become so popular. It's become popular because of how many benefits it has! Here are our top 3 reasons to get laser hair removal: #1 No more Ingrown Hairs (folliculitis): If you suffer from ingrown hairs-and many people do especially dark skinned men and women then this is the best investment you can give yourself! Laser hair removal works by destroying the active follicles in the anagen cycle (about 15-25% each treatments) so by getting even 2-3 treatments it will thin out enough of the hair so that 2 hairs aren't fighting to get through the same follicle which cause painful ingrown hairs. This treatment is safe for all skin types. #2 Being stubble free when you put on a swim-suit: The #1 dislike for beauty treatment among women is shaving-no one likes doing it! What is worse is a last minute pool adventure & you know you have embarrassing stubble. You don't have to worry about this with laser hair removal! #3 You save money compared to waxing or shaving over time Laser hair removal can be an investment, but it saves a lot of money over times. Razors and waxing can be expensive after you do it every month for years. For more information on laser hair removal go to www.winterparklaser.com

Let's face it-we've all had those rough nights that result in dark circles under our eyes the next morning, but for some people this is a constant issue that a "good night of sleep" just won't cure. In our Orlando Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser, dark under-eye circles & bags are a constant complaint. So here are our top treatments to help eliminate or reduce dark under-eye circles, wrinkles & bags. #1 Belotero Balance Dermal Filler injected into the tear-trough area Why? Belotero is a hyaluronic acid filler that is already hydrated-which means that we don't have to "under-fill" the tear trough area to see the result, it also allows you to go much higher in the dermal tissue. Belotero costs around $475-$525 per syringe for a 1 ML pre-filled syringe. We numb the area topically but here is also lidocaine mixed into every syringe for a comfortable procedure. The tear-trough area is sensitive to slight bruising and swelling may occur but overall there is little down-time. The results typically last around a year or 10-14 months on average. The result of Belotero in the tear-trough area can give clients a more youthful look, with less hollowness, dark circles & wrinkles in the eye area also making them look more rested. #2 EnerPeel for Eyes by Glytone-Series of 4 Chemical Peels just around the eyes & eye lid Why? This peel is especially designed for the eye area & combines Lactic acid (great for pigment issues) with TCA (tri-chloracetic acid) great for exfoliation and stimulating collagen. The results are a significant increase in skin firmness around eyes, Decrease in fine lines, wrinkles and coarse crow's feet around eyes, & a Decrease in dark circles. For more information on top treatments to combat dark under-eye circles contact Winter Park Laser located at 1155 N Kentucky Ave Winter Park FL 32789 at www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185.

Why You Don't Have to be Stuck with Stretch-Marks

This post is about Why you don't have to be stuck with stretch-marks anymore! It is true that until about 3 years ago there wasn't much you could do to remove stretchmarks but since Palomar received FDA approval with Fractional laser skin resurfacing that has changed. We have been offering Laser Stretch-mark removal at our Orlando Medical Spa Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center and clients often tell us that they heard nothing could be done so this info is to bust the myth that you are stuck with stretchmarks! Why do Stretchmarks occur? Partially due to genetics, stretch marks are small tears in the dermis that result when the fat or muscle beneath the skin is growing at a faster rate than the skin itself. As the tissue under the skin is “stretched out,” normal collagen production is interrupted, and stretch marks begin to surface. How to get rid of Stretchmarks: Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing. There are various brands of lasers to use-we use Palomars (now owned by Cynosure) which was the first to be FDA approved and cleared for laser stretchmark removal. Laser treatments are used for resurfacing the skin, to stimulate collagen production, remove damaged tissue, repair fibers within the skin and improve the look of white or red stretch marks on the skin after four or five treatments. . The Lux1540XD hand-piece delivers an array of high-precision micro-beams to create deep, narrow columns of coagulation in the epidermis and dermis. This triggers a restorative natural healing process that creates healthy new tissue, including the deposition of new collagen on any area of the body eliminating embarrassing white or red striae (stretch-marks). Treatments are relatively comfortable and topical numbing is a complimentary option for an incredibly comfortable procedure. One treatment every 3-4 weeks is required for optimal results and number of treatments varies depending on the age and severity of the scars. Only mild redness and swelling last 24-48 hours post-treatment. The results will give you 50-95% improvement in stretch-marks permanently. For more information on laser stretchmark removal go to http://www.winterparklaser.com/client-care/laser-stretchmark-removal-a-permanent-solution/

Belotero Balance-the New Filler on the Block

Belotero Balance is the newest Dermal Filler to come onto the market as of late. So our medical spa-Winter Park Laser has been offering fillers for 6 years & while we love Juvederm, & Radiesse, the new Belotero Balance is a little different and great for certain things that the others are note. We especially like it to treat the lips to plump them back up and great for superficial lines in younger clients or lip lines from smoking. Belotero is specially designed to integrate into your skin and mold to your distinct facial contours. By adapting to the individuality of your skin, it softens lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth for smooth and natural results that are uniquely you. BELOTERO BALANCE® Dermal Filler has unique properties that allow it to adapt within the skin for soft and even correction. The versatility of the product makes it strong enough to handle deep treatment areas such as nasolabial folds (smile lines around the mouth), yet soft enough to treat more delicate areas such as vertical lip lines (thin lines that appear above the lip line). BELOTERO BALANCE® Dermal Filler is made of a material called hyaluronic acid or HA. HA naturally exists as a component of your skin. By binding to water, it fills in wrinkles and folds, allowing immediate and smooth correction. Only a licensed & experienced Physician, PA or ARNP should inject Belotero. For more information on Belotero Balance-the new filler on the block or Belotero in Orlando go to www.winterparklaser.com

