by Mia Valleskey | Dec 1, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Did you know non-surgical facelifts were a thing? Yes! And everyone is loving the results! Where traditional facelifts involve anesthetic, invasive cuts, and weeks (or months) of recovery, non-invasive facelifts use options like radiofrequency, ultrasound, and injectables for a fantastic look that returns your youthful aesthetic.
Non-invasive facelifts at Beauty & Body by Mia are personalized based on your skin type, age, and desired results. Treatment is customized, aligning your beauty goals with specific needs to maximize a beautiful outcome. However, preparation is essential to achieve the best results, so keep reading to learn more, then contact us for a consultation!
Pre-Treatment Tips to Ensure the Best Results
One of the most significant ways to prepare for a non-surgical, non-invasive facelift is to avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications. These could worsen bruising, turning your beautiful skin purple until the swelling goes down. Further, prepare with proper hydration: Drink plenty of water before the procedure and get at least 8 hours of sleep the night before.
What to Expect During the Procedure and Post-Treatment Care for Quicker Recovery
You can expect a quick, minimally uncomfortable procedure that allows you to return to everyday life within 24 to 48 hours. Non-surgical facelifts are non-invasive, but you may feel mild heat or tingling on your skin—nothing painful. Follow post-treatment care instructions to quicken recovery, then bask in your restored beauty.
Common Side Effects and How to Manage Them
Non-surgical facelifts have minor side effects, disappearing within 3 to 7 days. Ice packs and topical creams can soothe inflammation, but avoid excessively touching the area because it could worsen the redness and swelling.
Long-Term Care to Maintain Your Rejuvenated Look
- Drink a gallon of water daily. Hydration is crucial to maintaining plump, younger-looking skin and healthy skin cells. One gallon may seem ambitious, so work your way up. Eight 8-ounce cups are the standard—start there.
- Use daily sunscreen! Even on overcast days, broad-spectrum sunscreen protects your skin from damaging UV rays. Reapply every half-hour, especially if you go swimming.
- Avoid bad habits. Smoking and drinking alcohol are detrimental to your skin, causing cells to die and accelerating aging.
- Invest in your skincare. Use skincare products like serums and moisturizers that contain anti-aging retinoids. These keep your skin nourished, firm, and refreshed!
- Schedule maintenance treatments. Prolong results with follow-up sessions to monitor progress and determine if you need a touch-up
Rejuvenate your skin with Beauty & Body by Mia! Contact us now to schedule a consultation and learn about the best non-invasive facelift options!
by Mia Valleskey | Nov 15, 2024 | Skin Treatments
Did you know that stress can manifest on your skin? Your once radiant glow can be dulled by everyday chaos, leading to acne flare-ups, rash problems, and a dull or uneven complexion. When stress becomes the norm, your skin cells become accustomed to it, making it more challenging to maintain a natural, healthy appearance.
Left unchecked, stress-related skin conditions can become severe, requiring dermatological help while impacting your confidence. What can you do about it? Read on to explore how Beauty & Body by Mia can help!
Common Stress-Related Skin Conditions
- Yes, you can still get pimples well into adulthood, especially when stress is a factor. Stress increases cortisol levels, leading to excess oil, clogged pores, and inflammation.
- Increased sensitivity. Stress weakens the barrier between your skin and nerve endings, making it difficult to feel comfortable when something or someone touches your skin. It can also make your skin prone to redness and swelling.
- Patchy or uneven skin tone. Chronic stress restricts blood flow, causing a less vital, lackluster appearance.
- Eczema or psoriasis flare-ups. If you’ve ever had problems with inflammatory skin disorders, stress can make them worse. Red, itchy rashes are common indicators of too much cortisol.
