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Face

How to Prevent Aging

How to Prevent Aging Skin

Existing fine lines, wrinkles, sunspots, or sagging skin can be improved using laser treatments, microneedling, or injectables. However, patients without advanced signs of aging should follow a few simple steps to help avoid these issues in the first place. Often, these practices not only help retain a youthful appearance but are good for overall health as well. Here are six ways to prevent signs of aging.

Always wear SPF

Even in the winter months, wearing sunscreen or another skincare product that contains at least SPF 30 ingredients is essential to preventing signs of aging. Sun damage, such as sunspots, are a major sign of aging that are preventable from this simple step. Additionally, sun exposure increases fine lines and wrinkles. Most importantly, excess sun exposure puts you at risk for developing skin cancer. SPF is important for maintaining both your appearance and your health.

Similarly, choosing a sunless tanning method is best. Tanning beds emit the harmful UV rays that you should avoid and accelerate visual signs of aging. Instead, choose spray tans or at-home self-tanning products.

Don’t smoke

Smoking is horrible for all aspects of your health, and that includes your skin. Cigarettes will cause wrinkles and dull your complexion. The longer you smoke, the quicker your skin will age.

Eat a healthy and balanced diet

Studies have shown that a diet too high in refined carbohydrates and sugars can increase aging, while eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables can help prevent damage. Your skin is better able to repair itself and retain a youthful glow with proper nutrition.

Use gentle cleansing techniques

Exfoliating is important, but using a rough cleanser too frequently or pulling and tugging at your skin when you wash your face can create damage. Gentle cleansers and techniques allow you to remove excess oil, makeup, and dirt or pollutants without doing damage to your appearance. If you’re unsure about your regular cleansing routine, consult with the experts at Cosmetic Laser Solutions. We offer BeautifyMD, which are medical-grade and chemical-free, and will help you choose the skin care products that are right for your complexion.

Apply moisturizer daily

Properly moisturizing the skin is crucial to preventing aging. Dryness increases the development of fine lines and wrinkles, while moisture retention gives a more youthful appearance and improves skin elasticity.

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Face

Pre-Rejuvenation is the Key to Keeping Your Face Young-Looking Longer.

Learning about Face Pre-Rejuvenation Treatments

What is Pre-Rejuvenation?

Prejuvenation is being proactive about your skin – not reactive. Makes sense, right?

Its much easier to maintain and slow down the aging skin process versus correcting skin that already has alot of sun damage and collagen loss.

The concept is to start treatments before there is an issue (as to prevent aging skin) so that it will prolong having more aggressive treatments later in your life. Again..makes sense, right?

So what should you do? There are many short, no downtime procedures that are ideal PreRejuvenation treatments.

Remember -Be Proactive not Reactive.

Here’s what we recommend:

Muscle Relaxers: Botox, Dysport etc, Chemical peels, Fillers, Laser Collagen Stimulation and a Medical Grade Skin Care regiment.

Muscle Relaxers : Millions of people recognize the name Botox, Dysport etc. These wrinkle reduction injections is a quick virtually painless treatment that has no downtime and prevents the muscle from becoming stronger and thus increasing the wrinkle depth.

Common areas to begin Botox is crows feet, frown lines (glabella) and forehead lines. Treating these areas before lines are “etched in” is the basic concept of Pre-Rujvenation.

Dermal Fillers : Dermal fillers made from hyaluronic acid (HA) are used to improve the minor volume loss which occurs with age. Subtle enhancements can be added to the mid cheek and around the eye to delay premature volume loss. HA fillers are also used to plump up the lips to create a youthful appearance.

Chemical Peels or Light Laser Peel : Exfoliate and reverse early sun damage. Renews the texture and pigmentation and leaves a youthful and glowing quality to the skin.

Laser Collagen Stimulation: This no downtime, non-invasive laser treatments uses radio-frequency to provide deep skin penetration which stimulates collagen and prevents it from going dormant. Additionally, the intense heat retracts skin to maintain taunt, tight skin.