Tips for Getting the Best laser Hair Removal Treatments

Laser Hair Removal has become extremely popular and mainstream over the past decade. However, not all laser hair removal treatments or locations performing them are the same. There are many different types of lasers, factors, and technician training that go into getting a successful laser hair removal treatment. After managing a Medical Spa for 9 years-Winter Park laser & Anti-Aging Center in Orlando here are our top tips for finding a great place to give you successful laser hair removal treatments. Tip #1: Reputation is key-Always do your research on the company by doing an internet search to find online reviews, suggestions and check with your local Better Business Bureau. You can also look up how long they have been in business, what location they are found in and make sure that the person performing the service is licensed. A recommendation from a friend is always a great idea! Tip #2: Ask what technology/machine is being used on you and research that machine. We use the Palomar Starlux 500 and get great results. Pulsed light lasers can be just as effective as long as they are strong like Palomar. You want to ask how old the equipment is and if it has been serviced. Also, if you don’t feel it-it’s not working! Tip #3: Ask them who performs the treatment & if you will be with the same person every-time. Having the same experienced technician can make a difference because they know what settings they used on there and get used to your body and how you react. Also, at a franchise you will often get a different person every time as they have higher turn over this can often be someone inexperienced or not used to treating your body. Tip #4: Make sure you are a good candidate. If you are a blonde or redhead make sure that they have a handpiece especially for lighter hair or ask them to honestly tell you what type of result you can expect. If you have dark skin make sure they specialize in treating skin of color and hand a laser safe for dark skin, you can also ask them to perform a test spot on you to make sure you don’t have a negative reaction. For more tips on getting the best laser hair removal treatments go to www.winterparklaser.com

NEW Physician Injector &Specials on Botox & Dermal Fillers

NEW Physician Injector & Monday; Madness Specials on Botox&Dermal Fillers! Dr Lewis You asked to add Mondays for Injectables & lasers & we listened! Meet Dr. Tameika Lewis! Tameika Lewis a board certified OBGYN with a special interest in aesthetics. She has had over 5 years of experience injecting Botox Cosmetic, and Dermal fillers including: Juvederm XC, Radiesse, & Belotero Balance with her former private practice, which had a medical spa. She has also had extensive formal training via several P.A.L.E.T.T.E. courses. Dr. Lewis truly enjoys the aesthetic industry and says "Injecting is something I take great pleasure in and am very good at, perhaps because I am also an artist." We are honored & excited to add Dr. Tameika Lewis to our staff! BELOTERO BEFORE AFTER MONDAY MADNESS SPECIALS! $10 PER UNIT BOTOX (NORMALLY $11) $75 OFF ANY DERMAL FILLER INCLUDING JUVEDERM, RADIESSE & BELOTERO FULL SYRINGES, OR $200 OFF 2 SYRINGES! THIS SPECIAL IS FOR MONDAYS ONLY & EXPIRES JULY 15TH 2013! Winter Park Laser and Anti-Aging Center 1155 N Kentucky Ave Winter Park FL 32789 407-601-1185 * www.winterparklaser.com Medical Director: James F Farrell MD FREE Consultations always available!

New Physician Injector added to Orlando Medical Spa

Winter Park laser & Anti-Aging Center is pleased to announce the addition of a second injector and laser technician-Dr. Tamieka Lewis. This addition will open up more availability for clients to receive Botox cosmetic, Juvederm, Radiesse, Belotero Balance and all cosmetic laser treatments. It is really important to have the best and most certified licensed injectors which need to be an A Registered Nurse Practioner, Physicians Assistant or Physician in the state of Florida. Tameika Lewis a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist with a special interest in aesthetics. She has had a great deal of experience over the last 5 years injecting neurotoxins such as Botox Cosmetic and Dysport and Dermal fillers including Botox cosmetic, Juvederm, Radiesse, Belotero Balance with her former private practice, which had a medical spa. She has also had extensive formal training via several P.A.L.E.T.T.E. courses, the most recent of which was a lower face conference she attended in Naples this past August of 2012. Dr. Lewis truly enjoys the aesthetic industry and says "Injecting is something I take great pleasure in and am very good at, perhaps because I am also an artist." Winter Park Laser is honored and excited to add Dr. Tameika Lewis to their staff as an injector and laser technician. She will add a wealth of knowledge and dynamic insight into the Orlando Medical Spa. For more information on Dr. Lewis or dermal fillers at Winter Park Laser go to www.winterparklaser.com

