When you look in the mirror, does your face look tired? Do you want to know how to tighten your loose skin?

As skin ages, it begins to “mature” and relax, gradually looking and feeling less firm. After age 30, one of the first signs of aging may be a lowered eyebrow line or sagging skin on the eyelids.

There is now a new solution for loose, sagging skin with no facelift required. Ultherapy® is the perfect solution! If you’re a TV viewer, you’ve likely seen Ultherapy® featured on 20/20, The Today Show, Martha Stewart, Good Morning, America or The Doctors.

Ultherapy® is a new, non-surgical procedure that uses tried-and-true ultrasound technology to gradually lift, strengthen, and tone the skin on the face and neck. In about 90 minutes, you’ll be on your way to a fresh new look, with no downtime at all. You’ll enjoy tighter, firmer, better-fitting skin for up to three years, without the risks of traditional surgical lifts.

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With more skin showing, you want your skin to look smooth and sexy, right?

If you’re tired of the hassle and side effects of shaving, tweezing, or waxing, then laser hair removal may be a good option for you. Laser hair removal will give you smooth, sexy skin all year.

This targeted technology uses a focused beam of light (laser) that targets the melanin in the root of the hair, destroying the follicle. Since the laser only targets the melanin, virtually no energy is absorbed by the skin, thus the laser procedure is safe, virtually painless, and highly effective. Each laser pulse takes only a fraction of a second, so laser is not only precise, it’s quick.

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Are you considering a facelift?

If so, take some time to do a quick course on facial rejuvenation options before deciding major surgery is your only option. A facelift is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures available, and today, there are a number of different facelift options available, which target different areas of the face and can accommodate each patient’s individual goals.

Here is a quick look at three alternatives to a full facelift that are less invasive and will stilll produce beautiful results.

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As Spring approaches, do you have a spring in your step, or are you mired in the winter doldrums?

While there are certainly a number of medical — and environmental — reasons you may be feeling tired, run-down, and having trouble getting out of bed in the morning. But if your general health is good, consider that your stress may be bringing you down.

We’re all familiar with stress; it’s unfortunately part of life for many of us, with demanding jobs, running households, functioning as caregivers, and more. While caught in that cycle, we not be aware of all the ways our bodies respond to stress, and how stress can deplete our energy and affect our overall health.

One side effect of chronic stress can be adrenal fatigue. The adrenal glands regulate the body’s response to stress by controlling the hormones released during stress. The chief adrenal hormone is cortisol, which is normally secreted in response to stress, low blood sugar, excitement, and exercise. When cortisol release is diminished, adrenal fatigue sets in. Thus, adrenal fatigue is most commonly associated with intense or prolonged stress, and can arise during or after acute or chronic infections, especially respiratory infections such as influenza, bronchitis or pneumonia.
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With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to refresh and rejuvenate your skin. Whether you’re fighting off signs of aging, correcting sun damage, or just looking for a smoother and firmer appearance, women today have a wide variety of options.

Let’s take a look at some of today’s most popular choices.

Photo Facials uses intense pulses of light to remove damaged, unwanted skin with precision, stimulating the formation of new layer of smooth, healthy skin. Laser treatment is a great choice for smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, treating age or sun damage, minimizing acne scars, removing liver spots, and evening out skin tone.

In addition to skin rejuvenation, Laser technology is also very effective in the treatment of spider veins. A long-pulse Nd-YAG laser targets the hemoglobin in enlarged capillaries, which becomes thermally coagulated and are then absorbed by the body. This is also a safe and effective treatment for those who suffer from rosacea.

Microdermabrasion is a gentle exfoliation procedure performed with medical grade mineral crystals or a diamond tip, brushing the skin’s surface with the aid of a gentle vacuum. Microdermabrasion is effective for treating scars, fine lines, sun damage, blemishes, enlarged pores, and uneven skin tone.

Dermal Fillers are sometimes referred to as “liquid facelifts,” and are an attractive, non-surgical option for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Injectable fillers restore volume to the skin, smoothing out lines and wrinkles. Some popular dermal fillers being used by top plastic surgeons are Juvaderm®, Restylane®, Radiesse® and Sculptra®.

Botox® injections are the most commonly performed minimally-invasive procedure used to reduce or eliminate the appearance of facial wrinkles. Botox® blocks the nerve muscles responsible for the repetitive actions that cause fine lines and wrinkles, smoothing them away for a younger and more refreshed appearance.

Facials. Sometimes just a good facial is all you need to leave you refreshed. Most beauty and med spas offer basic, deep-cleansing or acne facials, and many also offer add-on treatments enhanced with vitamins and natural supplements to improve elasticity and even treat fine lines and wrinkles.

Combination facial treatments. Combining many of the skin care methods above can produce a synergistic effect of facial rejuvenation. A common pairing is the simultaneous use of Botox® and Dermal Fillers to dramatically reduce the appearance of unwanted facial wrinkles.

All of these services and more can be found at Divinity Med Spa & Wellness in Friendswood. Visit Divinity at www.divinitymedspa.com or Like Us on Facebook.

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