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The Many Benefits of CoolSculpting

A body contouring process that allows you to lay back and lose stubborn pockets of fat may seem too good to be true, but that is exactly what CoolSculpting® is. This non-invasive, non-surgical treatment triggers your body to start naturally flushing out fat. Since this is a gradual process, your improvements develop over time, just as they would through diet and exercise alone.

What Exactly Is CoolSculpting®?

Before discussing the benefits of the treatment, it is important to understand how it works. Two panels are placed on the target area. These panels are used to lower the temperature of that area to a point where fat cells cannot survive. Although you will feel intense cold for the first few minutes, this fades and no harm is done to your skin.

Once the fat cells reach a point where they crystallize and die, their contents will be flushed out. The body will move it toward the liver through the lymphatic system. Since your body does not create new fat cells after your teenage years, your results with this treatment can be permanent with a healthy lifestyle.

This treatment is well-loved with a very high patient satisfaction rate. Some of the reasons for this include:

Treatments Are Quick & Simple

While the time it takes to have your treatment done can vary based on the target area, it is generally an hour or less. Since there is no downtime, you can easily have CoolSculpting® done on your lunch break and immediately get back to your normal life.

It Is Effective in Many Areas

Different people have different problem areas. This is not an issue with CoolSculpting®, which can treat the belly, back, bra fat, upper arms, thighs, love handles, underneath the chin, and more.

Results Are Gradual and Natural

Unlike a surgical procedure, where it can be rather obvious you had help losing weight, CoolSculpting® will help you gradually drop the pounds. Your contours will appear in a very natural way.

Results Can Be Permanent

Fat cells, once destroyed, are not repaired or replaced. The treated area is very unlikely to gain weight in the future. That being said, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle so that new problem areas do not appear.

It Boosts Self-Confidence

One of the biggest benefits of this treatment has to do with the way it makes people feel. If you are someone that has tried diet and exercise without getting your desired results, this treatment can help get you out of that funk.

If you are ready to experience the benefits of CoolSculpting® for yourself, feel free to get an appointment at The Medi Spa at Ridgewood Hill in Salem, VA. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!

Why Women Love Permanent Makeup

Makeup is a huge part of many women’s everyday look. It can make you look more pulled together, and it can accentuate your best features while detracting from those that are not your favorite. However, makeup can be difficult to put on each morning. If you wake up late, you may feel that you do not have enough time to do a great job. You may also feel as if you do not know the best techniques for accentuating your facial features. With permanent makeup application, you can get around all of the problems and discover even more amazing benefits.

Save Time and Money

The biggest reason that women choose permanent makeup is to save time each morning. Makeup application takes five minutes minimum for most women, and more intensive regimens can certainly take much longer than that. Once your permanent makeup is applied, it will not wash off. When you wake up in the morning, it will look just as great as it did the day prior. This can save you plenty of time each morning and help you feel less rushed as you get ready for your day.

Get the Perfect Look

It can be hard to get the perfect lip liner or brow liner application. Perhaps your eyebrow pencil looks out of place or fake. With permanent makeup, you can get the perfect application for your facial features whether you want to address your lips, eyes or brows. The shaping and size will be perfect and will add great dimension to your face. During the day, you will not have to worry about your makeup smudging or wearing off.

Get Around Physical Issues

If you struggle to put on your makeup because of vision issues or problems with your fine motor skills, permanent makeup can be your perfect solution. It is also a good choice if you are allergic to ingredients in your make-p or if your eyes are constantly responding poorly to your eye makeup. If you have scars or other physical issues around your eyes or lips, such as may result from burns, permanent makeup can cover over these marks.

Permanent makeup should basically be seen as a cosmetic tattoo. The ink is applied beneath your skin in a process known as micropigmentation. We can use all different colors of ink to best suit your skin tone, hair color, and personal preferences. The entire process is safe and has been used well for years. You will get the majority of the application during your first visit at The Medi Spa at Ridgewood Hill but may need to plan on a second visit to look your absolute best. If fading does occur over time, as may happen with any tattoo, you can get a touchup appointment at our office in Salem, VA. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!

Try Microneedling with PRF for Enhanced Results

You only want the best, and that is especially true when it comes to the health and beauty of you skin. You well know that caring for your skin not only makes your skin feel and look better but it is a boost to your confidence as well. Because we know how much you love to find new, effective ways to rejuvenate your skin, we offer microneedling with PRF for enhanced results! This treatment is also known as a Vampire Facial®.