Top 3 Ways to Look Younger Fast

After running a medical spa for 8 years-Winter Park Laser& Anti-Aging Center in Orlando FL the questions asked often is what is the quickest way to look younger? I also hear "I have a reunion in a week to a few weeks, what can I do quickly to look younger?" So here are my Top 3 ways to look younger fast! #1 Light Chemical Peels with Dermaplaning Why? The Dermaplaning uses a special blade to remove dead skin cells & peach fuzz-instantly making your skin look brighter and it allows the light peel to penetrate deeper, giving you a better result faster. Chemical peels come in 3 strenths. Light peels have little downtime and give great results using a cocktail of ultra-resurfacing ingredients such as lactic, glycolic, mandelic, or salicylic acids to exfoliate dead surface skin cells, leaving skin firmer, tighter and healthier with a great glow to your skin. #2 IPL (intense pulsed light) photofacials Why? A lot of people focus on wrinkles but uneven skin tone and excess pigmentation can make a person look a lot older than just wrinkles. IPL photo-facials are a great easy way with no downtime to erase sun damage and redness while tightening pores. Intense pulsed light treatments use the MaxG hand-piece to deliver energy to target and destroy vascular and pigmented lesions associated withveins, Rosacea, sun damage, and age spots from face, chest, hands, legs, and arms. #3 A "Liquid Face-lift" using Cosmetic Dermal Fillers such as Radiesse, or Juvederm. Why? When you need an instant fix, dermal fillers can pull up sagging jowles & fill in hollow cheeks making any one look 5-10 years younger instantly! The injectables used are normally Juvederm, Perlane, Restylane or Radiesse. The only possible side effect is slight temporary swelling for 24-48 hours and a small risk of swelling but one could go back to work immediately unlike a surgical face-lift with weeks of recovery. For more information on the top 3 ways to look younger fast go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185. Winter Park Laser is located at 1155 N Kentucky Ave Winter Park FL 32789.

Does Your Dad Secretly want "Brotox" for Father's Day?

One new trend in the cosmetic industry with men is "Brotox" or Botox for men. Men have the same aging concerns as women-wrinkles, sun damage, sagging skin so why shouldn’t they be able to fix them. Well now that social norms have given the wink and nod for the green light on laser skin resurfacing, fillers and Botox men are stepping our of their man caves and into medical spas. Competition in the job markets also plays a part in the influx as men want to stay looking young and healthy for that career competitive edge. Botox is a natural and purified protein that temporarily reduces contractions of the facial muscles that cause lines, by blocking nerve transmissions, leaving the skin unwrinkled. This creates a smooth and a more youthful appearance. Laser Hair Removal has also become very popular amongst men especially for those who suffer from ingrown hairs (folliculitis). Men don’t want the pain of waxing or the temporary benefits of shaving-they are looking for permanent solutions in laser hair removal. Laser hair removal for men is common for the beard area, back area, shoulder area and now bikini area has become popular as well. Laser hair removal is a fairly comfortable treatment after cooling gel is applied and topical numbing can be applied as well. So when you are deciding on what to get your husband, boyfriend of Father this Father's Day think of a less traditional gift such as "Brotox" or laser hair removal. For more information go to www.winterparklaser.com

Top 3 Laser Hair Removal Benefits for Men

Laser Hair Removal began to become commercialized in the early 1990s. Since then laser hair removal has become more popular and main stream than every before with access and affordability to laser hair removal. However, it hasn't been until recently that men have started to show a bigger interest in laser hair removal. At our Medical Spa in Orlando-Winter Park Laser we have always had some male clients for laser hair removal but in the past 2 years we have seen an increase of at least 20-30% in male laser hair removal clients. There are many benefits to men to have laser hair removal and we wanted to share a few as we feel more men should experience the joys of laser hair removal. A little background on how laser hair removal works: Laser hair removal works by directing concentrated pulses of light to a group of hair follicles, using enough power to disable or destroy the root responsible for hair growth without harming the surrounding skin. It requires an average of 6-7 treatments to give you amazing results. Treatments are once every 4-7 weeks as hair growth cycles differ on various body parts and requires no down-time. Here are the Top 3 Benefits of Laser Hair Removal for Men: #1 No more embarrassing ingrown hairs (folliculitis) that many men suffer from when shaving their beard area-especially dark skinned men. Laser hair removal thins out 15-25% of the hair every treatment, which means ingrowns shouldn't occur anymore after as little as 2-3 treatments. #2 More time: Laser Hair Removal frees up a lot of time when men don't have to take the time to shave their face & neck every day or every couple of days. Laser hair removal gives back all of that time when shaving is no longer a chore. #3 Money Saved on Expensive Razors: Let's face it, razors, shaving cream or waxing is very expensive. Laser Hair removal can be a bigger cost up front but is a lot cheaper in the long run, no more $50 on razors & cream per month anymore! For more information on laser hair removal benefits for men go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185.