The Benefits of Facial Massages for Stress Relief
Who doesn’t love a relaxing massage? Facial massages improve skin’s natural glow with enhanced blood circulation. Massage makes it easier for oxygen to circulate through skin cells while reducing muscle tension, easing tightness, and decreasing puffiness. Massages occur in relaxing environments, reducing stress to restore balance between your mind and body
The Role of Light Therapy and Lifestyle Changes in Reducing Stress Impact on Skin
Light therapies use concentrated red and blue lights to encourage collagen production, bolster elasticity, and reduce the appearance of acne and inflammation. The collagen’s oomph will repair damaged skin cells, promoting a quicker, more effective healing process to restore your skin’s natural glow.
Combining Treatments and Stress Management for Healthier Skin and a Happier You!
Invest in your skincare. Combine professional treatments like facials and light therapies with stress management techniques like meditation and yoga. Stress-related skin issues are a symptom of a more significant problem, so handle your stress with small lifestyle changes while adopting a personalized skincare routine. Make self-care a priority.
Book an appointment with Beauty & Body by Mia to combat the effects of stress and rejuvenate your skin. Get back to a healthier, happier you!
by Mia Valleskey | Nov 1, 2024 | Skin Treatments
As odd as it may sound, your diet could be the secret ingredient to maximizing your skincare routine. Those green smoothies and carrot sticks make a significant difference in your skin’s natural, healthy glow, doing wonders beyond just making you feel virtuous.
The proper nutrients are integral to your skin’s health, and you can boost the results of your favorite skincare treatments with a nutritious, delicious (yes, healthy can be tasty, too) diet. Keep reading for more info, then contact Beauty & Body by Mia to schedule a consultation or treatment appointment.
Foods to Eat for Glowing, Healthy Skin
There’s a common misconception that a well-balanced, nutritious diet must be disgusting. That is not true—you can have delicious, nutrient-rich foods that contribute to healthier, more radiant skin. For example:
- Leafy greens like romaine lettuce and kale are loaded with vitamins A and C to promote collagen production that smooths skin.
- Nuts and seeds (sunflower, walnuts, and pistachios are favorites) are excellent omega-3 fatty acids and zinc sources, which encourage skin’s natural healing abilities.
- Berries—strawberries, blueberries, blackberries…you name it. These wild fruits are packed with antioxidants to combat skin cell damage.
- On toast, salad, or a spread—these delicious superfoods contain healthy fats to keep skin plump, hydrated, and moisturized.
The Impact of Hydration on Skin Cells and Treatment Results
You’ve heard it before—water is essential to skincare. Think of it as a beauty elixir, improving skin elasticity and acting as a vessel to deliver nutrients to your skin cells. Aim for eight glasses of water daily and up to one gallon if you can handle it.
Avoid These Inflammatory Foods that Hinder Skin Recovery:
- Sugar-laden snacks like candy bars, soft drinks, and ice cream will spike insulin, triggering swelling.
- Fried foods like French fries and funnel cakes are laden with trans fats, known for clogging pores and promoting acne.
- Alcohol dehydrates skin cells, restricting proper circulation to cause puffiness in some areas and a sunken appearance in others.
Creating a Balanced Diet and Consulting a Nutritionist for Long-Term Skin Health
Skincare should be one of your top self-care priorities because healthier, glowing skin makes you feel good about yourself and confident in your appearance. Complement your skincare treatments and overall routine with a nutritious, well-balanced diet. Fresh fruits and veggies, protein, healthy fats (think avocado and walnuts), and “good carbs” can be your skin’s best friends!
To maintain radiant beauty, incorporate vitamin-rich foods, avoid inflammation triggers, and contact Beauty & Body by Mia for skincare treatments.
by Mia Valleskey | Oct 15, 2024 | Skin
Crow’s feet, fine lines, and wrinkles are the trifecta of ugh. No one wants to look old, regardless of their age. Luckily, there are efficient and advanced methods to achieving a youthful appearance and firmer, smoother, more luminous skin—J Plasma combined with Radiofrequency.
J Plasma and RF are powerful elements on their own, but combined, they create an intensive way to accomplish younger, tighter skin without surgical invasion. Working in tandem, the pair is groundbreaking, moving science ahead to combat signs of aging and restore, rejuvenate, and refresh skin cells.