Medical Grade Skin Care Products : Your body needs to drink water. Your skin needs nutrients to maintain healthy skin cells. Great skin care is imperative to the foundation of great skin. Its important to use some type of Retin A or Retinol for maintaining youthful skin. A good product line with small particles for easy penetration is ideal. These products lead to increased turnover of the skin cells (pigmentation problems), thicken the skin, and create more hydrated skin. Of course moisturizer and sun block is or should be on your daily regiment. We also highly recommended applying the newest addition to a product line: stem cell growth factors are important to the skin to reverse the aging process.

Welcome to the world of PreRejuvenation!

Visit us at Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa to design a PreRejuvenation Plan for you.

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Women's Health

What is Exilis Ultra Femme 360 Vagina Rejuvenation?

What is Exilis Ultra Femme 360 Vagina Rejuvenation? ultra-femme-600x315-1

Ultra Femme is a laser treatment for Labia and Vagina Canal Remodeling

What is Exilis Ultra Femme 360 Vagina Rejuvenation? ultra-femme-600x315-1

Many women begin to research vaginal rejuvenation when they notice a visual change in appearance of their labia or an internal dryness or sexual sensation loss. According to Webmd.com , Vaginoplasty is a procedure that aims to “tighten up” a vagina that’s become slack or loose from vaginal childbirth or aging.

RealSelf reports a 93% satisfaction rating for vagina rejuvenation. Vaginal rejuvenation is essentially a facelift for the vulva and vagina. It often combines a vaginoplasty (tightening of the vaginal wall, specifically at the entry point to the vagina) and labiaplasty (labia reduction) to improve its outer appearance for a refreshed look and feel.

If considering vaginal rejuvenation then exploring the non-surgical route is definitely your best option to start with. A Laser treatment with Exilis Ultra Femme 360 can be extremely effective and offers the best solution for a non-surgical treatment.

Exilis ULTRA Femme is the only technology of its kind providing complete vaginal rejuvenation including labial remodeling (labia reduction) and vaginal tightening with a single device. The ULTRA Femme 360 procedure tightens and raises the labia, decreases the diameter of the introitus (vaginal opening) and the vaginal canal, improves natural lubrication, improves sensation, and can make orgasm easier to reach. Many patients also experience an improvement in stress incontinence from the treatment.

ULTRA Femme 360 causes no pain or discomfort, requires no anesthesia, and has no downtime. It uses the body’s natural processes to stimulate collagen production and restore the vaginal and vulvar areas to a more youthful state.

According to initial results, 80% of tested subjects noted an improvement in appearance of the area as moderate to excellent.

Ultra Femme Treatment Areas:

Rejuvenation of the vagina and entire vulvar and area including:

  • Plumping of Labia Majora
  • Lifting and firming of Labia Minora
  • Tightening of Introitus (vaginal opening)
  • Tightening of Vaginal Canal
  • Tightening of Perinium
  • Increased Blood Flow to Clitoris
  • Increased Sensitivity & Improved Orgasm
  • Improvement in Stress Incontinence

 

There is no pain or irritation during the procedure, only a warming sensation. Treatment time is short, usually 20 – 30 minutes.

A treatment of four sessions, spaced one to two weeks apart is recommended to achieve the optimal results. Some improvements can usually been seen and felt immediately post treatment, with the full results being achieved 4 week after your final treatment as collagen will continue to remodel. Maintenance treatments may be recommended annually.

Request a Consultation:

For more personalized information on BTL ULTRA Femme 360 , please request a consultation , or call us at 857-288-8257.

Exilis Ultra Femme 360 is available at Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa’s Wilmington, MA and Pawtucket, RI location.

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Laser Treatments

Permanent Solution for Hair Trouble – Laser Hair Removal

Laser Hair Removal is nothing short of a miracle with its ability to selectively target dark and coarse hairs without damaging the surrounding skin. It is a safe method used by many to remove and slow unwanted hair growth. Laser Hair Removal has proved to be successful because of its result-oriented and long-term hair reduction.