What Is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a treatment that uses a device that contains several tiny needles. During the procedure, the device moves over your face, creating, microchannels. The purpose of these microchannels is to prompt your body to begin the healing process. Fresh blood as well as collagen will rush to your skin, rejuvenating your face.

Microneedling has been proven to improve the overall look and texture of your skin. Most patients report that their skin is smoother, plumper, and tighter. This treatment also address many of the signs of aging. It can reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, mouth, and on your forehead. It can even diminish scars caused by acne.

What Is PRF?

PRF is also known as platelet-rich fibrins. And if that sounds familiar, then that’s because PRF is the next generation of PRP, platelet-rich plasma. Like PRP, PRF requires a routine blood draw. But unlike PRP, PRF uses a special kind of centrifuge that spins your blood in a slower way so that it is able to isolate your platelets, white bloods cells, growth factors, and fibrins. We then take these healing-rich parts of your blood and create an injectable serum.

The fibrins in this serum make all the difference, and they are not found in regular PRP therapy. Fibrins act as something of a scaffolding in order to support blood cells as well as enhancing your clotting ability and extending the release of growth factors.

PRF has a wide range of benefits that include smoothing out wrinkles, prompting the production of collagen, and improving your skin tone.

Microneedling and PRF

On their own, both microneedling and PRF are effective treatments. Yet when we pair these two together in the Vampire Facial®, the results are amazing! Because microneedling creates those tiny channels in your skin, it allows the PRF to penetrate into the deep layers of your skin that it otherwise couldn’t reach. You should start seeing the benefit of both of these treatments right away, and results only get better with time. We recommend multiple treatments for the best results.

When you want enhanced results, then you must try microneedling with PRF at The Medi Spa at Ridgewood Hill in Salem, VA. Contact us today to schedule your consultation where we will develop your personalized treatment plan!

What Are the Advantages of Laser Hair Removal?

Many people have unwanted hair across various parts of their bodies. While shaving can quickly create a smooth and hair-free surface in almost any area, the drawbacks of this method often outweigh the benefits. Sugaring, waxing, threading and tweezing produce results, but each of these techniques can be downright uncomfortable. As such, laser hair removal is the perfect strategy for anyone who’s seeking a semi-permanent to permanent reduction in unwanted strands across their faces and bodies. This process is safe, simple and virtually pain-free. Following are some of the many impressive advantages that you can gain by undergoing this treatment.

Minimize the Amount of Unwanted Hair

Laser hair removal has been approved by the FDA for the permanent reduction of unwanted hair. It’s important to note that many people are able to permanently and completely eliminate their unwanted strands by undergoing this procedure. For those who do experience new growth following their scheduled series of appointments, the resulting hairs are always much thinner, lighter, finer, and far more difficult to detect. These treatments work by targeting individual hair follicles with quick pulses of laser light. This in turn renders these follicles incapable of producing new and healthy strands. Laser hair removal can be used to address unwanted hairs in sensitive areas like the upper lip, the chin, and the bikini zone. It is also an effective removal method for excess hair on the arms, legs, back, chest, stomach, and buttocks among other areas.

Save Money

Quality shaving gear can cost quite a bit. Moreover, many people have to use multiple shaving tools and techniques in order to successfully address all their areas of concern. For instance, you might be buying depilatory creams for your bikini zone, razors for your legs, and wax strips for your upper lip. No matter which products or combination of products you’re using to achieve the look you want, the costs of these things can add up fast. Given that laser hair removal offers the longest-lasting results, and can even provide permanent hair removal in many instances, it’s easily the most cost-effective solution overall.

Avoid Skin Irritation

Investing in laser hair removal is a great way to get the results you want, without compromising the integrity of the treated surface. Best of all, you can also avoid problems with hair bumps and follicle infections. Get in touch with the professionals at The Medi Spa at Ridgewood Hill in Salem, VA to find out whether laser hair removal is the best choice for you. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!

Are BOTOX Injections Right For Me?

For a number of years, BOTOX® Cosmetic has been the number-one non-surgical cosmetic treatment in the United States. The reason for its continued popularity is that it works, it is safe, and it can produce natural results. If you’re curious whether BOTOX injections may be right for you, we at The MediSpa at Ridgewood Hill encourage you to learn more about it.

A Better Understanding of the Treatment

A common misconception about BOTOX® Cosmetic is that it is a treatment designed to fill in wrinkles. There are products on the market that serve as fillers, working by restoring volume to certain parts of the face. BOTOX injections do not work this way. It is a purified protein serum that blocks the nerve signals controlling the muscles in the face, relaxing them so as to diminish the appearance of local wrinkles. The most common areas of application or this treatment include the brows, forehead, and around the eyes. This product is also able to lift the brows and curb excess sweating. Each session lasts only a matter of minutes.