Why You Shouldn't Be Intimidated By Chemical Peels

In our Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center we see many clients who have never done cosmetic treatments before. I am often asked what is the first treatment I recommend- and it is normally chemical peels or chemical peels combined with laser treatments because they can do so many benefits for the skin. However, a lot of times when I use the words "chemical peel" clients get uneasy and I have often been asked-"Will I look like Samantha from Sex and the City when she couldn't go out for weeks and looked like raw skin". The answer is NO! People are often uneducated about the types of chemical peels and levels as there are light, medium and strong peels and varying strengths within each of those. There are different types of chemical peels to address acne, wrinkles, scars, sun damage, Melasma, fine lines, pore size and texture. Here are some of the most common types of peels: Types of chemical peels Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs are a group of mild organic acids most often derived from fruit, sugar cane and milk. AHA peels promote increased epidermal sloughing and are best for clients who want to improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines, acne scars and other dark marks. The most common AHAs are glycolic, lactic, tartaric and malic acids. In addition, there are many hybrid AHAs that have emerged in the esthetic marketplace. These acids exfoliate dead skin cells to reveal a fresher, brighter, younger-looking complexion. Often called a “lunchtime” peel," AHAs are popular because they cause only minimal irritation and require no downtime. Beta hydroxy acid (BHA). BHA (also known as salicylic acid) treats the same skin conditions as AHAs; however, it penetrates the epidermis more deeply than AHA peels. Salicylic acid is found in wintergreen leaves and birch bark, and it has been used for decades to treat conditions, such as acne, warts and psoriasis. BHA peels are considered anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. These peels work well with sensitive, oily and acne-prone skin. It is important to note that because salicylic acid has properties similar to aspirin, it should not be used on clients with aspirin allergies. Jessner’s. Stronger than BHAs, the Jessner’s peel is also good for treating oily skin, acne and fine lines. Still considered a light peel (unless multiple coats are applied, in which case it is a deep peel), Jessner’s often combines salicylic acid, resorcinol and lactic acid in an ethanol solution--depending on the manufacturer. This peel removes dead skin throughout a period of six to 10 days. This treatment works especially well for clients with pigment irregularities, including melasma. Trichloroacetic acid.TCA is a standard agent in medium-level chemicals peels. As TCA is a deeper peel than Jessner’s, it must be performed under a physician’s supervision unless the peel is less than 10% TCA. This peel works to coagulate skin protein in order to treat skin imperfections, discoloration, fine lines and wrinkles. This peel needs to be used with caution when treating darker skin tones, because there is a risk of the peel causing hyperpigmentation. These are just a few types of chemical peels-there are hundreds of blends and combinations to meet your needs. Find an experienced medical aesthetician and ask for a free consultation. For more information on chemical peels and why to not be intimidated go to www.winterparklaser.com

How to Know if you Are a Good Candidate for Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing

Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing & cosmetic laser treatments in general have changed dramatically since their beginning over a decade ago. There have been many advances and there are now non-ablative, ablative, erbium, fraxel, & fractional ablative laser kin resurfacing available. Our medical spa-Winter Park Laser actually offers the newest method-the combination ablative laser skin resurfacing. So how do you know if you are a candidate for ablative laser skin resurfacing and when you are ready for a more aggressive laser such as this. Here are some tips: #1 Ablative Laser Resurfacing is to resurface the skin so the main concerns with your skin you should have to treat would be large pores, ruddy skin texture, uneven skin tone, wrinkles, and loose skin. The benefits will be new tighter skin texture, tighter pores, less wrinkles and less sun damage #2 Skin type is important: We only treat a Fitzpatrick skin type 1, 2, 3, and maybe 4 which basically means white skin and light olive skin. This treatment is not safe for dark african skin. If you are a darker olive you really should pre-treat your skin with pigment suppressing products such as hydroquinone first and have a test spot. #3 Be Prepared & comfortable for Down-Time: The combo ablative has the least amount of down-time compared to Erbium & CO2 ablative lasers but even the combo ablative has pin point bleeding, scabbing and redness for at least 4-7 days. You need to make sure that you don't have a hot date or important meeting coming up and that you discuss your options with your medical spa. #4 Have Reasonable Expectations: Lasers are not surgery. You will get skin tightening and a great reduction in wrinkles and look younger by 5-10 years on average however this is not for someone who has a lot of loose hanging skin-that would be a facelift. For more information on how to know if you are a good candidate for ablative laser skin resurfacing or laser skin resurfacing in Orlando go to www.winterparklaser.com.