Known for being a complete solution to destroy unwanted hair, Laser Hair Removal works by beaming highly concentrated light into the hair follicle. Thus, if shaving or waxing excess hair of arms, legs or any other body part isn’t making you happy then Laser Hair Removal is an option worth considering. Here is why:

● Cost-Effective: Traditional hair removal approaches include regular and expensive wax treatments, depilatory creams, razors and other methods which in the long-run may become inconvenient for both the pocket and mind. In other words, once you begin your journey with Laser Hair Removal the costs you bear up front are far lesser than the consistent shelling out of smaller amounts for hair removal. As a bonus, you also get to save yourself a great deal of time that is otherwise spent in shaving, waxing or fixing appointments with beauty parlors.

● Better & Precise: One of the common problems associated with older practices of hair removal of waxing, threading and epilating is the possibility of ingrown hair. Such practices are often used for short-term results such as for an occasion or event, or temporarily removed only to devote more time and money towards it. Laser Hair Removal eliminates any possibility to put up with painful and unsightly ingrown hair or tolerate razor burns or irritation through such practices and/or treatments. The equipment used in Laser Hair Removal is adjusted according to an individual’s hair color, thickness, texture, and location treated. Skin color also determines the type of Laser Hair Removal treatment to be tailored for optimum results.

● Fast & Effective: Laser Hair Removal is a more specific treatment as it can travel deeper down the pores, giving a concentrated blast of light to the follicle without damaging the surrounding tissues. Treatment time may vary from an individual to another and depend on the size of the area being treated, however, one is able to see results within the first few weeks. With about six sessions spaced 4-8 weeks apart, Laser Hair Removal is an FDA approved treatment. Many patients can achieve permanent hair removal within three sessions as well.

Laser Hair Removal is an extremely controlled treatment to accomplish any desired results. In most cases, Laser Hair Removal can give you 90% or better permanent hair reduction. With permanent results available in few sessions and within a few weeks you can save time and money by not having to shave or regular waxing. Generally, Laser Hair Removal treatment is not extremely painful and most people tolerate it very well. Yet, numbing cream can be purchased if necessary. In conclusion, Laser Hair Removal is a permanent reduction in the number of regrowing hairs which is usually achieved following each treatment.

At Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we are committed to helping you in any way we can. Unlike many “spas” we do not rotate laser specialists and you get a dedicated laser specialist. At your initial meeting with us, your consultation will be provided by an experienced and certified Laser Hair Removal Specialist assigned to you. Among many others, our most popular services include Botox, Skin Tightening, Women’s Health Treatment– Sexual Wellness, BHRT, and more.

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Nutrition

Easy Oatmeal No Bake Snack

These delicious little no bake energy bites are the perfect healthy snack!

YIELD: ABOUT 2 DOZEN

NO BAKE ENERGY BITES

TOTAL TIME: 10 MINS

PREP TIME: 10 MINS

COOK TIME: 0 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup (dry) oatmeal (I used old-fashioned oats)
  • 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup ground flax seeds
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or vegan chocolate chips )
  • 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.*
  2. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like. (Mine were about 1″ in diameter.) Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
  3. Makes about 20-25 balls.

*Prep time listed does not include time for the mixture to chill. To speed up the chilling, I recommend spreading the mixture out on a baking sheet, then covering it with plastic wrap and refrigerating.

**We do not currently offer nutrition facts on this site, but if you would like an estimate, I recommend using My Fitness Pal.

***If making these gluten-free, be sure to use certified gluten-free ingredients.

DIFFICULTY: EASYCATEGORY: GLUTEN-FREE INGREDIENTS: AGAVE NECTAR , CHIA SEEDS , CHOCOLATE , COCONUT FLAKES , GROUND FLAXSEED , HONEY , OATS , PEANUT BUTTER , VANILLA EXTRACT
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Face Injectables

All You Need to Know About Dermal Fillers & Botox Treatments

All You Need to Know About Dermal Fillers & Botox Treatments BotoxandDermaFillers

Our face is the first thing anyone notices about us. As we age, most people start to feel a little self conscious about their aging face.