Are BOTOX Injections Right for Me?

If you are concerned with the way wrinkles are changing your appearance, especially the wrinkles around your eyes, your mouth, and your forehead, then these treatments may be exactly what you need. It is important to note that BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments are not permanent. The results last for approximately three months, and repeat sessions may be necessary to maintain the optimal effect.

The best way to find out if BOTOX injections is right for you is to meet with our professionals. If you’re seeking to look as young as you feel, reach out and make an appointment with The MediSpa at Ridgewood Hill! At our office in Salem, our dedicated team will be delighted to explain the process, address your questions and concerns, and help you obtain the youthful appearance you desire. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!

Look Younger at a Medi Spa with Permanent Makeup and Injectables

When it comes to aging and improving your appearance, a little goes a long way. Two procedures at our Medi Spa, permanent makeup and injectables, are designed to make you look and feel better with minimal effort. In fact, when you get permanent makeup, you won’t have to worry about spending time applying makeup each time you go out. Injectables, or fillers, are another great options for brightening the facial region and improving appearance. Whether you choose to have one or both, they can make a dramatic difference in your appearance.

 

What Is Permanent Makeup?

 

Permanent makeup is a cosmetic procedure available at our Medi Spa that makes your makeup routine a little easier. The procedure is similar to that of a tattoo in the sense that you’ll be getting long-lasting, non-removable ink or dye in your skin. This procedure is ideal for people who do not want to deal with the trouble of applying makeup every morning. To apply the makeup, a skilled professional uses a tattoo pen with a fine touch to apply ink into the skin. In the end, you’ll get better definition in select areas and be able to choose the precise shade of color that you want.

 

What Are Injectables?

 

Injectables are popular solutions at our Medi Spa to combat aging or restore volume in your face. There are several categories of fillers on the market that you can choose from to get the look that you want. Among the most popular and commonly used are fillers made from hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is produced naturally by the body. Your body starts to produce less of it over time, which causes skin to look tired and deflated. But in less than 30 minutes, injectables can restore that volume to your face to give you a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance. There are also other types of fillers that you might consider, too. Semi-permanent fillers are another option. They are thicker and last years, whereas hyaluronic acid fillers last for months. Both types of fillers can be used alone or in conjunction with permanent makeup to give you an enhanced appearance.

 

If you have been thinking that you’d like a good solution to look younger without going through the process of a full cosmetic surgery, either or both of these options are a good choice. The professionals at The Medi Spa at Ridgewood Hill would be more than happy to discuss your options with you. We are conveniently located in Salem, VA. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!

How Can Kybella Work for Me?

Kybella® is an injectable solution that is extremely safe in the hands of an experienced professional. This substance is currently used underneath the face in the area of fat below the chin. Most individuals refer to this area as a double chin, and it can make an individual look unattractive and overweight. Fortunately, this treatment offers a non-surgical way to target a double chin.

What are the Benefits?

This treatment offers numerous benefits, including:

  • No incisions in the face or neck
  • Fast treatment times
  • No hospitalization
  • Quick recovery time
  • Injectable treatment
  • Treatment with a natural substance
  • Targets the fat in the double chin area

Kybella® is the only medically-approved injectable substance that is recommended for treating a double chin. A double chin is difficult to eliminate with special diets or exercises, but with a fast treatment from a qualified expert, you can reduce the fat underneath your chin. Within just days, the Kybella® solution begins to absorb the excess fat in your double chin and in just weeks, you will have maximum results from the procedure. The acid that is in Kybella® is already in the human body, leading to fewer reactions that are often seen with other man-made injectables.

Are You a Candidate?

Before undergoing a Kybella® procedure, we will want to make sure that the treatment is safe and a good fit for you. To learn more about undergoing treatment with Kybella® for your double chin, simply make an appointment at The Medi Spa at Ridgewood Hill in Salem. Contact our office today to book your consultation and get started!

Double Chin Treatment: Who is a Candidate?

Treatment for double chins has come a long way in the past few years. Recently, there has been increased demand to treat the chin area. People are posting more and more pictures online. They’re also spending more and more time using apps like Skype and FaceTime. They’re more sensitive than ever about the way they look in these virtual meetings and in person. Eliminating a double chin has become a goal of many people who are eager to make a good first impression. Thankfully, we offer double chin treatment in the Roanoke area.