3 Top Cosmetic Treatments to Get Your Body Ready for Summer

Obviously every one wants to look good for summer especially if you live up north where you bundle up inside for 9 months and are then expected to pop out bikini ready come June. Here are some quick cosmetic treatments that don't require downtime that can get your body ready for summer! These are the cosmetic treatments we recommend at our Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser in Orlando Fl. #1 Laser Hair Removal: Who wants to worry about stubble or ingrowns or irriation around your bikini line or underarms? Laser Hair Removal will eliminate stubble & ingrowns within a few treatments and will give you permanent relief after 6-7 treatments. How it works: Laser hair removal works by directing concentrated pulses of light to a group of hair follicles, using enough power to disable or destroy the root responsible for hair growth without harming the surrounding skin. Treatments are once every 4-7 weeks as hair growth cycles differ on various body parts and requires no down-time. After just one treatment you will see an immediate improvement. #2 Velashape II Cellulite Reduction & Body Sculpting Treatments: This is a great non-invasive alternative to lipo suction that will give you fast results! Powered by the revolutionary elos™ Technology utilizing bi-polar radio frequency, it treats the deeper tissue, offering a measurable reduction in fat layers, circumference and the upper layers of the skin, resulting in cellulite reduction, the smoothing of the skin’s tone and texture, inches lost, and noticeable reshaping of the treated area in 5-6 treatments. An infrared thermometer is used to ensure your body heats up to 104 degrees-the temperature it takes to melt fat. Many clients describe the treatments as feeling like a warm deep tissue massage. #3 Detox-We love & use the 21 Day Standard Process Detox Kits which our clients love to help lose cellulite & lose up to 21 pounds in 21 days. Our purification program emphasizes supplements and whole foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, while limiting high-calorie, refined foods and saturated fats. Nourishing yourself with nutrient-rich foods will provide the complex combination of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are needed to protect the body and promote optimal health. For more information on top cosmetic treatments for summer go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185

Refresh Your Skin with the New Oxygen 2 Facial Treatment

After running our Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser in Orlando for 8 years I often get the question-What can I do before my event in a few days to look fresher? Now I have a great new answer! The New Image Oxygen 2 Facial Treatment is perfect to refresh the skin right before an event, or for someone who is sensitive or doesn't want to peel. This is a professional physician grade treatment that should only be administered by a licensed aesthetician. This luxurious treatment infuses oxygen, plant-derived stem cells, peptides and a high concentration of enzymatic botanicals into the skin leaving it luminous, refreshed and rejuvenated. This revolutionary treatment is great to exfoliate, illuminate and oxygenate. Active ingredients like Papaya and pineapple enzymes exfoliate the surface of the skin. A cutting-edge effervescent masque oxygenates at the cellular level-you can watch as the little bubbles bring any toxins out of your skin and to the surface. Pure plant stem cell enhancer rejuvenates & prevents signs of aging. Tinted moisturizer illuminates & provides utmost environmental protection. The treatment comes with trial sizes of the moisturizer & more that you need. This treatment is very affordable and great for anyone with Rosacea, sensitive skin or those that just want to refresh their skin without stronger chemical peels or any down time.

Top Ways to Eliminate Rosacea without Prescriptions

April is National Rosacea Month which is why we feel it's appropriate to discuss the top non-prescription ways to treat and control the symptoms of Rosacea. This was created to bring awareness the the symptoms of Rosacea as it effects over 16 million American men and women. What is Rosacea? Rosacea symptoms include persistent redness, easily flushing, bumps or pustules on the cheeks, chin & forehead and broken capillaries on the cheeks and chin. Rosacea can affect all skin types but individuals with fair skin who tend to flush or blush easily are believed to be at greatest risk. Often times Rosacea is treated with prescriptions such as metrogel. Here are our top ways to eliminate Rosacea without Prescriptions: Intense Pulsed Light Photofacial: IPL can safely and effectively reduce dilated blood vessels, persistent redness or flushing, and acne-like breakouts. Green Light used on handpieces such as the Palomar Max G handpiece is attracted to the redness and blood in the broken capillaries. Once the light is absorbed & transferred into heat, the redness fades & the broken capillaries constrict and fade over 2-3 weeks. While patients see an improvement after one treatment, up to 5 treatments can be needed for optimal results. A recent clinical study showed 83% of patients experienced reduced redness, 75% had less flushing and improved skin texture, and 64% reported fewer acne-like breakouts after five treatment sessions. For more information on top ways to eliminate Rosacea without prescriptions go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185. Winter Park Laser is located at 1155 N. Kentucky Ave. Winter Park FL 32789.

The 3 Top Ways to Remove Sun Damage

Sun Damage Removal with Intense Pulsed Light One of the top issues that are clients come into our Orlando Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser for is sun damage skin including age spots, uneven skin tone, hyper-pigmentation and poor skin texture. Perhaps, it's because our medical spa is in Orlando Florida that we our clients have so much damage but I also think it's a generational issue as more baby boomers are seeing the effects of using baby oil in the 70's and more sun damage emerges with age. Here are the Top 3 Ways to Remove Sun Damage that we use in our Orlando Medical Spa: #1: IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photo-Facials: Intense pulsed light treatments deliver energy to target and destroy vascular and pigmented lesions associated sun damage, and age spots from face, chest, hands, legs, and arms. During the procedure, the entire treatment area is scanned with an IPL handpiece and treated with multiple passes and customized settings. A noticeable change occurs within 1 treatment, however a series of 3-5 is normally necessary for the best results. The formation of new collagen results in an increase in the elasticity and overall appearance of your skin. Pigmented lesions come to the surface and slough off. Red and blue vessels typically disappear. Sun damage is repaired. The skin simply looks younger, feels tighter and pores appear smaller. #2: Vi Peel from Kalil (chemical Peels): The Vi Peel is safe for all skin types and uses Vitamin C, Phenol (for numbing), Salicylic acid, TCA, Tretinoic Acid (Retin-A) to remove the top layers of sun damaged skin and reveal new fresh skin with a more even skin tone and tighter pores. #3 Pharmaceutical Grade Skin-Care Especially Pigment Lightening Serums such as Hydroquinone: Here is one of our favorites from Glytone http://www.glytone-usa.com/products/learn-more-about-glytone-products/details/category/skin-type/product/clarifying-gel-rx/beauty.html Clarifying Gel, Rx Clarifying Gel, Rx A nighttime gel formulated with 4% Hydroquinone helps to lighten dark patches on the skin For more information on how to remove sun damage contact our Orlando medical spa at www.winterparklaser.com or call (4o7) 601-1185.