Read on to discover the magic of J Plasma with Radiofrequency, and then contact Beauty & Body by Mia to schedule an appointment and experience what this powerhouse duo can do.
Understanding J Plasma Technology
Also known as Renuvion, J Plasma is a plasma beam that gently warms skin cells, causing tissue to contract. It encourages elastin and collagen production, targets damaged skin cells, and promotes natural healing.
The Role of Radiofrequency in Skin Tightening
Radiofrequency (RF) is a standard method for skin tightening. It uses energy to penetrate skin cells in warm, gentle waves. This stimulates deep cells, helping them rise to the surface to smooth and tone the skin.
How J Plasma and RF Work Together
J Plasma and RF work off one another’s strengths to tighten and rejuvenate the skin. Where plasma will warm and contract skin tissue, RF will penetrate, rebuild, and strengthen tissue cells, creating a stronger elastin and collagen production cycle.
The process addresses surface-level and deeper skin cell and tissue issues. The treatment’s precision allows for work on areas where the skin is more delicate and thinner, like the neck and jawline.
Natural, Beautiful Results
RF and J Plasma promote natural collagen and elastin production, so your body does the work. This ensures natural, beautiful results so you look like a healthier, happier, younger version of yourself. The process is minimally invasive, so you can expect quicker, smoother recovery times and noticeable differences after the first session.
Expected Results and Longevity
Results from a combination of RF and J Plasma are often noticeable after the first treatment. You may notice your skin is firmer, tighter, and more lifted, appearing more youthful with a healthy glow. Because the results are natural, they are long-lasting, but as the skin ages, you may need more treatments over time.
Contact Beauty & Body by Mia to schedule an appointment now!
by Mia Valleskey | Oct 1, 2024 | Thermage
Thermage is considered cutting-edge in the world of skin health and self-care. Non-invasive and non-surgical, the skin tightening treatment targets saggy skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and minor scars, making them less noticeable with a smoother, firmer, rejuvenated, and younger appearance.
But is it right for you? At Beauty and Body by Mia, we encourage you to indulge and try new things to bolster your confidence and make yourself feel beautiful. Read on to learn about Thermage and make an informed decision on what may work for you.
How Thermage Works and Ideal Candidates
Thermage is a radiofrequency skin rejuvenation and tightening method that uses heat to promote collagen and elastin production. The heat penetrates deep into skin cells, promoting natural contraction and reparation of damaged tissue. As skin heals, new cells form to create a smoother, younger appearance, reducing fine lines, crow’s feet, and wrinkles.
Typically, people begin losing skin elasticity in their 30s and show signs of aging as time goes on. Ergo, most candidates are between 30 and 60, with mild skin looseness and wrinkles.
Areas Thermage Can Target and Treat
As you age, the skin around your eyes bag, your jawline sags to create jowls, and you get wrinkles around your mouth, eyes, and on your neck. You can also wrinkle on your abdomen, thighs, and arms—all places Thermage can target and treat.
The process is versatile, safe, and painless, providing a more comprehensive skin refreshment and tightening solution.
Results and Realistic Expectations
Thermage encourages the production of collagen and elastin within your body, which is a natural process. This means you could see a few noticeable results after the first session, but significant results won’t be apparent for four to six months. As your body works to create new collagen and improve elasticity, you’ll see more evident results, like skin tightening, smoothing, and toning.
This procedure can significantly and positively improve skin firmness and tone. However, you shouldn’t expect immediate dramatic results, as the process is noninvasive, nonsurgical, and natural.
Be aware there could be slight side effects, such as:
- Tenderness
- Mild discomfort or soreness
- Redness or mild swelling
The Consultation and Customization
Schedule a consultation with Beauty and Body by Mia to discuss Thermage. We can assess your skin condition, outline goals, and determine if the procedure suits you. We can also customize a plan to help you achieve smoother, tighter skin based on your desired outcomes.