 

Double chins can be caused by factors including genetics, weight gain and, of course, aging. Candidates for double chin treatment generally try a variety of strategies to improve their appearance first. Of course, if you’re overweight, weight loss can help. Serums and diet can have some impact. However, these strategies usually don’t help.

 

The best and only FDA-approved double chin treatment out there is Kybella®. This is an injectable made from deoxycholic acid. DA is produced naturally within the body, where its roles include emulsifying fat. When injected into the double chin area, Kybella® destroys fat cells.

 

Usually, more than one treatment is required to achieve the desired result. These sessions must take place at least one month apart. However, after the full treatment, the fat will never come back.

 

Advantages of Kybella® include the short treatment time, the fact that almost no recovery time is required, and fewer side effects than one would have with a surgical procedure. When being assessed to see if Kybella® is a good fit, patients should let our medical professionals know what procedures they’ve had on their face and neck in the past. They will also need to meet the criteria for the double chin treatment.

 

Contact us today at The Medi Spa at Ridgewood Hill in Salem to book a consultation and learn more about this non-surgical double chin treatment!

The Rising Popularity of Fillers

As signs of aging creep in, even though you may not be that old, you want to make sure that you are looking as young as you feel. Like many people your age, you like being young, and you want to hold on to that part of your life for as long as you can. Short of finding the fountain of youth, the way to preserve your youth and beauty is to look into the benefits of cosmetic procedures. Many of these modern cosmetic procedures are proving to give you a lot of bang for your buck. Among the products being used in many of these procedures, fillers have become a popular option. Fillers play a key role in making significant improvements in a simple way. It is because of the simplicity involved in using injectables that they have become a popular fixture in the cosmetic treatment landscape.

How Do Injectables Work?

If you have never heard of someone being treated with fillers before, the idea is really pretty straightforward. A filler is a substance that is injected under your skin to fill out the wrinkles and sunken-in areas. As the area beneath your skin is being occupied with a filler, the result achieved is that the filler provides the mass necessary to fill the space to provide significant lift. This lift helps to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and loose skin imposed on your facial features due to gravity and time. Since the use of fillers does not require major surgery or an extensive recovery time, this lends to being a major reason why injectables are so popular today.

Fillers and BOTOX®

One of the more popular uses of these injectables is to work in conjunction with BOTOX® injections. BOTOX® is used to temporarily block the signal between the facial nerves and the muscles they signal to constrict. This signal, when it is not being blocked, causes the skin to wrinkle over the constricted muscle. By disallowing the nerves to restrict the muscles, this keeps the muscle in a relaxed state and prevents significant wrinkling in areas like the forehead. In many cases, fillers can be used in conjunction with this treatment to ensure less of a wrinkling effect.

Learn More Information

Whether you are interested in non-surgical lip enhancement or minimizing signs of aging, a simple filler treatment at The Medi Spa at Ridgewood Hill could benefit you. Contact us today to book a consultation at our office in Salem, VA.

The Importance of Skin Care

Although you may not think of it this way, your skin is actually your body’s largest organ. It plays an extremely important role in protecting you from factors like sun damage, wind, and pollutants. Any problem with it is extremely noticeable in a cosmetic sense and can actually harm your health. That is why it is so vitally important to maintain both the health and integrity of your skin through the right skin care practices and products.

Strengthen Your Skin Through Moisturizing

Most people have heard it said, but ensuring that your skin is adequately hydrated is a recommendation that bears repeating. Skin that is dry cannot adequately fulfill its barrier function to keep damaging factors like sun damage and toxins at bay. Dry skin is also thin skin that leaves you more vulnerable to premature aging.

Make a habit of moisturizing your skin daily by applying a moisturizer immediately after your bath or shower. This is the time of day when your skin is the most hydrated because it has just been in contact with water. When you apply the right skin care product after your bath or shower, you are locking in this moisture that your skin has absorbed for the entire day.

Pay Attention to Your Skin

Take a good look at your skin after you exit your bath or shower or remove your clothes at night. This way, you can easily detect any changes in it. Any changes in your skin could be indications that your skin care routine needs adjusting. Your skin could break out when you start applying a new type of skin care product, for example. Other changes in your skin can be an indication that your diet needs tweaking or that you need an examination from a skin care professional.

Take Advantage of Professional Treatments

If your skin is looking less than its best, don’t be afraid to look into treatments that can help enhance its appearance. You can learn about all of your options during a consultation with us at The Medi Spa at Ridgewood Hill in Salem. Contact us today to book an appointment and get started!

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