Questions to Ask before Getting Laser Tattoo Removal

Our Medical Spa has now been offering laser tattoo removal for 3 years and we have become local Orlando experts in this technology. We would like to share our advice for those seeking Laser Tattoo Removal at any medical spa anywhere in the United States. Laser Tattoo Removal is an amazing technology that has come a long way and can provide an opportunity to erase something that was once though permanent. The reasons that people get Laser Tattoo Removal vary from person to person but lately a lot of them have been military related as it is now impossible to enlist in most military branches or get hired at government agencies such as police stations or Fire Departments or prisons if you have any tattoos that show. We also just have those clients who now parents or just feel differently than they did when they got the tattoo when they were 18. While laser tattoo removal is the best option to remove tattoos there are important questions to ask before selection a medical spa for treatment. Question #1 to Ask: What type of laser do you use & is it specifically for laser tattoo removal? Why: Technology is so important and there are certain lasers created only for tattoo removal. Unfortunately I have heard of hair removal lasers being used for tattoo removal which can cause blisters or worse. Question #2 to Ask: How old is the laser being used? Why: Again, technology has gotten better and if the laser is really old the results not be effective. Question #3 to Ask: Is this laser safe for dark skin (if you have dark skin) Why: Only Q-switched Yag lasers are truly safe for dark skin types, anything else can cause scarring and blisters. Question #4: Who is performing the treatment, are they certified, licensed & what are there qualifications and experience Questions #5: Always ask to see before & after photos of their work-not stock photos! For more information on laser tattoo removal go to www.winterparklaser.com

How to Remove sun Damage

I often get clients into our Medical Spa (Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center) in the sun capital-Orlando FL who say "I don't know how I got this sun damage I wear sunscreen all the time now." My first questions is did you tan when you were younger? Then the real story comes out-that same client used the tanning beds or was a baby boomer who used baby oil do get a tan when they were younger. The fact is that most sun damage (about 80%) is accumulated by the time you are 20. As you age more and more sun damage comes out. Compound that with the fact that your skin tone becomes more uneven due to dead skin cells combined with hyper-pigmentation issues caused by hormones everyone starts to think that they "just got the sun damage." So the questions is once you have all this sun damage appearing on your skin are you stuck with it or is there a way to remove it? The good news is that you can remove a lot of your accumulated sun damage and there a few methods depending on how severe it is. Chemical Peels are one way to remove some minor sun damage by exfoliating and removing excess pigmentation caused by sun damage. My favorite treatment is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photo-facials-it's pulsed of light that target pigmented lesions and once the lesions absorb the light and are destroyed the flake off naturally within 1-2 weeks leaving your skin with less sun spots and a more even skin tone. After 2-5 treatments you can have clear, and even skin tone with improved texture as well. For more information on Intense Pulsed Light photo-facials in Orlando go to www.winterparklaser.com

What is Melasma & how to treat it

Melasma is often referred to as "the mask of pregnancy" because it can be brought on by hormone changes including pregnancy, birth control or any hormonal changes and is often worsened by sun damage. Melasma can also be caused by medications or certain cosmetic treatments. Melasma generally occurs when estrogen and/or progesterone stimulate pigmentation hormones, causing dark brown or grey, irregular sized patches on the face. Melasma is most common in dark skin types although it can occur in light skin types as well. Genetic predisposition may make one more susceptible to melasma, and thyroid dysfunction may also increase susceptibility. Since our medical spa is in Florida we see a lot of Melasma due to the excessive sun use and clients who have darker skin types that are of Meditteranean or Latin skin types. Melasma can be very difficult to treat and the results rely heavily on patient compliance. We have done a lot of research over the past 9 years at Winter Park Laser to find the best treatments for Melasma and hyperpigmentation and we want to share them. #1 The Mini-Melanage or full Melanage Chemical Peel: The Melanage Skin Lightening System is a supercial peel designed to improve the texture and appearance of hyperpigmented skin which involves a medicated masque and an at-home regimen. After 1 to 3 peels Dark spots will lighten and skin texture and tone will improve. #2 Skin Lightening Treatment products such as Hydroquinone which will help to suppress the underlying pigmentation from worsening. #3 Limited Sun Exposure: Sun can make Melasma worst so the more one stays away from sun by wearing a full broad spectrum spf 30 everyday and wearing large sunglasses and large hats to protect your skin. For more information on treating Melasma in Orlando go to www.winterparklaser.com

