Truths about Antioxidants on Your Skin Aging gracefully is something we all want to do. Starting with the right ingredients at all ages of life is a good start. One key ingredient to use on the skin would be an antioxidant. Antioxidants protects the skin against UV induced damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals […]
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What is the appropriate age to start Botox?
What is the appropriate age to start Botox? What if I told you in your 20’s? YES!! The number of young people who are doing Preventative Botox (using Botox to stop wrinkles before they start) is growing! It is typical to have lines/wrinkles on your face with movement or expression (dynamic lines) but what we […]
Continue readingWhy is sunscreen so important, specifically in the PNW
Why is sunscreen so important, specifically in the Pacific Northwest? There are a million reasons to wear a quality, medical grade SPF daily, even in the dark winter months here in the Pacific Northwest. When a client asks me “What is one product I need to prevent the aging process and keep a healthy glow?” […]
Continue readingWhy Peels are Important
Chemical exfoliations are a must! What is your skin concern? Do you have you suffer from acne, age spots, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone or texture? Or are you just looking for just a new refreshed dewy glow look to your skin? A chemical peel is a rapid, easy way for you to regenerate a healthy […]
Continue readingLook eight years younger in just 8 weeks
Have you started to notice more wrinkles when you look in the mirror? Maybe seeing some areas on your face heading south that you would like to keep where they are?? If you’re like most people, you’d probably like to put the aging process on hold for a while – and perhaps even reverse […]
Continue readingCheek Enhancement with Juvederm Voluma
Voluma is the only hyaluronic acid approved by the FDA to specifically contour and volumize the midface. It is made of a thick hyaluronic based gel that enables us to re-fill areas that aging has caused to deflate. Voluma is one of Northwest Aesthetics favorite products for injecting with fabulous, natural-looking results. What areas […]
Continue readingNon Surgical Double Chin Reduction with Kybella
Having a double chin is a bummer. It ruins your selfies, adds years to your appearance, and chips away at your self-esteem. You’d get rid of it if you could, but an invasive, expensive surgical procedure doesn’t sound particularly appealing. So instead, you’ve resigned yourself to a life of bulky scarves and turtlenecks – and […]
Continue readingWhat You Are Doing That May be Causing Acne
What is acne? Four main causes of acne Too much oil production and clogging the pores Dead skin cells not being sloughed off naturally and clogging the pores Bacteria Hormones Acne occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Your hair follicles are connected to oil glands. These glands secrete an […]
Continue readingRosy Complexion? Flushed Cheeks? You May Have Rosacea
All About Rosacea Management and Treatment What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that’s estimated to effect 16 million people in the United States alone. Rosacea primarily is focused on redness in the cheeks, nose, chin and or forehead. There are many forms of Rosacea from mild to serve and can […]
Continue readingHave you heard of “MicroBotox?”
Have you heard of “MicroBotox?” It’s a truly amazing technique using Botox as a treatment for extra oily skin, enlarged pores, rhinophyma (hypertrophy of the nose), inflamed rosacea, neck crepiness and smoothening in décolletage area. If I hadn’t seen the treatment and results with my own eyes, I am not sure I would believe it! […]
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