Top 2 Ways to get a Firmer, Younger Neck and Chest

While many women and men start to realize that they need to do treatments and use products for anti-aging on their face at an early age, it tends to take people longer to recognize the fact that they need to take preventative measures on their neck and chest.  In Florida we see a lot of what we refer to as "floating head" because they only put SPF and protect their face, so their neck and chest is sun damaged, red and brown and their face is white. 

Here are the Top 3 Ways to get a firmer, younger neck and chest:

#1 IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photo-facials.  These treatments are excellent to remove sun damage, brown pigmentation and redness to even back out the skin tone and improve texture. IPL delivers high intensity pulses of broadband light that is non-ablative, meaning that is does not damage the surface of the skin. 

#2 Strengthen Skin with Growth factors.  We like Skinmedica TNS Essential Serum. The serum has two chambers. Chamber 1:  TNS Recovery Complex contains Human Fibroblast (TNS®) → A physiologically balanced, naturally secreted and stabilized growth factor blend that helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and overall skin tone and texture.
Chamber 2:  APS Corrective Complex has Peptides help support the foundation of skin:

• Palmitoyl Tripeptide 5, Hydrolyzed Silk (Sericin), Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyprolin
• For more information on top ways to get a firmer, younger neck and chest go to http://www.winterparklaser.com 

Pharmaceutical-Grade Skincare Vs. Over the Counter

skinmedica products On average women spend over $426 billion per year in the U.S. on beauty products, therefore don't you want to be getting your money's worth out of those products? Women and men are inundated with skincare products at the drugstore, mall, online, and doctor's office or spa. So it can be confusing to understand what to buy and where to spend your money. So as a medical spa manager (Winter Park Laser) I often explain to clients why they need to be using pharmaceutical grade skincare and why that $150 cream they bought at the mall isn't working, so I want to do the same for everyone. Why over the counter products (even expensive ones) don't work as well as pharmaceutical grade skincare products. #1 Level of Penetration: OTC (over the counter) products can not penetrate & end up hydrating your sheets as they cannot penetrate the outer most layer of the skin. Pharmacuetical grade skincare including cosmecutical lines contain active ingredients that can break down that rough texture beforebeing completely absorbed. #2 Amount of Active Ingredients: Cosmecutical products have a much higher percentage of active ingredients compared to OTC because they are FDA approved to have more & are not watered down with preservatives. Active ingredients are those that actually DO something to change your skin such as lighten brown spots or tighten skin. #3 Price does not allocate effectiveness: There a lot of people that thing if it's expensive it works & this isn't always true. There are many "mall lines" that carry creams that are $200 or more and are much less effective than $65 pharmaceutical grade products. The conclusion is that some Over The Counter product might work but you will see minimal results in comparison to stronger Pharmaceutical grade products. Bottom Line: * If you can purchase a product anywhere other than from a Physician or Esthetic Practice, then it’s not a Pharmaceutical grade product. *Cosmeceuticals have the ability to actually change the appearance of your skin by lightening pigment, tightening skin and reducing wrinkles. *Cosmeceuticals have a higher concentration of Active ingredients which makes them stronger. *Cosmeceuticals are often more affordable (since they don’t have large marketing budgets). Winter Park Laser's Favorite Cosmeceutical Brands: Skinmedica & Glytone, but there are many great ones available! For more information on Pharmaceutical grade products vs. over the counter go to http://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 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.

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

Winter Park Laser Adds New Filler-Belotero to Orlando Med Spa

Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center has been performing dermal fillers for 9 years at our Orlando Medical Spa and we are incredibly excited to add a new & unique dermal filler-Belotero Balance to our menu. This filler is by the makers of Radiesse. There is a large need for this filler as it is especially created for superficial fine lines & safe to inject in forehead lines & crows feet where we never would have injected other hyularonic acid fillers before. This is great for those clients who do not have deep lines but would still like correction. Belotero is specially designed to integrate into your skin and mold to your distinct facial contours. 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 smile lines around the mouth, yet soft enough to treat more delicate areas such as lines around the lips or crow's feet. This is even safe for the tear-trough area. 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. What makes this product unique is that the hyaluronic is already hydrated allowing us to go further up in the dermal tissue than normal for an accurate correction. For more information on Belotero Dermal Filler in Orlando go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185.

An Answer to Rosacea with IPL Photo-Rejuvenation

After operating a medical spa for 9 years-Winter Park laser in Orlando we are still amazed at how many clients suffer with Rosacea every day and don't ever receive relief until they come to our office. Rosacea is a chronic condition causing facial redness and sometimes pimples. Rosacea affects adults and can range from mild to severe. Left untreated it worsens over time and is aggravated by extreme weather, alcohol, stress, and spicy foods. Treatment in the form of topical steroids can aggravate the condition which is what many Dermatologists used to prescribe. After suffering with Rosacea for years those clients have now found a solution-IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photo-rejuvenation or photo-facials. The IPL helps Rosacea by reducing or eliminating redness and constricting broken capillaries. Palomar® Intense pulsed light treatments use the MaxG hand-piece to deliver energy to target and destroy vascular and pigmented lesions associated with veins, 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. It only takes 20 minutes to treat a full face and requires minimal downtime of slight redness for a few hours. The results can be seen after 1 treatment but normally require a series of 3-5 treatments to achieve desired results. IPL photo-facials can give long lasting relief to Rosacea sufferers with a maintenance treatment of once a year and good skincare habits. For more information go to www.winterparklaser.com