How to Get the Best & Safest Botox Cosmetic Treatments

The Medical Spa industry is still fairly new (about 20-25 years old) and continuously grows with new laws and FDA supervision of treatments. However laws still vary and their are still many medical spas, and physicians that abuse the system in order to save money. I bring this up because while the prices of cosmetic treatments have gone down due to the economy there are still those that want to save even more by looking for the "cheapest" and easiest deal. One of the biggest treatments that has become of topic lately is Botox Cosmetic. Botox Cosmetic is an amazing treatment that has become so popular because it's easy, affordable, and it works! However, Federal regulators have warned more than 350 medical practices that Botox they may have received from a Canadian supplier is unapproved and could be counterfeit or unsafe. So I wanted to give a few tips to finding a good, legitimate, and safe medical spa or physician's office to get Botox Cosmetic treatments. Here are the top 3 Red Flags for unsafe Botox Injections 1.) If the price is too good to be true-it probably is! Why: Botox generally runs $9-$13 per unit in the Central Florida area, so if you see it for $5-$8 per unit this could be a generic form of Botox-not what you want! 2.) The location is not supervised by a physician or they only do it once a month (such as your local salon or nail spa). Why: You want to go somewhere that specializes in Botox injections such as a medical spa or Doctor's office that does it on a daily basis and is Board Certified and supervised by a Doctor. 3.) If you do not see the bottle of Botox Cosmetic (by Allergan) that they are using to inject you. Why: The only FDA approved brand of Botox is Botox Cosmetic by Allergan & you can ask to see the bottle-there should be a hologram on it as well that says Allergan. General tips: Do your research-ask who performs the treatment and if they are certified & how much experience they have. If you walk in and feel uncomfortable or the nothing is explained to you prior to the treatment then leave. Read online reviews or ask your friends for referrals! For more information on Botox Cosmetic in Orlando go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185.

Valentines Day Specials at Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center

Valentine’s Day Packages Purchase $250 or More in Gift Cards and Receive a $25 Product Credit. Must Be Purchased 1/25/13-2/15/13 $85 “Love Me Softly” (Value: $120) A 1 Hour Customized Light Chemical Peel with cleansing facial. A de-Puffing Eye Treatment to sooth tired, and swollen eyes & iron out crow’s feet. $345-$450 “Kissable Plump Lips” (Value: $395-$545) 1 Small or Large Syringe of Juvederm Ultra XC Dermal Filler to plump up your lips while bringing volume back to them & erasing lip lines-lasts 6-9 months on average! IMAGE Lip Balancing Enhancement Complex to enhance volume $305 “Love the Sunscreen, Not the Sun” ($370) A 1 hour Light Exfoliating Chemical peel with Cleansing Facial. One IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photo-Facial to remove years of sun damage, redness, and broken capillaries. 1155 North Kentucky Avenue Winter Park FL 32789 www.winterparklaser.com (407) 601-1185

The Benefits of Non-Invasive Body Sculpting Vs. Surgery

After consulting for a Medical Spa (Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center in Orlando) for 8 years I have had the fortune of seeing many clients who are great candidates for non-invasive body sculpting treatments and some who were better suited for a personal trainer or plastic surgery options and I have happily been honest & referred those patients to someone who could better help them. Unfortunately not everyone out there is honest-and certain surgical/invasive procedures such as "smart lipo" are sold to those who were not the best candidates-and sadly I have seen the results of many poor smart/slip lipo jobs that probably shouldn't have been done in the first place! The good news is that we have used Velashape II to correct a lot of the negative side effects from these surgeries. I want to explain a few basic rules to help you know if you are better suited for surgical or non-surgical treatments! Body Sculpting Surgery such as Smart or Slim Lipo & regular Lipo definitely have their place but I would like to emphasize that "smart" or "slim" lipo is for very small pockets of fat on someone who is relatively small-if you have a lot of fat that you want removed you are much better off with a full lipo job or a tummy tuck (if in the abdomen area). So best candidate for Smart lipo-small pocket of fat (not cellulite) on the thighs or abdomen. Best Candidate for Full Lipo-Someone with a lot of fat to lose (not cellulite). Cellulite should not be treated with Lipo-as cellulite is a tissue damage and a lot of time Lipo makes the appearance of dimples look worse as the fat is sucked out and the cellulite stays creating a "honeycomb" effect. Best Candidate for Non-Invasive Body Sculpting treatment like Velashape II-someone with a little fat deposited in the abdomen or anyone with cellulite on the thighs, or arms looking to reduce it, tighten the skin and lose a few inches without the downtime of surgery. How it Works: VelaShape II™is Powered by the revolutionary elos™ Technology utilizing bi-polar radio frequency, it treats the deeper tissue, offering a measurable reduction in fat layers, circumference and the upper layers of the skin, resulting in cellulite reduction, the smoothing of the skin’s tone and texture, inches lost, and noticeable reshaping of the treated area in 5-6 treatments. We use an infrared thermometer to ensure your body heats up to 104 degrees-the temperature it takes to melt fat. Many clients describe the treatments as feeling like a warm deep tissue massage. The Velashape II is 20% more powerful than its predecessor Velashape I giving you shorter treatments, with better, longer lasting results in fewer treatments. This treatment has no discomfort, is non-invasive and requires no down-time. For more information on cellulite reduction or body sculpting go to www.winterparklaser.com