Let’s face it – we want to maintain our youthful look.

This is where Botox and Dermal Fillers work wonders. Whenever we meet someone new, the first thing they observe about us is the way our faces look and the facial expressions we use.

And so, it’s all the more important for us to look after our face and skin as we age.

Botox and filler treatments are fast gaining popularity around the world. Why? Botox smooths out wrinkles and Fillers add volume where it’s diminished.

And, results are fast. Botox typically with in 2-14 days and fillers is an instant improvement.

High success rates and advancement in technology have vastly improved the results people have experienced with Botox treatments.

But to have spotless, wrinkle free skin it’s important to know which treatment is right for you.

Before you look for Botox or Filler treatments in the Boston, MA or Providence, RI area, make sure you go through this post for everything you need to know about injectable treatments.

What is Botox?

Botox is a drug with the scientific name – bacterium clostridium botulinum. Usually found in the gills of fish and certain organs of crab, the botox drug is harmful to human beings when consumed.

However, when botox is administered to human beings in extremely small quantities – in a controlled clinical environment, it has proven to be a useful therapeutic drug.

Uses of Botox

Predominantly, Botox is used as a toxin to help reduce wrinkles and fine lines in the human skin. But apart from cosmetic surgery the botulinum toxin has a variety of medical uses like:

  • Treatment of eyelid spasm.
  • To cure neck and shoulder spasms.
  • Chronic migraine.
  • Eye squint.

The FDA approved botox for wrinkles years ago. Additional approvals for Botox can now treat a number of additional conditions including migraines, eyelid spasms, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and excessive neck pain.

Botox Treatment

After diluting the toxin with saline, it is injected directly into the neuromuscular tissue.

The toxin effects the nerve endings in the muscles and prevents contraction of the tissue.

This results in a smoother, wrinkle free look. There are typically no long term side effects of a Botox treatment.

What are Dermal Fillers?

A Dermal Filler is a gel like substance, unlike botox which is a liquid substance, which involves a simple injection of Hyaluronic Acid or (HA) into the skin fold or depressed area.

HA is a naturally occurring product in our skin but as we age, our body produces less of it – making our skin drier, thinner and more difficult to heal. Dermal fillers add volume and works to fill in the wrinkles in the skin giving you a fresher, younger look.

The biggest advantage of the filler treatment is that it is painless and scar free, causing the most minimal bruising and patients may return to work immediately after the treatment.

There are several types of fillers. Natural fillers like Hyaluronic Acid are most recommended as they don’t involve injection of a foreign product in the body.

Also popular, are synthetic fillers which have a longer lasting effect on the skin. Recently, collagen fillers made from collagen extracted from cows have also been proven clinically healthy for use in human skin.

Uses of Fillers

Filler treatments are only used for improving appearance of the skin, reducing wrinkles and fine lines. Filler treatments also help in improving facial structure and volume.

Unlike Botox treatments which involves the use of toxins, filler treatments are more economical, natural and almost painless. Therefore, most skin treatments involving removal of hollows, wrinkles, fine lines and depressed spots – the most recommended treatment is a dermal filler product like Juvederm or Restylane products.

Dermal Filler Treatment Procedure

Dermal fillers are is to replace volume in a particular area. After the injection of fillers in the skin, patients begin to notice effects within thirty to forty five minutes.

Sometimes filler treatments may cause bumps in the skin or a slight bruising or swelling. But this is normal for any injectable treatment and can be expected to go away soon enough.

As we mentioned in the beginning of this article, choosing the right treatment for yourself is critical in bringing about the right results.

Here are some questions you must ask your skin expert before opting for a procedure –

  • What are the qualifications and experience of the surgeon performing the procedure?
  • What are the products that will be used for my treatment?
  • Do you have any feedback from your past patients? Could you share some before and after photos?
  • What are the potential side-effects of this treatment?
  • What after care would I be given?

Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa is an expert skin care center for Botox treatments and Dermal Fillers in the Stoneham,Massachusetts area.

Our panel of specialists in Botox and Dermal filler treatments ensures that you get your desired results every time.

Whether its skin aging or loss of volume that you’re concerned about, we would be happy to help you.

Schedule your appointment today! Call  or text: 857-288-8257

And, visit our website to learn more about enhancing your facial appearance with advanced laser treatments.

www.cosmeticlasersolutions.net

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Face

Five Reasons to Opt for a Nonsurgical Liquid Facelift Today!

A facelift, also known as a “rhytidectomy” is a procedure that aims to tighten the facial skin to give the face a more youthful appearance. It works to control loose jawlines, sagging cheeks and wrinkles around the mouth and nose. The objective of a facelift surgery is to remove the excess skin and fat, tightening the deep facial tissues and getting rid of wrinkles.

Usually, facelift surgery begins with an incision in the hairline and / or temporal region. The length and shape of the incision differs as per the patient’s needs. It also involves tightening of the underlying muscles and fascia.

But an invasive procedure like a facelift surgery is bound to have risks and complications. This is why, many people are now looking for alternative methods of correcting facial aging signs. One of the most recommended alternatives in this regard is the “Liquid Face Lift” – a special procedure designed by the experts at Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa. It is a unique treatment which has combined the benefits of Botox and Derma Fillers to create a non-surgical solution for a more youthful appearance.

The non-surgical face lift comprises of lifting or tightening of the facial features using three techniques – Botox, Restylane and Radiesse. So, what makes the liquid face lift stand out when it comes to cosmetic treatments? The experts at Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa list five important reasons why the liquid face lift is a much better and safer alternative than an invasive face lift surgery. They are:

1) A Liquid Facelift is a Non-invasive Procedure

One of the most important benefits of a liquid facelift is that it involves no incisions into the skin. This facelift is accomplished by using thin needles to inject fillers into the skin. Surgical incisions carry with them the risk of scarring and infections. They also need to be bandaged and healed which needs a longer downtime for the patients. Especially for those with a persistent fear of “going under the knife” – a liquid facelift offers a great choice.

2) Lesser downtime involved

A liquid facelift usually does not take more than an hour to be completed. On the other hand, a facelift surgery needs more time to complete. However, the most important benefit of a liquid facelift is the little or no downtime needed for a patient to recover after a liquid facelift procedure. A traditional surgery limits activities for the patient due to the longer healing time required.

3) Low Cost Procedure

Compared to a full blown surgery, the cost of a liquid face lift is much more affordable. A surgical facelift includes costs of operating facilities, equipment, anesthesia and a longer duration of your doctor’s time. On the other hand, a liquid face lift procedure only costs you for the derma fillers and muscle relaxers, shorter duration of the surgeon’s time and perhaps a topical anesthesia. This makes the whole treatment much more pocket-friendly.

4) Low Risk

A significant benefit of a liquid facelift is the low risk involved. As surgery is not required, the risk of bruising, excessive bleeding, infection and pain are eliminated. Secondly, as anesthesia is not needed, the risks associated with that – like cardiac and blood pressure issues are also non-existent. Other risks and complications including skin discoloration, scarring and deep vein thrombosis are all reduced when one opts for a liquid face lift rather than a face lift surgery.

5) Natural Looking Results

As the liquid facelift aims to plump or add volume to the existing skin and muscles instead of pulling or stretching the skin to reshape your face; the results are more natural looking and blend into your face with ease. Surgery may often lead to over-the-top artificial looking results that change the way you look forever.

Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa is a leading skin and body care clinic in Massachusetts and Rhode Island area. Many years of expertise in cosmetic laser treatments has helped MedSpa build a large bouquet of services including botox and filler treatments like Restylane and Radiesse which offer the best face lift solutions. They also specialize in a plethora of other laser treatments for body care, shaping and rejuvenation. We thank you for reading and hope you found this post helpful.

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