How to Plump Up the Volume in Your Lips

I find this an appropriate topic to write about as it is close to Valentines day and everyone wants plump "kissable" lips on Valentines Day. While some turn to little solutions such as lip plumping glosses, the best long term option is dermal hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm Ultra or Belotero. Lip injections have become extremely popular as women often see lip lines & a loss of volume with age. Here are some of the main causes of lip lines: #1 Smoking! While smoking is first, all types of movements that involve pursing or using your lips including straws can cause lip lines. #2 Age: As you get age your skin loses collagen and elastin -- which are what give a full and smooth appearance. In addition, facial fat, which accounts for some of your lips' plumpness, is lost naturally as you age just as it does in the mid-face. #3 Thinning, your lips tend to thin as you age which can cause lip liner to bleed, and an appearance of "no lips" when you smile. Fillers such as Juvederm can give you the youthful appearance of full lips you used to have, or the plump supple lips you always dreamed about at any age! Using a dermal filler like JUVÉDERM® XC is a safe and effective way to replace the hyaluronic acid which is what naturally retains water your skin has lost, bringing back its volume and smoothing away facial wrinkles and folds. This can be a very painless treatment! Most medical spas can numb the lips topically with a lidocain type solution & because lips are membrane they numb in minutes. The actual filler such as Juvederm Ultra XC or Belotero also have Lidocaine mixed into them. These results should last 6-12 months on average and can give you the natural supple kissable lips you crave just in time for Valentines Day! For more information on lip injections go to www.winterparklaser.com. Winter Park Laser is our medical spa in Orlando Fl.

The Benefits of Starting Botox at an earlier age

In our Orlando Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center we have clients from ages 24-65 getting Botox Cosmetic to correct and prevent wrinkles. The myth is that only older women need or want Botox Cosmetic. The fact is that if you start Botox at a younger age if can prevent you from needing more procedures in the future and from getting deeper lines. According the American Society for Plastic Surgery over 80,000 women under 30 had been treated with Botox Cosmetic. We now live in an era where "Botox" is as common to hear as "manicure" and it's no longer a secret kept in the closet. The younger generation aptly named "Botox Babies" are aware of the non-invasive cosmetic procedures available that can slow down the aging process. Because Botox Cosmetic is a neurotoxin it works it's way into the forehead, glabellar (in-between the eyebrows) and crows feet relaxing the muscles and smoothing out the wrinkles. The Extra Benefit of Botox Cosmetic for younger women and men is that it prevents wrinkles and furrow lines from worsening because when you relax the muscle you can't keep strengthening it with squinting or facial expressions. Thus this can lessen the later effects of deeper wrinkles at an older age. We find that those patients who started Botox Cosmetic at a younger age tend to need less Botox units injected and less cosmetic procedures in general than those who start at a later age. The bottom line is that Botox Cosmetic is for everyone-the only difference is how much it will take for each person but it has proven to be one of the most effective and predictable non-invasive procedures to treat wrinkles and is still the #1 requested cosmetic procedure both surgical or non-surgical in the world! For more information on Botox Cosmetic in Orlando go to www.winterparklaser.com

New Year Beauty Resolutions for 2013

In our Orlando Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center we have the opportunity every January to help women and men become more confident about themselves through non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Here are the top 3 treatments requested every January for New Year's Resolutions. #1 REMOVE EX'S NAME OR BAD IDEA (TATTOO) LASER TATTOO REMOVAL CAN HELP TO COMPLETELY REMOVE A BAD TATTOO ON ANY AREA OF YOUR BODY! The NaturaLase QS is the highest energy q-switched system in the world. Take advantage of four Q-switched wavelengths in one system (1064, 532, 585 and 650 nm). Tattoo ink is removed by using specific wavelengths of light which pass into the skin, and is absorbed by the ink. A given wavelength targets only a single color (or a group of nearby colors). For example, the red wavelength removes the green ink and the green wavelength removes the red ink. The rapid absorption of the light energy (shock wave) causes the tattoo ink to break into tiny particles which can then be removed by the body’s natural filtering systems often referred to as the body’s lymphatic drainage system. Complete Numbing of the treatment area using Lidocaine injections is an available option for a painless procedure. #2 GET IN SHAPE! Velashape II can help you to lose inches, tighten skin & remove cellulite from abdomen, thighs & buttocks! VelaShape II™is Powered by the revolutionary elos™ Technology utilizing bi-polar radio frequency, it treats the deeper tissue, offering a measurable reduction in fat layers, circumference and the upper layers of the skin, resulting in cellulite reduction, the smoothing of the skin’s tone and texture, inches lost, and noticeable reshaping of the treated area in 5-6 treatments. W #3 Stop Shaving! Remove unwanted hair & throw out razors with laser hair removal! Laser hair removal works by directing concentrated pulses of light to a group of hair follicles, using enough power to disable or destroy the root responsible for hair growth without harming the surrounding skin. It requires an average of 6-7 treatments to give you amazing results. Treatments are once every 4-7 weeks as hair growth cycles differ on various body parts and requires no down-time. After just one treatment you will see an immediate improvement. For more information go to www.winterparklaser.com